On the advice of a neighbor, we hired Ellen from Vistancia Pet and Home sitting to watch our home while we were away. I am very particular about the care of my home, and from the onset of meeting Ellen I was hopeful I found the right person. We have used her several times since, and she has exceeded our expectations! She is truly the consummate professional and handles the care of our house as if it were hers. She is very detailed, and notices the small things that could be a problem. She has completely taken away the stress of leaving a home for long periods of time, and at a VERY reasonable price.