House Sitting in Anacostia, Washington, D.C., DC
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Top rated Anacostia house sitters
“Nicole just doesn’t hug, snuggle and care for our furry ones, she watches the house and is attentive to all facets of our home and property. Izzy already misses her! BooBoo nonplused😀”
“Thank you so much Diego for taking care of the girls. Without your help, I would not have been able to take the very important trip. Gertie and Gretchen will definitely miss having you here with them!”
“Alayza is a dog whisperer! She’s amazing, kind and patient. My dog has big stranger danger and fear aggression when meeting someone new and it seems he warmed up to her pretty quickly. By the second day he was cuddling with her and letting her pet him! I highly recommend Alayza!”
“Dee did a fantastic job house sitting with our cat and dog! She left the house better than when she came and sent lots of pictures. Our pets were clearly well taken care of.”
“This was my second round with Tanaysia and I cannot sing her praises enough! My boy had exorcist level liquid poop in the house after I left and she was so nice about the whole thing (I felt so bad). She cleaned everything up and gave my boy so much love. Kept me in the loop and great updates since this was so out of the norm for my pup. Will def book again when needed, cannot recommend enough!!!”
“Mark was amazing with our dog, going above and beyond with him when we were out of town. We have a high energy dog and mark took him on several long walks. He was really great about sending photos too! And he took great care of our cat , checking on her multiple times . We look forward to working with him again soon!”
“Stephanie is an incredible dog sitter! She was so loving and attentive to my dog, and really helped him with his anxiety. He got so much play and love and outdoor time. She is communicative and insightful and amazing with animals (and their pet parents 😊).”
“Emily stayed at our house for Christmas with our two cats. Words cannot explain how grateful we were to have our animals in her care. She had great communication with us and our animals adored her. If I could give her more stars I would! I highly recommend her.”
“He’s a super happy little dog having zoomies now - that means he’s super relaxed which is exactly what we wanted! Thank you! We will definitely have you back, Karina!!”
“Jayla was amazing, she took great care of my furry best friend and my home. She sent regular, wonderful updates so I could tell my pup was happy and safe, and allowed me to really enjoy my time away. I would absolutely trust her to watch my pup again and recommend her!!”
“My reactive, high energy girl had so much fun, exercise and engagement that I think she was disappointed when I came home! How do I know? Loads of updates and excellent photos & even a video. And I'm pretty sure my house is in better shape than I left it. For 4 nights/5 days she had a ball and I had a real level of comfort. In fact we've already booked Carol again for my next work trip.”
“Alona watched over my two dogs while I was away on a work trip, and she was great with communicating/sending updates with cute pictures. She was also flexible and understanding when timing needed to change a little, and asked great questions during our neet and greet. Definitely would recommend her and will be asking her to stay with them again!”
“Maria was great and sent lots of pictures to update me on my pup while I was gone. My pup seemed happy and well taken care of. Everything was super clean when I returned home which is always a nice bonus.”
“Michelle took great care of Atlas while I was out of town! She kept me updated on his upset stomach and cleaned up when he had an accident in the house. I appreciated her last-minute availability, too!”
“Anthony watched our senior pup and cat and they were happy and healthy when we got home! Anthony was a good communicator leading up to and during the stay and treated our home with respect. Thank you!!”
“Shakeia is wonderful! She took great care of our dog who is reactive and has special needs, she was very patient and our pup was doing great when we returned home. We would absolutely recommend her!”
“Daniel was great! We texted each other to check in over the course of a week. Mocha was well cared for and everything was in order when we returned. Daniel definitely made it easy to be away with no worries.”
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Nicole J.Star Sitter
“Nicole just doesn’t hug, snuggle and care for our furry ones, she watches the house and is attentive to all facets of our home and property. Izzy already misses her! BooBoo nonplused😀”
Diego Fernando R.Star Sitter
“Thank you so much Diego for taking care of the girls. Without your help, I would not have been able to take the very important trip. Gertie and Gretchen will definitely miss having you here with them!”
