#4248Housekeeper (Spain, Marbella)
Villa in Marbella, family of 4, seasonal residence with guests; Format: full-time, live-in (private room with bathroom); 5/2 schedule, paid vacation, annual flights home
Country🇪🇸 Spain
Salary€3,300 net/month
Domestic couple recruitment for private residences
Couples with years of joint work in private homes
Worldwide search and ongoing client support
Detailed background checks and reference verificationRoyal Keeper selects experienced domestic couples who run the house, grounds and daily household operations for private families in Europe, the UAE, the USA and worldwide, with verified references and years of joint work.
When a Family Needs a Domestic Couple
A domestic couple takes full care of a private home and its grounds: usually one partner is responsible for the house, cleaning, laundry and cooking, and the other for the garden, technical systems, repairs and driving. Families most often come to us when they own a country house with a large plot, a villa they only visit for part of the year, several residences that need to be looked after, or when they want two roles covered by people who already work as a team. It is important for a family not just to hire two employees, but to find a couple with experience of working together in private homes, clear division of duties and a calm, discreet manner. These are the domestic couples we select for private families around the world.
Country house with grounds
One partner keeps the house clean and cosy, the other looks after the garden, pool, engineering systems and the car, so the whole property is in good hands.
Seasonal villa
A live-in couple looks after the villa while the family is away, receives deliveries and contractors and prepares the house for every arrival.
Several residences
For families with homes in different countries a couple can travel with the family or be permanently based at the main residence.
Two roles, one team
A couple already used to working together adapts faster, communicates easily and creates a calm atmosphere in the house.
Domestic couple profile examples
What domestic couples do we present to families
Before concluding a contract and discussing your request in detail, we can send you several domestic couple profiles as examples; however, their current availability and relevance to a specific vacancy will need to be clarified separately.
Joan Paula & Christopher
EducationShe: computer programming and operations; he: biology (undergraduate), Philippines
LanguagesEnglish - Fluent; Spanish - Fluent / Intermediate; Filipino - Native
Work experienceAlmost 5 years as a domestic couple and property managers for a Dutch family in Spain: a country house, a city apartment and a yacht
Professional advantagesShe: housekeeping, cleaning, cooking, hospitality and café management; he: garden, fish pond and outdoor lighting, driving, maintenance and DIY; experience of looking after properties while owners are abroad; EU residence permits, US visas
A married couple with 27 years together and almost five years of joint work as property managers for a Dutch family in Spain. They ran two homes and a luxury boat: she was responsible for cleaning, maintenance of interiors and the comfort of the owners during their stays, and he for the garden, pond, outdoor lighting, technical upkeep and driving. Both have hospitality backgrounds and speak fluent English and Spanish. Flexible, committed and family-oriented, they are ready for a live-in position with accommodation provided.
Roana & Mauro
EducationShe: teaching (Brazil), dental assistant course; he: electrical technician (Italy)
LanguagesItalian - Fluent / Native; Portuguese - Native; English - Intermediate
Work experienceShe: housekeeper and nanny in a private house in Lisbon; he: 14 years as gardener and household manager of a private villa in Italy
Professional advantagesHouse cleaning, laundry, ironing, linen and wardrobe care, meals for children; garden and outdoor care; plumbing, electrics, painting, masonry, furniture assembly and locks; EU passports, driving licences
A couple who together cover both the house and the grounds. Roana has experience as a housekeeper and nanny in a private family in Lisbon, taking care of cleanliness, laundry, ironing, the family's wardrobe and children's meals. Mauro spent fourteen years as a gardener and household manager of a private villa in Italy and is skilled in plumbing, electrics, painting and small construction work. Both hold EU passports and driving licences and are available for a live-in position in Italy or abroad.
Angiline & Joao
EducationShe: bachelor's degree in psychology (Philippines); he: cook's course and professional household training (Portugal)
LanguagesEnglish - Fluent; Portuguese - Native (he); French, Spanish - Basic
Work experienceDomestic couple in private families in Portugal, France and Monaco, including travel with the family
Professional advantagesShe: deep and routine cleaning, care of delicate surfaces, laundry, ironing and VIP wardrobe, home cooking, table setting, help with children; he: garden and exterior, driving and car care, luggage, errands, guest reception, basic property security; residence permit and EU passport
An experienced domestic couple who have worked together for private families in Portugal, France and Monaco. Angiline runs the house: cleaning, care of delicate interiors, laundry, ironing and VIP wardrobe, home cooking and table service, and she helps with the children when needed. Joao takes care of the garden and exterior, the cars and driving, luggage and errands, receives guests and keeps an eye on the security of the property. Reliable, discreet and used to travelling with the family, they are looking for a long-term live-in position.
