Monique

Netherlands
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My next destination:
Netherlands - from Jul 2026 until Oct 2026
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Hello dear hosts,

LOOKING FOR HOUSE SITTING IN ITALY

My last job has been taking care of a house in Lourinha, Portugal for a couple of months. It was a wonderful experience that made me realise that house-sitting is my way now of seeing other parts of the world. I love it!

Your house will be well taken care of with loving attention and joy. Your home will be well looked after, the house will be clean and tidy, the plants and garden will flourish, and the cats will be in good hands. Accommodating guests or caring for an elderly person can be discussed.

I am a 71-year-young woman of Dutch nationality, living a healthy life, full of energy to look after your property. This year I explored the Portugese west coast. This autumn/winter, I hope to visit a location in the coastal regions or the south of Italy, or Sicily and Sardinia.
So please contact me if you need a house sitter.

I don’t speak a word of Italian yet, but as it’s the most beautiful language on earth, I might learn it quickly.

Looking forward to meeting you.
Kind regards, Monique
Interests

Hiking

DIY & crafts

Camping

Carpentry

Art & design

Photography

Music

Events & social

Beach

Cooking & food

Plant care

Writing

Sustainability

Pets

Gardening

Dancing

Languages

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Books

Culture

Farming
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Portuguese: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Art Projects

Some knowledge of:

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Able to teach about:

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Being an elderly companion

House & pet sitting

Light gardening

Light maintenance

Helping around the house
More details about your skills

cooking, cleaning, organizing, gardening, massage, writing, sewing, languages (dutch and english), teaching massage, car driving
Age

71
What else ...

Preferably a single room/cottage/mobile home etc to guaranty some privacy
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements
  love healthy food and cooking including fish

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31 Aug 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come and stay in a rural ...)

Anir was looking for someone to look after her house for just under four months. What a beautiful setting and what a view from the house, including many colourful sunsets. The house is nestled against the hillside in a traditional rural village where everyone is so friendly. During that time, I built a whole new life for myself, filled with … read more

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31 Aug 2026

Left by host (Come and stay in a rural ...) for Workawayer ()

Monique is a really lovely house-sitter! She maintained my house, looked after the garden and pot plants from the beginning of March until mid-June – a period of 3½ months. That’s quite a long time. Fortunately, everything was in good hands with her. Of course we kept in touch; the post was forwarded via photo messages, which was rather fine. … read more

(Excellent )

12 May 2017

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Monique
Very nice to have you here.
Calm and with a good eye for what is needed.
Works fine and accurate.
So nice to meet you.
We hope you come back.

(Excellent )

10 May 2017

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with gardening & ...)

This is a beautiful place in the mountains with great view! Very nice people, good food and accommodation. The work is pleasant and variated, with respect for ones own bioritme, and no stress. Very grateful for this first Workaway experience.

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