Couple to look after home and pets for approximately 34 days

Vernon, BC, Canada
  • 1dog
  • 2horse

Dates

Roger and Helena
Pet parent

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Introduction

We are a retired couple who like to travel and explore new places around the world on horseback. Roger is a world traveler who has worked in the oil and gas industry in such places as Bolivia, Yemen and Nigeria. Helena is a retired SCUBA

Home & location

Our home is in the countryside, situated on five acres within 10 mi. of the city of Vernon( 41,000 pop), Silver Star is a major ski mountain within 30 mins. There are many attractions within a 50 mi. radius including the city of

houseHousemountainMountainscountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

Queen

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

Desk

Kitchen

Stove

Electric

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Heating & Cooling

Air conditioning

Heating

CentralFireplace

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Cable / Satellite

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingDedicated workspace (Desk)Air conditioningTV (Cable / Satellite)

Responsibilities

We have two horses and one dog and live on five acres on a hillside. The animals require twice daily feedings in hay bags and manure removal from shelters. We do get snow in the winter with December/January usually the coldest months

Meet the pets

  • Speedy Pete

    2 years

  • Rhondo San Leo

    American Quarter Horse

    12 years

  • Magic Doc Wanderlust

    American Quarter Horse

    15 years

Sitter reviews (5)

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Jennifer Kim

For everyone who is seeking a quiet place in nature to spent some time with animals, this is perfect. Leo and Magic are very interesting horses, Leo more

    Stayed · 23 Jan - 18 Feb 2023
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    Bruce and Kathy

    Thank you Helena and Roger for giving us the opportunity to care for your home, your horses, Magic and Leo and your dog Echo.! Your home was cozy and

      Stayed · 16 Jan - 15 Feb 2022
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      Pam

      Thank you so much Roger and Helena for trusting us with your home and your fur boys. We had no experience taking care of horses before the sit other than

        Stayed · 13 Jan - 06 Feb 2020
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        Bill

        Great stay in a very beautiful part of Canada. Roger & Helena left us with easy to follow house and animal care instructions. Both the horses and Echo (dog)

          Stayed · 24 Jan - 08 Feb 2018
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          Kari

          Roger and Helena are great folks and gave us a warm welcome. We enjoyed our stay in their beautiful home. Echo is a lovely wee fellow and worms his way into

            Stayed · 12 Nov - 17 Dec 2016

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