Stephanie & Daniel
Stephanie & Daniel
Young retired couple that love to travel.
About Stephanie & Daniel
We are a professional couple that chose to retire early to travel and explore the world. We have traveled extensively and enjoyed volunteering both at home and abroad. We raised 3 children and multiple dogs and cats as well as other critters in our 40+ years of marriage. When our last beloved pet ( a 13 year old English mastiff ) died we decided...
We are a professional couple that chose to retire early to travel and explore the world. We have traveled extensively and enjoyed volunteering both at home and abroad. We raised 3 children and multiple dogs and cats as well as other critters in our 40+ years of marriage. When our last beloved pet ( a 13 year old English mastiff ) died we decided that instead of committing to owning another pet, we would look for opportunities that would give us the chance to get our " pet fix" along with travel. Trusted Housesitters seemed like a perfect fit. In addition to pet care, we have experience as caretakers for private properties in the states as well as the Caribbean. Dan is also a Master Gardner, which is a great asset, and we both enjoy caring for and maintaining gardens and property.
Why we want to house sit
When we travel we prefer to immerse ourselves in local culture vs. staying in hotels and resorts. We see house and pet sitting as a good way to experience this. We believe offering our services through Trusted Housesitters can be a "win-win" for us as well as those seeking a reliable and experienced mature couple to care for their pets and home.
Our experience
We live on a small acreage outside Eugene, Oregon. We have had multiple cats and dogs over the years from large to small as well as other critters such as rabbits, pet mice and guinea pigs. Stephanie has been a volunteer at the local animal shelter for several years as a dog walker. For six months in 2016-17 we were house sitters for a property in the Virgin Islands with a resident cat named Slim. Along with caring for and loving Slim, we were responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of 3 homes on the same property. We also spent 4 months in Bocas del Toro Panama during the winter of 2018 as housesitters where we were responsible for the upkeep and care of a private home during the owners absence. In addition, We have frequently provided temporary vacation care for friend's and other family members pets - either in their own homes or ours.
Since joining Trusted Housesitters we have completed several housesits and have enjoyed the privilege and opportunity to travel to Canada and Australia where we have enjoyed the opportunity to meet new friends and be entrusted to care for their pets and homes.
We have always seen our pets as vital members of our family. The hardest part of being a pet owner is losing them. We hope you will see us as competent and compassionate people who will care for your home and pets as if they were our own.
Reviews (3)
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Sally - Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
06 December - 15 January 2019
Stephanie and Dan have just completed a 2 month sit while I was overseas. I have a German Shepherd dog and an extensive garden. I highly recommend Stephanie and Dan to you. It was a joy to have them in my home. My home is often referred to as a live in Art Gallery. My home, my dog and my garden w...
Stephanie and Dan have just completed a 2 month sit while I was overseas. I have a German Shepherd dog and an extensive garden. I highly recommend Stephanie and Dan to you. It was a joy to have them in my home. My home is often referred to as a live in Art Gallery. My home, my dog and my garden were beautifully cared for while I was away. It was a pleasure to return home, they kept me well informed re activities while was away, they used my car while I was away it was very cared for. I could not be more pleased about their house sit and their attention to detail. They managed thoroughly a number of incomplete tasks for me and left very detailed notes for me to read re house sit. RIO would love them to return.
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Response from Stephanie & Daniel
Thank you, Sally, for such a glowing review. You made us blush
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Jamie - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
16 November - 28 November 2018
How lucky we were to have Stephanie and Dan sit for us. From the moment they arrived they blended into the household effortlessly and they took brilliant care of our house and our much loved dogs in our absence. Communication was first rate and they went far above and beyond our expectations. I w...
How lucky we were to have Stephanie and Dan sit for us. From the moment they arrived they blended into the household effortlessly and they took brilliant care of our house and our much loved dogs in our absence. Communication was first rate and they went far above and beyond our expectations. I would thoroughly recommend them - you are in safe hands! Five stars from Buddy and Dexter, our dogs, as well.
