House Sitting in Corktown, Detroit
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1. Hannah J.


“Hannah has watched our dog Aurora multiple times now & we couldn’t be more thankful to her. Having the peace of mind that our girl is taken care of when we’re gone means everything.”


2. Sarah V.


“Sarah did a great job watching our dog Mack! She arrived on time, sent regular picture updates, and gave us detailed reports of how our dog did during the day. She clearly loves animals and knows what she’s doing around them. I would recommend her to anyone!!”




3. Annika R.


“Annika is just wonderful with Yvie. Annika has such a kind, loving personality. She was amazing , keeping up with Yvies energy and playful manner. Would definitely recommend Annika!!”


4. Lauren W.

“Lauren was fantastic with watching my dog Jack. She was super helpful in explaining the app and what her schedule was for the in house sitting. She took him to the dog park and on walks constantly and always provided pictures and updates. Will absolutely be booking Lauren again in the future”


5. Maciyah D.

“Maciyah was super accommodating and helpful when I had to book her last minute. And Duke seemed to really enjoy his stay. She sent tons of pictures and got him lots of walks. I highly recommend boarding with Maciyah.”


6. Jordan K.
“Jordan was amazing with my dog! He took care of Sloan (my dog) as if he was his own. This is something I look for as Sloan is the most important thing to me. Jordan is gentle, reliable and efficient. It's very obvious he's a big animal lover. Highly recommend!”


7. Angelica M.

“Angelica did an excellent job caring for my dog. She took the time to meet him twice before I left, to ensure it would be a good fit. During the sit she communicated consistently with texts, photos, and videos. I will definitely be booking her again!”


8. Randi K.

“Randi is very sweet with our dogs. They are also tired out after the weekends she watches them. One of our dogs is highly anxious but he does great with her!”


9. Christine G.

“Really easy to work with and was great with my geriatric pomeranian and staying on top of her while we were out at a concert.”


10. Jj W.

“JJ has house sat my cat Millie numerous times this year and has truly always gone above and beyond! Every time, JJ has been super respectful of my home, has been very responsive, and sends plenty of helpful updates. I couldn’t recommend highly enough!”


11. Ashton B.

“Ashton was very accommodating and treated my 3 year old Corgi very well. Very professional and timely. Highly recommended! Will definitely utilize her services again.”


12. Raeshawn V.

“Raeshawn has been around pets all her life and she's a true dog lover . I use to raise chows and she loved the puppy's .she now has a pet she keep for a friend and babysits for her mom's little Yorkie .”


13. Karley M.

“Karley is awesome! She watched our senior pup for a few nights in our home. We really appreciated the photo updates and very clear communication. I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Karley again whenever we need a sitter!”


14. Karen H.
“Karen h is a truly amazing dog sitter! It can be stressful to find someone you trust with your special friend! Our dog is hard to get people to sit for because he’s a true handful. Not only does she take the stress out of finding a dog sitter she actually makes me feel like she enjoys his wild personality! I’m so grateful to know someone like Karen exists! Her love for animals is so apparent. Your doggo will be in such good hands!”


15. Olivia H.

“Olivia was great! We had regular pictures and updates and she took our pack of three boys out for so many adventures, daily walks in the parks and offleashing at the beach. We were relieved seeing them trusting and having such a good time with her.”


16. Lizabeth W.

“Lizabeth went above and beyond for a last minute emergency pet sitting, due to do the owner suffering a medical emergency. i highly recommend her services, she was absolutely fantastic!”


17. JANICE-EVELYN P.

“She did a great job watching my dog Mack! Was very responsive to messages and clearly loves animals. Thank you!”


18. Caitie C.

“Caitie has been wonderful! Caitie was very attentive to our dog, Marnie, and was really sensitive to all of her behavior quirks. We received regular photo/ video/ message updates, and everything went very smoothly. Thank you!”


19. Kayla V.

“Kayla was awesome. She took great care of our two cats and our house. She’s a good communicator and and kept us informed during her stay. One of our cats requires medication three times a day, and Kayla didn’t flinch at this extra work. We’re grateful for her attentiveness and gladly recommend her without reservation.”




20. Joseph O.


“Joseph was great - super easy to reach and communicate with, responsive, and immensely helpful overall. Followed all care instructions, took Lula to play with other dogs, and made sure she got her medicine regularly. Lula was sad when he finally left her! We'd recommend Joseph to everyone, and will likely be using him again!”
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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 Corktown 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 1,482 house sitters in Corktown. 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, 88% of Corktown house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Corktown have an average of 15 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 Corktown.
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. Corktown 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.
