House Sitting in Des Moines
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1. Tiana S.

“Tiana, once again, did a great job with our beloved beast, Walter the Cat. Will definitely use her again if she’s up to it. You can expect consistent updates, genuine care for your pet, and respect for your home.”


2. Larcy A.

“great sit. thanks so much, Larcy. the boys look forward to seeing you again. i could not have gone to see the eclipse if you hadn’t been available when the other sitter suddenly cancelled.”


3. John M.

“John is great! Our day had emergency surgery the week before he was schedule to stay with her. She had a cone and meds to manage. John took great care of her and our other dog, even with the unexpected complications.”


4. Paola R.

“Paola is always wonderful while caring for our dog & cat! She communicates well n keeps us informed, takes great care of the house, shares pics, and overall i know both our pup & kitty have a great time with her!”


5. Saghar K.

“Saghar did a wonderful job watching our high energy fur baby. She was communicated with us daily while we were away and didn’t hesitate to reach out as needed. I would definitely recommend her. 👍🏻”


6. Joley W.


“Joley was wonderful with sitting my dog Caesar she really take care good of him and my home. I cannot to book her again I highly recommend Julie for everyone”


7. Brandy D.


“Peter was absolutely wonderful caring for our Saint Bernard puppy Atlas at the last minute when we had an emergency we had to fly across the country for. He kept sending updates and pictures showing in detail everything they did together and how happy our dog was with him. It was very relieving knowing that our dog was well cared for when we were away.”


8. Eileen F. L.

“Eileen was a great sitter for my sweet Rossie. She was always very punctual in her visits and sent me photos and videos of Rossie's activities. Also, she was always open to my concerns and needs. She will surely be my first and best option for the care of my baby dog. And she speaks Spanish! Thank you very much :)”


9. Mary R.

“Mary was amazing and so attentive to our two dogs while we were away. She was very communicative and sent multiple pictures and videos. I’m sure our dogs were sad to her leave! Will definitely be using in the future!”


10. Megan R.

“Can’t thank Megan enough! She’s house sat for us a few times now and has taken excellent care of our house, dogs and cat. Great communication, lots of updates and plenty of pictures. Thanks again Megan.”


11. Kristen G.

“Kristen stayed in our home and watched our little dog for almost three weeks. She sent us lots of pictures of our puppy every single day, kept us informed of and expertly handled our dog's minor health issues, asked appropriate questions about our dog and home so that she could manage everything, and left the house far cleaner than we'd provided. This was the longest we'd ever been away, and Kristen made us feel at ease every step of the way. We never worried, and would hire her back in a heartbeat!”


12. Brittney & Megan M.

“Brittney is very kind, responsible and respectful. Both my dogs were rescued so they’re very nervous and skittish towards strangers. Bri is so patient with them and worn them over. My dogs loved her! We felt extremely grateful for having Bri to babysit them. Without her, we would not be able to travel and feel at ease.”




13. Lois B.

“We are so grateful to Lois who took care of our high energy, high maintenance dog. This was our first time using Rover and we were nervous dog parents but Lois was great at communicating, sending lots of updates and photos each day. She clearly loves animals and has a lot of patience to deal with our boy who isn’t always the easiest. Also bonus to come home to a clean home.”


14. Lillian H.
“Lilli was great when she watched my boy Tucker! She is very caring and I felt like my cats were in great hands while I was away.”


15. Corina C.
“Corina stayed at our home for three nights while she watched out two frenchies. One of our fur babies is an older dog and the other is a puppy. Corina came the day before to meet our babies and let them get to know her. When we were gone, Corina sent us pictures and updates every day. She didn't leave behind a mess and our babies loved her! Corina loves dogs and has a very gentle and loving personality. We don't trust our babies with anyone, but we felt very comfortable and safe with Corina.”


16. Samantha S.
“Samantha is truly one of a kind when it comes to being love and caring she’s so responsible and easy to communicate with she’s without a doubt going be great trust worthy person to take on a responsibility most people won’t do”


17. Jennifer B.

“Jennifer was phenomenal in other our puppy! We’re doing a lot of training and jennifer”


18. Carlie B.

“Carlie was a great fit for my little anxious rescue dog. Francie can be a little sassy with strangers but it didn’t take long for her to feel comfortable around Carlie. Carlie was conscientious, respectful of my house, and provided updates. I did not worry much about Francie while I was away as I felt she was in good hands.”


19. Timothy C.


“Tim is wonderful and was so amazing with our super skittish girl. He went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable leaving her and to make her feel comfortable. He even did some dishes we, embarrassingly, left behind. Will absolutely be hiring him again next time we need to go out of town.”


20. Andrew K.

“Andrew provided top notch service house sitting and caring for our puppy Sadie. He was very loving and caring and gave her lots of good exercise walking and playing on the beach. We enjoyed the texts and video he sent daily. Sadie appeared very comfortable around him. He also left the house in great order which we appreciate. We look forward to having Andrew care for Sadie again soon!”
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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 Des Moines on Rover as of Apr 2025 was about $60 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 Apr 2025, there are 7,053 house sitters in Des Moines. 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, 87% of Des Moines house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Des Moines have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 Des Moines.
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. Des Moines 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.
