Coral & Ken
Coral & Ken
Retired/semi-retired Canadian couple exploring the world
About Coral & Ken
We are a mid-fifties & just-into sixties non-smoking, highly dependable couple living nomadically now that we are (mostly) retired.
We are a mid-fifties & just-into sixties non-smoking, highly dependable couple living nomadically now that we are (mostly) retired.
Why we want to house sit
House sitting for us means having a chance to immerse ourselves in new communities as we travel around the world. Our home-swapping experiences in Australia and France, and our current travels, have convinced us that this is the kind of lifestyle we will continue to pursue. On longer stays, we will also look for volunteer opportunities—at home, we are proud Red Cross disaster management team members and advisors.
Our experience
We bring conscientious and attentive care to your home, garden, and pets.
Over the years we have loved many dogs and cats. Our lifestyle more recently has not been conducive to the many-year commitment that pets require, but when we're home we miss having pets around. We would love to walk and play with your dog(s) as we explore your neighborhood, or cuddle and entertain your cat(s) at home.
We are very tidy, handy (Ken is very skilled at evaluating and resolving home maintenance challenges), love to putter in gardens and get outside. As former landlords, renters, and home swappers, we understand the value of a well-cared-for home.
For more about us and what we are up to, please see our blog at www.lifephasenext.com.
We both have police check documents from Canada and will happily provide copies on request.
Reviews (4)
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Lindsay - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
31 August - 04 September 2017
We absolutely loved meeting Coral and Ken...and so did our dogs! Our home was so well cared for - plants watered, floors cleaned, sheets and towels washed and the bed re-made, among other things. They both went over and above in caring for our dogs as well - they were tired boys when we arrived h...
We absolutely loved meeting Coral and Ken...and so did our dogs! Our home was so well cared for - plants watered, floors cleaned, sheets and towels washed and the bed re-made, among other things. They both went over and above in caring for our dogs as well - they were tired boys when we arrived home after all the walks and balls they had over the weekend! We would recommend Coral and Ken for any pet and house sitting they apply for...they're just fabulous people!
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Anne - Oliver, British Columbia, Canada
13 August - 23 August 2017
Coral and Ken were fabulous pet sitters for our 2 cats. They arrived when they said they would and immediately befriended our girls. While we were gone they took care of our home as we would, even mowing the lawn and visiting with our neighbours.
When we returned, our home was impeccably clean ...Coral and Ken were fabulous pet sitters for our 2 cats. They arrived when they said they would and immediately befriended our girls. While we were gone they took care of our home as we would, even mowing the lawn and visiting with our neighbours.
When we returned, our home was impeccably clean and our cats didn't even seem to have missed us. We are now looking for a new holiday so that we can have them come back. We highly recommend them as house/pet sitters.- Organised
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Rose - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
12 July - 17 July 2017
What wonderful interesting attentive people! They were meticulous in leaving our home neat and clean. They were organized, asked great questions and left the house in perfect condition. Our pets were very well cared for and Ken provided insight into how we might be able to manage a new behavioura...
What wonderful interesting attentive people! They were meticulous in leaving our home neat and clean. They were organized, asked great questions and left the house in perfect condition. Our pets were very well cared for and Ken provided insight into how we might be able to manage a new behavioural issue with one of our dogs. They sent us updates with funny photos and comments. I'd go away again just to have them back.
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- Reliable
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- Self-sufficient
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- Tidy
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About Coral & Ken
We are a mid-fifties & just-into sixties non-smoking, highly dependable couple living nomadically now that we are (mostly) retired.
We are a mid-fifties & just-into sixties non-smoking, highly dependable couple living nomadically now that we are (mostly) retired.
Why we want to house sit
House sitting for us means having a chance to immerse ourselves in new communities as we travel around the world. Our home-swapping experiences in Australia and France, and our current travels, have convinced us that this is the kind of lifestyle we will continue to pursue. On longer stays, we will also look for volunteer opportunities—at home, we are proud Red Cross disaster management team members and advisors.
Our experience
We bring conscientious and attentive care to your home, garden, and pets.
Over the years we have loved many dogs and cats. Our lifestyle more recently has not been conducive to the many-year commitment that pets require, but when we're home we miss having pets around. We would love to walk and play with your dog(s) as we explore your neighborhood, or cuddle and entertain your cat(s) at home.
We are very tidy, handy (Ken is very skilled at evaluating and resolving home maintenance challenges), love to putter in gardens and get outside. As former landlords, renters, and home swappers, we understand the value of a well-cared-for home.
For more about us and what we are up to, please see our blog at www.lifephasenext.com.
We both have police check documents from Canada and will happily provide copies on request.
Verifications
Verification level
Standard level
Animal Care Experience
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Dogs
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Cats
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Fish
Availability
Preferred Countries
- Belgium
- Canada
- Germany
- Greece
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Aland Islands
- Albania
- Andorra
- Antarctica
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Belarus
- Belize
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bouvet Island
- Bulgaria
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- French Southern Territories
- Gibraltar
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Jersey
- Kosovo
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macedonia
- Malta
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Nicaragua
- Norway
- Panama
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Sweden
- Ukraine
- Vatican
Profile Details
Age
Occupation
Travelling as a
Previous house sitting experience
Member benefits
Member since
House & pet sitting timeline
Coral and Ken have done 5 house sits since 2015
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MelkshamUnited KingdomSep - Oct 2017 -
CalgaryCanadaAug - Sep 2017 -
OliverCanadaAug 2017 -
VictoriaCanadaJul 2017 -
CalgaryCanadaMay - Jun 2017
