House Sitting in Des Plaines
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Top rated Des Plaines house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Loren made our first experience with Rover a great one! She was punctual, responsive, and very respectful throughout the entire stay. We really appreciated the photo updates during house sitting, and she took such wonderful care of Odie. We’re so glad we booked with her—thank you so much, Loren! Hope to see you again soon!”
“Emily was awesome with our animals. She made an immediate connection with our cats and dogs over a short house sitting. She was communicative and sent great photos so we never had to miss anybody. She left the house clean and tidy.”
“Gabrielle was amazing! She took great care of our 3 nutty dogs for 2 weeks while we were out of the country. Great communication (she had to take 1 dog to ER even) and we did bot have to worry about our babies. The house was spotless when we returned. Highly recommend!”
“Charlotte was fantastic. We had a few hiccups and she was beyond helpful. She was very communicative and sent daily updates with pictures. I would highly recommend her to anyone for pet sitting and will definitely use her again!”
“Yuliia did an amazing job caring for our Annie. I am always a bit nervous to leave Annie with someone new, but Yuliia far exceeded our expectations. She was prompt, communicative (tons of photos and videos of Annie wagging, playing, and getting lots of attention!!), and she left our home neat and tidy. We are grateful for her compassion and attention to detail. I can tell our dog misses her already - we will certainly rely on her in the future!”
“Joanna was great with our puppy! She gave her lots of walks, playtime, and kept great company. We had lots of updates with pictures and video to know how our dog was doing, and we were always able to reach out to her. Highly recommended!”
“Jo was great!! She was very communicative and took great care of our little Josie. This was our first time leaving our 3 month old puppy for the night and Jo made us feel so comfortable. We will definitely be using Jo again!! 🙂”
“Emma took such great care of our Bertie girl! We got updates, pictures and videos during our vacation, and our doggy was so well taken care of while we were away. Thank you Emma!”
“Ellie watched our german shepherd Ryder over night at our house while we went to our wedding. We couldn't be happier with Ellie and the whole process. Ryder got to stay at his own house and Ellie was a perfect sitter for him! Will definitely recommend her to anyone who needs dog sitting and will be using her in the future. Thanks!”
“Monica took wonderful care of our pets and home. We deeply appreciated the consistent photo updates and her attention to detail when it came to our pets. Would absolutely book her again!”
“Ryan is the best! He’s punctual, communicative, and reliable, plus our dog absolutely loved him. He stayed at our house for a long weekend and we came back to it being in the same condition we left it in, no issues at all. He sent us pictures and let us know how Birdie was doing, he even left us a cute picture of her on our fridge. Highly recommend!”
“Michael did a fantastic job and was able to watch my pups over the holidays. Gave frequent updates. Alerted me to any issues. I returned to find the house just as I left it and my dogs were happy and healthy. I would have no issues booking again.”
About: I have experience with many types of animals, including my own. I have volunteered at standard animal shelters and even horse rescues. I have been sitting for a few months now with some wonderful families. Check out my references for more details! Fun Fact: I have also owned cats, dogs, and even a guinea pig. Since I am an online nursing student, I have a completely flexible schedule. You tell me when you need me! I am available weekdays, weekends, and weeknights. I am great with medication management as well as making sure your pet has adequate play time outside their traditional routines. I am also good at following directions on how you want your pet's day to look.
“We booked Michael at the last minute for 5 days. He came over for a meet and greet and Billie seemed to like him right away. Michael sent daily updates with pictures. Billie seemed to be great! Michael also agreed to feed our frog (he eats live crickets). We were very happy with our first Rover experience!”
“Veronica stayed at our house overnight to watch our dog Maggie for a week. She sent lots of updates and was very responsive. She offered to take out our trash on garbage day and left our house spotless. We will surely use her again!”
About: Fitness professional who loves living an active healthy lifestyle for myself as well as my pets. Owner of 3 dogs (2 chihuahuas, and a golden retriever). I also have two cats and everyone gets along perfectly! Taking care of animals is more of a way for me to give back to the world. I look at working along side mans best friend is more of a privilege rather than a job. I grew up in a house with a variety of different animals and different breeds, so I have a strong background in taking care of animals. I also have taken courses with my golden retriever when he was a puppy at puppy school. I live in a house in park ridge, with a gated back yard and 3 separate floors.
