Free House Sitter
for Santa Cruz

Free House Sitter

There is usually no fee to house sit (the going rate is $40–50/night and up), because it seems a fair exchange to offer you free house & pet sitting for a free place to stay. If your home or pet needs extra care, we can discuss a fee for the extra work.

A trade of a free private place to stay for web design and/or maintenance is also an option. This would be ideal if you own a Santa Cruz or San Francisco bed and breakfast, hotel, or apartment complex—or if you have a granny unit or vacation rental you’d like to trade for a business, author, or personal website. Web Design Information.

Care for Your Home & Pet

I will:

• Take care of your pet’s needs: food, water, brushing, etc.
• Spoil your critter with love and attention
• Handle emergencies: emergency vet visit, plumbing and heating issues, etc. (a list of contact info for your preferred professionals is helpful)
• Bring in mail, newspapers, etc.
• Water house plants

The Right Place

House sitting in Capitola, Aptos, Soquel, Live Oak, and Santa Cruz is preferred (SV, SC Mountains, and Watsonville are a bit far, but I’m open to working something out for the right situation).

• A clean, quiet, comfortable home in a safe area
• Walking distance to bus stop
• High speed internet access for my laptop
• Full access to kitchen, laundry room, etc

Why Am I Offering Free House Sitting?

I lived in Santa Cruz for 26 years, and moved to Washington for my husband’s retirement. But I miss Santa Cruz and friends immensely, and also want to meet with my Santa Cruz clients (in their offices, not at your house).

About Lynn: Since childhood I’ve felt a strong connection with animals, and will care for your home and loved ones as if they are my own. My current critter is India. She’s a 14– year old rescue kitty and the love of my life, though she’ll be staying home with her Dad while I visit Santa Cruz.

I am a non–smoker, do not do drugs, and have only the rare glass of wine with dinner. My addictions are pretty mild: chocolate and…well…chocolate   ;)  

I am a freelance web designer, co–leader and founding member of the Santa Cruz Web Developers, former Vice President of the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce, and graduate of Leadership Santa Cruz.

References: Business and personal references from Santa Cruz are available, once you and I connect.

When you’re ready, just send an email with your name, home and pet info, dates needed, and anything else you’d think I should know (a phone number would be great). I’ll get back to you asap so we can connect and see if we’re a good fit.

House sitter for Capitola, Aptos, Soquel, Live Oak, Santa Cruz, and San Francisco.