House Sitting in Columbia Heights, Washington, D.C., DC
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Top rated Columbia Heights house sitters
“Marshe was great! She sent updates about my cats each day and was very good at recognizing what they each needed while I was away. My place was nice and clean upon my return as well. I would definitely use Marshe again!”
“Caris was so helpful when she sat Primmie. Caris sent photos and let us know that Primmie was adjusting to having a new person around. It was especially helpful because we went out of the country, so it made the trip extra relaxing to know Prim was in good hands.”
“Heidy was great with our senior kitties! Not an easy gig, as one is recovering from some dental surgery and both want a lot of love. Both are on meds and she made sure they got the meds on time. We highly recommend her and hope to have her sit with them again in the future. Thanks Heidy for caring for our girls!”
“Mark was very attentive and caring towards my two dogs during a weekend trip. He easily managed their routine and won the heart of my very anxious chihuahua. Highly recommend!”
“Sarah was absolutely wonderful with our four month old pup. She is a warm, kind, punctual, responsible sitter who we plan on hiring again for future trips. I appreciate how communicative she was and felt relaxed knowing our sweet pup was in good hands.”
“We had a wonderful experience with Stephanie. She went above and beyond caring for our Penny. We're still training Penny, who is a puppy, and Stephanie helped reinforce good behavior on walks and inside. Penny even got a nice massage and music therapy! We hope to have Stephanie care for Penny again.”
“Rakia did an amazing job!! She actually dealt with multiple unexpected crises including a gas leak in my home, and handled everything great! Was quick to communicate. I was so happy to have my dog in safe hands!”
“he did great an awesome care of my puppy. My puppy required a lot of training and a lot of energy. He did great with him. I would definitely recommend him.”
“Jenna and Matthew took great care of my dog Vlad! They sent lots of pictures, and knowing that Vlad was happy, healthy, and well cared for while I was gone gave me great peace of mind. I would happily recommend Jenna and Matthew”
“Nicholas was great with our 3 high spirited boxers. They can be a bit much with new people but they took to Nicholas and Larissa right away. Nicholas was clearly at ease with them and they had a good evening hanging together. Highly recommend!”
“Marko is great! He was super communicative and thoughtful about checking in with us while sitting our dogs. He also kept our house in great shape, and overall was very easy to work with. We will definitely use him in the future.”
“Grace was wonderful with my dog Hank! He loved all the outdoor time with her, and I loved the frequent photos she sent :) definitely recommend!”
“Drew was fantastic. He came by to meet Cal before we left. His experience with reactive dogs made us feel comfortable that Cal, and those around him, would have a happy and safe weekend. Drew left the house exactly as he found it and was communicative and responsive while we were gone. I highly recommend him.”
“LT was the best ever! She truly cared about my cat Mowgli like he was her own - learning all his favorite toys and preferences and dealing with his quirks. She’s such a reliable communicator and sent photos while I was away. I truly was able to have peace of mind. I came home to a happy cat and a spotless, clean house, which was really appreciated after a long trip. I’m so thankful I found her! Thank you, LT 😊”
“Mark truly connected with our three animals but was particularly amazing because he dealt with one of our dogs' major health crisis and was communicative, proactive, and caring the entire time. Without his swift action, our dog might not have survived. Mark is the best sitter you could ask for!”
“Anna Luiza was a terrific sitter in every way—communication, cleanliness, and professionalism. Not to mention we think our dog fell completely in love with her! Will be booking Anna Luiza again!”
“Frannie was absolutely wonderful! Logan love her immediately during the meet and greet. She sent lots of (adorable) pictures, left the house immaculate and seemed to be a great fit for our quirky little guy. Will absolutely book with her again.”
“Emma took really great care of my puppy who needs a lot of supervision and was really easy to communicate with! I definitely feel more than comfortable having her watch my dog again!”
“Erin was very communicative, responsible and clean. We have an extremely nervous pup and she treated him with patience and kindness—everything that he needed. Will absolutely be booking her again!”
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Marshe P.
“Marshe was great! She sent updates about my cats each day and was very good at recognizing what they each needed while I was away. My place was nice and clean upon my return as well. I would definitely use Marshe again!”
Caris C.Star Sitter
“Caris was so helpful when she sat Primmie. Caris sent photos and let us know that Primmie was adjusting to having a new person around. It was especially helpful because we went out of the country, so it made the trip extra relaxing to know Prim was in good hands.”
