homesitter
Dwelling guardian temporarily
A homesitter is someone who stays in another person's home while they're away, typically to maintain the property, water plants, collect mail, or care for pets.
Unlike a houseguest, a homesitter provides a service—their presence deters burglars and keeps the home from sitting empty: We hired a homesitter for our two-week vacation.
Temporary property guardian
- petsitterHired animal guardian
- plantsitterTemporary vegetation caretaker
- caretakerOne who maintains property
- helperOne who aids another
attendant · custodian · guardian · overseer · neighbor · trusted friend · keykeeper · contact person
Movement between locations
- short-termOf limited duration
- interimProvisional in-between phase
- while awayPass time idly
- absenceState of not being
trip · holiday · extended leave · snowbird · sabbatical · business travel · overseas · long weekend
Nourishing domestic animals
- watering plantsHydrating cultivated vegetation
- housekeepingDomestic cleaning and upkeep
- tidyingMaking spaces orderly
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
mail collection · lawn care · pool maintenance · trash bins · thermostat · lighting · airing out · snow removal
Allocated work or duty
- bookingAdvance arrangement secured
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- swapExchange one for another
- agreementShared position between parties
references · interview · background check · trust · instructions · welcome packet · checklist · contact list
Thing that discourages action
- presenceState of being somewhere
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- alarm monitoringContinuous security system observation
safeguarding · protecting · crime prevention · burglary prevention · neighborhood watch · emergency response · insurance requirement
housesitter
Temporary property guardian
- petsitterHired animal guardian
- plantsitterTemporary vegetation caretaker
- caretakerOne who maintains property
helper · attendant · custodian · guardian · overseer · neighbor · trusted friend · keykeeper · contact person · emergency contact
travel
Movement between locations
- short-termOf limited duration
- interimProvisional in-between phase
- while awayPass time idly
absence · trip · holiday · extended leave · snowbird · sabbatical · business travel · overseas · long weekend · houseguest
feeding pets
Nourishing domestic animals
- watering plantsHydrating cultivated vegetation
- housekeepingDomestic cleaning and upkeep
- tidyingMaking spaces orderly
mail collection · cleaning · lawn care · pool maintenance · trash bins · thermostat · lighting · airing out · snow removal
assignment
Allocated work or duty
agreement · references · interview · background check · trust · instructions · welcome packet · checklist · contact list · compensation
deterrent
Thing that discourages action
- presenceState of being somewhere
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
- patrolRegular surveillance route
alarm monitoring · safeguarding · protecting · crime prevention · burglary prevention · neighborhood watch · emergency response · insurance requirement
homesitterburglar
One who breaks in
home invader · thief · intruder · housebreaker · trespasser
homesittertraveler
One who journeys
vacationer · absentee · globetrotter · jet-setter · wanderer
homesitterhomeowner
Property title holder
resident · property owner · landlord · householder · occupant
home, sit, sitter, homes, homed, homing, homely, homeless, homeward