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Hi,
I'm Maria.
We stay in a country house near Patra, surrounded by nature, 10 minutes of Patras center. We love peaceful homes in the countryside so much! If you want to live, relax or work remotely in a nice place and love dogs and cats, you may consider read this.
Minimum stay: 1 month
You will stay in a caravan in the yard.
IMPORTANT: Ιt is required to love dogs, cats and animals generally! PLEASE don't contact us if you are only searching a house to stay. We need and accept friendly people who really want to connect with our pets and they don't mind staying with them also inside the house!
Experience with dogs will be highly appreciated!
This profile has been updated for 2026. All reviews written before 2026 refer to our previous home in Sparta, so some house-sitting details may differ from the current property.
New pictures with the caravan will be uploaded shortly!
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Basically, we are looking for an animal lover , so if you are seeing yourself staying somewhere peaceful and hang out with dogs and cats, this is your calling from the universe!
We are looking for reliable 25-50 years of age, for at least one month, a very trust-worthy person taking care of the house and our pets.
As we need to feel totally secure with anyone who stays in our home either in our presence or absence, those interested in my offer would need to meet each other by video calls in advance.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Beach
Charity work
Vegetarian or vegan
LGBTQ
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Van life
Self development
Movies & TV
Farming
Plant care
Music
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Animals
Hiking
Nature
Camping
Winter sports
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Historical & Cultural Attractions
Patras Castle: A medieval castle with amazing views of the city and the sea.
Roman Odeon: Well-preserved, often hosts concerts and events in the summer.
Ancient Roman Aqueduct: Small but interesting, shows ancient engineering.
Patras Archaeological Museum: Exhibits ancient finds from the region.
2️⃣ Religious Sites
Church of Saint Andrew: The most famous church in the city, huge and impressive.
Metropolis of Saint Dionysius: A smaller, beautiful church in the city center.
3️⃣ Walks & Views
Rio Beach / Dymi Coast: Nice for a walk or coffee by the sea.
Castle Trails: Stunning views over the city and the Patras Gulf.
Panachaiki Hill: Natural area for walks and photos.
4️⃣ Museums & Contemporary Culture
Costakis Museum / Art Collections: Great for modern art lovers.
Libraries & Cultural Centers: Often have exhibitions, theater, and events.
5️⃣ Other Activities
Coffee & food on Riga Fereou and Maizonos streets: Central pedestrian streets for walking and coffee.
Nightlife in the city center: Bars, live music, and events.
Swimming around Patras beaches
Kitesurf in Drepano
Hiking mountains
Help
We are looking for a strong —both mentally and physically—aged 25–50, who will share our property with us. Most of the days we are home but some times we suddenly must leave the house for some days or taking some scheduled holidays. Those days we will need you to not leave the property and be there to keep up with the house and the pets. That includes feeding them twice per day and take care of their well-being like playing with them or give them some attention and keeping an eye on them.
When we are not home, you can use our house to be more comfortable or you can just keep use your caravan and yard, doing your things! This doesn’t mean you can’t leave the property at all, but you should be there most of the time.
Additional tasks (whether we’re home or away): maintain the garden free of dog mess and poo-poos, sometimes cleaning the yard generally or occasionally, depending on our needs and the time of year, help with yard projects or general maintenance.
February & March will be the first month of Workaway at our new home, so we’ll need someone (a handyman) to help set up the caravan and organize the surrounding area. That may include woodworking for a nice fence and relevant tasks.
When we are at home, you won’t feed the dogs, except sometimes when we can’t. The additional tasks will stay the same.
Either way, we truly appreciate people who love spending time with our dogs, joining our family life and feeling at home with us:)
Languages
Languages spoken
Greek: Fluent
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
we can speak english and fluent in greek language. If you are interested to learn greek, we will be happy to help you.but i am able to exchange any other language knowledge.
Accommodation
The house is among nature with some orange trees, 1.000 square meters, in about 100 meter from the sea, (Not the best beach, but at least there is a sea:)) with no other houses very close to it.
You will stay in a caravan in the yard. Close to the house, but still just far enough to enjoy your privacy. It can accommodate max 2 people.
Since it’s a country house, you’ll need a driver’s license if you plan to bring your own car or motorbike. If not, you can borrow ours, depending on your needs (we can discuss this further). Everything you might need—groceries, coffee, and more—is only a 2-minute walk away. There’s also a bus that can take you to the city center in about 10–15 minutes, depending on where you’re going,
Very quiet house , we hear only birds and dogs, so be expecting dogs to bark sometimes!
In the yard, we have some furniture to relax, under some orange trees.
What else ...
We need someone who doesn’t need a strict quiet or sleep schedule. This is a dog-friendly home, so you’ll hear dogs barking and playing. On the other hand, we also appreciate silence, so you’ll enjoy a good mix of lively moments and peaceful quiet.
Someone who can confidently run the show alone when we are not home.
Dog-handling experience will be a big plus!
The house-sitter would cover their own expenses like personal expenses and food (you can prepare your own meals and drinks to your own kitchen at the caravan.
We love sharing meals—happy to share ours when we cook, and excited to try yours if you feel like sharing :)
Important:
1.We would prefer someone independent who enjoys their own space. This way, we can enjoy each other’s company while still having our own privacy. We appreciate people who are clean and comfortable living with animals.
2.Minimum stay: 1 month
Extra info: There’s room for a garden and flowers but we’re clueless about gardening—feel free to take it on and start your own project!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We also run an online traveling business , so we offer stable & fast internet connection. Υou will have the time and peace to work.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Sofi
Gatoulis
Bella
Blacky
Flaffy
Caisy
Malakitsa
Ntaizy
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During the four months, we felt confident and knew that our dogs were in very good hands. Thank you… read more
The house is cosy and has more then everything you need. I was able to use Maria's old car , which gave me a lot of freedom.
Maria is a great host , she always made sure I had… read more
We really enjoyed taking care and spending time with her two lovely dogs which we already miss !
Maria is an open minded woman, very kind and generous! She always… read more
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During the four months, we felt confident and knew that our dogs were in very good hands. Thank you… read more
The house is cosy and has more then everything you need. I was able to use Maria's old car , which gave me a lot of freedom.
Maria is a great host , she always made sure I had… read more
We really enjoyed taking care and spending time with her two lovely dogs which we already miss !
Maria is an open minded woman, very kind and generous! She always… read more
The beautiful nature of the area was truly impressive, with stunning landscapes. The house provided solitude and calmness, perfect for anyone who needs to escape the city rush. The garden was an ideal space… read more
We felt safe leaving her with our dogs and the house. She is also simple person and nice to chat with. Oud dogs of course love her and she treat them really nice. She is capable to manage any task and we really thank her for the time she spent here with us!
In the first week, dear Maria… read more
Our dogs just adore him and they had a true relationship. After two months of coexisting, i can say that Bassam is a very honest and reliable man! He is willing to help where needed and we felt 100% safe leaving the house knowing that he would be home taking care dogs and the house. Any host… read more
Our dogs love him immediately and he was also awesome with them. Very easy coliving.
Wish you the best Costa!
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But I had to start someway, somewhere. And, to be honest... I couldn’t expect a beter first experience. I was so blessed to… read more
