Hi! We’re Colleen and Troy, an adventurous husband-and-wife team in our mid-50s based in Queen Creek, Arizona. We’re excited to explore new places, experience life like locals, and discover where we might eventually want to retire. We believe house sitting is a wonderful way to combine our love of travel with our appreciation for caring for homes, animals, and gardens.
We take great pride in our own home and would care for yours with that same level of attention, respect, and responsibility. Between us, we bring a strong work ethic, practical skills, a love of animals, and a genuine appreciation for making a house feel like home.
I grew up on a five-acre hobby farm in rural British Columbia, Canada, where we raised just about every farm animal you can imagine, including horses, pigs, and turkeys. That experience taught me responsibility from an early age and gave me a lifelong appreciation for animals and the care they require. We also owned a beautiful Arabian horse years ago, so we’re comfortable around horses and farm environments.
I’ve spent most of my career in the medical field and love all things hospitality, from entertaining and cooking to baking my award-winning banana bread! I also have a passion for gardening and caring for plants. My husband might say I have a few too many plants in our house, but I like to think I have a green thumb. Whether it’s tending a garden, watering houseplants, or keeping outdoor spaces looking their best, I find caring for plants incredibly rewarding.
Troy grew up in Alaska, where his family operated a cross-country ski lodge in a remote location. As a youngster, he helped prepare trails, clean rooms, pump gas, and do whatever needed to be done. That hands-on upbringing gave him a strong work ethic and a practical, resourceful approach to life. He’s also very handy and would much rather figure out how to fix something than immediately call a repairman! After more than 21 years with Toys “R” Us, he now works remotely for Amazon as a senior project manager in fleet operations, giving us flexibility to travel while staying connected to work.
Family is a big part of our lives, and we’re proud grandparents to three wonderful little ones who live nearby. When we’re not spending time with them, we enjoy hiking, kayaking, tubing down the river, exploring new restaurants, and discovering local favorites. We’re active, easygoing, and always up for a new adventure.
We understand that inviting someone into your home requires trust. We’ll treat your property as if it were our own, respect your routines and instructions, keep things clean and secure, and provide thoughtful communication so you can enjoy your time away with peace of mind.
We’re comfortable caring for pets, farm animals, and plants of all kinds, both indoors and outdoors. We don’t currently have pets of our own, which gives us flexibility to focus on yours and their individual needs.
A few important details: We’re looking for short- or long-term house-sitting opportunities throughout the United States and internationally. Troy needs reliable internet access for his remote work. We’re also fragrance-sensitive, so we’re looking for a smoke-free home without Glade plug-ins or lingering fragrance from them; natural essential oils are fine. We have cat allergies, so we prefer homes without indoor cats, although we may be able to care for outdoor cats.
We’d love the opportunity to care for your home, garden, and animals while you’re away. We know how much your home means to you, and we would consider it a privilege to look after it. We look forward to meeting you! |
