Doug & Marcia
Doug & Marcia
Retired Couple - Reliable, Resourceful, Energetic, Non-Smokers
About Doug & Marcia
Doug & Marcia are Canadians who retired in 2011 to a beach town near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Both are non-smokers.
Doug is a chemical engineer who ended his successful career in Houston as Director of Global Manufacturing for one of the largest international oil & natural gas service companies. He is a lifelong athlete and has participated in ...
Doug & Marcia are Canadians who retired in 2011 to a beach town near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Both are non-smokers.
Doug is a chemical engineer who ended his successful career in Houston as Director of Global Manufacturing for one of the largest international oil & natural gas service companies. He is a lifelong athlete and has participated in basketball at 3 World Masters Games. Doug is an avid photographer and enjoys travel, reading, hiking & cycling.
Marcia is a registered nurse who spent the majority of her career in mental health. She enjoys travel, hiking and trying out new restaurants. Marcia has been actively involved in several non-profit organizations, particularly cystic fibrosis. Recognition of her volunteer work includes the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal and the Rotary Integrity Award.
Doug & Marcia enjoy spending time with family, especially their 6 grandchildren who include 2 sets of twins. They have owned several properties and are financially independent.
Doug & Marcia currently do not have any pets. However, they both had pets when they were children and when their children were growing up. More recently, they have cared for several pets while house sitting for friends and family.
Why we want to house sit
Since retiring early in 2011, Marcia & Doug have traveled 4-5 months per year, on average. They have now been to 30+ countries and 87 of the 92 provinces/states in Canada, USA and Mexico. What they enjoy most about traveling is having a home base at destinations that interest them. This allows them to explore the surrounding area and get a more complete travel experience. When Doug & Marcia travel, they avoid resorts and much prefer rentals (AirBnb, VRBO) or house sits.
As much as Doug & Marcia love pets and the joy they bring, their frequent travel makes it impractical for them to have one at the present time. As an alternative, they really like the idea of caring for someone's pet through the Trusted House Hunters service. They believe it would be a win/win situation for the the pet, the homeowner and Doug & Marcia.
Our experience
Doug & Marcia are both professionals and very responsible people. You can be assured that they won't let you down.
Regarding pet experience,
1. Marcia & Doug grew up with dogs, cats, hamsters, fish and rabbits.
2. They instilled a love of pets in their children, who had dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, newts and budgies when they were growing up. Now that they are adults, their children have continued the tradition and currently have pets in their respective homes.
3. Since retiring, Doug & Marcia have completed several house sits for family and friends. Most have included pets.
4. Since joining Trusted House Sitters in early 2017, they have completed 8 house sits and received 5-star ratings on all of them. Each of their 8 sits have involved 2-4 pets (dogs, cats & frogs).
5. Both Marcia & Doug have given insulin to a cat and other medication to both dogs & cats.
Doug & Marcia have owned several properties and made improvements to every one of them. They understand what is required to keep a house maintained. Doug is very good at determining the root cause of household problems and can fix many of them. They both enjoy gardening and small projects. They are experienced in maintaining hot tubs and swimming pools.
Living in Mexico for over 7 years has given Doug & Marcia some new perspectives on life. They have had to adapt to a different language, culture and how things get done. They have made some very good Mexican friends and have learned much from them. While not fluent in Spanish, they continue to learn and improve.
Doug & Marcia have used Airbnb and VRBO on over 40 occasions. They have earned an excellent reputation and have NEVER received a negative review. Listed below are a few of the many positive reviews that homeowners have given them.
1. Doug and Marcia are the most perfect and honest tenants. They left the place so clean that I feel bad charging a cleaning fee. Me being new to Airbnb, they also gave me excellent advice on improving my hosting but only because I asked. If you get a request from them to rent your place...definitely host them (Trevor - Fort Saskatchewan AB).
2. Doug and family were a pleasure to host. Easy and friendly communication, followed all house rules, and left the house spotless. Highly recommend and welcome back anytime (Krissy & Josh - St. Louis MO).
