House Sitting in Downtown, Sarasota, FL
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1. Kimberly Q.

“Kimberly was amazing, she went above and beyond! My pups are happy and she took care of them during the holidays, I’m so glad that I found her. She also sent me pictures of my pets every day, and that made me feel in peace and I could enjoyed my vacations! Thank you Kim so much!!”




2. Kim S.


“Kim was wonderful! We were out of town for several days and she updated us regularly with sweet photos and videos with our sweet boy. The house was just as neat and clean as we left it. We will definitely be using Kim again in the future. Thank you, Kim!”


3. Juliette G.

“Juliette was fantastic with our three fur children for a long house sitting stay! She had great communication, sent us photos and videos, and took exceptional care of them. She will be our new go to sitter!”


4. Carolina V.

“Carolina was so great with my dogs, super responsive and sent pictures while I was out of town. I would 100% use her again for my babies!”


5. Ruth S.

“Ruth was amazing with our dog and cat. She was prompt and very communicative throughout the visit. Our dog required eye drops and medicine and she was able to administer them with no issues. She also cleaned up after the pets and ensured our sheets were clean and ready for us when we came back home on a late flight. Lastly, she even coaxed our very shy cat out from hiding! We appreciate her professionalism and taking such great care of our pets!”




6. Jamie F.


“Jamie took wonderful care of my aging Molly. I’m not so sure she missed me that much 😊 She sent me text and videos every day. I would certainly call her again when I need a sitter.”


7. Sam S.

“We needed a last-minute sitter for our two dogs in our home and Sam was able to help us out! Good communication throughout her stay and we received some pictures and updates. No issues at all!!! I will definitely use Sam again!!!”


8. Claire S.

“Claire was very communicative and was great with my boxer mix and mini poodle. She sent pictures like requested and could tell that the dogs enjoyed being around her.”


9. Hanna V.

“Hannah was great. Very attentive and communicative while I was away, keeping me up to date on my pups and their time with her. And my house was even cleaner when I got home than when I left.”


10. Abby S.

“Abby has been great :) I love having her watch Bella!”


11. Katie B.


“Katie did SO awesome with Kali! She asked me really great questions about her and her habits, she sent pictures and updates and gave her her meds correctly. Kali ran over to her to say goodbye when she was leaving, so I know she took good care of her 🥰 I would definitely recommend her!”


12. Danielle T.
“Danielle was amazing! She kept me informed on how my dogs are doing and she made sure to give my elder dog her medication in the mornings and at night and sometimes during the day if she needed it. Danielle was very responsive and she kept my house, clean and tidy, definitely use her again”


13. Tamara H.
“I work for a non-profit dog rescue and have had the pleasure of working with Tamara as a volunteer and foster for our rescue for the past two years. She's a dedicated foster, always willing to help walk dogs who are at the shelter, and is amazing with all the dogs she works with. She is kind to the staff, other volunteers, and animals she works with. She does well with dogs with all temperaments, sizes, and backgrounds. She shows each dog patience and kindness with interactions and has experience with dogs of all kinds. I highly recommend Tamara as a dog walker, sitter, and care taker for anyone who needs some help with their pets!”


14. Cher S.

“Cher is fantastic! We have had her watch our pups repeatedly and she is dependable, responsive and respectful. This past time, she watched our pups at the last minute because our daughter had her baby 2 weeks early in Massachusetts and we wanted to be there. We literally dropped everything to go. Cher was exceptional and came right over. We were able to catch a flight within a few hours and I knew they were in great hands. Our house was in great shape when we got home and everyone was happy!!!”


15. Michaela T.
“Michaela is a fantastic pet caregiver! She regularly looks after my 5-year-old lab and always provides loving, attentive care. She's responsible, trustworthy, and truly loves animals. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable pet sitter!”




16. Kimberly G.

“I lucked out finding Kim at the last minute. She was able to take care of the dog with a two day notice which was amazing. She kept me updated throughout the stay and even left me a note at the end that wrapped everything up so that I didn’t have any questions about how it went. I would most certainly recommend her but also book her again myself. I’ll already Recommended her to neighbors and friends.”


17. Erin F.


“Erin was great! Very easy to deal with and responsible. She has a good personality and really connected quickly with our dogs. She sent updates throughout the days and sent a video of the dogs having fun!! We will use her again!”


18. Jillian R.

“Jillian was a fantastic sitter for our puppy. She constantly kept us updated with pictures and was always quick to respond! I will definitely be reaching out again!”


19. SANDRA R.

“Sandra is THE BEST! This was our first time using Rover and leaving the pups with someone who wasn’t my mom or sister. I was terrified. We met Sandra and the worries went completely away! The dogs instantly loved her. They miss her already. Sandra is the best and an incredible dog person. My larger dog is a rescue with quirks and Sandra was amazing at handling them. I couldn’t have asked for a better first experience. Sandra is officially our go-to dog sitter!”


20. Sydney L.
“Sydney is super friendly, responsible, and energetic. She's amazing with animals and deeply cares for them. She loves spending time with them and will make sure they have a great time.”
The median cost per night for house sitting in Downtown 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 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 Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 803 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, 91% of Downtown house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Downtown have an average of 18 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.
