[TrustedHouseSitters](https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/) is a platform where homeowners, often pet owners too, put their homes on the website for when they will be away for a period of time and travelers stay in their home for free while taking care of their home as well as pets if it is part of the listing. It can be much harder to book a place using this platform, since it is free to use for homeowners and guests after the initial annual membership payment, but can be a great way to save money and live like a local long-term. --- #trustedHouseSitters #rentalPlatforms