House Sitting in Downtown, Portland, OR
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Top rated Downtown house sitters
“Scott was a wonderful pet sitter. He sent frequent updates, was patient with our pup (this was his first time with a sitter!), and was really respectful in our home. He’s kind, flexible, great with dogs, and we’re grateful for how well he took care of our pup.”
“We had an amazing experience with Barbara. Our pups loved her, got lots of good walks, and she was super respectful of our home. Not to mention a kind and lovely person! We will absolutely book with her again. Thank you Barbara!”
“Thank you so much, Shannon, for taking such great care of our pups! We didn’t worry while we were gone, and we know the dogs had a great time and were well cared for!”
“This was the first time we went away without the sweet little rescue dog that we adopted a year ago. Lucinda was kind and gentle and patient with her, and was able to build trust. We just got home, the dog is in great soirits, and the house looks great! We received daily updates that set our minds at ease. We are so grateful for the outstanding care that Lucinda provided while we were away!”
“Johnny did a great job of taking care of my cat for a week. She’s a sassy lady who needs medication 2x a day and Johnny was great at earning her trust. He communicated daily and sent lots of pictures!”
“I can’t thank Benjamin enough for helping me with my wild puppy Bunny! He’s knowledgeable, calm, and supportive. My little pup loved snuggling and relaxing with him and it really took a lot off of my plate! I’ll definitely be checking to see if he’s available when I need another booking.”
“Renata was wonderful, very communicative and left the place spotless. She sent me photos of her and Nora throughout each day which I really appreciated. My dog loves her!”
“I’ve used Stephanie twice now and she was just as amazing the second time! I had a late flight home Sunday night, but she changed the sheets on the bed for me and made sure there was a light on and everything was set for me when I got back. The boys (dogs) always have a great time with her and sent pictures even though she knew I likely didn’t have service! We love her and will definitely continue booking!”
“Danny couldn’t have been better. He was invested on my dog’s habits, routine, and was willing to take the time to really get to know him and take care of him. As long as he allows, Danny will be my first choice.”
“From the first conversation with Madison, I knew my animals would be in good hands and I could leave worry-free. This was my second time having a housesitter and Madison calmed my nerves. She took diligent notes during our meet and greet and asked great questions. She was very communicative during her stay, sending photos often. I will definitely use Madison in the future!”
“Our first time using Rover was excellent and working with Ethan was the cherry on top! Communications were prompt in coordinating the care of our dogs in our home! We came back from our trip to see our dogs happy and calm. Ethan is a delightful. warm hearted person, plus a very dependable dog sitter. And our house was immaculate when we returned!”
“Ann was great to work with. She clearly has an understanding of the process and knew how to keep things both friendly but also efficient. We will definitely reach out to Ann again.”
“Emily was great with our dog and house sitting stay. She went above and beyond and also cleaned and watered our plants. Our dog loved spending time with her and it was really comforting to know he was in great hands. I will definitely book Emily again and would recommend her to anyone who needs an in house pet sitter.”
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Elizabeth! She really went above and beyond for Erwin. My guy hasn’t been feeling the greatest, and she was so attentive to his every need. She was super communicative, sent lots of photos, and even made sure I had videos so that I could monitor him from afar. I’m so sad that we’re moving away from Portland because I don’t think I’ll find someone as awesome as she is. I definitely recommend her! Thank you again, Elizabeth!”
“Celeste is great with the cats and our house. We know that they are all being looked after well. We really appreciate the care Celeste takes with all of them. Would recommend!”
“Cami was wonderful! She was very responsive and understanding of our dog that can be a bit reactive. We felt very comfortable trusting her with our home and dog. And we hope to be able to have her again in the future!”
“Clark took excellent care of my two dogs and communicated well throughout the entire process of booking and the stay itself. Thank you Clark, hope you’ll come back and see Daisy and Ziggy.”
“Strong communication skills. Definitely a productive young adult with a bright future. Had zero concerns leaving the house & two needy dogs in her care. Highly recommend.”
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Sunshine P.Star Sitter
“Sunshine was great! The dogs loved her from the first moment and she handled our frail 15 year old perfectly. We will definitely be using her again!”
Scott L.Star Sitter
“Scott was a wonderful pet sitter. He sent frequent updates, was patient with our pup (this was his first time with a sitter!), and was really respectful in our home. He’s kind, flexible, great with dogs, and we’re grateful for how well he took care of our pup.”
Barbara H.Star Sitter
“We had an amazing experience with Barbara. Our pups loved her, got lots of good walks, and she was super respectful of our home. Not to mention a kind and lovely person! We will absolutely book with her again. Thank you Barbara!”
Shannon S.Star Sitter
“Thank you so much, Shannon, for taking such great care of our pups! We didn’t worry while we were gone, and we know the dogs had a great time and were well cared for!”
Lucinda Z.Star Sitter
“This was the first time we went away without the sweet little rescue dog that we adopted a year ago. Lucinda was kind and gentle and patient with her, and was able to build trust. We just got home, the dog is in great soirits, and the house looks great! We received daily updates that set our minds at ease. We are so grateful for the outstanding care that Lucinda provided while we were away!”
Johnny S.Star Sitter
“Johnny did a great job of taking care of my cat for a week. She’s a sassy lady who needs medication 2x a day and Johnny was great at earning her trust. He communicated daily and sent lots of pictures!”
Benjamin H.
“I can’t thank Benjamin enough for helping me with my wild puppy Bunny! He’s knowledgeable, calm, and supportive. My little pup loved snuggling and relaxing with him and it really took a lot off of my plate! I’ll definitely be checking to see if he’s available when I need another booking.”
