Marie-claire & Tucker
Marie-claire & Tucker
I am Belgian, in good health, very active, still teaching part-timee and privately, take care of family when needed (we have a son and 2 young grandchildren) I love photography, languages, housekeeping, cooking,gardening . Speak French, Walloon, D...
About Marie-claire & Tucker
I LOVE PEOPLE AND ANIMALS BUT HOWEVER ALSO LOVE SOLITUDE.
I LOVE PEOPLE AND ANIMALS BUT HOWEVER ALSO LOVE SOLITUDE.
Why we want to house sit
The main reason is for my husband's sake who suffers more and more from the too long and too cold and damp winters in Belgium. We spent 6 winters in a row (2 months jan/Feb) till the birth of our first granddaughter in the south of France. I was then needed to take care of her and her little brother 2 years after. House sitting is the only financial possibility to stay where it is warm for so long.
Our experience
we live near a wood, isolated from the village with a 20 year-old cat, squirrels, foxes, a simple life. I love plants , gardening, cooking, potery making, all kinds of handycrafts. My husband composes music and writes /reads a lot. Is wonderful with cats and dogs. We took care of a labrador for 2 months in a hotel closed for the winter 6 years in a row. We need warm and dry climate for my husband's back .The ideal is 2 months but less would be appreciated too
Reviews (2)
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Gillie - Perpignan, France
28 February - 06 March 2019
Absolutely wonderful - totally delightful couple who slipped easily into this mountain paradis, and I , rightly , felt total confidence in leaving them my scatty dogs and wild house. Came home to happy canines and everything clearly . loved
Absolutely wonderful - totally delightful couple who slipped easily into this mountain paradis, and I , rightly , felt total confidence in leaving them my scatty dogs and wild house. Came home to happy canines and everything clearly . loved
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Sofia - Dolceacqua, Italy
11 February - 12 March 2018
Oh my goodness, what can we say about this wonderful couple, Marie Claire and her husband Tucker. We had an amazing stay in India while they totally cared for our dogs, cats and house, nothing was too much trouble and the dogs hardly noticed our return they were so happy and loved up. We made c...
Oh my goodness, what can we say about this wonderful couple, Marie Claire and her husband Tucker. We had an amazing stay in India while they totally cared for our dogs, cats and house, nothing was too much trouble and the dogs hardly noticed our return they were so happy and loved up. We made close friends and will keep in contact for the future because it was such a 'win win' situation where they loved staying in our beautiful home in the mountains and we could relax and totally trust them both. Even when in the last week, a piece of mountain fell down into the main road to our house and blocked all access, they took everything in their stride and were creative and totally chilled becoming friends with our friend next door and feeling a part of this region such that for sure they will return. How I love the way Trusted House-sitters creates these magic opportunities and deep connections.
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External references (2)
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Marie - Character Reference
31 December 2017
I warmly recommand you Marie-Claire and Tucker, trusted people and wonderful babysitters. They are very reliable and often take care of our children with enthousiasm, creativity and patience. They are perfect with animals, especially cats and dogs.
I warmly recommand you Marie-Claire and Tucker, trusted people and wonderful babysitters. They are very reliable and often take care of our children with enthousiasm, creativity and patience. They are perfect with animals, especially cats and dogs.
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Daniel - House / Pet sitting Reference
30 December 2017
I know Marie Claire and Tucker Zimmerman for about 45 years, they sure are very easy, disposable and reliable peoples. During winter, a few years ago they used to go to the south of France to take care of a hotel “Le Mas Trille”, keep an eye on the dependence and pet the dog. For what I know, the...
I know Marie Claire and Tucker Zimmerman for about 45 years, they sure are very easy, disposable and reliable peoples. During winter, a few years ago they used to go to the south of France to take care of a hotel “Le Mas Trille”, keep an eye on the dependence and pet the dog. For what I know, the owners, fully satisfied, kept asking if they would come back following year. I surely let them keep my house if I had to leave for a few weeks. I sure could have put five stars.
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About Marie-claire & Tucker
I LOVE PEOPLE AND ANIMALS BUT HOWEVER ALSO LOVE SOLITUDE.
I LOVE PEOPLE AND ANIMALS BUT HOWEVER ALSO LOVE SOLITUDE.
Why we want to house sit
The main reason is for my husband's sake who suffers more and more from the too long and too cold and damp winters in Belgium. We spent 6 winters in a row (2 months jan/Feb) till the birth of our first granddaughter in the south of France. I was then needed to take care of her and her little brother 2 years after. House sitting is the only financial possibility to stay where it is warm for so long.
Our experience
we live near a wood, isolated from the village with a 20 year-old cat, squirrels, foxes, a simple life. I love plants , gardening, cooking, potery making, all kinds of handycrafts. My husband composes music and writes /reads a lot. Is wonderful with cats and dogs. We took care of a labrador for 2 months in a hotel closed for the winter 6 years in a row. We need warm and dry climate for my husband's back .The ideal is 2 months but less would be appreciated too
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House & pet sitting timeline
Marie-claire and Tucker have done 4 house sits since 2017
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PerpignanFranceFeb - Mar 2019
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GrasseFranceFeb 2019 -
MirepeissetFranceJan - Feb 2019 -
DolceacquaItalyFeb - Mar 2018
