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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Karuna is an absolute gem! My partner Laurie and I recently returned from a much needed holiday, and we were able to fully relax knowing our beloved dog Nena was in such capable and caring hands. Karuna stepped in on short notice and exceeded every expectation. From the moment we met her, Nena took an instant liking to her—and that connection only grew. We left Karuna with a detailed list of instructions, and she followed them to the letter. Not only that, she went above and beyond the call of duty, helping with extra tasks around the house and showing genuine care and attention to detail. Communication was outstanding: we received regular texts, photos, and videos, and any questions we had were answered almost immediately. Karuna’s updates gave us tremendous peace of mind. It was clear that Nena was not only well cared for but truly happy in her presence. We are beyond grateful to have found her and will absolutely be using her again—not just for Nena, but also for our kitties. Karuna is trustworthy, kind, and incredibly capable. We recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for exceptional pet care. Thank you, Karuna!”
“Lyne is a fantastic house and pet sitter! She took such good care of our dog for 10 days while we were out of the country. Lyne sent us photos and videos and kept in contact throughout our trip, which was so reassuring and helped my Fiance and I truly relax and have fun while on our vacation. When returned home from our trip, the house was clean and tidy which was nice to come home to. I absolutely highly recommend Lyne for house and pet sitting, she is reliable, trustworthy and so friendly to work with.”
“Elizabeth was great with my cat, she sent regular photo and video updates, was super responsive, and clearly someone I could trust. When I came home, my cat was relaxed, happy, and clearly well cared for. It’s obvious Elizabeth gave her lots of love and attention. I’d definitely book with her again!”
“At first we were nervous to let someone we don't know stay at our home, but Kylee arranged to meet us a few days earlier to introduce herself, which put all of the uncertainty aside. She is friendly, courteous, and I had no doubt she would take good care of Josie, Jenny and Thandi...and of course our home. To look after 3 dogs, one still a pup, is a tall order, but Kylee was a real trooper and did an amazing job! She communicated well and kept up us up to speed with how they were doing during our trip. Thank you for leaving the house clean and tidy. We will certainly make use of your services again :-)”
“Kathy took excellent care of our elderly dog Sam. She communicated to us with pictures and updates and was very reliable and showed a genuine interest in learning as much about Sam as possible. She met with us twice prior to the homestay date and the house was in immaculate condition. I would highly recommend Kathy. Ashia little”
“Angela was truly AMAZING. She went above and beyond for our fur kids. She took wonderful care of them and our home. She is 10 star in our books. We would definitely have her again.”
About: I’ve always had my own dog and at least two cats at a time. Currently I have a Chameleon, Pitty and an old lady cat. She is spicy but I love her. Growing up I’ve ALWAYS had pets in our home and taking care of them was my role so I have an entire life of experience and happy to help others not worry when you’re away because worrying they’re okay isn’t worth not enjoying your time off. I’m currently not working so I’m available full-time until I find a job and then I will adjust my schedule ahead of time afterwards. I will always keep the client informed. In the clients home I will follow their instructions to keep the transition for their pet as smoothly as possible. I can add or remove more requests if you need a hand with anything.
“Jenn was incredible! She was so communicative, kind, and attentive to our sweet, anxious dog. She followed our instructions for him to T, and when we came home, he was just so happy. Plus, our house was cleaner when we came home then when we left! What a treat! Our dog has been nervous in the past with other sitters, but we could tell he was happy and comfortable with Jenn right away. She and Adam really have a way with dogs, and we're so grateful that we found them. Will definitely be booking them again soon!”
“Valentin was on time & very easy going with Murphy. We felt fully confident that he would establish a good rapport with Murphy - which he did in spades! We wouldn’t hesitate to have Valentin take care of Murphy again.”
“We came home to a happy dog and spotless house. What more could you ask for? :) Maya was respectful, she arrived on-time and was very responsive to check-ins. Would hire her again. Thank you Maya!”
“I needed someone to hang out with my pup just during the day while visiting from Vancouver for a course. Tyler very kindly hung out with her at my airbnb, sent plenty of updates and made sure she was calm and relaxed and followed my care instructions.”
“Absolutely recommend Azura ! She is very attentive and keeps you updated with lots of photos. She left our place really clean. And her pop Indie is a sweetheart it gets along great with other dogs 😀”
About: I'm reliable, responsible, and dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, and loving environment for pets in my care. I'm eager to meet your furry friends and provide them with the best possible care while you're away I'm currently work casual, I can cater my schedule to your schedule, to meet your needs and your furry friends. Last minute not to worry. I offer cat sitting at your home, to keep your cat at easy and not disrupt current routine. Your pets safety is my ltop priority
“Alora was excellent with our senior, Rottie mix, Sisi. Sisi can be quite particular, especially with new faces, but Alora handled it with grace and patience and quickly gained Sisi's trust and affection. She kept me up to date, and asked questions as necessary to ensure Sisi's ultimate comfort. We will definitely be booking Alora next time we need a sitter!”
