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Silver (12mths)
House Sitting Preferences
  • 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s)
Preferred Locations
  • England: Greater London, North West, West Midlands   Scotland: Highlands and Islands, South Western Scotland  
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  • 2025: 18 Jan - 12 Feb | 14 Feb - 2 Mar
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Passion for houssitting, caring with love

57, Artist, sound healer, massage therapist

Hello dear home homeowners,

So nice to meet you here.
I am a single, no kids, very experienced housesitter from the Netherlands.

For the next few months (till april 2025) I will be visiting your beautiful country again and I am looking forward to come take care of your pets and home.

My promice is that I will do my absolute best to be as loving, kind and organized as I possibly can. So then you can confidently relax and enjoy your holiday, knowing at home all will be taken care for.

How I got into housesitting:

While traveling through Australiƫ, New Zealand and other countries (2009-2013) I develloped a real passion for houssitting. So much so that when I got back in the Netherlands I turned it into my permanent way of living.

By now I have had the pleasure of looking after many adorable cats and dogs and the occasional chickens, sheep and parakeet.
There is always such a space of gratitude in helping each other this way that makes a beautiful experience for us all.

And by staying in so many places I definitely discovered the truth in 'Whether it's a flat, a (farm) house or a villa, it is love that turns a house into a home!'

Practical:

As I run my own business from home I can spent a lot of time with your animal friends too.
Work is online or creating my art (painting glass and ceramics mostly) and when possible renting a therapy room to offer massages and healings.

I like tidy, clean and prefer a quiet area. Can be a city as well. Love London. Loving the outdoors too and gladly take myself and any dogs available on daily long walks.

As we probably can't meet in person before the housesit I kindly request a (video) call where we can meet. Seeing each other and hearing a voice makes it that way easier to get a clear impression of someone.

Also, a contribution towards traveling costs would be very much appreciated.

Please reach out to me if you have any questions.

Looking forward to hear from you.

Delphia

References:

1:
"Delphia has stayed in our house many times to take care of our cats while we were enjoying our holidays and she always did a marvellous job. The last two years she also takes care of our dog
the occasional weekend and he really adores her.
She keeps in touch with updates, the cats and dog are happy, the house is very clean and tidy so what more do you want!
We think of her not only as a very nice person but also as a very trustworthy one and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a house sitter.

Simone & Michel, Leusden NL
13-1-2024"


2:
"We had the pleasure of having Delphia take care of our home and beloved pets, Emma and Otis (our two energetic dogs), as well as our sweet cat, Lollipop, for a little over two weeks while we were away on
holiday. From the moment I met Delphia on the phone, it was clear that she was not just a housesitter, but responsible and really an animal lover.

Delphia's attention to detail and genuine care for our pets left us
feeling at ease during our vacation. She went above and beyond to ensure that Emma and Otis received their daily walks, playtime, and, most importantly, the affection they needed. Our cat, Lollipop, can bea bit shy, but Delphia took the time to create a comforting
environment, and soon enough, Lollipop was right at home with her.

Not only did Delphia take fantastic care of our furry family members, but she also maintained our house impeccably. We returned to a home that was clean and organised.

Communication with Delphia was excellent throughout our time away. We received regular updates and even pictures of our pets. It was evident that Delphia wasn't just doing a job, but genuinely cared for the
well-being of our pets and our home.

In summary, we couldn't be happier with Delphia's pet and
house-sitting services. Her dedication, professionalism, and love for animals truly set her apart. We highly recommend Delphia to anyone in need of a trustworthy and caring individual to look after their home and furry friends. We are incredibly grateful for the peace of mind she provided us during our holiday, and we will undoubtedly be reaching out to her for future pet-sitting needs."

Ronelle, Sevenoaks
Houssit 6-17 December 2023

3:
"Delphia van der Heijden has taken care of our house and pets (dog, two cats) multiple times while we were away for holidays. She is a very nice and trustworthy person and every time we returned home we found the house, garden and pets in perfect order. We highly recommend her services.

Kind regards,

Annemieke Wicherink and Mark Wouters"

4:
"We are very pleased with Delphia as a house sitter.
She is a very nice person, very honest and reliable.

During several years she looks after our house in the summer.
We are very happy with her and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for a house sitter.

Sincerely,
Caroline Derks,
Leusden, The Netherlands"

One more in the review section



Reviews (4)
Delphia is a very nice person and she was easy to communicate with. Always quick to respond before the house sit when we were arranging everything and when we were away she kept us informed about how our cat was doing. Our cat looked content and happy when we got back from our holidays, the house was clean and tidy. We would absolutely recommend Delphia as a very reliable, responsible and lovely pet sitter.
 
KAROLINA AND DOMINIC (Wimbledon England, Apr 2024 - 1 week 2 nights)
Delphia was kind, helpful and the house and our pets were looked after very well. We will be more than happy if Delphia is available to house sit for us again in the future.
 
PHILLIP (London England, Mar 2024 - 2 weeks 1 night)
I met with Delphia beforehand as she was housesitting nearby and what a lovely lady she was. Absolutely delightful, looked after both Amber and my daughters dog extremely well and the house was clean and tidy on our return. Thank you Delphia, hope to see you again!
 
DEBRA (Flitton England, Mar 2024 - 1 week 1 night)
Thank you Debra. We'll keep in touch! Hug, Delphia
What a wonderful feeling to come back after 3 weeks away to three happy and well cared for cats and a 100% spotless house! Delphia is not only a delightful woman and talented artist, but a trustworthy and genuinely caring pet sitter. One of my cats had unfortunately been diagnosed with a congenital disease just before I had to go away, so Delphia had to also play nurse and administer daily medication to my baby, which she did (on top of a 100 more home instructions that she had to pay attention ... MORE
 
MONICA (London , Dec 2023 - 3 weeks)
 
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