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
When a Family Needs a Live-Out Housekeeper
A live-out housekeeper suits families who need regular help at home but not a live-in employee. She comes at agreed hours, handles cleaning, laundry, ironing and errands, and leaves, giving the family its personal space back. In a live-out arrangement, punctuality, independence and the ability to keep the whole house in order within limited hours matter most. We select housekeepers who live nearby, work to a clear schedule and follow the rules of your household.
The family does not want staff living in the house permanently: the housekeeper does her work during the day and leaves in the evening.
There is no separate room for staff, but the home still needs regular, high-quality cleaning and care.
Full-time employment is not needed: the housekeeper comes two or three times a week or only in the mornings.
The housekeeper tidies up, does the laundry and buys groceries while the family is out, so the evening is free.
What nannies do we present to families
Before concluding a contract and discussing your request in detail, we can send you several housekeper profiles as examples, however their current availability and relevance to a specific vacancy will need to be clarified separately.
A live-out housekeeper close to your home
For a live-out arrangement, it matters where the housekeeper lives: we look for candidates in your city and neighbourhood so that commuting never gets in the way of a reliable schedule. We place live-out housekeepers with families in Europe, the UAE, the USA and other countries, taking into account the right to work, the language spoken with the family and experience in homes of a similar standard.
Live-out housekeepers with measured involvement
These specialists arrive each day to maintain order and comfort, completing tasks within defined hours while preserving family privacy and personal space.
- Systematic cleaning of living areas
- Cleaning the kitchen, bathrooms and toilets
- Laundry, ironing and wardrobe organisation
- Changing bed linen and towels
- Care for floors, furniture and delicate surfaces
- Washing up and keeping the kitchen tidy
- Running errands and monitoring supplies
- Evening tidy-up before leaving
- Professional cleaning and housekeeping during agreed hours
- Deep cleaning on an agreed schedule
- Managing supplies and coordinating with suppliers
- Buying groceries and cleaning products from a list
- Receiving deliveries and letting in tradespeople during working hours
- Preparing the house for guests
- Tasks on a fixed schedule
- Supporting family routines and traditions
This arrangement provides structured support while respecting family privacy and personal space.
Why choose Royal Keeper when hiring a housekeeper
We help families skip months of searching and connect directly with vetted housekeepers — locally and worldwide.
Royal Keeper has a large private database: we have been working since 2000, and many experienced housekeepers deliberately do not post their CVs online or enter the open market. You gain access to housekeepers impossible to find through regular listings.
When a family suddenly needs a housekeeper, independent searching takes weeks. We already know who is currently available and can present first candidates quickly — especially important in urgent situations.
Situations where a housekeeper leaves are inevitable. That is why the agency exists: we do not leave the family to face the problem alone — we launch a new search and help organise a smooth transition to a new specialist.
When relocating to another country it is hard to know where and how to find a housekeeper locally, whom to trust, and what the market expects. Royal Keeper operates worldwide and helps find housekeepers in different countries, taking language, culture, and legal nuances into account.
Over the years we have built extensive candidate histories: we know where and how they worked, which families recommended them, and how they handled challenges. This lets us filter out suspicious and unqualified profiles before they ever reach your interview stage.
Most families who first try to find a housekeeper on their own encounter the same difficulties — lack of time, uncertainty, and the risk of making a mistake. Royal Keeper takes care of all that so you can focus on your family and daily life instead of endless interviews.
Need household staff or a nanny?
Leave a request and a Royal Keeper recruiter will get in touch
to discuss your needs and propose the first candidates.
How we recruit staff
We discuss the family's lifestyle, schedule, level of responsibility, and service expectations — not just a list of duties.
We record all key collaboration terms in an individual contract. After signing, the team launches the project.
We run an extensive search, interview candidates, and verify their experience, references, and work history.
You receive a shortlist with detailed profiles and recruiter notes; interviews are arranged with selected candidates.
We help agree on terms, support onboarding, and remain available for any questions after the candidate starts.
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 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.
Service pricing and cooperation terms
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.
Incoming housekeeper
A live-out housekeeper works in your home on an agreed schedule and leaves at the end of her shift. Families choose this format when they value their personal space, live in an apartment or a house without separate staff quarters, or need regular help a few days a week. A live-out housekeeper takes care of cleaning, laundry and ironing, wardrobe care, shopping and errands, keeping the home in order without a stranger living under your roof.
Royal Keeper recruits live-out housekeepers with experience in private households. Candidates go through a personal interview, reference checks with previous employers and a security check. We consider where the candidate lives, punctuality, experience with delicate materials and privacy requirements.
Possible schedules include full-time on a 5/2 basis, part-time mornings or evenings, two or three days a week, or scheduled deep cleaning. The agency helps draft the job description, agree duties and working hours, and supports the family after the housekeeper starts.

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