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Top rated Boston house sitters
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Koralis is great. My dog is happy and my apt is very clean. While I was away my boiler wouldn’t reset and I’m afraid to say the place had no heat or hot water. I am so sorry about this”
“What a fantastic experience! Arshnell watched our 2 dogs and cat in our home for 4 days and 3 nights. She came over a few weeks prior to meet us and the animals, armed with great questions. She touched base with us a few days before and every day during the stay to let us know how it was going, pictures included. She's attentive, bright, empathetic and caring. I would highly recommend if you're looking for a trusted person to care for your home and fur babies!”
About: Based in Beacon Hill, I have experience caring for dogs of all sizes and personalities, from cheeky puppies to sweet seniors. I grew up in a big dog loving family so I am comfortable with feeding routines, long walks, playtime, including running around with them to help burn off energy, and administering medication when needed. I always make sure pets feel safe, loved, and relaxed while they are away from their owners. I take the time to understand each pet’s behavior and personality, since every animal is different in their own unique and wonderful way. My priority is making sure your pet is happy so you can enjoy your time without worrying. I am patient, reliable, and happy to send updates and photos upon request. I am also flexible, able to visit multiple times a day, and can accommodate last-minute requests. My schedule is very flexible, which allows me to provide reliable and consistent care. I am currently a senior in college and work in a hybrid role that only requires me to be in the office once a week for a couple hours. Because of this, I have plenty of availability throughout the day. I am able to visit pets up to four times a day if needed, and my routine is not fixed, so I can easily adjust my schedule to meet your pet’s needs. Flexibility is one of my biggest strengths, and I take pride in being able to accommodate a variety of schedules, including last-minute requests. In your home, I follow all instructions carefully and treat the space with care. Pets are always leashed during walks and only unleashed once the door is securely closed. If there are multiple pets, I separate them during mealtime when appropriate to avoid any tension. Before I leave, I double-check that doors are locked, lights and appliances are turned off, and your home is left exactly as I found it. Your pets' safety and your peace of mind are always my top priority. On hot days, I make sure they are always hydrated, and am careful of asphalt. Plus, if there are any individual safety requirements, I can happily abide.
“Devon was a godsend when we had to find a dog/house sitter for Ziggy’s first weekend at home without Mom and Dad. Ziggy is a handful and Devon took all of his energy, quirks, and needs in stride and with a smile. I got regular updates (including adorable pictures) to keep me from stressing out and wondering how they were getting along. Our apartment was left spotless. Can’t wait to book with Devon again!”
“Kristina was wonderful and so patient with our rescue pup, Mia! Mia can be cautious and afraid of new people so it was nice to have Kristina be so patient with her (and me) about the situation. Mia opened up to her during her stay, and was even sitting on her lap! Kristina was also incredibly considerate of our home and left everything even cleaner than it had been. We were traveling internationally so her constant communication with us was so reassuring and helpful! Thank you Kristina!”
“Marcus was wonderful with my GSD Izzy! She took to him immediately and he showered her with attention to her unabashed delight. He was prompt, reliable and responsive.”
“Lauren was a great dog sitter for our German shepherd mix, Nash! She was communicative, asked questions, and got along very well with Nash - he was immediately comfortable with her. Thanks Lauren!”
“Amy has done a great job taking care of our two cats and our house. This is the third time she's stayed here, and we plan to hire her again. She clearly loves cats, and we can tell our guys like her too.”
“Jamie is an absolute lifesaver. She watches Maui most days while I’m at work, and I couldn’t ask for a better person to trust with my dog. She’s attentive, patient, and genuinely loves her, which shows in how happy and relaxed Maui is around her. She was even able to cut Mauis nails and brush her teeth which is literally a miracle considering Maui doesn’t allow anyone to do it (including me). Knowing Maui is cared for by someone so responsible and kind gives me total peace of mind. I’m beyond grateful to have her as both a roommate and someone Maui adores.”
“Very positive experience with Sabrina! Took time on the meet & greet to really get to know our pups and their needs. Extremely pleasant to engage with both before and during the stay. Cute pics during our time away and an absolute delight to come home to a home that was as clean if not cleaner than we left! Will definitely use again!”
“My girls had a great time hanging out with Jennie. Knowing they were well taken care made my travel mush less stressful. I will definitely be reaching out to Jennie for any future house sitting needs!”
About: I’ve grown up with pets my whole life and truly love working with animals. I have hands-on experience walking dogs at animal shelters and providing overnight dog sitting in clients’ homes. Your pet’s safety, comfort, and happiness are always my top priorities. I have just completed grad school and my schedule is completely open! I have all the time for pet sitting while searching for a full time job. -Water/Food Refill -Personal attention and play time -Walks (on-leash) -Yard time (fenced in areas) -Overnight stays in clients homes (my apartment is not pet friendly)
“Shantae is great. She took very good care of my little doggie. She is also very responsible and followed all the instructions I provided pertaining to the dog. I fully recommend her.”
