House Sitting in Downtown, San Francisco
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1. Akiko G.

“Akiko took great care of our dog while we were away for a few days during the holidays. We felt very comfortable with her watching Marty and staying in our home. She sent frequent updates and even left us a cute Polaroid of Marty. Definitely recommend and hope to work with her again soon!”


2. David S.


“David was an incredible sitter for Jordy. He was conscientious, communicative, took great care of our dog, and left our home cleaner than he found it. I highly recommend.”


3. Tami W.

“So thrilled Tami was able to take care of my cat for the weekend. Very attentive to the kitty who can be high strung. Will definitely reach out to Tami again!”


4. Ashley W.

“Ashley took care of our two dogs while we were on a work trip and was extremely communicative and responsive. She thoughtfully and proactively asked about all the potential details — whether that was with the pups and their needs/preferences, taking care of the place, and scheduling/communication with us. We've booked her twice now and would do so again!”


5. Elisa E.

“She is great with my 2 dogs! She leaves the house clean. It is easy to call her if we needed her as long as she is available. Would recommend her for your furbabies!”


6. Rachel Z.
About: I grew up taking care of 4 dogs and 13 cats and have always enjoyed getting to know them as individuals with different personalities. I am very familiar with their body language, what they try to communicate to us through that, and their needs in general. I have an extremely flexible schedule, as I am a self-employed full time photographer. My schedule changes week to week but I am usually available during the day when a lot of people are at work. I have a 6 foot pop-up enclosure that can be used when there needs to be a separation between animals. It has a covering on the top of it too.


7. Yue Yue W.

“Sammy was wonderful with my dog Rosa, and took her on long walks to explore the city. She was punctual, communicative, and provided lots of pictures, and made the overall experience seamless. Rosa will look forward to having her dog sit again.”


8. Gurkan G.

“Gurkan was the best pet sitter I’ve ever worked with! He is extremely responsive, flexible, friendly, and sent me frequent updates and photos. My cat Bug absolutely adored him. He really helped me out too when I needed to extend the dates. He took such great care of my cat and my home. He is extremely trustworthy and I would 10/10 ask Gurkan to pet sit for my kitty anytime. Thank you again!”


9. Cindy D.

“Cindy did an incredible job watching my jindo mix rescue from Korea. Soju is not an easy dog at all. She is an interesting mix of a super timid rescue dog with also a lot of mischievous puppy energy. She is really nervous around anyone who is not her mom and dad and generally doesn’t like being pet by strangers. Cindy was a great sitter for Soju and was amazing at respecting Soju’s space, reading her body language, and giving Soju the time to warm up to her! She was great at communication, showed up early, and sent lots of updates and photos. She even sketched a super cute drawing of our pup! Highly recommend for any dog you have, especially those nervous pups :)”


10. Paulette S.

“Paulette was great, and very attentive to our small terrier during our out of town trip. She stayed in our home and took good care of the place while we were out of town. We would recommend her and will use her again!”


11. Charles R.

“We asked Charles to do a very long sit for our girls Cheeky and Marlowe. Im a very nervous and anxious dog mom but Charles went above and beyond to put any worries at ease. He immediately started sending photos and I never had to ask him for any updates. Charles is a very confident and kind sitter; one of our dogs is picky/anxious but warmed up to him quickly. We hope to work with him in the future.”


12. Laxmi P.

“Laxmi is amazing. She took care of our cats for 3 straight weeks and things couldn’t have gone better. She is sincere and clearly loves animals. Our cats loved her and I am sure they will be a little sad that their time with her has ended. For now. Because we’ll definitely call on Laxmi for our cat sitting needs again.”


13. Tamiya J.

“Tamiya was conscientious, responsive, loving and patient with our rambunctious, large pit/shepherd mix. We got pics and videos everyday. Would highly recommend.”


14. Veronica J.

“Veronica was terrific! We left the house as she was cuddling our old pup and she knew just how to keep her calm (this is the first time Louisa met Veronica). We can't wait to have her help again!”


15. Anita L.

“Anita took such great care of our dog while we were away. We got lots of updates and pictures, which was so reassuring. I definitely felt like she was in great hands. Anita is super friendly, responsible, and really made sure Pretzel was well taken care of. She asked all of the right questions and she did a great job accommodating for our dog’s quirks. We’ll definitely be booking again next time we need a sitter!”


16. Crystal H.
“Crystal did an amazing job with Harley! He can be a bit shy and nervous around new people, but she was gentle, patient, and responsive, and he warmed up right away. I felt comfortable leaving Harley under her care, and I would 100% book again.”


17. Danielle L.

“Danielle was absolutely incredible from scheduling to taking care of Yuki! An totally delight of a person, we will absolutely ask for her to take care of our sweet girl again!”


18. Lakshmi S.

“Lakshmi was an amazing sitter for my cat, Hamlet. She was communicative with texts and photos throughout my trip and super helpful with his feeding schedule. I know Hamlet was comfortable and got plenty of attention while I was away. I look forward to booking her again!”


19. Bri & Raj R.

“Bri and Raj are excellent! Very friendly and accommodating to our two doggies’ needs, who can easily be a handful (one is young and full of energy and the other is older and not always dog-friendly) but were a breeze for Bri and Raj. Will definitely be booking with them again and would highly recommend them to others!”




20. David W.


“David quickly became our favorite pet sitter. I highly recommend him to take the best care of your fur babies and you’re home. We loved the updates and pictures while we were away. David is a true gem!”
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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 Jul 2024 was about $70 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 Jul 2024, there are 5,458 house sitters in Downtown. 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 Downtown house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Downtown have an average of 14 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 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.