Over 284 pet parents in Des Plaines have booked house sitting
Des Plaines pet parents share their Rover experiences
Emma was absolutely wonderful with my fur baby boxer while I was away. She responded quickly, was always on time, and was very communicative throughout my trip, which gave me so much peace of mind. Bridget was happy, well cared for, and clearly loved spending time with her. I would definitely book with Emma again — highly recommend!
Fiona was very professional and wonderful to work with. She provided regular updates and worked through our dog having some separation anxiety through extra playtime, going for a run, and extra cuddles. We look forward to working with her again and are so pleased with our first experience using Rover.
This was my first time using Rover and I’m so glad I did! Loren was great, we met a few days before my trip so she could meet Poppy. I felt comfortable having her in my home while I was away. She sent pictures with updates each day so I never worried about how things were going. I would absolutely use Loren again as a pet sitter. She was warm and friendly and I would encourage other pet owners to contact her if you ever need a pet sitter in your home!
This was our second time having Ellie dog sit for our dog Vita, and somehow she managed to impress us even more than the first time. From the moment we left, Ellie was incredibly responsive and communicative, sending thoughtful updates that gave us total peace of mind. It’s so clear how much she genuinely cares — Vita absolutely adores her and had the best time. She got tons of exercise, enjoyed long walks (even in the cold!), and came back to us happy, relaxed, and clearly very well loved. Knowing Vita was not just cared for, but truly having fun, made all the difference for us while we were away. Ellie also went far above and beyond as a house guest. She was so considerate and took amazing care of our home — taking out the garbage, washing dishes, and even refilling the humidifiers. Walking into a tidy house after traveling was such an unexpected and appreciated touch. Ellie is consistently an excellent dog sitter: reliable, thoughtful, attentive, and just an all-around wonderful person to trust with both our dog and our home. We couldn’t recommend her more highly — a true five-star experience every time!
Lindsay was phenomenal while we were out of town! She provided such a great service, we were able to leave any worry aside. Quite the breath of fresh air experience for us! She was super informative throughout our booking, tons of photos came our way. The dogs loved her! She even made sure to inquire about certain treats before spoiling the two fur babies. Will definitely be booking with her again!
I couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter! Stephany took wonderful care of both my dog and my home. She was extremely attentive and genuinely concerned about my dog’s behavior—taking the time to understand him, give me thoughtful feedback, and make sure he felt comfortable. It was clear my dog absolutely loved her and felt right at home with her. I had total peace of mind knowing he was in such caring hands. I would highly recommend her to anyone and will definitely be using her again!
Emma took excellent care of Ruby (and our house) while we were away. She communicated extremely well and kept us updated so we knew Ruby was well taken care of. She even watered our plants for us too. We would recommend Emma to anyone who needs a trusted, communicative dog sitter.
Add did a good job as a sitter taking care of our senior dog with lots of anxiety. She was a good companion for him, especially for overnight stays. This was a much better experience for him than the last drop-off sitter we used. Ann took care of our house and followed most of our instructions very well.
Rebecca did an awesome job watching our baby girl. Our dog is reactive towards many different things. Through her daily updates to us (including lots of pictures), Rebecca demonstrated that she had a solid understanding dealing with reactivity in dogs. Our dog needs a lot of mental stimulation, so we left Rebecca with things that help our dog with that (puzzles, time outside, etc.) and Rebecca was doing those daily with our dog. Overall, we could tell Rebecca really appreciated and embraced our dog for who she is. We are so appreciative of her not only watching our dog, but giving our dog the love and attention while we were away. Rebecca also left the house clean and organized which was a great feeling to return to from our vacation. We will have Rebecca look after our dog in the future and would highly recommend to friends and family.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Des Plaines is $50
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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Sitters in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines on Rover as of Jun 2026 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 Jun 2026, there are 7,608 house sitters in Des Plaines. 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, 85% of Des Plaines house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines.
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 Plaines 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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