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Reliable PhD Candidate Offering House-Sitting
Tenant Looking for a Home in Durham, NC, United States
Monthly Budget:
Minimum USD $0
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Maximum USD $800
Looking for Private Space or Entire Home
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Willing to Housesit
Tenant Timing:
From August 8, 2026 until May 31, 2027
Description
Hello! I am a PhD Candidate from Munich, Germany, finishing up my program with the support of a remote dissertation writing award. My research at the University of Delaware examines women artists in apartheid South Africa. As my graduate stipend does not allow for market rate rent, I am hoping to find a house-sitting or low-cost arrangement in exchange for dependable care of your home. I am looking for a private, quiet space in the Triangle, ideally a room with good natural light. This summer, I am house-sitting for a Duke professor, who is glad to serve as a reference. I am organized and take pride in keeping a space clean and well-maintained. I am happy to water plants, tend a garden, collect mail, and generally make sure your home is looked after while you are away. You would have peace of mind knowing your home is in safe hands, and I would have a stable, peaceful environment to finish this important stage of my academic journey. I am looking for housing from August 8, 2026 through May 31, 2027, though I am open to shorter stays aligned with academic semesters. I would love to connect! Cheers, Claudia
Tenant Timing
From August 8, 2026 until May 31, 2027
Estimated Duration
4 Months | My dates are flexible
Desired Location
Durham, NC, United States
Closest University
Duke University
Nearby Universities
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | North Carolina State University | North Carolina Central University
Nearby Cities
Morrisville | Raleigh | Carrboro | Chapel Hill | Cary | Hillsborough
Comments: I am flexible to stay anywhere in the larger Triangle.
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Surroundings
- Suburban
Tenant Budget and Terms
Minimum USD $0 - Maximum USD $800 Monthly
I would like to have utilities included
Comments: I would prefer a private bath, if possible. I appreciate calm, tidy, and well-kept environments.
Considerations
I prefer smoking not allowed in the home
Allergies are a concern
Comments: Clean, quiet, and respectful. Working from home. I could bring a desk. I will be completing my dissertation in art history in the 2026-27 academic year.
House Sitting
I am willing to housesit
Yes, I can help with mail and deliveries
Able to receive packages or bring items inside when needed. Reliable and communicative.
Yes, I can help with plants or garden
Comfortable helping with light plant care or watering if needed. I enjoy gardening. :)
Comments: I appreciate a clean, and uncluttered home.
Features
Interior
Furnished
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Temperature Control
Air Conditioning
Appliances
Oven
Stove
Refrigerator
Washer
Comments: I enjoy cooking and would appreciate access to a full kitchen. :)
Tenant Details
Who's Coming?
Party of
1
1
Adult
Member Background
Languages
English, German, French, Spanish
About Me
Hi, I am an art historian and non-practising medical doctor from Europe, born and raised in Munich, Germany. I am a quiet and tidy tenant who treats your home with care and respect. I enjoy scenic hikes, reading poetry, and visiting museums. My research focuses on twentieth-century arts of Africa, especially women artists. I was a Smithsonian Institution Fellow at the National Museum of African Art in 2025-26. I am currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Art History at the University of Delaware, expecting to complete my dissertation in spring 2027. Previously, I earned a Master's degree in Art History from Duke University, a Magister degree in Art History from the University of Vienna, and an MD from the K.-F. University of Graz. Other: No smoking / no drugs / no pets.
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Listing Owner
Member Since 2025
Comments: I hope to find a rental or house sitting arrangement. Dates are flexible, also regarding the overall length of my stay. While I need a place between Aug 08, 2026, and May 31, 2027, I also welcome splitting academics semesters.