We are retired educators whose children have moved away, and we want to visit them. We are also looking for places to vacation. We treat every place we stay as if it were our own. We are very clean, non-smokers, and have had pets all of our lives. We will be happy to take care of your pets with the love we would provide our own. We've owned and restored older homes and know what it takes to care for a home. We will provide the necessary assurances so you can feel confident that we are worthy house sitters. References will be provided upon request.