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Top rated Carlsbad house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Ellie did a great job watching our pets (2 medium/large dogs, 2 cats) while we were away! We have never used a pet sitter before so I had lots of questions. She communicated great, sent pictures/updates, and my pets were very happy and well taken care of when we got home. Will recommend!”
About: I have two dogs myself.I’m really caring and loving and I like to play with dogs and cats. I like to go on walks at the park. I work part time, so I only work the weekends from 4 to 12. I work Friday, Saturday and Sunday Sunday I work at one to 11. I have a big house with lots of room. Your dogs will be well taken care of. I have kids that love dogs so much. They are very gentle with dogs.
“Lynae was on time and well prepared. She sent periodic updates and we were able to enjoy our day with no worries about Miss Molly. Lynae is personable and responsible and we trusted her right away.”
“Jennifer was very helpful in cancelling our upcoming reservation 2 days before it started. We requested it be cancelled due to the severe snow/ice storm making it unsafe for us to travel. We appreciate her going above and beyond for us and our dogs!”
“Reagan was awesome my pups took to her right away. She was really great with them. Communicate was great she would respond in a reasonable amount of time. I recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter.”
About: I’ve been an avid pet lover since I was a young kid as I took care of dogs, horses, rabbits, chickens, and even goats! I’ve raised them from puppy stage till senior age. I have the skills for any age of animal and would take great care of your pets. I am a teacher on summer break right now! I am available whenever to love on your pups. I am a pet lover and would be thrilled to help you out with your pets. Boarding available on weekends. As a pet lover, I would love your pet as I love my own pets. I feel that pets are family. They need love and I would do that whether in my house or yours.
Over 62 pet parents in Carlsbad have booked house sitting
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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!
The median cost per night for house sitting in Carlsbad is $61
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 Carlsbad on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $61 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 8 house sitters in Carlsbad. 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, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Carlsbad.
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. Carlsbad 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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