House Sitting in Downtown, San Mateo
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1. Caroline A.


“Caroline is absolutely wonderful! She was prompt, showing up right on time. She was very patient with our dog, who is shy and slow to warmup to new people, and did all she could to make her feel comfortable. She kept us informed the entire time and sent photos and cute videos. We highly recommend her!”


2. Loren D.


“Loren was simply amazing! So friendly and competent and took our doggie on two walks a day. And I'm not talking about just walks around the neighborhood (although I would have been fine with that) but she took her on adventures! Waterdog, Coyote Point, Fort Funston...our dog was so spoiled! She earned our doggie's trust, and ours too! She left us the sweetest card and provided pics and communication throughout her stay. Would 100% recommend Loren, and hope to have her back for some of our next dog/house-sitting needs.”


3. Alannah S.

“Our experience with Alannah was only positive! She was communicative, flexible, and reliable. She followed our instructions for our dog with epilepsy exactly, and all of our animals got a ton of quality time! We arrived home to a clean house and happy pets. We appreciated the frequent photos and updates, and she was very informed about how to take care of dogs with special needs, which made us feel at ease.”


4. Noelani M.

“Noelani has watched my dogs multiple times and always takes such great care of them. It's such a relief knowing my dogs are in great hands when I need to go out of town.”


5. Wenxuan Z.

“The best to work with. Truly cares about his work and cats. has great communication. Detail oriented and thoughtful. 10/10.”


6. Ally B.

“Ally did a fanatastic job taking care of our Cavapoo -- and the home! She was very responsive, caring and attentive to detail ... she made sure he enjoyed long hikes and even a bath. Our Cavapoo warmed to her instantly and I felt total peace of mind leaving him in her care.”


7. Alanna F.

“Alanna was great. She was communicative and took wonderful care of my cat, Angel. She sent plenty of pictures and my cat really seemed to enjoy spending time with her.”


8. Cecilia P.

“Cecelia was fantastic! She sent pictures throughout the stay and left my home exactly as she found it. She was also great with Otto! He was happy and content when I arrived home. 🙏”


9. Casey C.

“Maggie had a great time with Casey! Our dog can be difficult with other dogs but Casey assured us he had experience training his own dogs and dog sitting many others. We enjoyed our time off knowing she was in good hands.”


10. XInzhi Z.

“Xinzhi was perfect!! Everything from her communication daily to the pictures I receive throughout the day. Leo seemed happy during his hole stay! I highly recommend her and will be using her again soon! ?”


11. Cole M.
“Given my extremely busy travel schedule I used Cole frequently to walk and house-sit my two yellow labs. He was the only friend of mine willing to do it because my dogs require 2.5 hours of exercise a day. Walking: Cole’s biggest strength is his ability to ensure your dogs get the exercise they need. I work a hybrid job schedule (office/home), when I would come home from work the dogs would be so relaxed it made getting home from work much less stressful. More importantly when I worked from home the dogs would be calm so I could successfully take zoom calls. House Sitting: When Cole would stay at my house when I was at a conference or traveling to a client he always made sure to keep the house as clean as possible, followed the instructions I left him and had no problem doing any extra chores I might have texted him last minute. He is really easy to work with and never complains. It made me feel good that every time Cole came to the door I could see how much the dogs loved him, I also had a ring camera so I can attest that Cole follows the schedule I provided. Personally, I have never found someone as good as Cole to watch my dogs because the other dog sitters I have used just aren’t consistently reliable.”


12. Kelly H.

“This was my first time booking with Kelly, and she spent 5 nights with Dada. She took excellent care of Dada and also kept the apartment in great condition while we were away. I highly recommend Kelly!”


13. Kayla Y.

“Great service, will definitely use again!”


14. Leily D.
“I am delighted to write a glowing testimonial for Leily as my dog walker. Leily has been an absolute gem! Her warm and friendly nature instantly put my furry friend at ease. She is incredibly punctual, always arriving right on time with a cheerful smile. Knowing that she lives in San Mateo gives me peace of mind, knowing that she's conveniently located in case of any unexpected situations. Leily's dedication to providing top-notch care for my dog is truly commendable, and I wholeheartedly recommend her services to any pet owner looking for a reliable and caring dog walker.”


15. Anthony M.

“I was a bit anxious since Anthony didn't have any reviews for dog sitting. I'm happy to say that I can be the first to commend him on taking care of a very active dog. Anthony was able to navigate through Buddy's initial stomach problems, a developed rash, and a low-battery lock (my bad). He updated me when necessary (I didn't ask for daily photos/updates), and Buddy bonded with him (Shelties can be one-person loyal). I'm so happy that I connected with Anthony and would do so again in a heartbeat.”


16. Madison A.
“Madison has been a lifesaver when it comes to caring for my dogs, especially my anxious Lhasa Apso, Snow. As a nursing student, her compassion and understanding truly shine through. She has a remarkable ability to calm Snow and make her feel safe, which has made a world of difference. Madison is always reliable and attentive, and I couldn’t be happier knowing my pets are in her capable hands!”


17. Bryan C.


“Bryan was great with Baeley this weekend. Went out of his way to take her on extra long walks that she loves. Great communication and followed her care directions flawlessly.”


18. Dylan W.

“Dylan was great with watching our Coconut when we were out of town for a few days! He sent us daily updates and we definitely felt at ease. We had some specific instructions with Coconut’s care and Dylan followed through perfectly. We definitely plan to hire Dylan again!”


19. Chanelle S.

“Chanelle was fantastic to work with. She made an instant connection with our pup at the meet in greet that made us feel great he was in good hands. All throughout our trip she would send pictures and status updates so we knew he was doing well. Our dog is reactive but her experience living with bigger dogs made us feel at ease that she could handle him in a pinch however it never came to that because she took the time to learn his ticks and how to keep him out of tricky situations. Great to work with, respectful of our space, flexible to our needs. 10/10 would recommend you reach out to see if she’s right for your pup too.”


20. Mathew W.

“Very communicative and responsible dog and homesitter. Highly recommend.”
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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 5,700 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, 86% 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.
