I know sitters can get references added to their profiles but I don’t think I have ever noticed that being the case for homeowners. Can some homeowners please confirm if @anon9012626 is correct? Cheers
Thanks @MaggieUU , I wasn’t aware of that, but I think you’re right. I’ve removed that line from my reply.
No worries. I would say that THS could probably implement that but I would prefer they focus on a myriad of other items first.
I would mention it in the listing: “sitter is more than welcome to come the day before and stay with us in the guest room, as we will leave very early morning the day after”. If your flight is early morning, how early are we talking?
At what time would the sitter need to arrive that morning to get the keys and tour from you, and what time would you need to leave for the airport? And if they are delayed, do you have a plan B?
That can be explained as well in the description. Don’t hesitate to customise your listing for every sit and explain the specifics each time.
In the US some of us have large deductibles on our car as car insurance in some states is high even with a good driving record. There was a post here that a host lended his car, the sitter got in an accident, said would pay deductible of several hundred and never did. If you are dependent on your car it could be in the shop for weeks and lowers the value of the car when selling. I don’t know if I would lend my car, probably not. Maybe her friend has an older car that they are not dependent on and nice enough to offer to lend it. In the US many pay over 35K for their everyday car .
No doggie door. Gotta open it for them.
That’s exactly it. We very recently lost our paid-off car in an accident, so this new vehicle is my primary car and still has a brand new loan. Between the financial risk, insurance, and the possibility of being without my only vehicle (again) if something happened, it’s just outside my comfort level.
The car we’re borrowing is an extra vehicle that a friend bought for his daughter and is planning to sell anyway, so he generously offered to let us use it for the sit.
I know it’s not the topic of your post, but most US car insurance policies have a permissive use clause where you as an insured driver can lend your car to a friend or neighbor as examples and the coverage remains intact. However if your friend or neighbor then lends it to another party, there is likely no insurance coverage.
Your friend can add you to their policy, then as an insured you can also lend the car to someone else. Just a heads up as I’m sure you wouldn’t want to put your friend in a bad spot if something were to happen. Or they can add the sitter directly as well.
@Rachael-Aaron So even removing the issue mentioned by someone about the legality of lending to a friend of a friend, has there been a discussion on the finer details?
- To what extent can the car be used - local errands or longer distances?
- If longer distances, what about highway tolls that may be later learned about, after the sitter has left?
- What proof of right to driver (licensing) will be required in advance, if any (recommended)?
- Are there any restrictions on the insurance policy (assuming it is insured) that would deny your chosen sitter(s) - or restrictions chosen by the owner?
- How much is the insurance deductible & who would pay if necessary?
- In the case of any expenses incurred - a crash, or damage done by driver - how will repairs be paid for if not claimed through insurance?
- Can pets be transported in the vehicle, either for general outings or in the case of an emergency?
- Is the vehicle fitted to transport pets?
I have a legal background so am well aware that good intentions can go sideways in life. I suggest you cover the unexpected or things that sound too picky as life does happen - good and bad. 
I think you have improved your listing greatly and hope you find a perfect sitter soon.