Mary & Steve
Mary & Steve
Canadian Couple eager to care for your home and pets!
About Mary & Steve
Hello! We are a healthy, active couple who are proudly Canadian but wish to see other parts of the world! We have been married for 37 years and owned our own homes for over 32 years. We understand the importance of looking after a house and the many responsibilities that entails, and we commit to caring for your home as if it was our own. We...
Hello! We are a healthy, active couple who are proudly Canadian but wish to see other parts of the world! We have been married for 37 years and owned our own homes for over 32 years. We understand the importance of looking after a house and the many responsibilities that entails, and we commit to caring for your home as if it was our own. We have also had our own dog, a golden retriever, who we thoroughly enjoyed. We would love to look after your pets too!
We are responsible, dependable, honest and caring individuals. We have rented cottages many times, assisted our elderly parents in the upkeep of their homes and are experienced in minor household repairs. We are happy to maintain flower and vegetable gardens and keep up landscaping and lawns.
I operated a successful bookstore business for thirty-two years, but decided to close it in June 2011. Steve worked with a large Canadian bank for 25 years. We have both supervised teams of people successfully in our careers. We enjoy nature and the outdoors, gardening, walking, traveling, reading, and Steve is an avid cyclist.
We are available to travel anywhere. We hope that you will interview us to look after your home!
Why we want to house sit
We are at the point in our lives when we have the freedom to travel and we have a desire to experience life in other parts of the world. Housesitting would provide us with an affordable method of traveling and we are excited about the possibilities that will come our way.
Our experience
Experienced homeowners for more than 32 years.
We are animal lovers and have owned pets.
We are detail oriented task people who don't mind work.
We are responsible and reliable and keep our word.
Non-smokers.
We are honest and trustworthy.
We will strive to care for your home and pets with loving attention and respect.
Our house/pet-sitting experience....
1st - Buckhorn, Ontario, November 2012 (see TH review from Debra)
2nd - Corte Madera, California, February 2013 (see TH review from Julie)
3rd - Scarborough, Maine, May 2013 (see reference from Janet)
4th - Panama City, Panama, July/Aug 2013 (see TH review from Mary)
5th - Earleville, Maryland, October 2013 (see reference from Sam)
6th - Manhattan, New York, January 2014 (see TH review from Natalie)
7th - New Orleans, Louisiana, April 2014 (see reference from Petrina)
8th - Toronto, Ontario, June 2014 (see reference from Tanya)
9th - Washington, DC, September 2014 (see reference from Lisette & TH review Melanie)
10th - Sydney, Australia, Dec 2014/Jan 2015 (see reference from John)
11th - Canmore, Alberta, May 2015 (see TH review from Julie)
12th - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, October 2015 (see TH review from Diana)
13th - London, England, November 2015 (see TH review from Neil)
14th - Edinburgh, Scotland, December 2015 (see TH review from Angela)
15th - San Diego, California, Feb/Mar 2016 (see TH review from Dorothy)
16th - Exeter, Rhode Island, June 2016 (see TH review from Pat)
17th - Markham, Ontario, June 2016 (see reference from Paul)
18th - Bayfield, Ontario, July 2016 (see TH review from Annie)
19th - Broadview Heights, Ohio, September 2016 (see TH review from Laura)
20th - Lima, Peru, Dec 2016/Jan 2017 (see reference from Damien)
21st - Lathrop, California, Feb/Mar 2017 (see TH review from Kathelen)
22nd - Victoria, British Columbia, Apr/May 2017 (see TH review from Karin)
23rd - Oslo, Norway, September 2017 (see TH review from Paige)
24th - Chelsea, Quebec, November 2017 (see TH review from Laura)
25th - Hilton Head, South Carolina, December 2017 (see TH review from Alexis)
26th - Novato, California, February 2018 (see TH review from Peter)
27th - Brussels, Belgium, April 2018 (see TH review from Skye)
28th - Belleville, Ontario, June 2018 (see TH review from Rhonda)
29th - Kennebunk, Maine, June 2018 (see TH review from Allan)
30th - Chelsea, Quebec, July 2018 (see TH review from Laura)
Reviews (24)
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Laura - Chelsea, Quebec, Canada
04 July - 06 July 2018
Mary and Steve have just completed their second stellar housesit for us. Our home was incredibly tidy, the garden and plants very healthy, and the cats were perfectly looked after. They arrived on time for the housesit, had read our notes and were up to speed on remembering things from the last s...
