House Sitting in Downtown, Washington, D.C., DC
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Top rated Downtown house sitters
“Thank you so much Diego for taking care of the girls. Without your help, I would not have been able to take the very important trip. Gertie and Gretchen will definitely miss having you here with them!”
“Dylan is my go-to sitter for my cat, Sesame. She is beyond reliable, considerate, and communicative and I always return back to an incredibly clean home and happy Sesame!”
“Mark was amazing with our dog, going above and beyond with him when we were out of town. We have a high energy dog and mark took him on several long walks. He was really great about sending photos too! And he took great care of our cat , checking on her multiple times . We look forward to working with him again soon!”
“Alayza is a dog whisperer! She’s amazing, kind and patient. My dog has big stranger danger and fear aggression when meeting someone new and it seems he warmed up to her pretty quickly. By the second day he was cuddling with her and letting her pet him! I highly recommend Alayza!”
“Caris was so helpful when she sat Primmie. Caris sent photos and let us know that Primmie was adjusting to having a new person around. It was especially helpful because we went out of the country, so it made the trip extra relaxing to know Prim was in good hands.”
“Dahlya was an incredible find for our wedding and honeymoon! She gave us great updates and pictures, and the house was spotless when we returned home. Our pets are so happy and cared for and we'll definitely look to book her in the future!”
“10/10 would recommend! It can be a hit or miss finding a reliable sitter. I was sad when my old pet sitter moved away but then I found Carol! First and foremost Carol obviously cares about the well-being and comfort of your pets. She checks off all my boxes of what I look for in a sitter and it also helps that she sends cute updates and pics throughout the day. When I got home my place was as I left it and most importantly my dog and two cats were calm, as if I never left. I would definitely recommend Carol and I look forward to (hopefully) using her in the future!”
“Mark was very attentive and caring towards my two dogs during a weekend trip. He easily managed their routine and won the heart of my very anxious chihuahua. Highly recommend!”
“We had a wonderful experience with Stephanie. She went above and beyond caring for our Penny. We're still training Penny, who is a puppy, and Stephanie helped reinforce good behavior on walks and inside. Penny even got a nice massage and music therapy! We hope to have Stephanie care for Penny again.”
“Noah was an awesome sitter for my six-year-old pit mix! Very patient, flexible, and responsive, and left the house in great shape. I'd definitely recommend him and will book again.”
“Jenna and Matthew took great care of my dog Vlad! They sent lots of pictures, and knowing that Vlad was happy, healthy, and well cared for while I was gone gave me great peace of mind. I would happily recommend Jenna and Matthew”
“Nicholas was great with our 3 high spirited boxers. They can be a bit much with new people but they took to Nicholas and Larissa right away. Nicholas was clearly at ease with them and they had a good evening hanging together. Highly recommend!”
“Marko is great! He was super communicative and thoughtful about checking in with us while sitting our dogs. He also kept our house in great shape, and overall was very easy to work with. We will definitely use him in the future.”
“Grace was wonderful with my dog Hank! He loved all the outdoor time with her, and I loved the frequent photos she sent :) definitely recommend!”
“Alona watched over my two dogs while I was away on a work trip, and she was great with communicating/sending updates with cute pictures. She was also flexible and understanding when timing needed to change a little, and asked great questions during our neet and greet. Definitely would recommend her and will be asking her to stay with them again!”
“Marina was a great sitter, staying over with my little anxious dog Hiro while I was out of town. She regularly checked in and sent me photos of him with updates on his eating habits, which made me feel better about leaving him. Came home to a clean house and a happy dog!”
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Diego Fernando R.Star Sitter
“Thank you so much Diego for taking care of the girls. Without your help, I would not have been able to take the very important trip. Gertie and Gretchen will definitely miss having you here with them!”
Dylan B.
“Dylan is my go-to sitter for my cat, Sesame. She is beyond reliable, considerate, and communicative and I always return back to an incredibly clean home and happy Sesame!”
Mark R.
