Dutch 50+ couple like to babysit dogs and cats and do your garden

About this sitter

We are a 50+ old business couple with pre-retirement. Love looking after dogs and cats as well as other small pets such as chickens, ponies and other stuff. Are fit to play with the animals and or go for a walk.
We are non smokers and have our own transport.
Outside the Netherlands, we also have experience in France, Italië, England and Spain.
Minimum stay outside the Netherlands is 1 week.
We like to stay in a rural environment.
We like (important) that we can sleep and shower in a guest area.
Are available all year round except for the months of June, July and Aug. Do not have their own animals.
We do not ask for a travel allowance or accommodation allowance. references and photos on request

Silvana and Roel

References
petite,
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France / December 15, 2022
Silvana and Roel. In a word, it was fantastic the way you took care of our animals and left the house you inhabit. We couldn't wish for better. The contact between us left nothing to be desired. Never had a babysitter for our cats and falabellas before and then through a babysitting site and people you don't know is something to get used to. It was great to be able to visit our daughter in Switzerland thanks to your good care. We would like to leave again and hope that you will come here again for our animals. Thank you!!!

Muriel,
Comunitat Valenciana, Spain / September 18, 2022

Roel and Silvana looked after our 3 dogs and cat for 10 days during a vacation of our own. It was the first time for us that we had people in our house, complete strangers, but after the first video call it felt like old times. They are very nice people, honest and very responsible for the animals. We left everything behind with peace of mind! The good thing is that the animals really are number 1 with them, and they don't come for their own holiday. (Spain is of course attractive to babysit!) I can really recommend working with them. For us this was an absolute super experience and we would have loved to have them as regular babysitters! Muriel & Valentino

Loes,
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France / June 13, 2022
Roel and Silvana are very nice babysitters. They took very good care of our animals and plants, sent regular messages about how everything was going and left everything super tidy. We can heartily recommend them! Jan and Loes, France

Nick,
North Holland, Netherlands / January 23, 2023
Silvana and Roel are great, reliable and sweet house and (in our case) dog sitters. It was the first time for us to let strangers look after our house and our dog Fonszie. Quite exciting, but after an initial introduction via a video call, we knew it was all right. Silvana and Roel are independent, no-nonsense, have a good time together and really enjoy spending their holidays in another house with pets - as if they were at home in another house. They kept us informed during our holiday with the occasional message and photo. And when we returned, Fonszie was relaxed and cozy and the house was left super. It's like asking old friends to babysit. We can recommend everyone to invite Silvana and Roel. We hope that they will come to us again to spend a pleasant week with Fonszie. Super successful! And thank you very much!

Cirencester, England / april 1, 2023
Roel and Silvana just completed a two-week house sit for us, looking after our period home, 3 dogs, 3 cats and various outdoor animals. From our first conversation via email, it was clear they would be diligent and responsible house sitters and we had no reservations about leaving them to care for all that we hold dear. We were not disappointed. Their communication throughout our trip was excellent and we were delighted to receive notes, photos and videos showing how happy our pets were in their company. We also felt very comfortable leaving them to take care of our old and quirky home and knew they could handle any issues that may arise. They left our home is perfect condition and stayed to welcome us back after our travels. We would highly recommend them to anyone and wish them well in their house-sitting adventures.
Yvonne and Steve Goodier (ygoodier@gmail.com)

From: Josette
Buinen, Netherlands July 2023
Roel and Silvana looked after our Guusje (stubborn Wetterhoun) and our house in Buinen for almost a week. We had only had contact beforehand via a video call. But upon their arrival it immediately felt very familiar. Friendly people and clearly experienced sitters. Very nice were the photos and messages during our trip about how Guusje was doing. When we got home we found a clean house and a happy Guusje (and garlands because it was my birthday). In short, we are very more than satisfied.

Van: Jacques en Leila
Drempt, Nederland / 27-02-2024
Beste Silvana en Roel, Wij wilden jullie hartelijk danken voor de goede zorgen voor zowel de honden als het huis tijdens onze afwezigheid. Op geen enkel moment maakten we ons zorgen, mede door het sturen van foto’s van de honden die het prima naar hun zin hadden en het feit dat jullie elke dag actief met ze waren. Ook het huis zag er prima uit bij onze terugkomst. We zijn al hard bezig met het plannen van onze volgende vakantie en hopen uiteraard dat jullie dan ook weer zin en tijd hebben om hier te komen oppassen zodat we een zorgeloos verblijf in het buitenland kunnen doorbrengen. We wensen jullie veel plezier bij jullie volgende oppas avontuur en zijn ten alle tijde bereid referenties per telefoon door te geven mocht dit nodig zijn.

Kinlay & Andy
Failand ( Bristol) June 2024
As soon as we met Roel and Silvana we just knew that our house and kitties would be in good hands. They were warm and friendly with a super positive attitude.
We had great communication while we were away with some lovely photos of the cats so we knew they were happy.
The house was beautifully clean and tidy when we returned and the cats were very happy. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Roel and Silvana as sitters.



Wij zijn een 50 + oud ondernemers stel zonder nog verplichtingen. Vinden het erg leuk om op honden en katten te passen, maar ook andere kleine huisdieren zoals kippen, pony's en ander spul. Zijn fit om lekker met de beesten te spelen en of te gaan wandelen.
Wij zijn geen rokers en hebben eigen vervoer.
Wij hebben buiten Nederland ook ervaring in Frankrijk, Engeland en Spanje.
Minimaal verblijf bij buiten Nederland is 1 week.
Wij vinden het leuk om in een landelijke omgeving te verblijven.
Wij vinden het fijn ( belangrijk ) dat wij in een logeergedeelte kunnen slapen en douchen.
Zijn hele jaar door beschikbaar behalve voor de maanden juni, juli en aug. Hebben geen eigen dieren.
Wij vragen geen reisvergoeding en geen verblijfvergoeding. referenties en foto's op aanvraag

Silvana en Roel

Why they want to house sit

watch out for the dogs and cat and then we like it in an environment that is always different for us.
We like to stay in a rural environment.
pas op de honden en kat en dan nog in een voor ons telkens andere omgeving vinden wij fijn.
Wij vinden het leuk om in een landelijke omgeving te verblijven.

