House Sitting in Crystal Lake
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Top rated Crystal Lake house sitters

“My boys loved Jennifer from the very beginning. She was really easy to communicate with and accepted a late request for house sitting and agreed for a meet & greet. She made my boys comfortable and kept me posted throughout the duration of her stay. We came home to 2 happy and well-taken-care-of boys. Can't thank Jennifer enough Would definitely recommend her to other pet parents.”

“This is the second time we’ve used Jordyn to watch our dog in our home and she did great with her! We can tell Polly is comfortable with her and loves having her stay here. Jordyn keeps us updated and leaves the house nice and clean. Will definitely use her again for future trips!”

About: I've grown up with animals my whole life- cats, dogs, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, reptiles, etc. I've taken care of pets of all ages, from young to senior. I am available all days of the week, including the weekends. My time schedule is flexible and I would also be able to do drop in visits or stay overnight as well. By following owner specific instructions when given, I strive to make both the pet(s), and thus the owner, feel safe while under my current care.
“Antonie was great watching our two doggos in our home for 10 days. She was very communicative throughout the week that we were gone and made sure to send us pictures as well! Our home was kept neat and tidy, just how we left it. Our doggos seemed very happy, well fed, and loved. I would highly recommend her services and we will be using her services again!”

“Mark was MORE THAN WONDERFUL!!! I’m usually a worry wart when leaving my cats or dog, but Mark really put my mind at ease. I knew my sweet babies were in good hands. He followed on instructions to a tee, asked questions for clarification, and sent us many, many pictures of our pets. I missed my 3 cats so much, but Mark made leaving them a little easier by taking such thorough care of them. We will not hesitate to book with Mark again in the future.”

About: I was a volunteer at an animal shelter, where I walked the dogs waiting to find their permanent home. I am comfortable with animals of all sizes. I am currently a full time masters student, and I work every weekday in the lab. I am available on Saturdays and Sundays for any time of day. I am big into getting dogs out for walks. I also provide a lot of play time to keep your cat or dog active and entertained.
“Erika was wonderful with our Plott dog Nash!!❤️ he is still raving about how nice she was ! lol 😬 we took a week vacation and Erika stayed at our house and watched Nash for us. She sent us videos and pictures all the time! Our house was spotless when we came home! Just a really fantastic Dog Sitter! We will definitely use Erika again and again!”

“The best! She made sure my pup was well taken care of and spoiled with all the cuddles hehe thank you so much for helping me stay at ease when being away! Appreciate you so much!”

“This was my first experience of using Rover so I was a little unsure of how it all worked but Jennifer was such a blessing to find, her knowledge and experience of dogs and rescue is invaluable. Angus was walked and played with and entertained. I was relaxed and able to enjoy my weekend away without worry. They even had an adventure with a squirrel being chased into the house !!!! Jennifer was very capable and confident and calm and was able to get the squirrel out !! much to Angus' excitement. LOL Jennifer was punctual, and left my home just as I left it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone who needs a petsitter.”

“Karlie was amazing!! She took care of my puppy Harry like he was her own. She communicated great with me, and followed any and all instructions I had for her. She has a great personality and completely trustworthy. I highly recommend her for any type of dog care needs.”

About: I treat every dog as if they are my own, learning their routines, preferences, and personality so they feel safe and loved. I have been caring for dogs all my life and it is something I take great pride in. I understand the importance of walking, exercising and proper attention to feeding schedules and water intake. Every dog is a new friend! I work from home and always have time for a four legged friend in need. Whether it be a walk or a drop in visit, my schedule is flexible. Please just message me with a time & date and we could work something out. I live in a house with a fenced in back yard, so there is plenty of space to explore outside. I will ensure your pet is leashed if there is no fence at your home as well as going on a walk. I would care for your best friend as if I was in my own home. I will ensure your pet is shown love, well fed, and appropriately exercised. Trust is a two way street along with respect and humility.

“Lauren was the best Rover I've had. She was responsive, sent photos and genuinely cared for my pup while I was gone for the week. As soon as my dog was in care I didn't have a worry. She will be my go-to Rover of choice from now on! Thank you Lauren. You were amazing!!”

“Jennifer did a wonderful job caring for our 3 dogs and 3 cats while we were gone for the week. Jennifer sent daily updates and pictures and was immediately responsive to our texts. We returned to a happy crew and clean house. She even checked in a few days later to see how the animals were adjusting. We will use her again and you should too!!!”
“Joe was great with our dog Junior, very attentive, very punctual, we could tell our dog Junior really liked spending time with him. We will definitely be using him the next time we need a sitter. We couldnt have been happier and more at ease. He was great!!”

“Gretchen was great! She kept us updated frequently and sent many pictures of our dogs throughout the stay. She took great care of them and they were very happy. This was the first time we left them with someone other than friends or family and Gretchen really made us feel comfortable and eased our minds.”

“Jaqueline watched our pup while we were out of town and was amazing at keeping us updated and following our instructions. Our dog is a little needy and is used to be around us all the time so leaving him is stressful for all of us. We highly recommend Jaqueline to take care of your pets.”

“Wonderful dog and house sitter, friendly, reliable and my dogs really liked her (they don't warm up to everyone easily). It was a relief to be able to trust that my house and dogs were safe and cared for. She asked great questions and followed instructions. She is great!”

Over 328 pet parents in Crystal Lake have booked house sitting
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Crystal Lake is $50
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Sitters in Crystal Lake average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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 Crystal Lake on Rover as of Nov 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.
As of Nov 2025, there are 1,173 house sitters in Crystal Lake. 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 Crystal Lake house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Crystal Lake have an average of 16 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 Crystal Lake.
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. Crystal Lake 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.