3. Doug and his Marcia were the perfect guests. They stayed at our condo for two weeks, and things couldn't have gone better. They very clearly communicated their arrival & departure plans, left the house immaculate, and even left us a gift when they departed. If they request a booking, I highly recommend you accept (Justin - Chicago IL).
4. Doug and Marcia were great guests, left the apartment in excellent shape. Excellent communication. I would highly recommend them as guests. Cheers! (Nuno, Lisbon, Portugal).
5. Doug and Marcia recently stayed in our Airbnb suite in Fernie, BC. They were wonderful guests - clean, quiet and very accommodating. You would not even know that guests stayed in our suite it was left so clean and tidy! We would highly recommend Doug and Marcia through Airbnb, and hope that they make their way back to Fernie again (Lois - Fernie BC).
Reviews (9)
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Heidi - Beaumont, Alberta, Canada
29 August - 03 September 2018
Doug & Marcia are such a lovely couple! We really enjoyed meeting them and were so thankful that they were able to stay in our home while we were away. They communicated well, were organized, left our house spotless and most importantly we came home to two very happy and relaxed kitties. If you a...
Doug & Marcia are such a lovely couple! We really enjoyed meeting them and were so thankful that they were able to stay in our home while we were away. They communicated well, were organized, left our house spotless and most importantly we came home to two very happy and relaxed kitties. If you are ever so lucky to have the opportunity, do not hesitate to invite them into your home.
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Murray - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
26 July - 10 August 2018
Doug and Marcia did a wonderful job caring for our pets and home. They kindly cleaned up after a hail storm blew through our city. Our pets were well cared for and looked very happy when we arrived home. They kept in good communication throughout their stay. We would definitely have them care for...
Doug and Marcia did a wonderful job caring for our pets and home. They kindly cleaned up after a hail storm blew through our city. Our pets were well cared for and looked very happy when we arrived home. They kept in good communication throughout their stay. We would definitely have them care for our home and pets again. Thanks Doug and Marcia
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Kevin - Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada
30 May - 13 July 2018
Doug and Marcia did a fantastic job looking after our house and cats. We came back to a wonderfully clean home, a well-tended yard with thriving planters (they even put in more veggies for us!), and a couple of very happy felines. They were great at communicating while we were away, exceeded our ...
Doug and Marcia did a fantastic job looking after our house and cats. We came back to a wonderfully clean home, a well-tended yard with thriving planters (they even put in more veggies for us!), and a couple of very happy felines. They were great at communicating while we were away, exceeded our expectations at every turn, we're flexible and understanding and we would definitely recommend them for future house sits.
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- Reliable
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- Self-sufficient
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About Doug & Marcia
Doug & Marcia are Canadians who retired in 2011 to a beach town near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Both are non-smokers.
Doug is a chemical engineer who ended his successful career in Houston as Director of Global Manufacturing for one of the largest international oil & natural gas service companies. He is a lifelong athlete and has participated in basketball at 3 World Masters Games. Doug is an avid photographer and enjoys travel, reading, hiking & cycling.
Marcia is a registered nurse who spent the majority of her career in mental health. She enjoys travel, hiking and trying out new restaurants. Marcia has been actively involved in several non-profit organizations, particularly cystic fibrosis. Recognition of her volunteer work includes the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal and the Rotary Integrity Award.
Doug & Marcia enjoy spending time with family, especially their 6 grandchi......
Doug & Marcia are Canadians who retired in 2011 to a beach town near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Both are non-smokers.
Doug is a chemical engineer who ended his successful career in Houston as Director of Global Manufacturing for one of the largest international oil & natural gas service companies. He is a lifelong athlete and has participated in basketball at 3 World Masters Games. Doug is an avid photographer and enjoys travel, reading, hiking & cycling.
Marcia is a registered nurse who spent the majority of her career in mental health. She enjoys travel, hiking and trying out new restaurants. Marcia has been actively involved in several non-profit organizations, particularly cystic fibrosis. Recognition of her volunteer work includes the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal and the Rotary Integrity Award.
Doug & Marcia enjoy spending time with family, especially their 6 grandchildren who include 2 sets of twins. They have owned several properties and are financially independent.
Doug & Marcia currently do not have any pets. However, they both had pets when they were children and when their children were growing up. More recently, they have cared for several pets while house sitting for friends and family.