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Response from Stephanie & Daniel
How fortunate we were to find this housesit. Jamie and Aaron made us feel wanted and comfortable the first moment we met them. Their adorable, funny and affectionate fur babies were also enjoyable and easy to care for. Such a nice area for walking and exploring was an additional plus. Thank you again for the opportunity.
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Becky - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
11 October - 20 October 2017
Stephanie and Dan took care of my 3 cockers for 10 days in October 2017.
The dogs were well exercised and very well cared for. They were happy to see me when I came home, but unhappy to see Stephanie and Dan leave. There is no higher praise.
I came home to a house that was cleaner than it was wh...Stephanie and Dan took care of my 3 cockers for 10 days in October 2017.
The dogs were well exercised and very well cared for. They were happy to see me when I came home, but unhappy to see Stephanie and Dan leave. There is no higher praise.
I came home to a house that was cleaner than it was when I left it, and I left it clean!
And to top it all off, they are really nice people. Already I have asked if they would ever consider repeating the sit.
So,in a nutshell, they are fabulous and I have no hesitation in recommending them without reservation.- Organised
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About Stephanie & Daniel
We are a professional couple that chose to retire early to travel and explore the world. We have traveled extensively and enjoyed volunteering both at home and abroad. We raised 3 children and multiple dogs and cats as well as other critters in our 40+ years of marriage. When our last beloved pet ( a 13 year old English mastiff ) died we decided that instead of committing to owning another pet, we would look for opportunities that would give us the chance to get our " pet fix" along with travel. Trusted Housesitters seemed like a perfect fit. In addition to pet care, we have experience as caretakers for private properties in the states as well as the Caribbean. Dan is also a Master Gardner, which is a great asset, and we both enjoy caring for and maintaining gardens and property.
We are a professional couple that chose to retire early to travel and explore the world. We have traveled extensively and enjoyed volunteering both at home and abroad. We raised 3 children and multiple dogs and cats as well as other critters in our 40+ years of marriage. When our last beloved pet ( a 13 year old English mastiff ) died we decided that instead of committing to owning another pet, we would look for opportunities that would give us the chance to get our " pet fix" along with travel. Trusted Housesitters seemed like a perfect fit. In addition to pet care, we have experience as caretakers for private properties in the states as well as the Caribbean. Dan is also a Master Gardner, which is a great asset, and we both enjoy caring for and maintaining gardens and property.
Why we want to house sit
When we travel we prefer to immerse ourselves in local culture vs. staying in hotels and resorts. We see house and pet sitting as a good way to experience this. We believe offering our services through Trusted Housesitters can be a "win-win" for us as well as those seeking a reliable and experienced mature couple to care for their pets and home.
Our experience
We live on a small acreage outside Eugene, Oregon. We have had multiple cats and dogs over the years from large to small as well as other critters such as rabbits, pet mice and guinea pigs. Stephanie has been a volunteer at the local animal shelter for several years as a dog walker. For six months in 2016-17 we were house sitters for a property in the Virgin Islands with a resident cat named Slim. Along with caring for and loving Slim, we were responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of 3 homes on the same property. We also spent 4 months in Bocas del Toro Panama during the winter of 2018 as housesitters where we were responsible for the upkeep and care of a private home during the owners absence. In addition, We have frequently provided temporary vacation care for friend's and other family members pets - either in their own homes or ours.
Since joining Trusted Housesitters we have completed several housesits and have enjoyed the privilege and opportunity to travel to Canada and Australia where we have enjoyed the opportunity to meet new friends and be entrusted to care for their pets and homes.
We have always seen our pets as vital members of our family. The hardest part of being a pet owner is losing them. We hope you will see us as competent and compassionate people who will care for your home and pets as if they were our own.
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House & pet sitting timeline
Stephanie and Daniel have done 3 house sits since 2015
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ToowoombaAustraliaDec 2018 - Jan 2019 -
MelbourneAustraliaNov 2018 -
VictoriaCanadaOct 2017
