Marijani & Hans – House and Pet Sitters
Hi there! We're Marijani and Hans, and we're happy to introduce ourselves as your prospective house sitters. Read more about us, our experience, and why we house sit. See also reviews, a photo gallery, and how to contact us.
About Us
Originally from the US, we've lived and worked in many parts of the world, from Europe and South America to Southeast Asia, South Pacific and Africa. We're passionate travelers who love immersing ourselves in new cultures and making international friends. Marijani is a talented artist and surface designer, and Hans specializes in optimizing websites to improve their search engine ranking.
We also have a soft spot for furry friends! As former pet owners ourselves, we've cared for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, fish, and bunnies.
Rest assured that your home will be in good hands with us. As an Airbnb Superhost, Marijani has hosted many people for extended periods of time, so she knows how to keep a stylish, clean, comfortable, and safe abode. And if you have plants, they'll thrive with Marijani's green thumb! She previously owned and operated a botanical garden on a tropical island, so she has abundant experience caring for indoor/outdoor plants, flower gardens, and vegetable gardens.
Our Experience
We have years of experience house sitting and pet sitting, and we're happy to provide impeccable references upon request. Marijani, formerly a vet tech, has experience with special needs animals, including administering medicine and providing extra loving care, and Hans has experience as a host and custodian with Guide Dogs for the Blind. We're fluent in English and Spanish, and comfortable in French, German, and Portuguese.
Why We House Sit
We believe that house sitting is a great way to travel and explore the world. And it's mutually beneficial. Homeowners can step away knowing that their home and pets are in good hands, and we get a home base and some furry companions while we're on the go. We've also found that it's a really great way to be part of local culture.
Reviews
"Amazing people! We were so happy to have Hans and Marijani stay at our place and take care of our cats. They gave the cats lots of attention, and we could tell they were happy and healthy. We got updates during our time away to keep our minds at ease, and they were just all around lovely people to communicate with from the very beginning. Marijani is an expert plant carer and our plants all thrived during their time here. Our house was also so clean and tidy when we got back which was a treat after travelling. They are trustworthy and have very good energy and we knew from the beginning they would be great people." — Allie, Netherlands
"Would have them back anytime!!! An adorable couple that we would not hesitate to have back. All our animals were super-well cared for and happy, the house was a delight to return to, clean, tidy, the grass cut etc. They sent us regular photos of the animals so we had no doubt they were in good hands. Hans and Marijani really are a special couple - kind, loving, full of knowledge, helpful, interesting and our time spent together was very enjoyable." — Jemma, Italy
"Hans and Marijani are the most fabulous house sitters. They took such amazing care of our house and our animals. They were very reliable and quick to answer any messages. We spent some time with them before we left on our holiday and thought they were so much fun and so caring. Our kids also loved them. We have asked them to come back the next time we are away." — Alice, United Kingdom
"Marijani and Hans looked after our place, plants and cat with great care. They were always available when we messaged them for pictures of our beloved cat or if we needed anything. Take them in your home and you won't have to worry about anything." — Clémence, France
"Just perfect. Marijani and Hans were perfect in every way. There is nothing negative that I can say. The dogs seemed to like the sitters better than the house owners!.... Everything was impeccable." — Maurice and Mary, Ireland
"I had this great couple here in Morocco for a few weeks. They looked after the house and my beagle perfectly...and helped with photography and building a website. I like their good humour, honesty and input into things, and above all they are calm and fully house trained! Come back...you're part of the friends circle now." — Fabian, Morocco
"Great Ambassadors for MindMyHouse. We’re very happy to recommend these lovely people who have taken very good care of our beloved elderly cat — and of our house. Our first experience with cat and house sitters, and we were nervous, but Hans & Marijani are great: experienced, thoughtful, responsible, reassuring and good communicators. And good company! If they are ever available to do this again, we would be lucky to have them." — Liz & Russell, Portugal
"Attentive, Conscientious, Amazing House Sitters! From the outset, their communication was excellent and they provided us with a sense of trust and capability. We knew before we even left that our most precious things were in good hands. They arrived having fully prepared themselves by thoroughly reading and understanding the instructions we had provided in advance. They asked thoughtful questions and made us feel confident that they would be able to manage any issues that might arise in our absence. Throughout their stay, Hans and Marijani remained in contact to update us on our pets, sending photos and anecdotes to put our minds at ease. It was lovely to know that our cats were cared for with affection and kindness. Even when an unexpected issue arose with one of our geese, Hans and Marijani took it in their stride, kept in touch and managed it all brilliantly. When we returned, our home was spotless! It had obviously been lovingly tended to and prepared for our return. We could not me more grateful for their effort and would highly recommend them as outstanding house sitters." — Yvonne, United Kingdom
Gallery
We enjoy photography. Here are photos of some of our furry and feathered friends from around the world. Click to enlarge.
Contact Us
We'd love to chat more about our care-giving and how we can be the perfect fit for your needs. Learn more about our house and pet sitting experience on Mind My House as a couple and individually, Nomador, and Rover. Reach out to us on Telegram @AlmasAmantes or via email at AlmasAmantes555@gmail.com.