Matt & Annel
About Matt & Annel
We're a South African family, planning to travel the world with our Special needs daughter, Anika and son Reuben. We are self employed and run an educational training business in South Africa as well as an import and distribution company. We can work from anywhere with an internet connection.
We've travelled extensively and now want to show the ...
We're a South African family, planning to travel the world with our Special needs daughter, Anika and son Reuben. We are self employed and run an educational training business in South Africa as well as an import and distribution company. We can work from anywhere with an internet connection.
We've travelled extensively and now want to show the kids the world and also show other special needs families that you don't have to be geographically bound because your child has special needs. Anika is a wheelchair user but she also is very mobile without the wheelchair indoors.
Why we want to house sit
We'd love to maintain a homely environment for our kids whilst we're travelling which makes housesitting the perfect solution for us. We also want to give the kids an authentic experience of the countries we visit and a housesit will do this much better than some holiday rental or chaingroup hotel room.
Our experience
We've completed 8 house sits in France, Belgium, South Africa and Mauritius in 2018/9 where we looked after dogs, cats, chickens, fish, pools and gardens. We have positive reviews for all completed house sits (Nomador & Trusted Housesitters).
Both Mattheus and Annél grew up in the countryside and are used to looking after a variety of animals. We are also keen gardeners and can look after your plants, lawn, swimming pool, etc.
Reviews (2)
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Erik - Huldenberg, Belgium
15 August - 06 September 2018
I had the pleasure of having Matt, Anel and their children Anika and Reuben take care of our family home and dog.
They are truly wonderful people, caring and respectful.
I can recommend them to anyone considering a house sitter.I had the pleasure of having Matt, Anel and their children Anika and Reuben take care of our family home and dog.
They are truly wonderful people, caring and respectful.
I can recommend them to anyone considering a house sitter.- Organised
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Response from Matt & Annel
Thank you Erik, it was wonderful to look after your amazing house and Muze. She is a beautiful dog and so well mannered. Thank you for making us feel at home and for spoiling us!
We would house sit for you again anytime! -
Saralynn - Le Bugue, France
04 July - 19 July 2018
Matt and Annèl were brilliant house-sitters. This was the first time we have had a family to sit and it seems to have worked really well for both sides.
The house was very clean and tidy when we returned, and Ziggs had made friends with both Anika and Reuben.... a mark of high distinction!
The St...Matt and Annèl were brilliant house-sitters. This was the first time we have had a family to sit and it seems to have worked really well for both sides.
The house was very clean and tidy when we returned, and Ziggs had made friends with both Anika and Reuben.... a mark of high distinction!
The Strydoms are a lovely family and we give them 5 stars all round!- Organised
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Response from Matt & Annel
Thank you Saralynn! It was lovely to meet both you and your husband and it was such a pleasure to look after your wonderful house and the handsome Ziggy. It was really easy to communicate with you and you were very clear on what needed to be done and what was expected, this helps a lot! Anyone house sitting for you should feel really privileged!
External references (4)
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Benjamin - House / Pet sitting Reference
18 September 2018
Home Sitter at the top, gives regular news, took good care of our animals. Family nice and kind, what more to say except they are PERFECT. I highly recommend.
(House sit - France 2018 - Nomador)Home Sitter at the top, gives regular news, took good care of our animals. Family nice and kind, what more to say except they are PERFECT. I highly recommend.
(House sit - France 2018 - Nomador)- Organised
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Martine - House / Pet sitting Reference
18 September 2018
Matt and Annel are very open people with whom it is very easy to exchange. I appreciated the fact that they cook us typical cakes of their family. It was really a very kind attention. It's a nice family, good contact.
(House sit - France 2018 - Nomador)Matt and Annel are very open people with whom it is very easy to exchange. I appreciated the fact that they cook us typical cakes of their family. It was really a very kind attention. It's a nice family, good contact.
(House sit - France 2018 - Nomador)- Organised
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Marine - House / Pet sitting Reference
18 September 2018
A family at the top!
Good communication, great confidence. Largo was pampered, walked and cuddled. A house found nickel.
It is with great pleasure that I will welcome this family again.
Thank you very much for everything and good luck on this trip!
(House sit - France 2018 - Nomador)A family at the top!
Good communication, great confidence. Largo was pampered, walked and cuddled. A house found nickel.
It is with great pleasure that I will welcome this family again.
Thank you very much for everything and good luck on this trip!
(House sit - France 2018 - Nomador)- Organised
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Wj - Character Reference
17 April 2018
Matt and his family are genuine, caring and trustworthy people. Him and his wife are both well read and well travelled.
With their humble values and pure trustworthy personalities, I would recommend them to anyone in need of a house sitter.Matt and his family are genuine, caring and trustworthy people. Him and his wife are both well read and well travelled.
With their humble values and pure trustworthy personalities, I would recommend them to anyone in need of a house sitter.- Organised
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- Reliable
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- Self-sufficient
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- Tidy
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About Matt & Annel
We're a South African family, planning to travel the world with our Special needs daughter, Anika and son Reuben. We are self employed and run an educational training business in South Africa as well as an import and distribution company. We can work from anywhere with an internet connection.
We've travelled extensively and now want to show the kids the world and also show other special needs families that you don't have to be geographically bound because your child has special needs. Anika is a wheelchair user but she also is very mobile without the wheelchair indoors.
We're a South African family, planning to travel the world with our Special needs daughter, Anika and son Reuben. We are self employed and run an educational training business in South Africa as well as an import and distribution company. We can work from anywhere with an internet connection.
We've travelled extensively and now want to show the kids the world and also show other special needs families that you don't have to be geographically bound because your child has special needs. Anika is a wheelchair user but she also is very mobile without the wheelchair indoors.
Why we want to house sit
We'd love to maintain a homely environment for our kids whilst we're travelling which makes housesitting the perfect solution for us. We also want to give the kids an authentic experience of the countries we visit and a housesit will do this much better than some holiday rental or chaingroup hotel room.
Our experience
We've completed 8 house sits in France, Belgium, South Africa and Mauritius in 2018/9 where we looked after dogs, cats, chickens, fish, pools and gardens. We have positive reviews for all completed house sits (Nomador & Trusted Housesitters).
Both Mattheus and Annél grew up in the countryside and are used to looking after a variety of animals. We are also keen gardeners and can look after your plants, lawn, swimming pool, etc.
Verifications
Verification level
Standard level
Email Address, Phone Number, External references (4), Identity
All Standard 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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Reptiles
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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
Profile Details
Age
Occupation
Travelling as a
Previous house sitting experience
Member benefits
Member since
House & pet sitting timeline
Matt and Annel have done 3 house sits since 2017
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TamarinMauritiusDec 2018 - Jan 2019 -
HuldenbergBelgiumAug - Sep 2018 -
Le BugueFranceJul 2018
