We are looking for a mature couple with no children or pets to house sit our home while we are vacationing in the United States during the winter months (October 15th, 2014 to April We have an 8 year old modern immaculate "post and beam" home overlooking lake Okanagan in Vernon, British Columbia Canada. Our winters are temperate and we do sometimes get snow so sitters must be able to operate a provided snow-blower. House-sitters must not smoke or abuse substances. We expect house sitters to pay any utilities during their time in our home. A car is necessary and we do require criminal checks and current references.