Mary and Steve have just completed their second stellar housesit for us. Our home was incredibly tidy, the garden and plants very healthy, and the cats were perfectly looked after. They arrived on time for the housesit, had read our notes and were up to speed on remembering things from the last sit, and were eager to relax and enjoy our home. Mary wrote me before and during our absence so I knew all was well; she responded immediately to my texts and she let me know when they were leaving, planning their departure for within an hour or so of our arrival home. The cats did not even blink. Mary and Steve enjoyed their time here and left us a lovely, thoughtfully chosen cat themed card with a caring and thorough message about their stay, and they also left some special chocolates as a treat for us.
I highly recommend Mary and Steve to sit your home and pets. They are caring, thoughtful, careful, attentive, respectful and simply, just great folks. You would be lucky to have them come to your home, so plan a trip and ask if they are free!- Organised
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Allan - Kennebunk, Maine, United States
18 June - 25 June 2018
Can not say enough good words about Mary and Steve . They loved our dog Rosie and walked and played with her regularly. House was immaculate when we returned. If yu use them to watch your pet, you will not be disappointed.
AllanCan not say enough good words about Mary and Steve . They loved our dog Rosie and walked and played with her regularly. House was immaculate when we returned. If yu use them to watch your pet, you will not be disappointed.
Allan- Organised
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Rhonda And Bill - Belleville, Ontario, Canada
08 June - 10 June 2018
If you are looking for peace of mind and total efficiency, then you have chosen the right couple with Mary and Steve! The pups were loved and well cared for and the house was immaculate. They stepped in on very short notice which was most appreciated and went out of their way to accommodate our n...
If you are looking for peace of mind and total efficiency, then you have chosen the right couple with Mary and Steve! The pups were loved and well cared for and the house was immaculate. They stepped in on very short notice which was most appreciated and went out of their way to accommodate our needs. Thanks again, Mary and Steve, for a 10/10 pet sit!
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- Reliable
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- Tidy
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About Mary & Steve
Hello! We are a healthy, active couple who are proudly Canadian but wish to see other parts of the world! We have been married for 37 years and owned our own homes for over 32 years. We understand the importance of looking after a house and the many responsibilities that entails, and we commit to caring for your home as if it was our own. We have also had our own dog, a golden retriever, who we thoroughly enjoyed. We would love to look after your pets too!
We are responsible, dependable, honest and caring individuals. We have rented cottages many times, assisted our elderly parents in the upkeep of their homes and are experienced in minor household repairs. We are happy to maintain flower and vegetable gardens and keep up landscaping and lawns.
I operated a successful bookstore business for thirty-two years, but decided to close it in June 2011. Steve worked with a large C......
Hello! We are a healthy, active couple who are proudly Canadian but wish to see other parts of the world! We have been married for 37 years and owned our own homes for over 32 years. We understand the importance of looking after a house and the many responsibilities that entails, and we commit to caring for your home as if it was our own. We have also had our own dog, a golden retriever, who we thoroughly enjoyed. We would love to look after your pets too!
We are responsible, dependable, honest and caring individuals. We have rented cottages many times, assisted our elderly parents in the upkeep of their homes and are experienced in minor household repairs. We are happy to maintain flower and vegetable gardens and keep up landscaping and lawns.
I operated a successful bookstore business for thirty-two years, but decided to close it in June 2011. Steve worked with a large Canadian bank for 25 years. We have both supervised teams of people successfully in our careers. We enjoy nature and the outdoors, gardening, walking, traveling, reading, and Steve is an avid cyclist.
We are available to travel anywhere. We hope that you will interview us to look after your home!
Why we want to house sit
We are at the point in our lives when we have the freedom to travel and we have a desire to experience life in other parts of the world. Housesitting would provide us with an affordable method of traveling and we are excited about the possibilities that will come our way.
Our experience
Experienced homeowners for more than 32 years.
We are animal lovers and have owned pets.
We are detail oriented task people who don't mind work.
We are responsible and reliable and keep our word.
Non-smokers.
We are honest and trustworthy.
We will strive to care for your home and pets with loving attention and respect.
Our house/pet-sitting experience....
