House Sitting in Applewood
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1. Mandy A.
“As many others have already said. Mandy is a friggin super star. My husband and I were in Italy for a week for a wedding and I could always rely on her sending morning and bedtime snaps of our furbabies each day we were gone. Don’t think, just request her already!!!!”
2. Bethany L.
“Bethany was great with our dog and chickens for a week while we were out of town. She responded quickly to any questions I had and was with our dog a lot while we were gone! I will definitely book again with Bethany.”
3. Kelsey B.
“Kelsey did a great job! She kept us update with photos and let us know when she was performing walks, feeding our pup or giving him his medicine. She made us feel comfortable while we were away and we would recommend her to anyone!”
4. Nana A.
“Nana was an amazing dog and house sitter for me! She not only was flexible and super understanding when things all went awry last minute, my dogs absolutely loved her. I appreciated her regular updates, and it helped ease my stress knowing they were so well cared for.”
5. Savannah W.
“Savannah was an outstanding sitter for our two dogs! She communicated well and was attentive to the needs of two high-energy Labrador retrievers. I would recommend to anyone and will book with Savannah again”
6. Lilou L.
“Lilou was great with Lola, especially during the 4th of July for a night of scary fireworks. She was communicative and responsive all week. She sent pictures of Lola playing and Lola seemed to have a great time.”
7. Mitch K.
“Mitch did a great job, we will gladly hire him again & refer. Came home to a happy pup and a clean house as it was left. Thank you Mitch & Rover for pairing us up. We enjoyed our vacation and our dog loved being home & not boarded. Stacy, mom of Belle. ”
8. Kathryn B.
“Super accommodating when I needed help last minute. So kind and patient with my anxious pup! If I’m ever in town again, I wouldn’t settle for anyone else!”
9. Valerie W.
“Valerie is very professional, thorough, and took loving care of our pets and home! We would definitely like to book with her again and would highly recommend!”
10. Ashley B.
“Ashely took great care of Aggie and our house. She went above and beyond and was a great communicator. We came home to a clean house and very happy pup, we are so appreciative!”
11. Kristen C.
“Kristen is the best! Our two dogs were instantly drawn to her great energy. She did an amazing job communicating and tending to our dogs specific needs. Knowing somebody dependable like Kristen was watching our fur babies and home, allowed us to enjoy our time away even more”
12. Ryan S.
“Nice guy and the dogs adored him right away. He stayed with the dogs for two nights. The house and dogs seemed well taken care of when we returned. I would hire him again!”
13. Marisa H.
“Marisa is the best sitter! We love getting photo updates while we’re away and we’re so grateful knowing our dog is safe and comfortable in her care! We will definitely book with her again!”
14. Vera H.
“Vera was fantastic! I would defiantly use her again. She is very responsible and caring. Vera read all my instructions and followed them diligently. She texted me with updates and photos every day which put me at ease being so far away. We came home to a clean home and very happy cats. Can't wait to have her housesit again!”
15. Jack S.
“Jack was great with Olive! She is a high energy pup who needs lots of exercise and Jack was great about taking her on plenty of walks. He was also very responsive and sent us pictures throughout his stay. We would definitely use him again!”
16. Sara B.
“Sara is INCREDIBLE. She was so thorough in her updates and kept us informed throughout her care. She was so attentive and active with our puppy. I swear she left our house cleaner than we left it before our trip. Sara is a gem ♥️”
17. Ella W.
“This was my first time having Ella sit at my house and she was great with Gideon! She followed my instructions for feeding him and foods to avoid (he has allergies) and didn’t have any issues giving him his meds. She left my house in great condition and Gideon seemed overall very happy when I got home.”
18. Katie S.
“Katie was fantastic with our dog Lucy! She spent plenty of time with her and checked in with us regularly without disrupting our vacation. I will definitely be rebooking with her in the future!”
19. Madison R.
“There is nothing better than coming home from a trip to a clean house & happy dog. Mars took excellent care of our home and our dog Cowboy- sent so many pics & even washed the guest sheets and remade the bed. Will definitely be reaching out to Mars again next time we need a dog sitter! Thank you!”
20. Kayleigh L.
“Great sitter! She came to my hotel while I attended a concert. My dog was fed, walked and loved for the hours I was away. Photo updates put my mind at ease! I have discovered a new resource in Rover for my travels.”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Applewood on Rover as of Jun 2025 was about $50 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.
As of Jun 2025, there are 8,145 house sitters in Applewood. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 88% of Applewood house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Applewood have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Applewood.
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. Applewood 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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