Their experience

References
petite,
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France / December 15, 2022
Silvana and Roel. In a word, it was fantastic the way you took care of our animals and left the house you inhabit. We couldn't wish for better. The contact between us left nothing to be desired. Never had a babysitter for our cats and falabellas before and then through a babysitting site and people you don't know is something to get used to. It was great to be able to visit our daughter in Switzerland thanks to your good care. We would like to leave again and hope that you will come here again for our animals. Thank you!!!

Muriel,
Comunitat Valenciana, Spain / September 18, 2022

Roel and Silvana looked after our 3 dogs and cat for 10 days during a vacation of our own. It was the first time for us that we had people in our house, complete strangers, but after the first video call it felt like old times. They are very nice people, honest and very responsible for the animals. We left everything behind with peace of mind! The good thing is that the animals really are number 1 with them, and they don't come for their own holiday. (Spain is of course attractive to babysit!) I can really recommend working with them. For us this was an absolute super experience and we would have loved to have them as regular babysitters! Muriel & Valentino

Loes,
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France / June 13, 2022
Roel and Silvana are very nice babysitters. They took very good care of our animals and plants, sent regular messages about how everything was going and left everything super tidy. We can heartily recommend them! Jan and Loes, France

Nick,
North Holland, Netherlands / January 23, 2023
Silvana and Roel are great, reliable and sweet house and (in our case) dog sitters. It was the first time for us to let strangers look after our house and our dog Fonszie. Quite exciting, but after an initial introduction via a video call, we knew it was all right. Silvana and Roel are independent, no-nonsense, have a good time together and really enjoy spending their holidays in another house with pets - as if they were at home in another house. They kept us informed during our holiday with the occasional message and photo. And when we returned, Fonszie was relaxed and cozy and the house was left super. It's like asking old friends to babysit. We can recommend everyone to invite Silvana and Roel. We hope that they will come to us again to spend a pleasant week with Fonszie. Super successful! And thank you very much!

Cirencester, England / april 1, 2023
Roel and Silvana just completed a two-week house sit for us, looking after our period home, 3 dogs, 3 cats and various outdoor animals. From our first conversation via email, it was clear they would be diligent and responsible house sitters and we had no reservations about leaving them to care for all that we hold dear. We were not disappointed. Their communication throughout our trip was excellent and we were delighted to receive notes, photos and videos showing how happy our pets were in their company. We also felt very comfortable leaving them to take care of our old and quirky home and knew they could handle any issues that may arise. They left our home is perfect condition and stayed to welcome us back after our travels. We would highly recommend them to anyone and wish them well in their house-sitting adventures.
Yvonne and Steve Goodier (ygoodier@gmail.com)

Marije & Tim, Italië 16 december, 2023
Roel and Silvana have been amazing sitters. They arrived a few days before we left, to get to know the dogs and the house, and we felt very comfortable leaving them in their care for the two weeks we were away. They are a lovely couple who really care for the pets they look after and who go above and beyond to make sure they are well.
Communication was excellent throughout the stay, with regular updates and pictures. We came home to a very clean and tidy house, and happy dogs. I can’t recommend them highly enough, and can only hope they’ll want to come back one day.

Van: Jacques en Leila
Drempt, Nederland / 27-02-2024
Beste Silvana en Roel, Wij wilden jullie hartelijk danken voor de goede zorgen voor zowel de honden als het huis tijdens onze afwezigheid. Op geen enkel moment maakten we ons zorgen, mede door het sturen van foto’s van de honden die het prima naar hun zin hadden en het feit dat jullie elke dag actief met ze waren. Ook het huis zag er prima uit bij onze terugkomst. We zijn al hard bezig met het plannen van onze volgende vakantie en hopen uiteraard dat jullie dan ook weer zin en tijd hebben om hier te komen oppassen zodat we een zorgeloos verblijf in het buitenland kunnen doorbrengen. We wensen jullie veel plezier bij jullie volgende oppas avontuur en zijn ten alle tijde bereid referenties per telefoon door te geven mocht dit nodig zijn.

Kinlay & Andy
Failand ( Bristol) June 2024
As soon as we met Roel and Silvana we just knew that our house and kitties would be in good hands. They were warm and friendly with a super positive attitude.
We had great communication while we were away with some lovely photos of the cats so we knew they were happy.
The house was beautifully clean and tidy when we returned and the cats were very happy. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Roel and Silvana as sitters.

Claire & Gordon,
France, september 2024
Roel & Silvana were absolutely brilliant looking after our two dogs (one being a rescue dog that we only had for 10 days), three pygmy goats and chickens. The animals were very well looked after and enjoyed the company of Roel & Silvana - Roel was very resourceful when one of the goats & dog escaped, he created a new section of fence to prevent this from happening again. We have a fairly large garden with lots of plants that were very well cared for and watered. Throughout the stay we were kept informed with photos and updates providing reassurance to us both whilst we were away. The house was left immaculate throughout. I would have no hesitation in recommending Roel & Silvana - such wonderful, caring people who are passionate about house sitting - highly recommend. We wish them the very best of luck in the future

What can they bring to the assignment

We are fit and want to walk with the dogs. have their own transport and do not ask for a travel allowance.
Wij zijn fit en willen heerlijk wandelen met de honden. Hebben eigen vervoer en vragen geen reisvergoeding.