House Sitting in Ellicott

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Sitter Profile Image: Katie S.
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Katie S.
$126
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
8 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Aptos, CA, 95003

Katie was a wonderful cat sitter! She stayed with my cat while I was out of town for six days. She was easy to communicate with and sent photo updates regularly. When I got back home my cat was happy and my apartment was in great shape. I would definitely book with Katie again!

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Vanessa K.
Sitter Profile Image: Lillian E.
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Lillian E.
$139
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
14 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Aptos, CA, 95003

Lillian took care of our three pups in our home for a week and she was truly wonderful! She was so sweet with our three dogs and they clearly loved her. She sent daily update texts with pictures and she kept the gardens watered and the house was neat as a pin when we got home. We were able to really relax and enjoy our vacation knowing she was taking such good care of them. If you’re looking for a reliable, mature, responsible, kind person to housesit and take care of your pets, you couldn’t find anyone better than Lillian!

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Vikki M.
Sitter Profile Image: Abby L.
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Abby L.
$62
total per night
4.8 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Watsonville, CA, 95076

Abby saved Arty’s life while she was sitting. He became very seriously ill the second day I was gone. I was on a boat in glacier bay Alaska and could not be reached for 2 days. I had not left a letter authorizing payment to his vets (my bad) and when she called, they refused. So she had the good sense to show up at their door with him in their arms after calling everyone who I listed as support and trying on her own to revive him. (He is diabetic). He had been in ICU for 2 days by the time I got all her messages. The waters parted and I was able to get home the same day. In the meantime, she visited him in ICU and gave him love and encouragement. It turned out that he had a ruptured gall bladder and they removed it along with cleaning out all the granular black debris from his abdominal cavity. He has almost recovered completely now, only one week later. I know he would not be alive if it wasn’t for Abby. Grateful is an understatement! Abby is all that a pet owner could want to look after their beloved fur baby.

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Virginia E.
Sitter Profile Image: Lupita C.
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Lupita C.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
282 reviews
81 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Santa cruz, CA, 95060

Lupita was great at sending pictures and was flexible when booking. The cats seemed happy when we came back and Lupita left the house in great shape.

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Sitter Profile Image: Rebeca C.
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Rebeca C.
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Watsonville, CA, 95076

Rebeca did an amazing job house sitting and caring for our reactive dog, Ginger. From the moment we met her, it was clear that she was patient, attentive, and genuinely cared about Ginger's well-being. Caring for a reactive dog requires extra understanding and compassion, and Rebeca handled everything beautifully. She kept us updated throughout our trip with pictures and the sweetest stories about Ginger's day, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. When we returned home, Ginger was happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. Our house was also in great shape. We are incredibly grateful for the love and attention Rebeca gave to Ginger and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and responsible pet sitter. We will absolutely book with her again!

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Paula C.
Sitter Profile Image: Mámoo T.
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Mámoo T.
$93
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
11 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

I needed a house sitter for a week. Mámoo cared for my 3 cats, dog, and hens. I was sent regular photos and updates of my pets. I came home to a clean home and happy pets. I would recommend them to others.

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Sitter Profile Image: Andrea G.
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Andrea G.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Watsonville, CA, 95076

Andrea is great! She’s watched my minipoodle while I worked late. She’s reliable, punctual and is a great communicator. My dog automatically felt comfortable with her and is always calm when I return home. I will be using her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexia L.
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Alexia L.
$63
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
8 years of experience
Watsonville, CA, 95076

Alexia did an amazing job with my senior cat for housesitting. My cat needs medications. She was also very respectful to the house and cleaned, and picked up mail on her own. She also spent quality time with my pet. Would book again. Thanks!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicolina S.
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Nicolina S.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Aptos, CA, 95003

Nicolina is great! She was easy to communicate with. My minipoodle was instantly comfortable with her and was happy when I got home. I will be reaching out to her again.

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Samantha V.
Sitter Profile Image: Isabella F.
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Isabella F.
$77
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 94605

Isabella went above and beyond in her care for Petunia, and left the house in perfect condition! My cat was extremely content when I arrived home, as if I had never left. Can’t recommend Isabella enough. Very friendly and easy to communicate with as well!!

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Amelia C.
Sitter Profile Image: Julia M.
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Julia M.
$63
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
5 years of experience
Watsonville, CA, 95076

Julia took excellent care of our kitten and our home! I appreciated her quick communication and updates about Dolly

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Sarah P.
Sitter Profile Image: Jonathan S.
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Jonathan S.
$174
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
79 reviews
14 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Capitola, CA, 95010

Jonathan was awesome! He took great care of our dogs while we had a fun weekend in Tahoe. He took incredible pictures and updated us frequently. The dogs were instantly comfortable with him and snuggled right in. They went for plenty of walks and the dogs were happy and tired when we returned home. Jonathan was really great about asking questions and following special instructions for our dog Otis, as he is recovering from TPLO surgery. The house was also quite clean and orderly upon our return. I will definitely be asking Jonathan to come hang out with our dogs again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Teresa L.
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Teresa L.
$98
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

