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Cape Town housesitting

A trusted
housemate while
you're away.

We stay in your home, care for your pets, water your plants, and keep everything running exactly as you left it. So you can actually relax on holiday.

Book a quote → See what's included
A friendly corgi puppy
♥ happy pets
Overnight stays
Daily check-ins
Pets, plants, post, the lot
Daily photo updates
One trusted person
No kennels, no strangers
Overnight stays
Daily check-ins
Pets, plants, post, the lot
Daily photo updates
One trusted person
No kennels, no strangers
What we do

Home, pets, plants,
the lot.

The Housemate is a Cape Town housesitting service for people who'd rather not put their dog in a kennel, hand keys to a stranger from an app, or ask a friend for one more reluctant favour.

We stay in your home while you travel. One trusted person, looking after everything. No middlemen. No chaos. No coming back to a dead plant and a stressed-out dog.

Two happy dogs running at sunset
Real care
What's included

Every booking covers the lot.

One flat rate. No surprises. Here's everything that comes with looking after your home.

No. 01Your home
  • Collecting post and parcels
  • Watering indoor and outdoor plants
  • Skimming leaves from the pool
  • Lights on and off so the house looks lived in
  • Bins out on collection day
  • Alarm company point of contact
  • Leaving everything as we found it, or better
No. 02Your pets
  • Feeding twice a day
  • Fresh water daily
  • 30-minute walks for dogs
  • Company, cuddles, and playtime
  • Administering medication when needed
  • Litter boxes and cleanup
  • Emergency vet runs if something goes wrong
No. 03Your peace of mind
  • Daily photo updates so you can see everything is okay
  • One trusted person, never a stranger
  • A proper walkthrough before your first booking
  • Clear quote, clear pricing, clear contract
No. 04Your options
  • Overnight stays (we live in)
  • Daily check-ins (we pop in and out)
  • Short trips or long ones
  • Most pets welcome (except snakes and spiders, sorry)
Pricing

How much does it cost?

Every quote is tailored to your home, your pets, and how long you're away. But to give you a feel:

Overnight housesits
fromR950R850/night
Daily check-in visits
fromR300/visit
Day sits
fromR750/day

For when you're out for the day and don't need someone overnight, up to 8 hours.

Minimum 3 nights or 3 visits per booking. All the basics are included, no hidden fees.
December stays are R850 a night when booked with a deposit before 31 October. Bookings over public holidays carry a surcharge. A travel fee applies outside our core service area and is quoted upfront.

December special · book before 31 October Get your quote →
How it works

Four steps,
zero stress.

01
You enquire
Send us the dates, the suburb, and a bit about your home and pets. Takes two minutes.
02
We send your quote
Within 24 hours, you'll get a clear, itemised quote with everything included.
03
We meet before you go
A 20-minute walkthrough so we know your pets, the alarm code, and that weird drawer.
04
You travel. We're on it.
Daily photo updates. Everything looked after. Home exactly as you left it.
Where we work

Cape Town,
mostly all of it.

We're based in Cape Town and cover most of the city. Solid orange = no travel fee. Outlined orange = small travel fee.

Core area
City Bowl·Atlantic Seaboard·Southern Suburbs·Deep South·Northern Suburbs·Southern Peninsula
Extended area
Tableview·Blouberg·Melkbosstrand·Somerset West·Winelands
Not sure if we cover your suburb? Just ask.
Tableview Blouberg Somerset West Stellenbosch Paarl City Bowl Sea Point Camps Bay Southern Suburbs Hout Bay Muizenberg Fish Hoek Simon's Town Cape Point Northern Subs Bellville Durbanville N Atlantic Ocean False Bay
A ginger cat napping in a sunlit bed
Why we exist

We're in the in-between.

The Housemate started because we kept hearing the same thing from friends going away: "I just don't want to put the dog in a kennel."

There's a gap between a kennel and a stranger from an app. Somewhere in the middle sits what most people actually want: a real person who stays in your home, feeds your dog the way your dog likes it, remembers which plants need water on which days, and sends a photo when you're missing your cat.

That's what we do.

We're small, we're thoughtful, and we care about getting it right because every single booking matters. Your home isn't one of a hundred to us. It's the one we're looking after this week.

FAQ

Frequently asked.

Your sitter is based in your home for the entire booking. They may step out for short periods, up to two hours in total across a day, for essentials such as food or fuel. We don't have overnight guests, we don't share the address, and we hand the keys back to you in person.
We rush to the nearest vet immediately. For billing, we ask every client to set up one of three things upfront: a credit card on file with their vet, a pre-authorised spending limit, or an emergency contact who can authorise treatment. We'll walk you through this during the booking process.
Absolutely. Quotes are free and non-binding. We'd rather you know exactly what it costs before you decide.
For peak season (December and January), as early as possible. School holidays tend to get booked out. For the rest of the year, two to three weeks' notice is usually fine.
Yes. We're comfortable with pills, drops, and injections. If your pet has complex medical needs, we'll talk through it during the walkthrough.
Dogs, cats, fish, birds, rabbits, and most small animals. We don't look after snakes or spiders.
Yes. Many clients have a neighbour or family member pop in, and we completely welcome that.
We tidy up after ourselves (beds made, dishes washed, house as we found it). Deep cleaning isn't included, please arrange your own cleaner if you'd like the place spotless for your return.
Payments are made by EFT directly to The Housemate's business account. You'll receive a proper invoice, and a 50% deposit confirms every booking.
On the first day of an overnight stay, your sitter can arrive whenever suits you. On the last day, stays end at 11am. If you need your sitter to stay later, we're happy to arrange it at R70 an hour, or as a day sit if it runs into the evening.
Kind words

What clients say.

Real homes. Real pets. Real people who'd book us again.

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★★★★★
"Came home to happy pets and a clean house… what more could you want? Would 100% book again!"
J
Jade M
Cape Town · 2026
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★★★★★
"We were honestly so nervous leaving our dogs, but that disappeared so quickly. We got little updates and photos, and you could just tell they were being loved. Such a great experience."
D
Daniel & Kirsty L
Cape Town · 2025
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★★★★★
"Reliable, kind, and super easy to deal with. Highly recommend!"
M
Michael R
Cape Town · 2026
"
★★★★★
"Everything was just easy from the start. Communication was great, the house was looked after so well, and our cat (who usually ignores everyone) actually bonded! That says a lot."
S
Samantha P
Cape Town · 2025
"
★★★★★
"I think our dog was a bit disappointed to see us come home 😂 That's how good the care was. Thank you for treating him like your own!"
T
Tyler & Megan S
Cape Town · 2026
"
★★★★★
"Such a smooth experience. It's not easy trusting someone with your home and pets, but we felt completely comfortable. Came back to a spotless house and very happy animals."
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Lauren K
Cape Town · 2025
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★★★★★
"Came home to happy pets and a clean house… what more could you want? Would 100% book again!"
J
Jade M
Cape Town · 2026
"
★★★★★
"We were honestly so nervous leaving our dogs, but that disappeared so quickly. We got little updates and photos, and you could just tell they were being loved."
D
Daniel & Kirsty L
Cape Town · 2025
"
★★★★★
"Reliable, kind, and super easy to deal with. Highly recommend!"
M
Michael R
Cape Town · 2026
Ready to book?

Send us the details.

December ratesfrom R850 a night

Send us the dates and a bit about your home. We'll come back to you with a proper quote within 24 hours.

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hello@thehousemate.co.za
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+27 79 931 4679
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