“Mark was amazing with our dog, going above and beyond with him when we were out of town. We have a high energy dog and mark took him on several long walks. He was really great about sending photos too! And he took great care of our cat , checking on her multiple times . We look forward to working with him again soon!”
Alayza M.Star Sitter
“Alayza is a dog whisperer! She’s amazing, kind and patient. My dog has big stranger danger and fear aggression when meeting someone new and it seems he warmed up to her pretty quickly. By the second day he was cuddling with her and letting her pet him! I highly recommend Alayza!”
Caris C.Star Sitter
“Caris was so helpful when she sat Primmie. Caris sent photos and let us know that Primmie was adjusting to having a new person around. It was especially helpful because we went out of the country, so it made the trip extra relaxing to know Prim was in good hands.”
Dahlya P.
“Dahlya was an incredible find for our wedding and honeymoon! She gave us great updates and pictures, and the house was spotless when we returned home. Our pets are so happy and cared for and we'll definitely look to book her in the future!”
Carol K.Star Sitter
“10/10 would recommend! It can be a hit or miss finding a reliable sitter. I was sad when my old pet sitter moved away but then I found Carol! First and foremost Carol obviously cares about the well-being and comfort of your pets. She checks off all my boxes of what I look for in a sitter and it also helps that she sends cute updates and pics throughout the day. When I got home my place was as I left it and most importantly my dog and two cats were calm, as if I never left. I would definitely recommend Carol and I look forward to (hopefully) using her in the future!”
Sarah K.
“Sarah is a wonderful housesitter. Takes great care of my Aussie and home. Excellent communications, great attitude and punctual. Highly recommend!!”
Mark N.
“Mark was very attentive and caring towards my two dogs during a weekend trip. He easily managed their routine and won the heart of my very anxious chihuahua. Highly recommend!”
Stephanie A.Star Sitter
“We had a wonderful experience with Stephanie. She went above and beyond caring for our Penny. We're still training Penny, who is a puppy, and Stephanie helped reinforce good behavior on walks and inside. Penny even got a nice massage and music therapy! We hope to have Stephanie care for Penny again.”
Noah S.
“Noah was an awesome sitter for my six-year-old pit mix! Very patient, flexible, and responsive, and left the house in great shape. I'd definitely recommend him and will book again.”
Jenna & Matthew H.Star Sitter
“Jenna and Matthew took great care of my dog Vlad! They sent lots of pictures, and knowing that Vlad was happy, healthy, and well cared for while I was gone gave me great peace of mind. I would happily recommend Jenna and Matthew”
Nicholas & Larissa A.Star Sitter
“Nicholas was great with our 3 high spirited boxers. They can be a bit much with new people but they took to Nicholas and Larissa right away. Nicholas was clearly at ease with them and they had a good evening hanging together. Highly recommend!”
Marko D.Star Sitter
“Marko is great! He was super communicative and thoughtful about checking in with us while sitting our dogs. He also kept our house in great shape, and overall was very easy to work with. We will definitely use him in the future.”
Kostas & Grace K.Star Sitter
“Grace was wonderful with my dog Hank! He loved all the outdoor time with her, and I loved the frequent photos she sent :) definitely recommend!”
Alona T.Star Sitter
“Alona watched over my two dogs while I was away on a work trip, and she was great with communicating/sending updates with cute pictures. She was also flexible and understanding when timing needed to change a little, and asked great questions during our neet and greet. Definitely would recommend her and will be asking her to stay with them again!”
Karina C.
“Karina took great care of Lucy. Took her on walks, gave her special attention, and left the house spotless. I would recommend her to anyone!”
Marina D.Star Sitter
“Marina was a great sitter, staying over with my little anxious dog Hiro while I was out of town. She regularly checked in and sent me photos of him with updates on his eating habits, which made me feel better about leaving him. Came home to a clean house and a happy dog!”
elizabeth o.Star Sitter
“Came home to a happy pup. Will definitely book again!”
Gabi B.
“Gabi did a wonderful job keeping my pup Lula entertained and happy - and me up to date with frequent updates - while I was out of town. 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 Aug 2025 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.
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.
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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