“Sam sat for our 60 lb, energetic, and slightly anxious dog for 5 days at our home. Ellie was immediately comfortable with Sam. They seemed to be having a great time together from the photos Sam sent of walks, exercising, and relaxing. We highly recommend Sam and will use them again when we need a dog-sitter!”
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Karuna S.
“Karuna is an absolute gem! My partner Laurie and I recently returned from a much needed holiday, and we were able to fully relax knowing our beloved dog Nena was in such capable and caring hands. Karuna stepped in on short notice and exceeded every expectation. From the moment we met her, Nena took an instant liking to her—and that connection only grew. We left Karuna with a detailed list of instructions, and she followed them to the letter. Not only that, she went above and beyond the call of duty, helping with extra tasks around the house and showing genuine care and attention to detail. Communication was outstanding: we received regular texts, photos, and videos, and any questions we had were answered almost immediately. Karuna’s updates gave us tremendous peace of mind. It was clear that Nena was not only well cared for but truly happy in her presence. We are beyond grateful to have found her and will absolutely be using her again—not just for Nena, but also for our kitties. Karuna is trustworthy, kind, and incredibly capable. We recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for exceptional pet care. Thank you, Karuna!”
Lyne F.
“Lyne is a fantastic house and pet sitter! She took such good care of our dog for 10 days while we were out of the country. Lyne sent us photos and videos and kept in contact throughout our trip, which was so reassuring and helped my Fiance and I truly relax and have fun while on our vacation. When returned home from our trip, the house was clean and tidy which was nice to come home to. I absolutely highly recommend Lyne for house and pet sitting, she is reliable, trustworthy and so friendly to work with.”
Elizabeth H.
“Elizabeth was great with my cat, she sent regular photo and video updates, was super responsive, and clearly someone I could trust. When I came home, my cat was relaxed, happy, and clearly well cared for. It’s obvious Elizabeth gave her lots of love and attention. I’d definitely book with her again!”
Alex A.
“Our cats seemed to like Alex and they were stress free when we returned! She kept us updated and the house was left clean, just as we left it. Everything worked out perfectly!”
Kylee A.Star Sitter
“At first we were nervous to let someone we don't know stay at our home, but Kylee arranged to meet us a few days earlier to introduce herself, which put all of the uncertainty aside. She is friendly, courteous, and I had no doubt she would take good care of Josie, Jenny and Thandi...and of course our home. To look after 3 dogs, one still a pup, is a tall order, but Kylee was a real trooper and did an amazing job! She communicated well and kept up us up to speed with how they were doing during our trip. Thank you for leaving the house clean and tidy. We will certainly make use of your services again :-)”
Kathy L.
“Kathy took excellent care of our elderly dog Sam. She communicated to us with pictures and updates and was very reliable and showed a genuine interest in learning as much about Sam as possible. She met with us twice prior to the homestay date and the house was in immaculate condition. I would highly recommend Kathy. Ashia little”
Simone C.
“We really appreciated how Simone consistently shared photo updates of Nami, keeping us informed about all their activities. We’re truly grateful for her care and thoughtfulness.”
Angela C.Star Sitter
“Angela was truly AMAZING. She went above and beyond for our fur kids. She took wonderful care of them and our home. She is 10 star in our books. We would definitely have her again.”
Jimena B.Star Sitter
“Jimena was great with Max, taking him for lots of walks and fresh air. She kept us posted on how he was doing with videos. It was like Max was on vacation!”
Yuet Pao C.
Star Sitter
“Yuet was brilliant with our little Douglas, so kind and gentle with him. Wouldn’t hesitate to book Yuet again, her communication was fantastic!”
Emma D.
“Emma has watched my dogs numerous times over the years well before she joined Rover. Anything from I’m gone for a day trip to Vancouver and need to dogs let outside to pee up to I’ve gone on vacations for 3 weeks and she stayed at my home walking them and taking care of them. She is super friendly and loves ALL kinds of animals. I will always ask Emma first for help.”
Jenn D.
“Jenn was incredible! She was so communicative, kind, and attentive to our sweet, anxious dog. She followed our instructions for him to T, and when we came home, he was just so happy. Plus, our house was cleaner when we came home then when we left! What a treat! Our dog has been nervous in the past with other sitters, but we could tell he was happy and comfortable with Jenn right away. She and Adam really have a way with dogs, and we're so grateful that we found them. Will definitely be booking them again soon!”
Coraline & Valentin G.
“Valentin was on time & very easy going with Murphy. We felt fully confident that he would establish a good rapport with Murphy - which he did in spades! We wouldn’t hesitate to have Valentin take care of Murphy again.”
Maya L.
“We came home to a happy dog and spotless house. What more could you ask for? :) Maya was respectful, she arrived on-time and was very responsive to check-ins. Would hire her again. Thank you Maya!”