Heidy M.Star Sitter
“Heidy was great with our senior kitties! Not an easy gig, as one is recovering from some dental surgery and both want a lot of love. Both are on meds and she made sure they got the meds on time. We highly recommend her and hope to have her sit with them again in the future. Thanks Heidy for caring for our girls!”
Mark N.
“Mark was very attentive and caring towards my two dogs during a weekend trip. He easily managed their routine and won the heart of my very anxious chihuahua. Highly recommend!”
Sarah H.
Star Sitter
“Sarah was absolutely wonderful with our four month old pup. She is a warm, kind, punctual, responsible sitter who we plan on hiring again for future trips. I appreciate how communicative she was and felt relaxed knowing our sweet pup was in good hands.”
Stephanie A.Star Sitter
“We had a wonderful experience with Stephanie. She went above and beyond caring for our Penny. We're still training Penny, who is a puppy, and Stephanie helped reinforce good behavior on walks and inside. Penny even got a nice massage and music therapy! We hope to have Stephanie care for Penny again.”
Rakia P.
“Rakia did an amazing job!! She actually dealt with multiple unexpected crises including a gas leak in my home, and handled everything great! Was quick to communicate. I was so happy to have my dog in safe hands!”
Ryan F.Star Sitter
“he did great an awesome care of my puppy. My puppy required a lot of training and a lot of energy. He did great with him. I would definitely recommend him.”
Jenna & Matthew H.Star Sitter
“Jenna and Matthew took great care of my dog Vlad! They sent lots of pictures, and knowing that Vlad was happy, healthy, and well cared for while I was gone gave me great peace of mind. I would happily recommend Jenna and Matthew”
Nicholas & Larissa A.Star Sitter
“Nicholas was great with our 3 high spirited boxers. They can be a bit much with new people but they took to Nicholas and Larissa right away. Nicholas was clearly at ease with them and they had a good evening hanging together. Highly recommend!”
Marko D.Star Sitter
“Marko is great! He was super communicative and thoughtful about checking in with us while sitting our dogs. He also kept our house in great shape, and overall was very easy to work with. We will definitely use him in the future.”
Kostas & Grace K.Star Sitter
“Grace was wonderful with my dog Hank! He loved all the outdoor time with her, and I loved the frequent photos she sent :) definitely recommend!”
Drew G.
“Drew was fantastic. He came by to meet Cal before we left. His experience with reactive dogs made us feel comfortable that Cal, and those around him, would have a happy and safe weekend. Drew left the house exactly as he found it and was communicative and responsive while we were gone. I highly recommend him.”
Lauren T.
“LT was the best ever! She truly cared about my cat Mowgli like he was her own - learning all his favorite toys and preferences and dealing with his quirks. She’s such a reliable communicator and sent photos while I was away. I truly was able to have peace of mind. I came home to a happy cat and a spotless, clean house, which was really appreciated after a long trip. I’m so thankful I found her! Thank you, LT 😊”
Mark P.
“Mark truly connected with our three animals but was particularly amazing because he dealt with one of our dogs' major health crisis and was communicative, proactive, and caring the entire time. Without his swift action, our dog might not have survived. Mark is the best sitter you could ask for!”
Anna Luiza M.Star Sitter
“Anna Luiza was a terrific sitter in every way—communication, cleanliness, and professionalism. Not to mention we think our dog fell completely in love with her! Will be booking Anna Luiza again!”
Caroline M.
“Caroline was absolutely amazing - she gave me so many updates, and just really took care of my dog like he was her own. She’s my go-to from now on”
Frances N.
“Frannie was absolutely wonderful! Logan love her immediately during the meet and greet. She sent lots of (adorable) pictures, left the house immaculate and seemed to be a great fit for our quirky little guy. Will absolutely book with her again.”
Emma N.Star Sitter
“Emma took really great care of my puppy who needs a lot of supervision and was really easy to communicate with! I definitely feel more than comfortable having her watch my dog again!”
Erin M.
“Erin was very communicative, responsible and clean. We have an extremely nervous pup and she treated him with patience and kindness—everything that he needed. Will absolutely be booking her again!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Columbia Heights on Rover as of Aug 2025 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of Columbia Heights house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Columbia Heights have an average of 12 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Heights.
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 Heights 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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