“We loved Skylar! She was friendly and playful with our puppy while providing frequent potty breaks to prevent accidents in the house during his potty training experience. Would definitely use her again!”
“Aubrey was wonderful! She took great care of our dog Tiny. Tiny can be nervous around strangers but Aubrey took the time to meet Tiny before the stay and was patient with her which was so great. She left our house very tidy and sent us updates and pictures of Tiny during the stay. We will definitely ask Aubrey again if we need a sitter. Thank you so much!”
About: First & foremost I absolutely love animals! I grew up having multiple cats and dogs throughout my childhood and got my own dog in college 12 years ago. Getting a puppy in college at such a young age really taught me how much work it is to care for and train a puppy & having a dog throughout post grad really exposed me to all the responsibility involved in having a pet (the walks, feeding, potty breaks, vet visits, etc). Apart from my own pets - I’ve had roommates & boyfriends with pets and I always happily cared for them as if they were my own. Unfortunately I no longer have any pets of my own but I miss having one and would love to love on yours! I live a very active lifestyle downtown where I’m already always walking through the city on a day to day basis and it would be more fulfilling to swing by and check on your pet or have them join me! I’m a working professional but I work from home 50% of the time. I live downtown & it would be no issue for me to pop over between meetings, during lunch, or in the evening. I’m around most weekends as well and am totally flexible! Unfortunately I can’t have pets in my building but would treat your home as my own. I’m extremely respectful and would keep your pet comfortable in their own environment. I listen to directions and would follow any feeding or other instructions to a T! I’d also be sure to check the water bowl & let your pet out for a potty break before I leave.
“Loved having Sydney over to watch my pup on a house-sitting visit overnight! We met beforehand on a meet & greet to show her around & get my pup comfy with her. It was very easy to communicate with Sydney — she is respectful, responds timely, and overall is a nice sitter & person! I felt comfortable with her in my home and with my pup in her care. 🥰 Highly recommend Sydney to others.”
Over 4,136 pet parents in Boston have booked house sitting
Boston pet parents share their Rover experiences
Sophia was awesome! She house sat for us for two days (not overnight but back to back) because my parents were coming in from out of town and we would be gone all day. On the second day, my girls, especially Pepper was so happy to see her! Sophia was very much on time on both days and for the Meet and Greet. I’m so happy it worked out for us!
Kora watched my dog for a week and a half and was very communicative and respectful of my home. I got lots of pictures and was not afraid to reach out to ask me questions if she was unsure about anything. I felt very comfortable having her watch my dog, even with this being a longer stay.
Alicia was absolutely fantastic and outstanding! She took the time to meet Doxy and Sammie and was very comprehensive in reviewing all their routine needs and habits. She bonded very well with our dogs and sent us photos that made us smile, being reassured that they were in great hands. When I returned home, the dogs were very relaxed and happy. We are so thankful and appreciative to have Alicia’s help with dog sitting and highly recommend her without any reservations. She is truly the best! Thank you so much, Alicia, for taking great care of Doxy and Sammie!
Willow was EXCEPTIONAL in every way to work with as a dog sitter for our 2 year old Bijon Frise Charlie! Her wonderful communication with us, professionalism, attention to detail, and overall friendliness put us at ease every moment we were away. Willow also took wonderful care of Charlie. She asked us all the right and specific questions ahead of time to ensure he was cared for exactly as we wanted. She followed all our instructions meticulously, checked in and gave us updates, and made sure Charlie had everything he needed - walks, rest time, his food, snuggles, playtime, etc. We used Willow during a very important trip for my son's college graduation and she gave us 100% peace of mind to be able to enjoy the event and know Charlie was in the best hands. I cannot recommend her enough if you need a walker or sitter daytime, overnights, etc. You and your pup will be lucky to have Willow!
Grace and Andrew were amazing! My wife and I had to leave town on short notice, with fluid travel dates and Grace and Andrew were extremely accommodating and communicative during a very stressful time in our life. Our pets and our home were obviously well cared for. Highly recommended!
Masi is the best! Left our little man with her for a full week and never felt more comfortable with the decision. She sent plenty of photos and updates and reassured us he was all good. She clearly knows how to handle any dogs personality and is very caring. Will use again anytime!
My dogs are older with reactivity and separation anxiety. I've had issues with getting the right sitter but Nadya did awesome. The meet and greet went well. Nadya was comfortable with their complex med regimens (each are on at least 3 meds each, and once twice a day) and walking the both of them. I had zero complaints about barking from my neighbor and landlord, which was an issue in the past. Nadya obviously loves dogs as well
Amazing pet and house sitter. We felt completely at ease being out of the country while Sofia watched our beagle and stayed at our house. Everything was neat and clean, dog fed and walked, plants watered. Would highly recommend Sofia and hope to hire her again!!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Boston is $60
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Sitters in Boston average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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 Boston on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $60 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 2026, there are 5,837 house sitters in Boston. 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, 84% of Boston house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Boston have an average of 14 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 Boston.
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. Boston 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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