House Sitting in Downtown, Charlottesville, VA
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Top rated Downtown house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“James is amazing with our 17 year old senior dog and young dog that needs a lot of exercise and potty breaks! Our time away is so much more enjoyable knowing he is taking such great care of the dogs.”
“Danielle was amazing at loving on our pets, keeping to their routines, and sending us updates. We look forward to using her again and again as a sitter for our fur babies!”
“Madelyn did a fantastic job taking care of my two dogs, two cats, and house during a recent overnight trip, and I can recommend her without reservation. It was my first time using Rover so I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but Madelyn made it super easy. She is responsible, enthusiastic, and communicative, and it's clear she loves animals. And judging from the pics she sent, the animals had a wonderful time!”
“I was nervous to leave my cat, as I have never left her with a non-family member before, but Mary was wonderful! Mary came by before the trip and was great with my cat. She updated me during the trip, and when I returned, my cat seemed very relaxed and content. I will definetely be booking again!”
“Amanda was a wonderful sitter for our doodle Henry. He loved having her and she really took great care of him. He had walks and playtime and she sent frequent pictures showing us how much fun Henry was having. I was completely at ease knowing she was at our house with him. She also left the house impeccable. We highly recommend her!!!”
“This was our first time working with Jonathan as our pet/house sitter and it was a great experience. We were grateful that he was willing to stop by a second time before our trip so we could have the peace of mind that our dog would recognize him and be comfortable. He also sent us updates and pics every couple days and the house was just as clean as we left it. Couldn’t ask for more!”
“We are very comfortable with Tessa. She took care of our elderly dog including two daily medications. We got updates and pictures and our dog was in good spirits when we returned. We have already booked our next appointment with her, so we're very happy with the care our dog received.”
“Fantastic sitter for my pup. Maggie stayed with my dog in my house and she took great care of my dog and home. Great communication and an overall excellent experience. Highly recommended!”
“Christian was amazing! My dog loved her and she sent so many updates of pictures amd videos. Even cleaned the house before she left. I've already booked her again.”
“Was nothing short of amazing. From the meet and greet to entire time Lettie was house sitting, she was attentive and thorough. Gave updates along the way and made the entire experience so stress free. Best experience with Rover yet!”
“Dakota, this review is written also as my gratitude. Thank you again for all your time and attention to my dogs for such a very long time (12 days!). They were content and happy when I got back. And the house was spotless! (You didn’t have to clean up!) I felt safe leaving them with you and deeply appreciated your daily updates and photos. I hope you and Spam would be willing to help us out again in the future 😊!!”
“Lilian was wonderful for my last minute house sitting request! She was quick to respond, sent lots of updates, and so responsible. My dog Pearl was in great hands! I would certainly book again.”
“Samantha was an absolute joy to have pet sit overnight. She is extremely responsive and timely, and she follows any directions you give her. She loved up on our 2 crazy bulldogs as if they were her own pups. Samantha even administered eye drops to our English bulldog, which I know is not an easy task. Sadly, she was faced with our Frenchie having some swallowing issues, resulting in 2 vomit incidents. She cleaned that and reported it immediately to me. She left our home cleaner than when we left! I am very picky about my dogs. I would highly recommend Samantha and look forward to our next trip.”
“Jordan did a great job taking care of my dog, Beckett! She sent plenty of pictures and even knitted a little paw for me while I was gone. I also appreciated that she was tidy and bonus ran my dishwasher and stripped the bed for me on her last day. Would absolutely recommend Jordan!”
“Mackenzie was a great sitter. She accepted the booking with minimal notice and was extremely communicative throughout the entire booking. She provided regular updates and was very punctual with her visits. Strongly recommend!”
“Gala did a wonderful job looking after my dog, Ace! I had no issues and she was always quick to respond when I checked in to see how he was doing. Will definitely be back!”
“Jessica was so patient with my anxious pup and kept me updated throughout the sitting! Left the house nice and tidy as well. Would highly recommend her to other pet parents!”
“Jalyn stayed with my dog for over two weeks and was such a wonderful dog sitter! She not only did a great job taking care of my dog but was also incredibly communicative and made sure I was updated all the time!”
“Macee did a house stay with our pups and was great. Our pups loved her. She made sure to send tons of pictures of our dogs, and was very quick communicating and responding messages.”
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
James B.
Star Sitter
“James is amazing with our 17 year old senior dog and young dog that needs a lot of exercise and potty breaks! Our time away is so much more enjoyable knowing he is taking such great care of the dogs.”
Danielle C.Star Sitter
“Danielle was amazing at loving on our pets, keeping to their routines, and sending us updates. We look forward to using her again and again as a sitter for our fur babies!”
Madelyn K.Star Sitter
“Madelyn did a fantastic job taking care of my two dogs, two cats, and house during a recent overnight trip, and I can recommend her without reservation. It was my first time using Rover so I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but Madelyn made it super easy. She is responsible, enthusiastic, and communicative, and it's clear she loves animals. And judging from the pics she sent, the animals had a wonderful time!”
Mary B.Star Sitter
“I was nervous to leave my cat, as I have never left her with a non-family member before, but Mary was wonderful! Mary came by before the trip and was great with my cat. She updated me during the trip, and when I returned, my cat seemed very relaxed and content. I will definetely be booking again!”
