For the love of god, please help with my MOUSE problem?

I have a vacation house in New England. When I am not there the mice go CRAZY!! They eat the soap, chew on throw pillows and crap in my cabinets!! I have taken precautions like; wrapping utensils, cleaning out the kitchen etc., yet thoses s seem to come back. I have tried cinnamon and bay leaves but still..I find little turds and nibble marks. Can anyone recommend anything? I WILL NOT use posion, traps or that horrible sticky tape!!!! I am an animal lover and don't want to harm them....But, Jesus, everytime I come to the house I have to deal with this..Please help in a human way!!!!