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Top rated Durham house sitters
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“Yolanda took great care of the babies! She took time to meet us in advance and get to know the animals and their routines. She kept me updated regularly and was very responsive. I returned to two very happy pets that seemed to have very much enjoyed their time with her!”

“Avery stayed with my pups while I was out of town. They can be a handful, and Avery handles them with ease! I’ve never come home to such calm dogs after a weekend away. Highly recommend!”

“Alexandra was great and sent me updates on my old man while I was away. She took the time to take him on walks and made him feel safe. Hes very anxious but he seemed to be comfortable with her. Would definitely recommend”

“Fantastic!!! Amazing!!! Almost scared to review - her schedule may become too packed to sit for Bodhi again :) In all seriousness, Salem was beyond attentive - sent more photos than I could have imagined- updated us regarding his meals, meds, and behaviors. His photos demonstrated how happy he was - and well cared for. Our Bodhi is a huge dog with separation anxiety and needs the "right sitter." Salem was more than right! She was perfect. Communicative, Caring, Compassionate, Complete care. Will 100% hire her again!”

“She was so amazing with my kitty’s, one of my cats is super shy and usually hides from everyone. But Anya(my cat) came out and made a new best friend! Not only that but Melody took super good care of my reptiles too and my apartment and sent pictures and videos while I was away. I will definitely rebook with her and highly recommend if you’re looking for someone who treats your animals like their own.”


“Katelyn was so awesome! She accommodated a last minute request and was very flexible. She sent a lot of pictures and my dogs seem to really like her :) I will definitely book with her again.”

“Alexis was great! She really helped us out in a pinch, was very communicative, and took excellent care of Zorro. We will definitely be looking for opportunities to work with her again. Thank you!”

“London was such a great sitter for my two Aussies. They can be a lot and have quite different personalities. One is slightly reactive and the other can be super timid. It takes a bit of extra effort to befriend them. Both of them warmed up to her like they’ve known her their whole life. She kept us consistently updated while we were away and sent lots of pics. We felt confident that our dogs were being taken care of and entertained. We would definitely book with London again for walks or house sitting!”


“Alessandria did a great job keeping my dogs safe and happy. I appreciate that she was able to be flexible on times as I wasn't sure with the weather if we were going to make it back on time. The house was left neat and tidy, and she helped prepare for a bad winter storm coming.”

“Cat took such great care of our two dogs while we were on vacation for a week! She was responsive to messages and extremely flexible when our travel plans unexpectedly changed. Would highly recommend!!”

“Kim took great care of our pets while we were away! I appreciated her frequent updates and pictures. Never having to wonder how things were going made me feel at ease during our trip. Thanks, Kim!”

“Lydia was super accommodating with last-minute housesitting. She also did great with our pit-mixes who aren’t the most well mannered. Definitely recommend Lydia!”


“We had such a great experience with Sarah this past weekend! She watched Beric and Rufus while we were in Richmond, and we couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. She was reliable, kind, and very communicative the entire time, which gave us so much peace of mind. She did exactly what she said she would do, and it was clear the pups were happy and well cared for. We loved having her, and so did Beric and Rufus. We will definitely be having her back in the future!”

“Joy was fantastic! She did a wonderful job sending lots of pictures and keeping me updated. There was a winter storm while we were gone and she thought ahead to make sure we had flashlights set out as well as knew how to manually access the girls’ automatic feeders in case power was lost. It’s the first time I’ve bee able to travel without stressing about my kitties. The girls definitely have a new best friend….they may even like her more than me now lol.”

“Brian came to meet my dogs and was patient with one of them while she acclimated to him. She is not as familiar with men. He was gentle and let her check him out. The dog sitting worked great. In the end, the dogs were in love.”


“Can’t say enough good things about Camil. He is amazing I really felt so at ease with him watching over my fur baby. He kept me up to date on everything and was a great guest. Absolutely amazing! 😻”

“Meredith was great staying with my cat and housesitting for 3 nights! I got regular updates, both pics and video, and I could tell she liked hanging out with him, which was nice. Came home to a clean house. Would definitely (and hope to!) book her again.”

Over 4,458 pet parents in Durham have booked house sitting
Durham pet parents share their Rover experiences
Korrin was amazing with my dog and made the whole experience stress-free. She was very responsive, kept me updated with messages and photos, and clearly cared a lot about my dog’s comfort and routine. When I came home, the house was spotless and everything was exactly how I left it. My dog absolutely loved her and seemed so happy and relaxed when I returned. I would definitely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter.

Emily was so great, staying in my house with my cat for a few nights! Super communicative, and I could hardly even tell anyone had been here when I got home. I really felt like she enjoyed hanging with my little guy, which is always a bonus. Would gladly hire Emily again!

We had such a great experience with Sarah this past weekend! She watched Beric and Rufus while we were in Richmond, and we couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. She was reliable, kind, and very communicative the entire time, which gave us so much peace of mind. She did exactly what she said she would do, and it was clear the pups were happy and well cared for. We loved having her, and so did Beric and Rufus. We will definitely be having her back in the future!

How Rover works

1. Search
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2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away
3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
The median cost per night for house sitting in Durham is $50
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
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.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
Sitters in Durham average 4 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 Durham on Rover as of May 2026 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 May 2026, there are 2,602 house sitters in Durham. 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, 89% of Durham house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Durham 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 Durham.
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. Durham 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.

