Amanda W.Star Sitter
“Amanda was a wonderful sitter for our doodle Henry. He loved having her and she really took great care of him. He had walks and playtime and she sent frequent pictures showing us how much fun Henry was having. I was completely at ease knowing she was at our house with him. She also left the house impeccable. We highly recommend her!!!”
Jonathan S.Star Sitter
“This was our first time working with Jonathan as our pet/house sitter and it was a great experience. We were grateful that he was willing to stop by a second time before our trip so we could have the peace of mind that our dog would recognize him and be comfortable. He also sent us updates and pics every couple days and the house was just as clean as we left it. Couldn’t ask for more!”
Tessa F.Star Sitter
“We are very comfortable with Tessa. She took care of our elderly dog including two daily medications. We got updates and pictures and our dog was in good spirits when we returned. We have already booked our next appointment with her, so we're very happy with the care our dog received.”
Margaret L.
“Fantastic sitter for my pup. Maggie stayed with my dog in my house and she took great care of my dog and home. Great communication and an overall excellent experience. Highly recommended!”
Christian A.
“Christian was amazing! My dog loved her and she sent so many updates of pictures amd videos. Even cleaned the house before she left. I've already booked her again.”
Lettie N.
“Was nothing short of amazing. From the meet and greet to entire time Lettie was house sitting, she was attentive and thorough. Gave updates along the way and made the entire experience so stress free. Best experience with Rover yet!”
Dakota W.Star Sitter
“Dakota, this review is written also as my gratitude. Thank you again for all your time and attention to my dogs for such a very long time (12 days!). They were content and happy when I got back. And the house was spotless! (You didn’t have to clean up!) I felt safe leaving them with you and deeply appreciated your daily updates and photos. I hope you and Spam would be willing to help us out again in the future 😊!!”
Scott S.
“Lilian was wonderful for my last minute house sitting request! She was quick to respond, sent lots of updates, and so responsible. My dog Pearl was in great hands! I would certainly book again.”
Nathan M.
“Nathan kept our new pup Volton busy and out of trouble while he entertained Sascha too! We always appreciate a sitter that treats our pups as their own!”
Samantha R.
“Samantha was an absolute joy to have pet sit overnight. She is extremely responsive and timely, and she follows any directions you give her. She loved up on our 2 crazy bulldogs as if they were her own pups. Samantha even administered eye drops to our English bulldog, which I know is not an easy task. Sadly, she was faced with our Frenchie having some swallowing issues, resulting in 2 vomit incidents. She cleaned that and reported it immediately to me. She left our home cleaner than when we left! I am very picky about my dogs. I would highly recommend Samantha and look forward to our next trip.”
Jordan B.
“Jordan did a great job taking care of my dog, Beckett! She sent plenty of pictures and even knitted a little paw for me while I was gone. I also appreciated that she was tidy and bonus ran my dishwasher and stripped the bed for me on her last day. Would absolutely recommend Jordan!”
Mackenzie D.Star Sitter
“Mackenzie was a great sitter. She accepted the booking with minimal notice and was extremely communicative throughout the entire booking. She provided regular updates and was very punctual with her visits. Strongly recommend!”
Gala M.
“Gala did a wonderful job looking after my dog, Ace! I had no issues and she was always quick to respond when I checked in to see how he was doing. Will definitely be back!”
Jessica M.
“Jessica was so patient with my anxious pup and kept me updated throughout the sitting! Left the house nice and tidy as well. Would highly recommend her to other pet parents!”
Jalyn F.
“Jalyn stayed with my dog for over two weeks and was such a wonderful dog sitter! She not only did a great job taking care of my dog but was also incredibly communicative and made sure I was updated all the time!”
Macee D.
“Macee did a house stay with our pups and was great. Our pups loved her. She made sure to send tons of pictures of our dogs, and was very quick communicating and responding messages.”
Over 93 pet parents in Downtown have booked house sitting
Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Danielle is amazing!!! This was actually our first time using Rover, and she came by before we booked to meet our dog Zeus and he loved her right away. While watching him, she kept us updated the entire time, and we could tell in all of the pictures what a great time he was having, and that he was being well taken care of! She left our house in amazing shape as well (I’m pretty sure it is cleaner than when we left it!). She is the best!
Madison and Ryan are so good with our dog. We love having them watch Ronnie and trust that he will be well cared for. They give good updates, lots of pictures, and go out of their way to make sure he feels loved. They were extra patient and determined to get our stubborn dog out for a walk! Would absolutely recommend
We have used Gala many times for dog walking, but this was the first time we used her overnight service to watch our dog while we were gone for 10+ days. She took excellent care of our dog and even looked after our house for us. I would highly recommend her to anyone and we look forward to using her again.
Lizzy is great!!! She has watched our three precocious Frenchies twice now. They can be a handful but Lizzy knows how to keep them in line. Lizzy will be dog-sitting the three for almost a month!! Definitely recommend Lizzy if you are looking for a reliable and conscientious dog-sitter!
Lauren was super responsible and great at communicating. When we came home our dog was so well groomed and cared for, and the house was in perfect shape. The spaces our two cats eat, drink and use the litter box were also immaculately clean and tidy. We highly recommend Lauren!
Christian is the most wonderful sitter ever! Our senior dog decided this was the time to get super picky about food, and Christian was so patient and made sure to find something she would eat and enjoy. Christian is so loving and kind. I feel lucky to have found her!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Downtown is $40
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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 Downtown on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $40 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, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Downtown.
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. Downtown 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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