How To Find Medium-Long Term House Sits

If you want to move into full-time house sitting, landing medium to long-term sits can make everything easier. Fewer move days, less packing and cleaning, and more time to actually settle in. The catch? These sits are often the most competitive.

Below, we break down exactly how we find and secure medium to long-term house sits—so you can avoid the stress of moving every week and create a more sustainable house-sitting lifestyle.

What Is A Long-Term House Sit?

House sits generally fall into three categories based on length:

Short-term house sits usually last between 1 and 30 days.
Medium-term house sits typically run from 1 to 6 months.
Long-term house sits are 6 months or longer.

Each type of house sit suits different lifestyles and travel goals. If you’re interested in longer stays that offer more stability and fewer move days, keep reading to learn whether long-term house sitting is right for you.

What Are The Benefits Of Medium And Long-Term House Sits?

Many house sitters prefer medium- and long-term sits because they dramatically reduce the stress that comes with constantly moving.

Less Packing, Less Stress

If you’re changing houses every week, you’re stuck in a constant cycle of packing, unpacking, and resetting. Staying in one home for a month or longer means fewer move days and far less disruption.

Easier Transitions Between Homes

Every new house sit comes with a setup phase. You need to:

• Communicate with homeowners and clarify expectations
• Learn how the home functions
• Get familiar with pets, routines, and schedules

Individually, these tasks are small—but repeated over and over, they add up. For many sitters, it can take a full week to feel completely settled in a new place.

More Time to Enjoy the Lifestyle

When you only go through this adjustment process a few times a year, house sitting feels far more sustainable. You spend less energy on logistics and more time actually enjoying the digital nomad lifestyle.

A Low-Risk Way to Try a New Location

Medium- and long-term house sits are also a great way to test out a new city or country. You can get to know the area without committing long-term, helping you avoid moving somewhere permanently and later regretting it.

How To Find Medium And Long-Term House Sits?

It’s true—most house-sitting listings are for short stays of a week or two. But with the right approach, you can absolutely find medium- and long-term opportunities. Here’s how to do it.

Find A Good House Sitting Platform

A quality house-sitting platform makes finding longer sits much easier. While most platforms charge a membership fee, the access is often worth it.

Create a strong profile that highlights your experience, includes clear photos, and explains what kind of sits you’re looking for. As you complete more house sits, keep updating your profile with new photos, references, and reviews to stay competitive.

Filter Your Search

Most house-sitting websites allow you to filter listings by:

• Location
• Travel dates
• Length of stay

Use these filters to exclude short-term sits entirely if they’re not what you’re after. This saves time and helps you focus only on medium- and long-term opportunities.

This is exactly how you apply filters on Trusted House Sitters to surface longer house sits.

Search Expat Facebook Groups

Facebook can be a goldmine for longer sits.

Look for:

• Expat groups in the cities or countries you’re interested in
• Local community groups
• Travel and digital nomad groups

Many expats return home for 1–2 months at a time and need someone to care for their home or pets. These opportunities are often posted informally and never make it onto house-sitting platforms.

As a bonus, these groups help you live like a local by sharing insider tips, recommendations, and community updates.

Find Luxury Homes

Long-term sits are especially common among homeowners with second or holiday homes.

These homeowners often prefer:

• One reliable sitter for an extended period
• Someone who can maintain the home while they’re away

Once you secure one long-term sit in this space, referrals often follow. Luxury homeowners tend to know others who also need trusted, long-term house sitters.

Build Your Profile

No matter where you apply, your profile matters.

Make sure to:

• Clearly highlight relevant skills and experience
• Proofread everything so it sounds professional and responsible
• Choose photos that show both trustworthiness and your love of animals

If you have reviews or references, include them. Testimonials build trust fast and make homeowners feel confident choosing you.

Word of mouth is powerful too—happy homeowners often recommend sitters directly to friends.

Be Ready to Move Quickly

Some homeowners need a sitter fast and will want to speak with you right away.

Be prepared for:

• Short-notice interviews
• Detailed questions about your experience
• Requests for references or additional information

Respond promptly, stay organised, and make it easy for homeowners to get what they need. A smooth, professional interaction leaves a strong first impression.

Before you commit, make sure the sit is the right fit. Click here to see exactly what questions to ask homeowners in a house-sitting interview.

What Is Expected of Long-Term House Sitters?

Long-term house sits often come with slightly more responsibility than short-term stays, but the core expectations are usually the same.

Core Responsibilities

Most long-term house sits include:

• Pet care, including feeding, walking, and maintaining routines
• Watering plants and basic garden care
• Keeping the home clean and tidy
• Collecting mail and managing deliveries

Ongoing Home Care

Because you’re in the home for an extended period, homeowners may also expect you to:

• Ensure the property remains safe and secure
• Handle minor issues or emergencies, such as a leak or power outage
• Coordinate with tradespeople if needed

Some homes may also require extra care, such as:

• Pool maintenance
• Garden upkeep
• Looking after a guest house or additional spaces

Why Long-Term Sits Can Be More Involved

For short trips, homeowners may not worry about small details. But when they’re away for weeks or months, they often expect their home to be maintained as if they never left.

This doesn’t mean more work every day—but it does mean greater responsibility overall.

Set Expectations Before You Agree

Before accepting any long-term house sit, make sure you clearly understand:

• The homeowner’s expectations
• Daily routines and responsibilities
• House rules and boundaries

Once everything is agreed on, you can book your flights with confidence and settle into the sit knowing exactly what’s expected.

With this information, you’re ready to start searching for long-term house-sitting opportunities that truly fit your lifestyle.

Need Help Getting Started With House Sitting

Have we got you excited about house-sitting? We love sharing our house-sitting experiences and teaching others how to become house-sitters and start their journeys. 

So, if you need help starting your house-sitting journey, see my resources here, and don’t hesitate to contact me and ask me any questions.