Henkjan
About Henkjan
I'm a reliable Dutch digital nomad (copywriter & editor) looking to housesit. I love combining housesitting and working as it allows me to do slow travel: live like a local an get to know the area in unique ways.
As I grew up with animals (cats, dogs, poultry and more) I have lots of experience with them. This way you can travel sans stress an...
I'm a reliable Dutch digital nomad (copywriter & editor) looking to housesit. I love combining housesitting and working as it allows me to do slow travel: live like a local an get to know the area in unique ways.
As I grew up with animals (cats, dogs, poultry and more) I have lots of experience with them. This way you can travel sans stress and your furry friends can stay sans stress in their familiar environment.
You see, I gave my cushy 60+ hours a week corporate job with a multinational in January 2016. By travelling (as much as I can) and working (always as a solopreneur), I enjoy a much better work/life balance.
I travel solo and have a car of my own (in the EU). I divide my time between exploring the area I happen to be in and working for my customers. The latter range from massive multinationals (like Oracle, HP, SAP) to small startups.
I don't ask for much: a reasonable internet connection (a plus if there's 4G in your area), a place to work (this can be local café too), a warm shower, a heated bedroom and a parking spot for my car.
Why I want to house sit
It's a unique way to see more of the world and be able to live and work anywhere at the same time. Life is way too short, and I was bored with spending most of it between 4 office walls.
As I'm self-employed, I can manage my work, exploring the area and taking care of your pets/property just fine.
My experience
The last few years I've travelled/worked/lived/housesat/AirBnB'ed in Australia, South Korea and Europe.
I've gotten rave reviews when I sat for others. Just check them out.
Check out my adventures on Instagram via @SCHRVR. Although I'm quite active on the latter, I always ensure both my own and my house sitters' privacy. So I won't be posting pictures of your property or pets and never reveal the exact location of where I'm staying.
I love animals, am a non-smoker, avid hiker, swimmer and runner. I’m also very handy when it comes to home improvement and gardening. I even know my way around cleaning and maintaining a swimming pool. (I'm my own gardener, carpenter, electrician, IT-guy, etc.)
In my previous life, I was an editor for the Global Content Marketing team at Exact - one of the fastest-growing international business software companies in the world at the time. There, I handled multiple extremely high-pressure projects daily.
Meaning - I'm incredibly organised by design, used to solving problems by myself, working with others when I need to and don't panic if anything unexpected happens. (And it always does. ;-) )
Moreover, since my work revolves around writing and thinking up the next creative thing for my customers, you'll find me behind my laptop. And when I'm not working I'm exploring the area. So I'm not exactly stirring up the neighbourhood.
Reviews (10)
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Michèle - La Praz, Switzerland
26 October - 11 November 2018
It was great to be able to have Henkjan back to take care of our three babies!
It is easier to deal with the separation knowing they were with someone they knew.
Thanks again for your great housesit!It was great to be able to have Henkjan back to take care of our three babies!
It is easier to deal with the separation knowing they were with someone they knew.
Thanks again for your great housesit!- Organised
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Ruth - Oliva, Spain
13 September - 24 September 2018
Henkjan took good care of our cats and house. Everything was fine when we came back. He was reliable in everything that as needing taking care of while we were gone and it seems the cats enjoyed him. The cats spent much time at home, which we liked. He sent us photos during the time he was here w...
Henkjan took good care of our cats and house. Everything was fine when we came back. He was reliable in everything that as needing taking care of while we were gone and it seems the cats enjoyed him. The cats spent much time at home, which we liked. He sent us photos during the time he was here which we enjoyed. Hew as very generous and helpful in giving us information and suggestions that have to do with his profession, which was very valuable to us.
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Katie - Genève, Switzerland
10 August - 27 August 2018
We consider ourselves very lucky to have had Henkjan stay at our house while we were away. He took fantastic care of our dog, Dozer, even driving her to the vet when a tick proved difficult to remove. He sent updates and photos throughout his stay and was incredibly responsive to all of my messag...
We consider ourselves very lucky to have had Henkjan stay at our house while we were away. He took fantastic care of our dog, Dozer, even driving her to the vet when a tick proved difficult to remove. He sent updates and photos throughout his stay and was incredibly responsive to all of my messages. He and Dozer took many backyard adventures. It was fun to have someone stay at our house who clearly enjoyed taking advantage of the mountain range in our backyard.