Snežana & Duško
EducationShe: Pedagogical Academy, primary school teacher; he: mechanical and automotive technician
LanguagesSerbian - Native; German, English - Intermediate / Basic
Work experienceShe: live-in housekeeper and caregiver in a country house in Germany; he: gardener and household manager of a private property in Belgrade
Professional advantagesCleaning, laundry, ironing and bed linen; meals according to dietary preferences; shopping and errands; care of elderly family members; lawn, trees and shrubs, planting, garden ponds; garden machinery and property maintenance; driving licences A, B, C
A married couple from Serbia who cover both the house and the garden. Snežana, a former primary school teacher, works as a live-in housekeeper and caregiver in a country house in Germany: she keeps the home clean, does the laundry and ironing, cooks according to the family's dietary needs, runs errands and supports elderly family members. Duško is a gardener and household manager with a mechanical background who maintains lawns, trees, plantings and garden ponds and looks after tools, machinery and the property. Responsible, patient and organised, they are looking for a long-term position as a domestic couple.
Ana Rita & Andre
EducationShe: University of Aveiro, MA in Music; he: informatics (Portugal)
LanguagesPortuguese - Native; English - Fluent; Spanish, French - Intermediate / Basic
Work experienceDomestic couple in country houses in Essex and East Sussex, UK: she as gardener, he as housekeeper
Professional advantagesDaily cleaning and maintenance of the whole house to high hygiene standards; bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen; changing linen; complete garden care; pet care, feeding, walks and vet visits; EU passports, UK experience, driving licences
A young Portuguese couple working together in English country houses. Andre takes care of the house: daily cleaning and maintenance of all living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and the kitchen, changing linen and keeping every room fresh and tidy. Ana Rita is responsible for the garden and all gardening duties and also looks after the family's pets, from feeding and walks to vet visits. Calm, well educated and fluent in English, they hold EU passports and are ready for a live-in position in the UK or Europe.
Joan Paula & Christopher
EducationShe: computer programming and operations; he: biology (undergraduate), Philippines
LanguagesEnglish - Fluent; Spanish - Fluent / Intermediate; Filipino - Native
Work experienceAlmost 5 years as a domestic couple and property managers for a Dutch family in Spain: a country house, a city apartment and a yacht
Professional advantagesShe: housekeeping, cleaning, cooking, hospitality and café management; he: garden, fish pond and outdoor lighting, driving, maintenance and DIY; experience of looking after properties while owners are abroad; EU residence permits, US visas
A married couple with 27 years together and almost five years of joint work as property managers for a Dutch family in Spain. They ran two homes and a luxury boat: she was responsible for cleaning, maintenance of interiors and the comfort of the owners during their stays, and he for the garden, pond, outdoor lighting, technical upkeep and driving. Both have hospitality backgrounds and speak fluent English and Spanish. Flexible, committed and family-oriented, they are ready for a live-in position with accommodation provided.
Roana & Mauro
EducationShe: teaching (Brazil), dental assistant course; he: electrical technician (Italy)
LanguagesItalian - Fluent / Native; Portuguese - Native; English - Intermediate
Work experienceShe: housekeeper and nanny in a private house in Lisbon; he: 14 years as gardener and household manager of a private villa in Italy
Professional advantagesHouse cleaning, laundry, ironing, linen and wardrobe care, meals for children; garden and outdoor care; plumbing, electrics, painting, masonry, furniture assembly and locks; EU passports, driving licences
A couple who together cover both the house and the grounds. Roana has experience as a housekeeper and nanny in a private family in Lisbon, taking care of cleanliness, laundry, ironing, the family's wardrobe and children's meals. Mauro spent fourteen years as a gardener and household manager of a private villa in Italy and is skilled in plumbing, electrics, painting and small construction work. Both hold EU passports and driving licences and are available for a live-in position in Italy or abroad.
