House Sitting in Arcola
Find a loving house sitter to watch over your pets and your home.
More resources
A focus on safety
Enjoy photo updates, easy messaging, and the knowledge that every sitter joining Rover needs to pass an enhanced background check. Learn more about RoverProtect
Loving house sitters in your neighborhood
Search Results
1. Travis B.
“Travis went above and beyond while watching my babies. You can tell that he loves dogs and enjoys watching them. Communicated very well and and sent lots of pictures with his updates. 10/10 experience!”
2. Nathalya H.
“We had a great experience with Nathalya! She stayed at our house for a week and left everything clean and tidy, she even took the trash out!! Our 7-year old dog is usually very nervous around new people, but she warmed up quickly and seemed comfortable the entire time. Nathalya kept me updated daily with messages and photos, and always responded within minutes. It gave us real peace of mind knowing our dog was in such good hands! 10/10 would recommend Nathalya!”
3. Helen M.
“Helen was absolutely amazing!! She took fantastic care of our dogs, and made sure we got plenty of pics while we were away :) We will definitely be asking Helen to take care of our babies again!”
4. Paul S.
“Paul was wonderful! He was responsive, clean, and responsible. He was very good with my dog and I felt at ease while I was away. I will hire him again!”
5. Jill S.
“Jill was fantastic! She took amazing care of my special needs senior dog. She sent tons of pictures and really made me feel at ease while we were out of town.”
6. Lindsey K.
“Lindsey was great with Ms Nelly! She offered to come do a meet n greet and was sure to ask all the questions regarding taking care of Nelly! Can definitely tell she an animal lover! Would definitely book again to walk and doggy sit!!!”
7. Leah F.
“Leah was excellent with our 2 dogs When our flight was delayed she went above and beyond to help us out. I would highly recommend!”
8. Alphonzo R.
“Alphonzo is reliable and fantastic with my dogs. They sat waiting by the door for this even after he had left! He is friendly, trustworthy, patient and took fantastic care of my dogs. Highly recommended!”
9. Kevin B.
“We had a great experience having Kevin watch our dog for the weekend. Would definitely recommend and we hope to have him dog sit for us again”
10. Sophia S.
“Sophia was great! This was our first experience using Rover, and we felt fully comfortable having her stay at our house with our two large dogs. The dogs were well taken care of and in a good mood when we got back. We would definitely have Sophia back to watch them again!”
11. Elmer N.
“Elmer was absolutely amazing! He went above and beyond to sit our dog Ghost at our home for a week. He kept us updated daily and sent us lots of pictures and videos. We have a big energetic dog and Elmer made sure to walk him daily (sometimes multiple times a day) and cater to his needs. He even took care of a small wound Ghost had while we were away. We came home to a clean and tidy home and healthy and happy dog. We will definitely be using him again in the future.”
12. Sophia M.
“Not only was she AMAZING with my boys but she did some leash training Gave them snack took OUTSTANDING pictures and was just so so so kind. She followed my homes rules, she was sweet and my babies were well taken care of. WOULD RECOMMEND FOR ANY PET IN MD!!!!! Would book again no hesitation she’s amazing hands down I felt so confident with her and no NO issues. Love Love Love Thank you again Sophia!! 💕”
13. Skyler P.
“Skyler was great, he was able to step in and watch our boys at the last second when our other sitter fell through. Caring for both a puppy and older dog with health issues at the same time is not an easy task and he did it with ease.”
14. Holly H.
“Holly was an amazing sitter! We were initially a little nervous because our dogs have very distinct personalities and needs—especially our two senior pups—but Holly made us feel completely at ease from the start. She sent consistent updates with a full set of pictures at every visit that we grew to look forward to while we were away, which reassured us that everyone was doing great. The dogs were clearly getting plenty of time to eat, play, and just be themselves, and they warmed up to her right away—which doesn’t always happen! Holly was friendly, easy to work with, and followed all of our care instructions to a T. She also left the house exactly how we left it, which we really appreciated. We’ll absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, communicative, and compassionate sitter!”
15. Joshua N.
“Very responsible and took great care of our fur babies”
16. Sebastian R.
“My fur babies don’t go to daycare and shy when they see new people but Sebastian was good. It didn’t take him long get my fur babies to like him. He took very good care of them and they loved him. Will definitely book him again.”
17. Eric S.
“Eric is incredible with animals. He will not just visit and provide the necessary care, he will develop a legitimate bond gaining the trust of your fur baby. He is highly experienced with special needs, medicinal requirements, geriatric and anxiety prone pets. His calm and gentle nature provide a safe person to comfort your pets while you are away.”
18. Eva & Kallven M.
“Having worked alongside Eva, I've seen take her responsibility in caring for kids very seriously. She is passionate, attentive, and kind. Your (fur) baby will be in great hands.”
19. Zion B.
“Zion is great with all kinds of dogs — big, small, high-energy, or laid-back. I’ve seen him care for large breeds and smaller dogs with the same patience and skill. He’s confident, attentive, and has a natural ability to connect with animals. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy pet sitter”
20. Emma N.
“Emma came to stay with my rescue pup, Marley, while I went on an overnight trip this weekend. Emma came by for a meet and greet prior to my trip and I could tell Marley was immediately comfortable around her. Marley is a 10 year old Yorkie who was rescued from a breeding facility with a history of severe abuse, so she’s a bit timid and it speaks volumes when she warms up to someone new very quickly. Emma’s education and professional training was a great fit for Marley and I could see her true compassion and love for animals as soon as I met her. She has great attention to detail, is very flexible, great with communication, and was very respectful of my home. I was very happy to have someone I could trust to keep Marley comfortable in her home environment so I could enjoy my time away. Highly recommend and I will absolutely be booking again with her as often as she’s available!”
How Rover works
1. Search
Read verified reviews and choose a house sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets
2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away
3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
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 Arcola on Rover as of Jun 2025 was about $43 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 2,688 house sitters in Arcola. 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, 89% of Arcola house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Arcola have an average of 13 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 Arcola.
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. Arcola 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.
Connect anywhere with the Rover app