Teresa is awesome! We were traveling in the Santa Cruz area and needed an extended sitter and she was fabulous. She is super timely to respond and a joy to work with. We are so grateful we found Teresa!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelsey D.
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Kelsey D.
$167
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Watsonville, CA, 95076

Kelsey did a great job taking care of my puppy! Thank you :)

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Jillian S.
Sitter Profile Image: Emilie R.
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Emilie R.
$74
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Aptos, CA, 95003

Emilie, did a great job of caring for my two little dogs. One of my dogs is old and has a health condition which requires medications. She was very good with providing the medications as prescribed. She stayed the nights in my home and she left my place clean and orderly. I would use her services in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jack S.
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Jack S.
$139
total per night
5 years of experience
Aptos, CA, 95003

About: Dogs have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and caring for them is something I truly enjoy. I have owned and cared for two dogs, including one who lived to the remarkable age of 22. My current dog is 15 years old and still acts like a puppy, giving me valuable experience caring for both senior dogs and energetic companions. In addition to caring for my own dogs, I have been dog sitting for friends and neighbors since I was around 13 or 14 years old. Over the years, I have gained experience with dogs of different ages, sizes, and personalities, helping with feeding, walks, playtime, companionship, and maintaining their regular routines while their owners are away. I understand that every dog is unique and deserves patient, attentive care. Whether your dog loves outdoor adventures, playtime, or simply relaxing with a companion, I will make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for. My goal is to provide dependable care and give pet owners peace of mind knowing their dogs are in good hands. I am currently a part time surf instructor. My schedule varies week to week depending on how many lessons are booked. That means I will have lots of time to hang out and take care of your dogs! I live in a nice neighborhood with a spacious backyard that is fenced in with a mix of astroturf and small rocks. I also have a shed in the back where the dogs can hang out when it is either raining or when it is super hot outside. It is a perfect hangout spot for your dogs to enjoy!

Sitter Profile Image: Bailey F.
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Bailey F.
$32
total per night
12 years of experience
Aptos, CA, 95003

About: I’ve grown up with dogs my whole life, so being around them has always come naturally to me. I have a puppy of my own right now and a big cane corso. I’ve cared for both puppies and senior dogs and understand that they all have different needs. I also volunteered at the SPCA for about two years, where I got experience working with lots of different dogs. I genuinely love being around animals and will make sure your pet feels comfortable, safe, and well cared for. Pet care fits really easily into my weekly routine. I have a part-time job with a very flexible schedule, and I take my college courses online, so I’m able to plan my days around pet care without any issues. This gives me plenty of time to do walks, drop-ins, or overnight care and make sure each pet gets attention and consistency. I’m able to adjust my schedule when needed, which helps me be reliable and available for both regular and last minute requests. When I’m in a client’s home, I keep things simple and stick to your pet’s normal routine, give them lots of love, and make sure they feel comfortable and safe in their own space. I’ll handle walks, feeding, playtime, and cleanup, and always treat your home with respect. My goal is a happy pet and a stress-free time for you.

Sitter Profile Image: Celeste C.
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Celeste C.
$126
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
20 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

Celeste was a great house and dogsitter. She is a tremendous communicator. She was so conscientious and made sure that our dog's routine was kept and that more important that he was given lots of love and attention. She left the house in great condition. We would definitely use her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kathy K.
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Kathy K.
$105
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
40 years of experience
Watsonville, CA, 95076

Kathy is great! I felt completely comfortable leaving my precious babies in her care and really got to enjoy my trip away. Not only did Kathy take excellent care of the dogs, she helped my boy (Merle) manage through fireworks! I came home and braced myself during more fireworks following the holiday, only to find, Merle was not stressed over them at all. Not only that, he didn't bark as he usually does! What a surprise! I am so thankful!

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Jasmine C.
Sitter Profile Image: Sara A.
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Sara A.
$70
total per night
4.7 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
5 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Salinas, CA, 93907

Sara did a great job watching our dog, cat, fish and house while we were gone for 11 days. They sent regular photos/updates, were very communicative, and the house was clean and cared for when we got home. Our spicy cat even warmed up to them eventually! It was a great comfort to know that our pup was getting his walks and was able to stick to his regular routine while we were away. We will defiantly use Sara again.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicolina is great! She was easy to communicate with. My minipoodle was instantly comfortable with her and was happy when I got home. I will be reaching out to her again.

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Samantha V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emilie was responsible and quick to respond. She took good care of our dog and left the house I. Good condition. She was easy to work with and followed all instructions.

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Elizabeth H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Denise was fantastic and we came home to a very happy pup!! She was caring and made him feel comfortable, and communicated well and asked great questions. We did not worry about Okami at all when he was in her care!

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Jake & Amy B.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Ellicott is $70

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Sitters in Ellicott average 3
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Ellicott on Rover as of Jun 2026 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.

If you’re searching for a Ellicott house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a house sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, there are 2,554 house sitters in Ellicott. 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 Ellicott house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Ellicott have an average of 16 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 Ellicott.

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. Ellicott 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.