Alayza M.Star Sitter
“Alayza is a dog whisperer! She’s amazing, kind and patient. My dog has big stranger danger and fear aggression when meeting someone new and it seems he warmed up to her pretty quickly. By the second day he was cuddling with her and letting her pet him! I highly recommend Alayza!”
Dahlya P.
“Dee did a fantastic job house sitting with our cat and dog! She left the house better than when she came and sent lots of pictures. Our pets were clearly well taken care of.”
Tanaysia S.Star Sitter
“This was my second round with Tanaysia and I cannot sing her praises enough! My boy had exorcist level liquid poop in the house after I left and she was so nice about the whole thing (I felt so bad). She cleaned everything up and gave my boy so much love. Kept me in the loop and great updates since this was so out of the norm for my pup. Will def book again when needed, cannot recommend enough!!!”
Mark R.
“Mark was amazing with our dog, going above and beyond with him when we were out of town. We have a high energy dog and mark took him on several long walks. He was really great about sending photos too! And he took great care of our cat , checking on her multiple times . We look forward to working with him again soon!”
Sarah K.
“Sarah is a wonderful housesitter. Takes great care of my Aussie and home. Excellent communications, great attitude and punctual. Highly recommend!!”
Stephanie A.Star Sitter
“Stephanie is an incredible dog sitter! She was so loving and attentive to my dog, and really helped him with his anxiety. He got so much play and love and outdoor time. She is communicative and insightful and amazing with animals (and their pet parents 😊).”
Emily S.Star Sitter
“Emily stayed at our house for Christmas with our two cats. Words cannot explain how grateful we were to have our animals in her care. She had great communication with us and our animals adored her. If I could give her more stars I would! I highly recommend her.”
Karina C.
“He’s a super happy little dog having zoomies now - that means he’s super relaxed which is exactly what we wanted! Thank you! We will definitely have you back, Karina!!”
Jayla S.Star Sitter
“Jayla was amazing, she took great care of my furry best friend and my home. She sent regular, wonderful updates so I could tell my pup was happy and safe, and allowed me to really enjoy my time away. I would absolutely trust her to watch my pup again and recommend her!!”
Carol K.Star Sitter
“My reactive, high energy girl had so much fun, exercise and engagement that I think she was disappointed when I came home! How do I know? Loads of updates and excellent photos & even a video. And I'm pretty sure my house is in better shape than I left it. For 4 nights/5 days she had a ball and I had a real level of comfort. In fact we've already booked Carol again for my next work trip.”
Alona T.Star Sitter
“Alona watched over my two dogs while I was away on a work trip, and she was great with communicating/sending updates with cute pictures. She was also flexible and understanding when timing needed to change a little, and asked great questions during our neet and greet. Definitely would recommend her and will be asking her to stay with them again!”
Chantel C.
“Chantel house sat for us and took care of our dog. She was responsive to messages, communicated well, and left our house spotless. Thank you, Chantel!”
Maria K.Star Sitter
“Maria was great and sent lots of pictures to update me on my pup while I was gone. My pup seemed happy and well taken care of. Everything was super clean when I returned home which is always a nice bonus.”
Ley W.
“Ley took such wonderful care of our two cats (one requiring daily oral medication) and kept us updated. Our kitties were very lucky to have Ley!”
Michelle H.
“Michelle took great care of Atlas while I was out of town! She kept me updated on his upset stomach and cleaned up when he had an accident in the house. I appreciated her last-minute availability, too!”
Anthony G.
“Anthony watched our senior pup and cat and they were happy and healthy when we got home! Anthony was a good communicator leading up to and during the stay and treated our home with respect. Thank you!!”
Shakeia H.
“Shakeia is wonderful! She took great care of our dog who is reactive and has special needs, she was very patient and our pup was doing great when we returned home. We would absolutely recommend her!”
Daniel T.
“Daniel was great! We texted each other to check in over the course of a week. Mocha was well cared for and everything was in order when we returned. Daniel definitely made it easy to be away with no worries.”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Anacostia on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $40 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of Anacostia house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Anacostia have an average of 13 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Anacostia.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Anacostia house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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