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Hey guys. I was wondering, and call me crazy, but do people who have vacation homes need house sitters to take care of them while they're gone ? I'd love to do that and would like some info on stuff like that. If anyone could help me, that would be great.
Posted : December 11, 2004 7:48 pm
Some have people who watch their homes while they are away, but I think most would just rent them out on a short term lease. And I don't mean to burst your bubble, but they usually have a very long list of people that they know personnally that want to house-sit for them. I'm not saying that you won't find one, but I'd be very surprised if you did. Why? There are a lot of people on these islands already that would love to have free housing. If they are looking for someone (i.e.-they don't have a list), they would most likely ask their friends first. The odds of them not finding someone that way are very slim. I have never seen an ad for someone looking in the 7 years I've lived here. Sorry!
Posted : December 11, 2004 8:30 pm
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My mom suggested it. I knew it would be unlikely, but I just wanted to make sure.
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Thanks though
Posted : December 11, 2004 9:16 pm
Imagine the want ads:
Wanted: Nice stranger to live in my fully furnished and paid for home in the beautiful Virgin Islands while I am away for months on end.
But Michael, you can start a company to specialize in home concierge. I run a concierge company and you would be amazed at what people are looking for. While I agree with Marty about people looking to friends, if they knew there was such a service I am sure they would be interested. Remember Jack Nicholson on the Shining (nevermind that he went a little nuts)? This is pretty much what he was hired to do at the big spooky resort.
Posted : December 14, 2004 7:16 pm