1st - Buckhorn, Ontario, November 2012 (see TH review from Debra)
2nd - Corte Madera, California, February 2013 (see TH review from Julie)
3rd - Scarborough, Maine, May 2013 (see reference from Janet)
4th - Panama City, Panama, July/Aug 2013 (see TH review from Mary)
5th - Earleville, Maryland, October 2013 (see reference from Sam)
6th - Manhattan, New York, January 2014 (see TH review from Natalie)
7th - New Orleans, Louisiana, April 2014 (see reference from Petrina)
8th - Toronto, Ontario, June 2014 (see reference from Tanya)
9th - Washington, DC, September 2014 (see reference from Lisette & TH review Melanie)
10th - Sydney, Australia, Dec 2014/Jan 2015 (see reference from John)
11th - Canmore, Alberta, May 2015 (see TH review from Julie)
12th - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, October 2015 (see TH review from Diana)
13th - London, England, November 2015 (see TH review from Neil)
14th - Edinburgh, Scotland, December 2015 (see TH review from Angela)
15th - San Diego, California, Feb/Mar 2016 (see TH review from Dorothy)
16th - Exeter, Rhode Island, June 2016 (see TH review from Pat)
17th - Markham, Ontario, June 2016 (see reference from Paul)
18th - Bayfield, Ontario, July 2016 (see TH review from Annie)
19th - Broadview Heights, Ohio, September 2016 (see TH review from Laura)
20th - Lima, Peru, Dec 2016/Jan 2017 (see reference from Damien)
21st - Lathrop, California, Feb/Mar 2017 (see TH review from Kathelen)
22nd - Victoria, British Columbia, Apr/May 2017 (see TH review from Karin)
23rd - Oslo, Norway, September 2017 (see TH review from Paige)
24th - Chelsea, Quebec, November 2017 (see TH review from Laura)
25th - Hilton Head, South Carolina, December 2017 (see TH review from Alexis)
26th - Novato, California, February 2018 (see TH review from Peter)
27th - Brussels, Belgium, April 2018 (see TH review from Skye)
28th - Belleville, Ontario, June 2018 (see TH review from Rhonda)
29th - Kennebunk, Maine, June 2018 (see TH review from Allan)
30th - Chelsea, Quebec, July 2018 (see TH review from Laura)
Verifications
Verification level
Enhanced level
Email Address, Phone Number, External references (19), Identity & Document Check, Criminal Background Check (issue date: 12 Oct 2016)
All Standard and Enhanced Verification checks are carried out by a specialist 3rd Party
Animal Care Experience
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Dogs
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Cats
Availability
Preferred Countries
- Australia
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Italy
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Spain
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Bermuda
- Bolivia
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Fiji
- Finland
- Gibraltar
- Grenada
- Honduras
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Luxembourg
- Maldives
- Malta
- Martinique
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Nicaragua
- Norway
- Peru
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sweden
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- United States Minor Outlying Islands
- Venezuela
Profile Details
Age
Occupation
Travelling as a
Previous house sitting experience
Member benefits
Member since
House & pet sitting timeline
Mary and Steve have done 24 house sits since 2012
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ChelseaCanadaJul 2018 -
KennebunkUnited StatesJun 2018 -
BellevilleCanadaJun 2018 -
BrusselsBelgiumApr 2018 -
NovatoUnited StatesFeb - Mar 2018 -
Hilton Head IslandUnited StatesDec 2017 -
ChelseaCanadaOct - Nov 2017
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OsloNorwaySep 2017 -
VictoriaCanadaApr - May 2017 -
LathropUnited StatesFeb - Mar 2017 -
Broadview HeightsUnited StatesSep - Oct 2016 -
BayfieldCanadaAug 2016 -
ExeterUnited StatesJun 2016 -
San DiegoUnited StatesMar 2016 -
WonershUnited KingdomDec 2015 -
EdinburghUnited KingdomDec 2015 -
San Miguel de AllendeMexicoOct 2015 -
CanmoreCanadaMay 2015 -
New OrleansUnited StatesSep 2014 -
ManhattanUnited StatesJan 2014 -
PaitillaPanamaAug 2013 -
PaitillaPanamaAug 2013
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Corte MaderaUnited StatesMar 2013 -
PeterboroughCanadaNov 2012
