House Sitting in Columbia Forest, Arlington, VA
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1. Tori E.
“Tori was great housesitting for my 2 year old pup! She was very reliable, helpful, responsive, trustworthy, and sent great photos! So happy with our experience”
2. Louise W.
“Louise was great! I came home and my babes and house were as I left it, which is all I could ever want. I will DEFINITELY be using her again.”
3. Vanessa K.
“Vanessa is wonderful! She stayed over at my place watching my pup for two weeks. She’s took excellent care of Sofie and of my apartment. Thanks Vanessa!”
4. Carrie M.
“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!”
5. Christina S.
“Christina is amazing! I would highly recommend her to anyone. She is kind, warm, responsible, a fantastic communicator… the list goes on. My family was away for a week from our elderly sick pup and our newer pup and she not only handled it well - she probably did better than we do! We will use her again and hope to see her again just because she’s that great!”
6. Kylee P.
“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!”
7. 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.”
8. Pamela N.
“Pam did a great job staying at my house with my 4-yr-old miniature poodle while I was away. I could tell when I got back that he had a really fun time with her, and he had been super well cared for. She sent lots of adorable photos, too. I would definitely hire her again!”
9. Raakhee S.
“Raakhee was amazing with our pups. She took great care of them, made sure they had a lot of outside time and took them for walks. She provided detailed daily updates and sent lots of photos which was greatly appreciated. We have a senior dog that requires medicine twice daily and she made sure that he took it. She also took great care of our home and went above and beyond. We would definitely recommend Raakhee!”
10. Drew R.
“Drew has taken care of our cat and dog before, but this time it was just the cat. He’s great and was able to handle an elderly cat who needs medicine multiple times a day. I would highly recommend Drew for dogs, cats, or both!”
11. Aly S.
“Aly watched our old doggo for 10 days in our home. I never had a sitter stay that long and we were going out of the country. Aly was really kind and caring with our pet and a great communicator with us. She even took him to the vet when she suspected he was unwell. I will definitely hire her again!”
12. Sarah M.
“Sarah is my go to for everything now! She did such and amazing job caring for our house and our fur babies! My pup is a big scaredy-cat and Sarah couldn’t have been more patient, and nova warmed up and they were buddies! We were gone three days and she kept us updated about all the walks and park visits throughout! Above and beyond !”
13. Kelly B.
“Kelly is wonderful! She sat our bulldog for 10 days while we were out of the country. Not only does our dog have some behavioral quirks but she was also sick while we were gone. Kelly handled her so well and provided her medication and care. We highly recommend and hope to have Kelly sit for us in the future!”
14. Rosemary O.
“Rosemary was great with our two pups over the weekend. She kept us updated with photos and left our house tidy. Would definitely recommend and can only say good things for any dog/house sitting needs.”
15. Daniel N.
“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!!”
16. 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.”
17. Mich A.
“Mich was great with our anxious dog. She was confident, communicative and caring. She followed the instructions and gave Maya a lot of attention.”
18. Alston F.
“Alston took great care of my dog, Leo. She was able to help me on short notice after another sitter cancelled on me. Alston sent me daily updates with photos. Leo was happy and healthy when I returned. She also took great care of my home and It was just as clean as when I left. I would be happy to use her services again in the future.”
19. Loren R.
“Loren was absolutely fabulous and took great care of our dog Buckee. She followed our instructions perfectly and her took a liking to her immediately. She also brought in and unpacked a grocery delivery for us that we forgot was arriving! We can’t wait for her to watch Buckee again.”
20. May C.
“May was taking care of my 2 dogs for several days. She was very good with them and she left the apartment super clean. I would hire her again. Thank you May 😊”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Columbia Forest on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $50 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 Jul 2024, there are 8,094 house sitters in Columbia Forest. 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, 86% of Columbia Forest house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Columbia Forest 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 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.
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