Sintra, Portugal
Optional identity verification
Freemium house sitting marketplace
Stay with pets, trade trust, skip the subscription gate.
A warm, trust-based exchange for sitters and homeowners who want real travel opportunities without paying upfront just to browse, list, or apply.
One login can act as a sitter, homeowner, or both. Exact home locations stay hidden until a sit is confirmed.
For sitters
Travel through trusted sits, not hotel bills
For homeowners
Find care without pushing every member into a paywall
Marketplace promise
Join for free, browse after signup, and verify only if you want the extra trust signal.
How it works
A simpler path from signup to sit.
The product removes role friction at signup, keeps discovery accessible, and pushes the trust layer to the moments where it actually matters.
Step 01
Create one account
Join once, choose your primary intent, and switch between sitter and homeowner modes without juggling separate logins.
Step 02
Browse and connect for free
Search sits, compare applicant counts, and discover homes on privacy-safe maps after signup without hitting a subscription wall.
Step 03
Build trust when needed
Members can add profile depth, references, and optional identity verification before moving into owner-initiated chat.
No subscription paywalls
Free for the marketplace. Paid only for optional verification.
Most competitors charge before members know whether the supply is real. This product flips that model so trust is optional and access stays open.
Included for free
Optional trust upgrade
One-time identity verification
Members who want a stronger trust signal can pay once for ID and selfie verification. Everyone else can still participate in the core marketplace.
Featured preview
A preview of the sits members will discover after signup.
Seeded previews make the marketplace feel alive from the first visit and give new members a clear sense of the travel exchange on offer.
Ubud, Bali
Garden villa with quiet mornings, scooter access, and senior cats
Lyon, France
City apartment for a couple who want local walks and one gentle rabbit
FAQ
The practical questions people ask before they join.
Clear answers reduce friction and set expectations around the free model, privacy rules, and trust layer.
Do I need a paid subscription to browse or apply?
No. Registration, discovery, listing creation, and applications stay free. The paid layer is optional one-time identity verification for members who want a stronger trust signal.
Can one account be both a sitter and a homeowner?
Yes. Members sign up once, choose a primary intent during onboarding, and can enable both roles without creating a second login.
How do you protect empty homes on the map?
Discovery never shows exact home pins. Listings appear as approximate circles within a 1km to 2km radius until a homeowner officially accepts a sitter.
When does private messaging start?
Messaging is owner-initiated. Sitters can apply freely, and homeowners open a private thread only when they want to continue the conversation.
Trust and safety
Trust is built into the flow, not hidden behind a fee wall.
The marketplace keeps access open while still giving members stronger signals through verification, moderation, and privacy-aware matching rules.
Trust layer
Optional verified identity
Members can complete a one-time Stripe identity check for a visible verified badge.
Trust layer
Moderated imported references
External reputation links stay hidden until an admin reviews and approves them.
Trust layer
Address privacy by default
Exact addresses are kept private and unlock only after a sitter is accepted for the listing.