
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 38 years and owned our own homes for over 34 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 38 years and owned our own homes for over 34 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)
31st - Patchogue, New York, September 2018 (see TH review from Fabienne)
32nd - Bainbridge Island, Washington, October 2018 (see TH review from Mary)
33rd - Seattle, Washington, November 2018 (see TH review from Christine)
34th - Florence, Italy, January 2019 (see TH review from Briana)
Reviews (28)
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Briana - Florence, Italy
15 January - 29 January 2019
Mary and Steve were wonderful pet and house sitters! Over the weeks prior to their arrival, we were in great communication through Skype and email. Upon their arrival we couldn't have felt more at ease with leaving our home and kitty with them.
While we were away, they sent us updates every few...Mary and Steve were wonderful pet and house sitters! Over the weeks prior to their arrival, we were in great communication through Skype and email. Upon their arrival we couldn't have felt more at ease with leaving our home and kitty with them.
While we were away, they sent us updates every few days as requested with some lovely photos of Meka. When we returned to our home, it was in perfect condition. Our home was clean, the laundry was done and we found some lovely thoughtful additions from our guests. They went above and beyond our expectations and we would love to have them house sit for us in the future. They are by far the best house sitters we have ever had. If you want to leave your home and pet(s) in good hands, Mary and Steve are the best that you can hope for!- Organised
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- Reliable
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Christine - Seattle, Washington, United States
30 October - 14 November 2018
Mary and Steve were our first Trusted Housesitters and I'm sure we've been spoiled. We had a midnight flight, so they arrived around 6:00 pm to see the feeding routine, get the house tour/instructions, and share a take-out dinner. They offered to drive us to the airport but it was really too late...
Mary and Steve were our first Trusted Housesitters and I'm sure we've been spoiled. We had a midnight flight, so they arrived around 6:00 pm to see the feeding routine, get the house tour/instructions, and share a take-out dinner. They offered to drive us to the airport but it was really too late at night to consider saying yes. Baloo warmed up to both of them right away, cuddling up with Steve on the couch while we talked. We felt completely comfortable with them by the time we left.
By the time we landed (about 14 hours), we had an email with a cute photo and update, plus an amazing surprise that Steve had unstuck a desk drawer that many people had tried to unstuck over the past three years. We mentioned the "challenge" almost as a joke, but were VERY happy to hear he'd unstuck it! He asked if there was anything else he could attend to! (We said no.)
We had emails every day or two, and it sounded like everything was fine, Baloo had agreed to sleep on TOP of the covers rather than UNDER them, and they were fine with that. We never worried one bit. I'm sure he got more walks than when we are home!
A couple of days before we came home Mary emailed me and asked if there was anything I'd like from the grocery store for when we got home. Just milk, and it was there for us.
Steve and Mary drove our car to the airport and handed off the key in the terminal when we arrived (our plane was an hour early, arriving at 8:00 am instead of 9:00 am, but they were there! We had a bit of a catch up and said goodbye. I was sad that I didn't get more time with them, as I really enjoyed their company! So nice and easy to talk with, great questions, plus lots of interesting TH experiences.
When we got home there were clean sheets on the bed, the house was super clean, mail was stacked, newspapers too (unopened). She also left a nice little gift from her town in Canada, which was very sweet of her. She also left cash (more than enough) to cover bridge tolls (we'd said they could use our car). We had a little bit of pleasant follow-up over the next couple of days as we both adjusted to being home. I told her I was sure we'd be friends in we lived close to one another!
If your schedules ever align with Mary and Steve's, do not hesitate for one second. They are super experienced, beyond responsible and respectful, and really good with pets and homes. I'd have them back in a second!- Organised
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- Reliable
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Mary - Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
17 October - 29 October 2018
We had a very good feeling about Mary and Steve from the very beginning when we Skyped with them months before they stayed in our house. We just clicked. Shortly after we all agreed they would stay at our house with our dog, they emailed their flight information to us, which reassured us to fee...
We had a very good feeling about Mary and Steve from the very beginning when we Skyped with them months before they stayed in our house. We just clicked. Shortly after we all agreed they would stay at our house with our dog, they emailed their flight information to us, which reassured us to feel how committed they were. When they arrived the night before we left, they instantly formed a love-love relationship with our dog, Mia. Every other day, while we were gone, they emailed updates with photos of Mia on walks with them. Shortly before we came home, they offered to stock the refrigerator with essentials for our convenience. When we returned home, they picked us up at the ferry, and had a delicious lasagna dinner waiting for us. And as if that wasn't enough, they had taken a beautiful picture of Mia, had it printed, and put it in a cool frame, as a present for us. Plus a box of delicious gourmet chocolates that they had brought with them from Ottawa. They stayed with us the night we returned, and the next morning they stripped the bed where they slept, and laundered the sheets. The house was spotless, the car was gassed up, the mail was all neatly stacked up,and everything was better than when we left. Mary and Steve are the ultimate five star guests. Too bad they live so far away. We feel like we could easily be friends.
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- Reliable
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- Self-sufficient
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- Tidy
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- Pet care
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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 38 years and owned our own homes for over 34 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 38 years and owned our own homes for over 34 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)
31st - Patchogue, New York, September 2018 (see TH review from Fabienne)
32nd - Bainbridge Island, Washington, October 2018 (see TH review from Mary)
33rd - Seattle, Washington, November 2018 (see TH review from Christine)
34th - Florence, Italy, January 2019 (see TH review from Briana)
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 28 house sits since 2012


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FlorenceItalyJan 2019
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SeattleUnited StatesOct - Nov 2018
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Bainbridge IslandUnited StatesOct 2018
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PatchogueUnited StatesSep 2018
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ChelseaCanadaJul 2018
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KennebunkUnited StatesJun 2018
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BellevilleCanadaJun 2018
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BrusselsBelgiumApr 2018
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NovatoUnited StatesFeb - Mar 2018
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Hilton Head IslandUnited StatesDec 2017
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ChelseaCanadaOct - Nov 2017
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OsloNorwaySep 2017
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VictoriaCanadaApr - May 2017
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LathropUnited StatesFeb - Mar 2017
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Broadview HeightsUnited StatesSep - Oct 2016
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BayfieldCanadaAug 2016
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ExeterUnited StatesJun 2016
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San DiegoUnited StatesMar 2016
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WonershUnited KingdomDec 2015
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EdinburghUnited KingdomDec 2015
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San Miguel de AllendeMexicoOct 2015
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CanmoreCanadaMay 2015
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New OrleansUnited StatesSep 2014
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ManhattanUnited StatesJan 2014
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Myrtle BeachUnited StatesAug 2013
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Myrtle BeachUnited StatesAug 2013
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Corte MaderaUnited StatesMar 2013
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PeterboroughCanadaNov 2012