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House and pet-sitting in Central Algardve, Portugal

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If you are from outside of the EU and planning to visit Portugal to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    I am looking for someone to house/pet sit. Primary job is to be around for two dogs and a cat and look after the house and various plants/gardens waterwise as well as basic pool maintenance.

    It would be advisable to have a car.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
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    Help

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  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Portuguese: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own room in house, shared bathroom, kitchen and living space.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    It would be advisable to have a car as public transport is very limited in area. Property is located in the central Algarve in a rural location and local beaches are 20 minute drive away.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    As long as your pet is not a chicken killer and chilled enough to get on woth my dogs and cat.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 562577565927

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