Angiline & Joao
EducationShe: bachelor's degree in psychology (Philippines); he: cook's course and professional household training (Portugal)
LanguagesEnglish - Fluent; Portuguese - Native (he); French, Spanish - Basic
Work experienceDomestic couple in private families in Portugal, France and Monaco, including travel with the family
Professional advantagesShe: deep and routine cleaning, care of delicate surfaces, laundry, ironing and VIP wardrobe, home cooking, table setting, help with children; he: garden and exterior, driving and car care, luggage, errands, guest reception, basic property security; residence permit and EU passport
An experienced domestic couple who have worked together for private families in Portugal, France and Monaco. Angiline runs the house: cleaning, care of delicate interiors, laundry, ironing and VIP wardrobe, home cooking and table service, and she helps with the children when needed. Joao takes care of the garden and exterior, the cars and driving, luggage and errands, receives guests and keeps an eye on the security of the property. Reliable, discreet and used to travelling with the family, they are looking for a long-term live-in position.
Snežana & Duško
EducationShe: Pedagogical Academy, primary school teacher; he: mechanical and automotive technician
LanguagesSerbian - Native; German, English - Intermediate / Basic
Work experienceShe: live-in housekeeper and caregiver in a country house in Germany; he: gardener and household manager of a private property in Belgrade
Professional advantagesCleaning, laundry, ironing and bed linen; meals according to dietary preferences; shopping and errands; care of elderly family members; lawn, trees and shrubs, planting, garden ponds; garden machinery and property maintenance; driving licences A, B, C
A married couple from Serbia who cover both the house and the garden. Snežana, a former primary school teacher, works as a live-in housekeeper and caregiver in a country house in Germany: she keeps the home clean, does the laundry and ironing, cooks according to the family's dietary needs, runs errands and supports elderly family members. Duško is a gardener and household manager with a mechanical background who maintains lawns, trees, plantings and garden ponds and looks after tools, machinery and the property. Responsible, patient and organised, they are looking for a long-term position as a domestic couple.
Ana Rita & Andre
EducationShe: University of Aveiro, MA in Music; he: informatics (Portugal)
LanguagesPortuguese - Native; English - Fluent; Spanish, French - Intermediate / Basic
Work experienceDomestic couple in country houses in Essex and East Sussex, UK: she as gardener, he as housekeeper
Professional advantagesDaily cleaning and maintenance of the whole house to high hygiene standards; bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen; changing linen; complete garden care; pet care, feeding, walks and vet visits; EU passports, UK experience, driving licences
A young Portuguese couple working together in English country houses. Andre takes care of the house: daily cleaning and maintenance of all living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and the kitchen, changing linen and keeping every room fresh and tidy. Ana Rita is responsible for the garden and all gardening duties and also looks after the family's pets, from feeding and walks to vet visits. Calm, well educated and fluent in English, they hold EU passports and are ready for a live-in position in the UK or Europe.
Joan Paula & Christopher
EducationShe: computer programming and operations; he: biology (undergraduate), Philippines
LanguagesEnglish - Fluent; Spanish - Fluent / Intermediate; Filipino - Native
Work experienceAlmost 5 years as a domestic couple and property managers for a Dutch family in Spain: a country house, a city apartment and a yacht
Professional advantagesShe: housekeeping, cleaning, cooking, hospitality and café management; he: garden, fish pond and outdoor lighting, driving, maintenance and DIY; experience of looking after properties while owners are abroad; EU residence permits, US visas
A married couple with 27 years together and almost five years of joint work as property managers for a Dutch family in Spain. They ran two homes and a luxury boat: she was responsible for cleaning, maintenance of interiors and the comfort of the owners during their stays, and he for the garden, pond, outdoor lighting, technical upkeep and driving. Both have hospitality backgrounds and speak fluent English and Spanish. Flexible, committed and family-oriented, they are ready for a live-in position with accommodation provided.
Roana & Mauro
EducationShe: teaching (Brazil), dental assistant course; he: electrical technician (Italy)
LanguagesItalian - Fluent / Native; Portuguese - Native; English - Intermediate
Work experienceShe: housekeeper and nanny in a private house in Lisbon; he: 14 years as gardener and household manager of a private villa in Italy
Professional advantagesHouse cleaning, laundry, ironing, linen and wardrobe care, meals for children; garden and outdoor care; plumbing, electrics, painting, masonry, furniture assembly and locks; EU passports, driving licences
A couple who together cover both the house and the grounds. Roana has experience as a housekeeper and nanny in a private family in Lisbon, taking care of cleanliness, laundry, ironing, the family's wardrobe and children's meals. Mauro spent fourteen years as a gardener and household manager of a private villa in Italy and is skilled in plumbing, electrics, painting and small construction work. Both hold EU passports and driving licences and are available for a live-in position in Italy or abroad.
