Marian
About Marian
I'm a retired investment banker who has worked in NYC, Hong Kong and Singapore. Since leaving Finance 20 years ago, I have had my own Fitness Studio in Hong Kong; Paris, France; and Miami Beach, Florida. I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist who practices what I preach.
In addition to running, resistance training and getting...
I'm a retired investment banker who has worked in NYC, Hong Kong and Singapore. Since leaving Finance 20 years ago, I have had my own Fitness Studio in Hong Kong; Paris, France; and Miami Beach, Florida. I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist who practices what I preach.
In addition to running, resistance training and getting clients into shape, I write fiction. This is why traveling is so important to me. Traveling is my passion and I prefer staying in a real home environment during my trips.
If you have one or more dogs who need to be cared for in your absence, I'd be delighted to take them out for a run. I run 10K every day - it offsets all the sitting which writing requires:)
Having had countless cat sitters, plant carers and house sitters in many different homes in Asia and Europe over the years, I am in tune with what housesitting requires and care very much about leaving a home in great shape and pets in good spirit!
Why I want to house sit
Writing is a lonely business and does require solitude. Therefore, I prefer to be by myself to focus on my production, but with the company of lovely pets and plants which require care, attention, and provide me with the necessary rhythms of daily life.
Housesitting allows me to cook sensibly and skillfully as I would in my own kitchen whilst experiencing life in a different country and culture. It also makes one feel less like a tourist and more blended into the local scene.
Traveling is very important to my fiction writing and provides much of the inspiration for my stories.
My experience
I have been returning the favor of friends who catsit for me in NYC by dog sitting, since 1974.
I love animals and most of my life have had cherished pets - dogs, cats, birds and fish, but none now.
Have both dog and housesat for friends in Paris when I lived there.
I am a 'house proud' person who takes great care of my own home and others' as well. Would be pleased to housesit and care for plants (possessing a green thumb!)
Reviews (12)
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Marianne - Oldenburg, Germany
05 October - 17 October 2018
I went with peace of mind to my holidays knowing that Marian would take best care of my cats and the house. She is a very friendly and reliable person and I got messages and pictures of my cats while I was away.When I came back she did some cooking for me which was wonderful. I highly recommend h...
I went with peace of mind to my holidays knowing that Marian would take best care of my cats and the house. She is a very friendly and reliable person and I got messages and pictures of my cats while I was away.When I came back she did some cooking for me which was wonderful. I highly recommend her.
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Response from Marian
Thank you Marianne for sharing your dear, affectionate kitties with me whilst you traveled.
I thoroughly enjoyed them both and your comfortable home.
It was truly lovely meeting you and being able to have some moments together over food! -
Mike - Winslow, United Kingdom
21 August - 13 September 2018
Marian looked after our house and cat for just over 3 weeks whilst we were away. She kept us updated on a regular basis and we returned to a clean & tidy house and a contented cat! We would be happy to welcome Marian to sit again in the future & to recommend her to others.
Marian looked after our house and cat for just over 3 weeks whilst we were away. She kept us updated on a regular basis and we returned to a clean & tidy house and a contented cat! We would be happy to welcome Marian to sit again in the future & to recommend her to others.
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Charlotte - Hadleigh, United Kingdom
13 September - 18 September 2018
We cannot recommend Marian enough. We never had the pleasure of meeting her but communication was great. Seeing as she was our first experience with Trusted Housesitters, we were impressed she made us feel so comfortable with the whole experience. Our house was spotlessly clean on our return and ...
We cannot recommend Marian enough. We never had the pleasure of meeting her but communication was great. Seeing as she was our first experience with Trusted Housesitters, we were impressed she made us feel so comfortable with the whole experience. Our house was spotlessly clean on our return and our cats incredibly chilled and happy. We had regular updates while we were away via WhatsApp and she even made some helpful suggestions with our fussy cats and their food. I think it's the first time we've gone away and I've not worried about the house or cats. She was really helpful with letting us know what was needed to make the process run smoothly. We hope to have her sit for us again one day and then maybe meet her too.
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Response from Marian
Charlotte and Joe,
I very much enjoyed your affectionate kitties and your comfortable home.
It was the first time I never had the opportunity to meet my hosts and yet you saw to it that everything went smoothly and I would be comfortable.
I loved being able to walk to the Thames Estuary and Hadleigh Castle and Woods also ... a perfect spot for outdoor splendor!
Hope we'll meet next year!
Marian
About Marian
I'm a retired investment banker who has worked in NYC, Hong Kong and Singapore. Since leaving Finance 20 years ago, I have had my own Fitness Studio in Hong Kong; Paris, France; and Miami Beach, Florida. I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist who practices what I preach.
In addition to running, resistance training and getting clients into shape, I write fiction. This is why traveling is so important to me. Traveling is my passion and I prefer staying in a real home environment during my trips.
If you have one or more dogs who need to be cared for in your absence, I'd be delighted to take them out for a run. I run 10K every day - it offsets all the sitting which writing requires:)
Having had countless cat sitters, plant carers and house sitters in many different homes in Asia and Europe over the years, I am in tune with what housesitting requires and care very muc......
I'm a retired investment banker who has worked in NYC, Hong Kong and Singapore. Since leaving Finance 20 years ago, I have had my own Fitness Studio in Hong Kong; Paris, France; and Miami Beach, Florida. I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist who practices what I preach.
In addition to running, resistance training and getting clients into shape, I write fiction. This is why traveling is so important to me. Traveling is my passion and I prefer staying in a real home environment during my trips.
If you have one or more dogs who need to be cared for in your absence, I'd be delighted to take them out for a run. I run 10K every day - it offsets all the sitting which writing requires:)
Having had countless cat sitters, plant carers and house sitters in many different homes in Asia and Europe over the years, I am in tune with what housesitting requires and care very much about leaving a home in great shape and pets in good spirit!
Why I want to house sit
Writing is a lonely business and does require solitude. Therefore, I prefer to be by myself to focus on my production, but with the company of lovely pets and plants which require care, attention, and provide me with the necessary rhythms of daily life.
Housesitting allows me to cook sensibly and skillfully as I would in my own kitchen whilst experiencing life in a different country and culture. It also makes one feel less like a tourist and more blended into the local scene.
Traveling is very important to my fiction writing and provides much of the inspiration for my stories.
My experience
I have been returning the favor of friends who catsit for me in NYC by dog sitting, since 1974.
I love animals and most of my life have had cherished pets - dogs, cats, birds and fish, but none now.
Have both dog and housesat for friends in Paris when I lived there.
I am a 'house proud' person who takes great care of my own home and others' as well. Would be pleased to housesit and care for plants (possessing a green thumb!)
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House & pet sitting timeline
Marian has done 16 house sits since 2016
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OldenburgGermanyOct 2018 -
WarminsterUnited KingdomSep - Oct 2018 -
HadleighUnited KingdomSep 2018 -
WinslowUnited KingdomAug - Sep 2018
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LondonUnited KingdomAug 2018 -
LutterworthUnited KingdomJul 2018 -
BrixhamUnited KingdomJun - Jul 2018 -
WarminsterUnited KingdomMay - Jun 2018 -
MarlboroughUnited KingdomApr - May 2018 -
VácHungaryDec 2017 - Jan 2018 -
RomeItalyJul - Aug 2017 -
TeddingtonUnited KingdomJun - Jul 2017 -
LondonUnited KingdomMay - Jun 2017 -
SwindonUnited KingdomMay 2017 -
SwindonUnited KingdomMar - Apr 2017 -
MarbellaSpainDec 2016 - Jan 2017