I would highly recommend Henkjan for any house sitting opportunity.- Organised
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- Self-sufficient
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About Henkjan
I'm a reliable Dutch digital nomad (copywriter & editor) looking to housesit. I love combining housesitting and working as it allows me to do slow travel: live like a local an get to know the area in unique ways.
As I grew up with animals (cats, dogs, poultry and more) I have lots of experience with them. This way you can travel sans stress and your furry friends can stay sans stress in their familiar environment.
You see, I gave my cushy 60+ hours a week corporate job with a multinational in January 2016. By travelling (as much as I can) and working (always as a solopreneur), I enjoy a much better work/life balance.
I travel solo and have a car of my own (in the EU). I divide my time between exploring the area I happen to be in and working for my customers. The latter range from massive multinationals (like Oracle, HP, SAP) to small startups.
I don't ask for much: a reasonable ......
I'm a reliable Dutch digital nomad (copywriter & editor) looking to housesit. I love combining housesitting and working as it allows me to do slow travel: live like a local an get to know the area in unique ways.
As I grew up with animals (cats, dogs, poultry and more) I have lots of experience with them. This way you can travel sans stress and your furry friends can stay sans stress in their familiar environment.
You see, I gave my cushy 60+ hours a week corporate job with a multinational in January 2016. By travelling (as much as I can) and working (always as a solopreneur), I enjoy a much better work/life balance.
I travel solo and have a car of my own (in the EU). I divide my time between exploring the area I happen to be in and working for my customers. The latter range from massive multinationals (like Oracle, HP, SAP) to small startups.
I don't ask for much: a reasonable internet connection (a plus if there's 4G in your area), a place to work (this can be local café too), a warm shower, a heated bedroom and a parking spot for my car.
Why I want to house sit
It's a unique way to see more of the world and be able to live and work anywhere at the same time. Life is way too short, and I was bored with spending most of it between 4 office walls.
As I'm self-employed, I can manage my work, exploring the area and taking care of your pets/property just fine.
My experience
The last few years I've travelled/worked/lived/housesat/AirBnB'ed in Australia, South Korea and Europe.
I've gotten rave reviews when I sat for others. Just check them out.
Check out my adventures on Instagram via @SCHRVR. Although I'm quite active on the latter, I always ensure both my own and my house sitters' privacy. So I won't be posting pictures of your property or pets and never reveal the exact location of where I'm staying.
I love animals, am a non-smoker, avid hiker, swimmer and runner. I’m also very handy when it comes to home improvement and gardening. I even know my way around cleaning and maintaining a swimming pool. (I'm my own gardener, carpenter, electrician, IT-guy, etc.)
In my previous life, I was an editor for the Global Content Marketing team at Exact - one of the fastest-growing international business software companies in the world at the time. There, I handled multiple extremely high-pressure projects daily.
Meaning - I'm incredibly organised by design, used to solving problems by myself, working with others when I need to and don't panic if anything unexpected happens. (And it always does. ;-) )
Moreover, since my work revolves around writing and thinking up the next creative thing for my customers, you'll find me behind my laptop. And when I'm not working I'm exploring the area. So I'm not exactly stirring up the neighbourhood.
Verifications
Verification level
Enhanced level
Email Address, Phone Number, External references (1), Identity & Document Check, Criminal Background Check (issue date: 19 Oct 2017)
All Standard and Enhanced Verification checks are carried out by a specialist 3rd Party
Animal Care Experience
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Dogs
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Cats
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Horses
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Fish
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Poultry
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Farm animals
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Bird
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Small pet
Availability
Preferred Countries
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Italy
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Aland Islands
- Andorra
- Austria
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- Gibraltar
- Guernsey
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Jersey
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Norway
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Sweden
- Vatican
Profile Details
Age
Occupation
Travelling as a
Previous house sitting experience
Member benefits
Member since
House & pet sitting timeline
Henkjan has done 13 house sits since 2016
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AlbufeiraPortugalDec 2018 - Jan 2019 -
La PrazSwitzerlandOct - Nov 2018 -
Saint-Laurent-d’AigouzeFranceSep - Oct 2018 -
OlivaSpainSep 2018 -
GenèveSwitzerlandAug 2018 -
BergeracFranceMay - Jul 2018 -
La PrazSwitzerlandApr - May 2018
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Saint Peter PortGuernseyApr 2018 -
Villiers-CoutureFranceMar 2018 -
RoccastradaItalyJan - Feb 2018 -
Ceglie MessapicaItalyDec 2017 - Jan 2018 -
AlcaidesaSpainNov 2017 -
MorzineFranceJan 2017