Angiline & Joao
EducationShe: bachelor's degree in psychology (Philippines); he: cook's course and professional household training (Portugal)
LanguagesEnglish - Fluent; Portuguese - Native (he); French, Spanish - Basic
Work experienceDomestic couple in private families in Portugal, France and Monaco, including travel with the family
Professional advantagesShe: deep and routine cleaning, care of delicate surfaces, laundry, ironing and VIP wardrobe, home cooking, table setting, help with children; he: garden and exterior, driving and car care, luggage, errands, guest reception, basic property security; residence permit and EU passport
An experienced domestic couple who have worked together for private families in Portugal, France and Monaco. Angiline runs the house: cleaning, care of delicate interiors, laundry, ironing and VIP wardrobe, home cooking and table service, and she helps with the children when needed. Joao takes care of the garden and exterior, the cars and driving, luggage and errands, receives guests and keeps an eye on the security of the property. Reliable, discreet and used to travelling with the family, they are looking for a long-term live-in position.
Snežana & Duško
EducationShe: Pedagogical Academy, primary school teacher; he: mechanical and automotive technician
LanguagesSerbian - Native; German, English - Intermediate / Basic
Work experienceShe: live-in housekeeper and caregiver in a country house in Germany; he: gardener and household manager of a private property in Belgrade
Professional advantagesCleaning, laundry, ironing and bed linen; meals according to dietary preferences; shopping and errands; care of elderly family members; lawn, trees and shrubs, planting, garden ponds; garden machinery and property maintenance; driving licences A, B, C
A married couple from Serbia who cover both the house and the garden. Snežana, a former primary school teacher, works as a live-in housekeeper and caregiver in a country house in Germany: she keeps the home clean, does the laundry and ironing, cooks according to the family's dietary needs, runs errands and supports elderly family members. Duško is a gardener and household manager with a mechanical background who maintains lawns, trees, plantings and garden ponds and looks after tools, machinery and the property. Responsible, patient and organised, they are looking for a long-term position as a domestic couple.
Ana Rita & Andre
EducationShe: University of Aveiro, MA in Music; he: informatics (Portugal)
LanguagesPortuguese - Native; English - Fluent; Spanish, French - Intermediate / Basic
Work experienceDomestic couple in country houses in Essex and East Sussex, UK: she as gardener, he as housekeeper
Professional advantagesDaily cleaning and maintenance of the whole house to high hygiene standards; bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen; changing linen; complete garden care; pet care, feeding, walks and vet visits; EU passports, UK experience, driving licences
A young Portuguese couple working together in English country houses. Andre takes care of the house: daily cleaning and maintenance of all living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and the kitchen, changing linen and keeping every room fresh and tidy. Ana Rita is responsible for the garden and all gardening duties and also looks after the family's pets, from feeding and walks to vet visits. Calm, well educated and fluent in English, they hold EU passports and are ready for a live-in position in the UK or Europe.
Domestic couple
A domestic couple for your home: house, garden and household in one team
We select couples with experience of working together in private homes: housekeeper and gardener, cook and driver, house manager and handyman. We take into account the division of duties, languages, visas and readiness for live-in work or relocation, including for families with residences in several countries.
Couple responsibilities
What the family couple manages in the residence
Responsibilities adapt to each household while covering core areas of daily care and upkeep.
Daily household operations
- Regular and deep cleaning, laundry and care of all interiors
- Ironing, wardrobe care and changing bed linen
- Meal preparation for the family and kitchen oversight
- Grocery shopping and stocking the pantry
- Table setting and receiving guests
- Preparing the house for the family's arrival
- Minor repairs and monitoring of household systems
- Grounds, garden and pool maintenance and seasonal preparations
Financial and administrative oversight
- Preparing household budgets and tracking daily expenses
- Liaising with suppliers, utilities and service providers
- Organising and maintaining household documentation and agreements
- Accepting deliveries and supervising contractors on site
- Driving the family, errands and car care
- Looking after the property and security while the owners are away
- Keeping inventories of furniture, linen and equipment
- Coordinating with other household staff
Any further duties like coordinating travel or overseeing multiple properties are agreed upon individually and included in the contract.
Why choose royal keeper when hiring a family couple
we connect discerning families with experienced couples who manage private homes with precision and care
limited access to qualified candidates
royal keeper maintains an extensive private database built over years of international work. many experienced family couples do not publish their profiles publicly. this gives clients direct access to specialists unavailable through standard channels.
Immediate availability of qualified family pairs
Our established international network allows us to present experienced family couples within days, ensuring continuous care for the residence without interruption.
