House Sitting in Columbia Forest, Arlington, VA
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.

“I cannot say enough good things about Marie. She is thoughtful, communicative, caring, and trustworthy. She took great care of our dog while we were out of town and kept us updated throughout our trip. I would definitely recommend Marie‘s services!”


“Nicole was absolutely fantastic! She took great care of our two dogs and cat. Our younger dog had a tough couple of days of separation anxiety after we left, and she did an incredible job helping her get through it. We'd love to have Nicole watch our babies again!”


“Renee was wonderful with my pup and cat. She adapted without a problem when Truffle got an injury right before we left and suddenly had to take medications that he usually doesn’t have to use. Renee was able to get him to take the meds without a problem and keep him comfortable. It was obvious that our pets were well taken care of and Renee stayed well beyond the scheduled time to be present when we arrived.”


“Ariel was great! We did a one-night stay and Ariel was timely and communicative. Came home to a happy pup and clean home, which was great after a trip! Thank you Ariel 😊”


“Chelsea was absolutely amazing and I felt my little girl was taken care of so well while I was gone. She did a great job of house watching Madeline and caring for her.”


“Richard was was an amazing sitter! His communication was excellent and our pup Donovan had a great time while we were out of town. He left our apartment in great shape and is at the top of my list for pet sitters in the future.”


“Daniel was great! Short notice availability. He was very accommodating with some minor last minute requests, and also when our relatives had to drop by a few times. Consistently sent (VERY adorable!) photos with a brief note/comment every day while we were on vacation. Was good about being communicative and responding to any questions as needed. House was left pretty clean when we came back. Highly recommend!!”


“Carrie was wonderful with our two dogs and her natural kindness and communication allowed us to know our dogs were in excellent hands and we could enjoy a trip away. The dogs were so happy the whole time. Your dogs will be lucky to have Carrie care for them!”


“Vanessa was great with our three big dogs while we were in Europe. She was with this almost all the time and would send the best updates with videos and pictures. She also cleaned up the day she left and kept the house nice. I would definitely have her help with our pups again!”


“This is the second time Karen has dogsat for my blind, senior dog who is nearly 15. I definitely recommend her to others who are looking for someone to watch their dogs or cats, whether in her home or in yours. It's hard to find someone who can care for a dog when they start having more problems as they age, but she is very communicative and I've already booked my third visit for her to watch my dog, later this month.”


“Jennifer was great! Love her energy and so did our puppy. She was very communicative throughout the whole process. You can tell she enjoys being around animals. Will certainly use her again!”



“Pam took great care of our young Scout and kept us informed throughout our trip. Pam left the house spotless and was very patient with our puppy.”


“Mansa was great - our dog loved her, she was prompt, great at communication, we would definitely use her again and would highly recommend her.”


“I had Shereen watch tippy for the entire week and there was no issues whatsoever just goes to show her professionalism and dedication to your pet. Thanks for taking care of him again!!”


“Kylee did an amazing job with our anxious pup! She couldn’t have been more patient or inventive, and our house was in great condition upon our return. We’ll definitely use her again!”


“Sade was great as usual, this was the 3rd time we’d working with her and our dogs were so happy to see her again. The dogs were getting used to a new schedule and she took it in stride without any issue. Sade is always very easy to work with and communicates just the right amount with us!”

“Andrea is a great house/dogsitter. I booked her for the first time last weekend. She was very responsive and we had a very constructive meet and greet, during which she asked many questions and took copious notes. Andrea reached out to me—without prompting—before she arrived the day of her sitting, to confirm she was coming and what time she’d be there, which placed me at ease. During her stay, Andrea gave me appropriate status checks, including when she left. She left the house in great shape. I would definitely recommend Andrea for house sitting and intend to use her again soon.”


“We were worried about having a house sitter we didn't know to watch our fur babies for so long but Kellie was responsive and provided updates regarding when she would not be at the house. She came to meet the dogs ahead of time and I was happy that the dogs were able to stay home and not have to go anywhere which usually affects their eating patterns. We were also glad of the regular reports as on dog is expecting her first set of puppies. We now have a go to for upcoming travel which helps a lot since we like to go.”


“Clarise was great! Very communicative, asked a ton of really good questions, and took excellent care of Penny. Would definitely recommend Clarise!”


“Sarah was very responsive and provided great updates on Ralphie’s care. She took all of his care instructions seriously and it was clear she really cared for our buddy. Highly recommend!”

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Marie H.Star Sitter

“I cannot say enough good things about Marie. She is thoughtful, communicative, caring, and trustworthy. She took great care of our dog while we were out of town and kept us updated throughout our trip. I would definitely recommend Marie‘s services!”


