Retired Diplomat and retired WHO Secretary

About this sitter

My husband is a retired German chemist who is now a US permanent resident. He keeps our 54 acre wooded property in top shape. He also does cutting, splitting and then bringing in wood for our 2 woodstoves for winter. He handles the maintenance of our solar system and has built a little hut last year - this year a front porch to keep out the north wind and snow.
I am 71 and also in very good shape. I am retired for many years and help keep the house running. I was a dog trainer for some time and love dogs first, but cats also have a big place in my heart!
We are non-smokers, vaccinated and boosted.
Our homeowners who became friends can attest to the meticulous care we provide.
We are looking for a nice home in a quiet setting for winter - somewhere warmer than here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Near the eastern coast would be nice, but not critical. We would prefer a home where we could be of some use while we are there. The home we would consider must be clean, in good repair and in a quiet location. We are not city people.

Why they want to house sit

We want to house sit to cut our winters short and to meet new families, their pets and explore their surroundings.

Their experience

We are looking for our sixth house sit with the hope that it could be a yearly arrangement. We have lived in many very nice homes over the years including a farm, homes in Switzerland, Holland, and Germany and now we are settled on our homestead in Michigan. Living off the grid has made us very resilient and practical in order to keep everything running smoothly. We are caretakers for a new home built on our property for friends who are here only in the summers.

What can they bring to the assignment

We can bring honesty, common sense skills and good taste. Everything involved in the upkeep of your home will be done with care and respect.