house-sit
Mind vacant dwelling
To house-sit is to stay in someone's home while they're away, typically caring for the property, collecting mail, watering plants, or looking after pets.
The arrangement benefits both parties—the homeowner gets security and maintenance, the house-sitter gets free lodging: I'm house-sitting for my neighbor while she's in Europe.
One who maintains property
- custodianGuardian of a place
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- stewardshipResponsible care of entrusted things
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
dependable · reliable · security · safeguard · protector · keys · emergency · instructions
Giving food to
- walkiesPet's outdoor excursion
- litterboxPet waste receptacle
- treatsSnacks given as rewards
- vetScrutinize for problems
grooming · playtime · leash · aquarium · dog-walking · medication · exercise · routine
Leisure time away
- travelMovement between locations
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- holidayDay of rest
- tripPlanned travel somewhere
journey · sabbatical · overseas · away · departure · itinerary · time-zone · worry-free
caretaker
One who maintains property
- custodianGuardian of a place
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- stewardshipResponsible care of entrusted things
trustworthy · dependable · reliable · security · safeguard · protector · keys · emergency · instructions · checklist
feeding
Giving food to
vet · grooming · playtime · leash · aquarium · dog-walking · medication · exercise · routine · instructions
vacation
Leisure time away
trip · journey · sabbatical · overseas · away · departure · itinerary · time-zone · worry-free
temporary
Limited in duration
overnight · short-term · long-term · guest · lodging · dwelling · sleeping · utilities · amenities · presence
plants
Photosynthesizing rooted organisms
mail · packages · bins · trash · lights · thermostat · pool · yard · mowing · driveway