Kayla H.
“Kayla was so excellent with my 2 dogs. She made sure to send lots of pictures to me. My dogs looked like they were having a blast. I would definitely use Kayla again!!!”
Tyler C.Star Sitter
“I needed someone to hang out with my pup just during the day while visiting from Vancouver for a course. Tyler very kindly hung out with her at my airbnb, sent plenty of updates and made sure she was calm and relaxed and followed my care instructions.”
Azura K.
“Absolutely recommend Azura ! She is very attentive and keeps you updated with lots of photos. She left our place really clean. And her pop Indie is a sweetheart it gets along great with other dogs 😀”
Joanna S.
About: I'm reliable, responsible, and dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, and loving environment for pets in my care. I'm eager to meet your furry friends and provide them with the best possible care while you're away I'm currently work casual, I can cater my schedule to your schedule, to meet your needs and your furry friends. Last minute not to worry. I offer cat sitting at your home, to keep your cat at easy and not disrupt current routine. Your pets safety is my ltop priority
Alora L.
“Alora was excellent with our senior, Rottie mix, Sisi. Sisi can be quite particular, especially with new faces, but Alora handled it with grace and patience and quickly gained Sisi's trust and affection. She kept me up to date, and asked questions as necessary to ensure Sisi's ultimate comfort. We will definitely be booking Alora next time we need a sitter!”
Samantha L.
“Sam sat for our 60 lb, energetic, and slightly anxious dog for 5 days at our home. Ellie was immediately comfortable with Sam. They seemed to be having a great time together from the photos Sam sent of walks, exercising, and relaxing. We highly recommend Sam and will use them again when we need a dog-sitter!”
Over 455 pet parents in Nanaimo have booked house sitting
Nanaimo pet parents share their Rover experiences
Sam sat for our 60 lb, energetic, and slightly anxious dog for 5 days at our home. Ellie was immediately comfortable with Sam. They seemed to be having a great time together from the photos Sam sent of walks, exercising, and relaxing. We highly recommend Sam and will use them again when we need a dog-sitter!
Karuna was such a blessing for a last minute booking so we could take a family trip to Vancouver. She took excellent care of our dogs, we got the cutest photo and video updates. It really helped us relax and enjoy our trip knowing they were being taken care of in their own environment by someone as kind and sweet as Karuna. We returned to relax and happy puppers and our home was just as we left it. 100% would recommend Karuna to anyone looking for an amazing pet sitter!
Kylee took good care of my dog Cheecha and followed the instructions I left for her. She was easy to communicate with, sent daily pictures and told me when my dog was showing signs of an upset tummy. When I got back home, the house was in the same clean condition I left it in. I would definitely book with her again. Thank you Kylee!
Hannalley was such an amazing dog & cat sitter. She kept us updated with photos and had zero problems with my energetic pomsky! Our place was left exactly as we found it and all the animals were content and happy . Would recommend and use her services again in a heartbeat
Mathew came to our home, on very short notice, to sit for our dog Spartacus. We can not express enough how amazing this experience was for my husband, my dog and myself and how grateful we are for how wonderful he took care of our pet and our home. We will be definitely using Mathew’s services in the near future and we very highly recommend him as a safe and loving companion to anyone’s pets!! Thank you again Mathew for everything
Pierre was wonderful with Lizzy. She was comfortable with him and enjoyed her time. Pierre took her for hikes and walks every day and they became great friends. Pierre looked after our home while we were gone and everything was in great shape when we got home. We received regular updates and pictures while we were away, and those helped us when we were missing our pup.
Sarah immediately was polite, punctual and my Rotti respected her instantaneously; and I’m convinced my Rotti can read minds, lol. Sarah delivers a calm assured confidence which leaves owner and dog with a feeling of safety and trust. Sarah will undoubtedly receive excellent ratings moving forward. I will absolutely seek Sarah’s services again.
Hi! I’m Koda and I just wanted to say what a great time I had with this new human named Vaughn! She was awesome!! She played with me, fed me, gave me treats, gave me belly rubs and nice long walks! She spent extra time with me and got me a stuffy named Occy! I pretty much shook the dickens out of it! I would love to have her doggie sit me again!! From Darryl and Denise: if you love your pets like we do, I would 100% recommend Vaughn! She was outstanding. From our initial meeting, you could see her love and attention she would give Koda. Our trip to the mainland was just that more enjoyable, having the piece of mind! She sent us regular updates over the two days, which were hilarious by the way!! The house tidy and well kept, and by the looks of the treats and toys left for him, we could tell we had one happy pooch!!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Nanaimo is $60
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Sitters in Nanaimo average 2 repeat house sitting clients
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Nanaimo on Rover as of Aug 2025 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 Aug 2025, there are 104 house sitters in Nanaimo. 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, 96% of Nanaimo house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 2 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 Nanaimo.
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. Nanaimo 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.
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