Stanford grandparents seeking housesitting opportunity December 2012

My parents would like to find a housesitting opportunity on the Peninsula or in the South Bay for about ten days in December (roughly Dec. 22-31, dates flexible). This will allow them to be close to the grandkids during the holidays while still having a separate living space.

My parents are very responsible, respectful, retired professionals and have done housesitting in the Bay Area several times in the past. They will gladly look after your houseplants, yard, mail, deliveries, cats, fish, etc. They would prefer a house with no dogs, but this may be negotiable. This would be a non-monetary arrangement. References gladly provided on request.

I am a Stanford alum ('94) and a current Stanford Staff member. Please reply if interested. Thanks!