Renata C.Star Sitter
“Renata was wonderful, very communicative and left the place spotless. She sent me photos of her and Nora throughout each day which I really appreciated. My dog loves her!”
Stephanie H.Star Sitter
“I’ve used Stephanie twice now and she was just as amazing the second time! I had a late flight home Sunday night, but she changed the sheets on the bed for me and made sure there was a light on and everything was set for me when I got back. The boys (dogs) always have a great time with her and sent pictures even though she knew I likely didn’t have service! We love her and will definitely continue booking!”
Danny D.Star Sitter
“Danny couldn’t have been better. He was invested on my dog’s habits, routine, and was willing to take the time to really get to know him and take care of him. As long as he allows, Danny will be my first choice.”
Madison S.Star Sitter
“From the first conversation with Madison, I knew my animals would be in good hands and I could leave worry-free. This was my second time having a housesitter and Madison calmed my nerves. She took diligent notes during our meet and greet and asked great questions. She was very communicative during her stay, sending photos often. I will definitely use Madison in the future!”
Ethan L.Star Sitter
“Our first time using Rover was excellent and working with Ethan was the cherry on top! Communications were prompt in coordinating the care of our dogs in our home! We came back from our trip to see our dogs happy and calm. Ethan is a delightful. warm hearted person, plus a very dependable dog sitter. And our house was immaculate when we returned!”
Ann M.Star Sitter
“Ann was great to work with. She clearly has an understanding of the process and knew how to keep things both friendly but also efficient. We will definitely reach out to Ann again.”
Emily B.Star Sitter
“Emily was great with our dog and house sitting stay. She went above and beyond and also cleaned and watered our plants. Our dog loved spending time with her and it was really comforting to know he was in great hands. I will definitely book Emily again and would recommend her to anyone who needs an in house pet sitter.”
Elizabeth H.Star Sitter
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Elizabeth! She really went above and beyond for Erwin. My guy hasn’t been feeling the greatest, and she was so attentive to his every need. She was super communicative, sent lots of photos, and even made sure I had videos so that I could monitor him from afar. I’m so sad that we’re moving away from Portland because I don’t think I’ll find someone as awesome as she is. I definitely recommend her! Thank you again, Elizabeth!”
Helen C.
“Celeste is great with the cats and our house. We know that they are all being looked after well. We really appreciate the care Celeste takes with all of them. Would recommend!”
Camryn G.
“Cami was wonderful! She was very responsive and understanding of our dog that can be a bit reactive. We felt very comfortable trusting her with our home and dog. And we hope to be able to have her again in the future!”
Michelle M.Star Sitter
“Michelle was great! Phoebe seemed to love her and she was attentive to Phoebe’s health and behavior while I was away - so very much appreciated!”
Clark C.
“Clark took excellent care of my two dogs and communicated well throughout the entire process of booking and the stay itself. Thank you Clark, hope you’ll come back and see Daisy and Ziggy.”
Cassidy P.
“Strong communication skills. Definitely a productive young adult with a bright future. Had zero concerns leaving the house & two needy dogs in her care. Highly recommend.”
Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Nao took such wonderful care of Griffey and Millie for a week at our place. She send daily updates and photos and took them on many exploratory walks throughout the neighborhood. She left our place nice and clean. Would highly recommend Nao if you're looking for a dogs sitter!
Marianne is the best! I often wonder if my dog Honey (60lb cattle dog mix) is having a better vacation than we are. Haha. Daily walks & trips to the forest. Honey loves spending time with Marianne’s dog, Uno. Everything & everyone are so well cared for. I’d recommend her to anyone!
James was wonderful! He watched our house and our dogs for 4 days. He sent us daily updates and always responded to our text messages. Our dogs were well taken care of and our house was spotless when we returned home. We will definitely be using James again in the future.
Shanalee was an amazing dog sitter for our dog while we were gone! One of the best Rovers we have ever used - Shana took such good care of our special needs dog and was also so thoughtful in our house as well (ex. put out the garbage because neighbors had set theirs out even though we forgot to mention it). Shana sent pics and updates everyday and was so caring and present with our pup! Can’t recommend Shana enough - will certainly book again!
Kyle was great, he was punctual, and cared for our dogs like they were his own. We knew they were in good hands with him. He sent updates, and took them for a walk. Kyle was available for a meet and greet before which really helped calmed my anxiety. I 10/10 recommend.
Cody did an incredible job at taking care of our cat and our apartment—he sent updates (and pictures) as well so i knew that Bug was well taken care of. it provided me a lot of ease of mind while we were away for two weeks. we will definitely be using him again in the future! thank you Cody!!
My husband and I couldn’t have asked for a more attentive, thoughtful, and communicative sitter for our dogs. It was a last-minute booking and our first time using a sitter, so we were a bit anxious to leave them, but from the very first meet and greet, we felt completely at ease. Anna took the time to really get to know our dogs, tuning into their individual personalities and needs. Throughout her stay, she sent thoughtful updates, photos, and videos, which reassured us that they were safe, happy, and in the best hands. We know our dogs loved their time with her — we came home to two relaxed, content pups. We wouldn’t hesitate to book Anna again and feel so lucky to have found her!
Barbara is awesome, knowing she is here to look after our cats while we are away makes every trip easier! Frank and Beans are always well looked after and our house is tidy upon our return. I always recommend Barbara to friends and family in the area who are looking for a new pet sitter.
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3. Book & Pay
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Downtown is $45
Why Choose Rover?
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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 Downtown average 3 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 Downtown on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $45 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, 92% of Downtown house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Downtown have an average of 12 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 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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