Nicole J.Star Sitter

“Nicole was absolutely fantastic! She took great care of our two dogs and cat. Our younger dog had a tough couple of days of separation anxiety after we left, and she did an incredible job helping her get through it. We'd love to have Nicole watch our babies again!”


Renee W.Star Sitter

“Renee was wonderful with my pup and cat. She adapted without a problem when Truffle got an injury right before we left and suddenly had to take medications that he usually doesn’t have to use. Renee was able to get him to take the meds without a problem and keep him comfortable. It was obvious that our pets were well taken care of and Renee stayed well beyond the scheduled time to be present when we arrived.”


Ariel R.Star Sitter

“Ariel was great! We did a one-night stay and Ariel was timely and communicative. Came home to a happy pup and clean home, which was great after a trip! Thank you Ariel 😊”


Chelsea M.Star Sitter

“Chelsea was absolutely amazing and I felt my little girl was taken care of so well while I was gone. She did a great job of house watching Madeline and caring for her.”


Richard G.Star Sitter

“Richard was was an amazing sitter! His communication was excellent and our pup Donovan had a great time while we were out of town. He left our apartment in great shape and is at the top of my list for pet sitters in the future.”


Daniel N.Star Sitter

“Daniel was great! Short notice availability. He was very accommodating with some minor last minute requests, and also when our relatives had to drop by a few times. Consistently sent (VERY adorable!) photos with a brief note/comment every day while we were on vacation. Was good about being communicative and responding to any questions as needed. House was left pretty clean when we came back. Highly recommend!!”


Carrie M.
Star Sitter


“Carrie was wonderful with our two dogs and her natural kindness and communication allowed us to know our dogs were in excellent hands and we could enjoy a trip away. The dogs were so happy the whole time. Your dogs will be lucky to have Carrie care for them!”


Vanessa K.Star Sitter

“Vanessa was great with our three big dogs while we were in Europe. She was with this almost all the time and would send the best updates with videos and pictures. She also cleaned up the day she left and kept the house nice. I would definitely have her help with our pups again!”


Karen G.


“This is the second time Karen has dogsat for my blind, senior dog who is nearly 15. I definitely recommend her to others who are looking for someone to watch their dogs or cats, whether in her home or in yours. It's hard to find someone who can care for a dog when they start having more problems as they age, but she is very communicative and I've already booked my third visit for her to watch my dog, later this month.”


Jennifer G.
Star Sitter


“Jennifer was great! Love her energy and so did our puppy. She was very communicative throughout the whole process. You can tell she enjoys being around animals. Will certainly use her again!”




Pamela N.Star Sitter

“Pam took great care of our young Scout and kept us informed throughout our trip. Pam left the house spotless and was very patient with our puppy.”


Mansa A.

“Mansa was great - our dog loved her, she was prompt, great at communication, we would definitely use her again and would highly recommend her.”


Shereen i.
Star Sitter


“I had Shereen watch tippy for the entire week and there was no issues whatsoever just goes to show her professionalism and dedication to your pet. Thanks for taking care of him again!!”


Kylee P.Star Sitter

“Kylee did an amazing job with our anxious pup! She couldn’t have been more patient or inventive, and our house was in great condition upon our return. We’ll definitely use her again!”


Sade M.
“Sade was great as usual, this was the 3rd time we’d working with her and our dogs were so happy to see her again. The dogs were getting used to a new schedule and she took it in stride without any issue. Sade is always very easy to work with and communicates just the right amount with us!”


Andrea M.

“Andrea is a great house/dogsitter. I booked her for the first time last weekend. She was very responsive and we had a very constructive meet and greet, during which she asked many questions and took copious notes. Andrea reached out to me—without prompting—before she arrived the day of her sitting, to confirm she was coming and what time she’d be there, which placed me at ease. During her stay, Andrea gave me appropriate status checks, including when she left. She left the house in great shape. I would definitely recommend Andrea for house sitting and intend to use her again soon.”


Kellie R.

“We were worried about having a house sitter we didn't know to watch our fur babies for so long but Kellie was responsive and provided updates regarding when she would not be at the house. She came to meet the dogs ahead of time and I was happy that the dogs were able to stay home and not have to go anywhere which usually affects their eating patterns. We were also glad of the regular reports as on dog is expecting her first set of puppies. We now have a go to for upcoming travel which helps a lot since we like to go.”


Clarise B.Star Sitter

“Clarise was great! Very communicative, asked a ton of really good questions, and took excellent care of Penny. Would definitely recommend Clarise!”


Sarah M.Star Sitter

“Sarah was very responsive and provided great updates on Ralphie’s care. She took all of his care instructions seriously and it was clear she really cared for our buddy. Highly recommend!”
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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 Columbia Forest.
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. Columbia Forest 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.
