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MaryAnn & Len

MaryAnn & Len

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About us

groupCouple

68, Bookkeeper

73, retired

favoriteWhy we love house sitting

It is a great way to experience life in other places.

Hi, my husband and I are in the retirement stage of life and are looking forward to exploring our country. We have had a hobby farm for years and my husband was a tour bus driver. I still do a little bookkeeping online, but we have the time now to go see what life is like elsewhere. All of our belongings are in storage.. We have five grown children and grandchildren. Plus, we had many animals as our family loved animals of all kinds. We look forward to helping out and having many new ... Read moreHi, my husband and I are in the retirement stage of life and are looking forward to exploring our country. We have had a hobby farm for years and my husband was a tour bus driver. I still do a little bookkeeping online, but we have the time now to go see what life is like elsewhere. All of our belongings are in storage.. We have five grown children and grandchildren. Plus, we had many animals as our family loved animals of all kinds. We look forward to helping out and having many new experiences in the time we are at your homes.

ps. We don't smoke anything.

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Pet care

Almost have looked after every kind of animal.

petsWilling to care for these pets

DogsDogs
CatsCats
FishFish
BirdsBirds
Rabbits/Guinea PigsRabbits/Guinea Pigs
Chickens/Ducks/GeeseChickens/Ducks/Geese
Farm AnimalsFarm Animals
HorsesHorses
ReptilesReptiles

agricultureFarm experience

10 years on our family farm.

Trust

Gold member24 months
reviews5 star reviews
diagnosisReferences

Availability

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eventCurrent bookings

2026: 11-16 Aug | 24 Aug - 12 Sep | 17 Sep - 3 Oct | 4 Oct - 10 Feb 2027

event_busyAlso Unavailable

2026: 16-23 Aug

chairOn a house-sit right now

Preferences

scheduleHouse sit duration

0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +

where_to_votePreferred locations

British Columbia: Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver Coast & Mountains, Vancouver Island  

Reviews (12)

Maryann and Len stayed in our home for 3 weeks. All I can say is amazing! After spending a few hours with them at the beginning I felt as I knew them and they a part of my family . They communicated before during and after and I hope to have them back again. Our Dog, Bauer is very needy, has high anxiety when left alone and is like Velcro. They loved him as their own making our vacation stress free. The garden was watered and attended to and the house was left cleaner than when they arrived. ... MoreMaryann and Len stayed in our home for 3 weeks. All I can say is amazing! After spending a few hours with them at the beginning I felt as I knew them and they a part of my family . They communicated before during and after and I hope to have them back again. Our Dog, Bauer is very needy, has high anxiety when left alone and is like Velcro. They loved him as their own making our vacation stress free. The garden was watered and attended to and the house was left cleaner than when they arrived. You will be lucky if you can secure them!

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Thank you Tracey for the kindest review!
Very happy with my sitters. My lab Izzy faired well, my primary concern. The house was clean and tidy when I returned home. Would recommend Len and MaryAnn.
We were very happy to have MaryAnn & Len stay at our home with our cat for two months. Our cat Mitsy was well taken care of, and they sent photos to keep us updated. They have a loving and caring way with animals. The house was neat and clean when we returned. They communicated the new water restrictions to us, and had to water the flower gardens manually. We highly recommend them, and hope to have them sit with Mitsy again.
I would recommend MaryAnn and Len for house sit and pet care. Y home was left very clean with laundry done and boundaries respected. Morton my lovely kitty was kept amazing company, he was very relaxed and happy when I got home. MaryAnn and Len communicated easily and clearly. I would not hesitate to have them back for sits in the future.
MaryAnn and Len took good care of my house and pets. Communication was quick and clear.
MaryAnn & Len had great communication with us while we were away. We returned to a very clean house and happy pups.
Our 2 dogs and home were well taken care of. Our extensive house plant collection were well kept except for one. Had a few issues narrowing down the arrival and departure time/days but it was all sorted out. More frequent status updates would have been appreciated as one of our dogs is very senior & the other very young and mischievous đŸ˜‰
Our dog had passed by the time we were ready to leave but MaryAnne and Len were able to come anyways. They are very warm , kind, friendly people. They left the house sparkling clean and managed the wind storms and our outdoor furnishings perfectly resulting in no damage. They helped our daughter when she came to pick up her car — with a surprisingly dead battery —-and got her going. They were very good at communicating if they had questions or needed answers to managing the home. We were ... MoreOur dog had passed by the time we were ready to leave but MaryAnne and Len were able to come anyways. They are very warm , kind, friendly people. They left the house sparkling clean and managed the wind storms and our outdoor furnishings perfectly resulting in no damage. They helped our daughter when she came to pick up her car — with a surprisingly dead battery —-and got her going. They were very good at communicating if they had questions or needed answers to managing the home. We were gone for 3 months so it was a long stay. Although we had lost our pet we’re confident they would provide very good animal care.

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MaryAnn and Len were friendly and kind, and made us feel comfortable leaving our home and pets in their care. They took on the added challenge of caring for the litter of 8 puppies we were raising at the time- no small task!
Maryann and Len were absolutely wonderful sitters! They are both kind, warm, trustworthy and very good communicators. They kept us posted on the status of things while we were gone, and they took excellent care of our plants, animals and our 65+ chickens. They even sold our eggs for us, and each of our customers remarked at how lovely they were. They kept my numerous plants well-watered during a very hot stretch and spent time with our dear cat who loves attention! When we arrived home, ... MoreMaryann and Len were absolutely wonderful sitters! They are both kind, warm, trustworthy and very good communicators. They kept us posted on the status of things while we were gone, and they took excellent care of our plants, animals and our 65+ chickens. They even sold our eggs for us, and each of our customers remarked at how lovely they were. They kept my numerous plants well-watered during a very hot stretch and spent time with our dear cat who loves attention! When we arrived home, our home was spotless and in perfect condition. I highly recommend Maryann and Len to anyone looking for housesitting - they were absolutely wonderful!

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We enjoyed getting to know you and your family. Hope we see you all again next year.
Len and Mary Ann were kind, loving housesitters for us for 15 days. Our home was clean and the chickens were well cared for. Highly recommend!
Thank you for allowing us to be there and now be a part of your lives.
Mary Anne and Len were super house/dog sitters. They communicated well with us before, during and after the sit. When we came home all my plants were still alive (and I have a lot), the house was clean and most importantly our dogs were very happy and relaxed. I would have no problem recommending them and am hoping to have them sit for us again!
Thank you, Rae & Barry! It was our pleasure! Looking forward to our next house sit with Peal & Hershey!
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With a house sitter looking after your pets, house and garden - you can really relax. Happy days.

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