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)
Reviews (17)
-
Paige - Oslo, Norway
16 September - 29 September 2017
Mary & Steve took wonderful care of our apartment and 3 year old cat Jura while we were travelling for two weeks. They were incredibly easy to work with, it was effortless handing over our apartment to them, and they took excellent care of Jura while we were gone. When we returned Jura had clearl...
Mary & Steve took wonderful care of our apartment and 3 year old cat Jura while we were travelling for two weeks. They were incredibly easy to work with, it was effortless handing over our apartment to them, and they took excellent care of Jura while we were gone. When we returned Jura had clearly enjoyed his time with them and our apartment was spotless! We would love to have you guys back any time!!
- Paige & Erlend- Organised
-
- Reliable
-
- Self-sufficient
-
- Tidy
-
- Pet care
-
-
Karin - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
19 April - 07 May 2017
The kindest, most professional, personable, responsible, loving and sincere couple you will ever meet!! They fully embrace their role to give you 100% peace of mind while you are away from your home and pets. I so appreciated receiving updates and pictures of my pup; knowing my home was respected...
The kindest, most professional, personable, responsible, loving and sincere couple you will ever meet!! They fully embrace their role to give you 100% peace of mind while you are away from your home and pets. I so appreciated receiving updates and pictures of my pup; knowing my home was respected and secure; my yard beautifully managed; and my return home made SO comfortable by loving touches of dinner prepared, flowers, personal welcomes! And utterly clean and organized. What more is there to say. If Mary and Steve have applied to house-sit for you, you have struck gold. SAY YES!!!
- Organised
-
- Reliable
-
- Self-sufficient
-
- Tidy
-
- Pet care
-
-
Kathelen - Lathrop, California, United States
11 February - 14 March 2017
Mary and Steve are TREASURES! Not only did they take beautiful care of our home and our four-legged children, but we came home to truly "better than when we left." Our little 8 month-old beagle Lily was a bit of a challenge with feeding. I couldn't believe it when I heard that problem was solv...
Mary and Steve are TREASURES! Not only did they take beautiful care of our home and our four-legged children, but we came home to truly "better than when we left." Our little 8 month-old beagle Lily was a bit of a challenge with feeding. I couldn't believe it when I heard that problem was solved. Perhaps it had to do with the lovely walks three times a day, or perhaps it was just more skilled "parenting" but we came home after a month to find her entirely happy, honestly better-behaved, and clearly so well taken care of. My only sadness was not being able to spend more time with Mary and Steve, who have such interesting lives. In this 5 star rating system - they deserve a 10. Their gentle love and happiness will bless your pets when you must leave them.
- Organised
-
- Reliable
-
- Self-sufficient
-
- Tidy
-
- Pet care
-
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)
Verifications
Verification level
Enhanced level
Animal Care Experience
-
Dogs
-
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 17 house sits since 2012
-
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
-
Corte MaderaUnited StatesMar 2013 -
PeterboroughCanadaNov 2012
