Discover house sitting in Cape Town

Stay in wonderful places by house sitting and caring for cute pets.

Discover house sitting in Cape Town

Stay in wonderful places by house sitting and caring for cute pets.

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Why you'll love pet and house sitting in Cape Town

An illustration of a cat laying on his pet bedForget hotel rooms

From home comforts to the calming company of pets, house sitting offers so much more.

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Explore new places while making a difference to the lives of pets and people along the way.

An illustration of a house with a tree in the foregroundA new perspective

You don’t have to travel far. With pet and house sitting, you can find a world of adventures just around the corner.

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A win-win without money

When you’re house and pet sitting, you provide free house and pet care. And pet parents offer you free accommodation in return for looking after their home and furry friends. The only cost is your annual membership, making it an affordable and fulfilling way to travel.

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I am so blessed to have this experience and to be able to have a companion by my side the entire time. I’m forever grateful for the opportunity TrustedHousesitters provides! This is truly life changing.

Adelia, sitter member from Bath, UK

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Want to know if a house sit is right for you? Look for feedback previous sitters have left on the pet parent's listing.

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House sit in homes with peace of mind they’re covered at no extra cost to you or the pet parent.

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With a free direct line to a dedicated team of veterinary nurses, you can quickly clear up any pet queries.

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Cape Town house sitting FAQs

With an annual sitter membership, animal lovers like you can enjoy free accommodation all over the world in exchange for pet care. Live like a local with a cute pet pal by your side as you provide peace of mind to pet parents who know their adorable animals are in the best of hands. Apply for as many sits as you like and get ready for meaningful connections and unforgettable adventures, all made possible by pets!

Choose your membership plan and create a profile that stands out from the pack - include clear photos, relevant experience, and references (these don’t have to be from previous house sitting jobs). Next, set up a saved search to be the first to find out when house sitting jobs in Cape Town become available for your chosen dates. Once you’ve found the ideal sit, write a personalized message to the pet parents explaining why you are the perfect person for the job! Find out more with 10 tips on how to become a house sitter.

Your number one priority when house sitting in Cape Town will be taking care of the pets. Daily walks, mealtimes, and lots of cuddles will be top of the agenda as most house sits include a pet. Aside from this, house sitters in Cape Town need to keep the home clean and tidy and send regular updates to the pet parents about their precious pet pals.

At TrustedHousesitters, our members are driven by a genuine love of pets, not getting paid. They exchange passionate pet care for free accommodation, gaining a wealth of experiences and memories to last a lifetime.

House sitting in Cape Town

Do you go all silly for sweet animals? Would you like to explore Cape Town for free? Then try house sitting in one of the friendliest cities for travellers. 

The awesome animals of Cape Town need you! Keep them company while their owners are away and stay in great places without spending a rand. You'll enjoy free accommodation in Cape Town with precious pets! House sitting jobs are the perfect way for pet lovers to experience Cape Town's exquisite landscape, whether it’s wine tasting in Constantia, taking a walking city tour through the Company Gardens or surfing the famous swells of Muizenberg. 

The surfing capital

Muizenberg offers some of the best house sitter jobs on the planet if you're a waterbaby. Surfer's Corner enjoys some of the best breaks for new and experienced surfers alike, and the town is also famous for its dog-loving residents. Let Fido play with local hounds at Zandvlei Estuary Nature Reserve or the off-leash beach. Once you've worked up an appetite, head to Joon: the most dog-friendly restaurant in town. House sitting in Cape Town comes with a bowl of water at every second shop, so walkies are always fun. 

Mountain hikes

Cape Town house sitting tours will expose you to some of the most spectacular hiking trails in the world. Head to Silvermine Nature Reserve if you want to see the ocean from up high. There are several easy spelunking trails from Ou Kaapse Weg. Table Mountain is Cape Town's most iconic landmark, and it’s easier to walk than you might think. Beginners are welcome, especially if they have wagging tails. 

Coffee tasting

You've probably heard that Cape Town house sitting should always be accompanied by a Groot Constantia wine tour, but the city is also world-famous for its coffee. The Telegraph has listed Truth as one of the world's best coffee shops, so if you've always wanted to discover your inner caffeine connoisseur, this is your city, particularly if you're looking after a dog in Cape Town. The Steampunk roasting specialist welcomes dogs and so does the spectacular Origin Coffee. 

Bo-Kaap walking tours

If you're the kind of Cape Town house sitting traveller who adores quirkiness and bright, happy colours, the Bo-Kaap welcomes you. This heritage-rich, multicultural area is drenched in history and full of spirit. Your new doggy friend will love meeting the locals, and you can even buy some African trinkets at the nearby Greenmarket Square. 

Simon's Town Docks

Simon's Town is a day-tripper's paradise when you're looking after a cat in Cape Town. Its gentle docks make standup paddleboarding easy. Pack a picnic and visit the famous penguin colony on Boulders Beach. The cove's gentle, shallow waters are perfect for nervous swimmers. Snorkellers on Cape Town house sitting trips will spot plenty of marine life beneath the docks, which local pooches adore for practising their doggie paddle. 

Ready for the Cape Town trip of a lifetime? Then, join the TrustedHousesitters' pet-loving community!