Why we want to house sit
Since retiring early in 2011, Marcia & Doug have traveled 4-5 months per year, on average. They have now been to 30+ countries and 87 of the 92 provinces/states in Canada, USA and Mexico. What they enjoy most about traveling is having a home base at destinations that interest them. This allows them to explore the surrounding area and get a more complete travel experience. When Doug & Marcia travel, they avoid resorts and much prefer rentals (AirBnb, VRBO) or house sits.
As much as Doug & Marcia love pets and the joy they bring, their frequent travel makes it impractical for them to have one at the present time. As an alternative, they really like the idea of caring for someone's pet through the Trusted House Hunters service. They believe it would be a win/win situation for the the pet, the homeowner and Doug & Marcia.
Our experience
Doug & Marcia are both professionals and very responsible people. You can be assured that they won't let you down.
Regarding pet experience,
1. Marcia & Doug grew up with dogs, cats, hamsters, fish and rabbits.
2. They instilled a love of pets in their children, who had dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, newts and budgies when they were growing up. Now that they are adults, their children have continued the tradition and currently have pets in their respective homes.
3. Since retiring, Doug & Marcia have completed several house sits for family and friends. Most have included pets.
4. Since joining Trusted House Sitters in early 2017, they have completed 8 house sits and received 5-star ratings on all of them. Each of their 8 sits have involved 2-4 pets (dogs, cats & frogs).
5. Both Marcia & Doug have given insulin to a cat and other medication to both dogs & cats.
Doug & Marcia have owned several properties and made improvements to every one of them. They understand what is required to keep a house maintained. Doug is very good at determining the root cause of household problems and can fix many of them. They both enjoy gardening and small projects. They are experienced in maintaining hot tubs and swimming pools.
Living in Mexico for over 7 years has given Doug & Marcia some new perspectives on life. They have had to adapt to a different language, culture and how things get done. They have made some very good Mexican friends and have learned much from them. While not fluent in Spanish, they continue to learn and improve.
Doug & Marcia have used Airbnb and VRBO on over 40 occasions. They have earned an excellent reputation and have NEVER received a negative review. Listed below are a few of the many positive reviews that homeowners have given them.
1. Doug and Marcia are the most perfect and honest tenants. They left the place so clean that I feel bad charging a cleaning fee. Me being new to Airbnb, they also gave me excellent advice on improving my hosting but only because I asked. If you get a request from them to rent your place...definitely host them (Trevor - Fort Saskatchewan AB).
2. Doug and family were a pleasure to host. Easy and friendly communication, followed all house rules, and left the house spotless. Highly recommend and welcome back anytime (Krissy & Josh - St. Louis MO).
3. Doug and his Marcia were the perfect guests. They stayed at our condo for two weeks, and things couldn't have gone better. They very clearly communicated their arrival & departure plans, left the house immaculate, and even left us a gift when they departed. If they request a booking, I highly recommend you accept (Justin - Chicago IL).
4. Doug and Marcia were great guests, left the apartment in excellent shape. Excellent communication. I would highly recommend them as guests. Cheers! (Nuno, Lisbon, Portugal).
5. Doug and Marcia recently stayed in our Airbnb suite in Fernie, BC. They were wonderful guests - clean, quiet and very accommodating. You would not even know that guests stayed in our suite it was left so clean and tidy! We would highly recommend Doug and Marcia through Airbnb, and hope that they make their way back to Fernie again (Lois - Fernie BC).
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Email Address, Phone Number, External references (4), Identity & Document Check, Criminal Background Check (issue date: 7 Feb 2017)
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House & pet sitting timeline
Doug and Marcia have done 9 house sits since 2016
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BeaumontCanadaAug - Sep 2018 -
CalgaryCanadaJul - Aug 2018 -
Fort SaskatchewanCanadaMay - Jul 2018 -
San FranciscoUnited StatesOct - Nov 2017 -
RenoUnited StatesOct 2017 -
Port LudlowUnited StatesSep - Oct 2017 -
EdmontonCanadaSep 2017 -
EdmontonCanadaAug - Sep 2017 -
ChapalaMexicoApr 2017