Seamless continuity during staff transitions
If a couple departs, we manage the transition discreetly and efficiently, sourcing replacements who uphold established household standards and protocols.
Global sourcing for international residences
Our established international network enables placements of experienced family couples in residences across borders, managing visas, documentation and cultural alignment with precision.
Avoiding risks of unqualified or unreliable candidates
Without expert verification families may encounter staff lacking proper experience or discretion, leading to operational issues and loss of trust in the household.
Selecting the right agency brings stability and quiet confidence to every aspect of household management.
Experienced family couple for your private residence
Leave a request and a Royal Keeper recruiter will get in touch to discuss your needs and propose the first candidates.
Our approach to recruitment
How we recruit staff
01
Request diagnostics
We discuss the family's lifestyle, schedule, level of responsibility, and service expectations — not just a list of duties.
02
Contract signing
We record all key collaboration terms in an individual contract. After signing, the team launches the project.
03
Search and selection
We run an extensive search, interview candidates, and verify their experience, references, and work history.
04
Finalist presentation
You receive a shortlist with detailed profiles and recruiter notes; interviews are arranged with selected candidates.
05
Onboarding support
We help agree on terms, support onboarding, and remain available for any questions after the candidate starts.
01
Request diagnostics
We discuss the family's lifestyle, schedule, level of responsibility, and service expectations — not just a list of duties.
02
Contract signing
We record all key collaboration terms in an individual contract. After signing, the team launches the project.
03
Search and selection
We run an extensive search, interview candidates, and verify their experience, references, and work history.
04
Finalist presentation
You receive a shortlist with detailed profiles and recruiter notes; interviews are arranged with selected candidates.
05
Onboarding support
We help agree on terms, support onboarding, and remain available for any questions after the candidate starts.
Family safety and privacy
Safety and privacy
standards
standards
We work with private households where what matters
is not just skills, but the professional's ethics too.
Verified experience in private households and checked references.
Competency-based interviews: reactions to non-standard situations, respect for house rules and the family's personal boundaries.
Confidentiality: ban on publishing family photos and information, NDA on request.
VIP environment understanding: many candidates have already worked in public and international families.
About Royal Keeper
About Us
Royal Keeper is an international agency for the selection of premium household staff and nannies for families around the world, founded in 2000. For over 25 years we have combined luxury service standards with a very attentive approach to each family.
Our recruitment team speaks several languages and works with clients across Europe, the UK, the USA, the Middle East and Asia, so we understand the cultural nuances and requirements of different countries.
We build long-term relationships: most families come back to us or refer their friends, and candidates bring their colleagues and acquaintances.
Year founded
2000
Countries of presence
20+
Years of experience in private service
25+
Successfully filled vacancies
14 000+
Candidates in the agency database
85 000+
Year founded
2000
Countries of presence
20+
Years of experience in private service
25+
Successfully filled vacancies
14 000+
Candidates in the agency database
85 000+
Nanny placement terms with Royal Keeper
Service pricing and cooperation terms
We work transparently: you understand the interaction format and fee structure in advance.
Ranges from 12% to 22% of the specialist’s annual salary and depends on the country of recruitment, the level of the position, the urgency of the search, and the selected contract format. The replacement guarantee period ranges from 6 to 12 months, and the number of replacements depends on the selected contract.
Payment is made in two stages: an initial deposit is required to confirm the order and start work on the request, and the remaining balance is paid after the candidate has been approved.
Special conditions are available for returning clients, repeat requests, and orders involving the selection of several specialists for one family.
Family couple recruitmentDomestic
Domestic
couples
Royal Keeper is an international agency that helps private families find an experienced domestic couple for a country house, villa or estate in Europe, the UAE, the USA and other countries. A domestic couple takes over the complete upkeep of the home and grounds and frees the owners from everyday household concerns: cleaning, laundry and wardrobe care, cooking and grocery shopping on one side, and garden, pool and property maintenance, technical systems, minor repairs and driving on the other. We select couples with years of joint work in private households, clear division of responsibilities and verified references, and check each partner separately in an interview and background check. We find domestic couples for live-in positions, for seasonal villas and for families with several residences, as well as couples ready to relocate to another country. The agency drafts the job profile for both partners, agrees the schedule, accommodation and duties and supports the family after the placement so that the couple becomes a reliable part of your home.
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vacancies
We update the list of vacancies daily for nannies, housekeepers, chefs, estate managers and other staff. Pick a role and a country to see offers that best match your experience.