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Top rated Ellicott house sitters
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“Great communication and took great care of the dogs and the house. Wouldn’t even have known anyone had been here. Also went above and beyond with a few extra requests. Can’t recommend her enough and hope to have her watch the dogs and the house again in the future. Thank you!”

“Maria is an exceptional sitter. We cannot recommend her highly enough. We wouldn't hesitate to have Maria sit for us again. In fact, we rebooked her for our next trip before we even got on the plane home!! She's just that good. Of course, we came home to a happy pup and a spotless house. But we had no doubt about that after seeing how happy she was in the pictures Maria sent over and after hearing Maria gush over how much she was enjoying spending time with her. It was nice to feel like we were leaving our pup with someone who liked being around her as much as we do. She took phenomenal care of our sweet girl, gave her so many cuddles, spent an absurd amount of time hanging out in the sunshine with her, and followed our requests to a T. Maria was kind, loving, and so attentive to whatever our pup needed. Maria sent plenty of pictures and videos so we never worried or had a chance to miss our beloved dog too much. It was amazing!! We've never had such a stress-free travel experience with a sitter before; we didn't worry one bit about her because we were confident she was in such great hands. Seriously, you cannot go wrong working with Maria. She is such a professional but also clearly cares about her charges. It was an outstanding experience having her house sit. Genuinely, we can't express our gratitude enough even after all this gushing. We can't wait to have her back.”


About: I have had animals since as long as I can remember I have multiple picky little senior fur babies which I solely take care of, I also have experience with Winged friends and their body language, I am very understanding of animals boundaries but still firm enough to go undominated! I am currently in college and don’t have any other jobs. But love all animals and can’t wait to meet all your furry friends. I have 3 dogs of my own and I take them on daily walks and give all three of the medication. I love spending my time with my furry babies who are my family
“Danielle was great! She took excellent care of my high energy dogs and kept the house really nice and clean. She sent me updates and I got to see how happy my dogs were playing outside, going for hikes, and getting lots of attention. Would definitely recommend her for anyone who needs their pups looked after.”

“Nellie was great! She made me feel some peace at mind for my high energy dog while I was on vacation. Koda (3 year old Australian shepherd) can be a handful but she made sure he had plenty of play time and walks and handled it like a pro.”

“Ashley was amazing with my boys while we were gone on a trip! We even had some travel plans change for our way home and she was very accommodating. I highly recommend her for any of your pet sitting needs! I will be using her again!”

“Eliana was wonderful to work with! Great communicator, scheduled a time ahead of our trip to meet the dogs and go over their routine and ask questions. She then kept us in the loop while we were away through texts, photos and videos. For this anxious fur-mom, it was refreshing to working with someone who offered care to detail and clear communication. Would absolutely trust and love to work with Eliana in the future if travel plans mean dogs stay home, it'll be a peace of mind knowing their care is in good hands. Thanks Eliana for the weekend visit!”

“Excellent service from Meghan, our boys were both tired and happy when we got back. They obviously got a lot of attention and we are very happy to book Meghan again.”

“Beverly took care of my two boys and was amazing. The pups are happy and amazing communication throughout! Thank you Beverly, and I look forward to you watching my pups in the future!”

About: I've taken care of many different kinds of animals and am willing to take care of even more. I love reptiles and rodents. Cats especially! If you have a small dog or cat that you can't clip their nails then leave it to me, I can handle that for ya! It fits most of my day, I am very anxious and care deeply for the safety and health of my pets. It is a daily thing for me to check on everything. I personally own a cat and used to own a guinea pig. (Rip Pumpkin) I make sure the food bowl is full 2 times a day because my son doesnt like seeing the bottom. I make sure to check the litter box and water every single day to make sure theres no blowouts and that things are kept clean. I will play with him for a solid 2 hours at least a day (hes very large) and then he gets lap cuddles almost all day.

“Edyn was a wonderful Rover for my 6 yr old mini Schauzer. In fact, we've booked her again already. She's very prompt, sent photos and updates, and clearly loves dogs. Highly recommended”


About: I love all animals and have always taken care of them. I get along with all types of animals. I just enjoy being around them. I have raised and trained my own pets; dogs and horses. I've taken care of animals that need special attention and care like diabetes and cancer. My schedule is easy going and I can arrange it how I need. I do work usually 5-8 hours a day and depending on location can split my day to let animals out for potty breaks. I keep an eye on them always. When going outside, I will go with them to make sure all is ok in the outside environment. I don't leave things down for bigger animals so that they don't get into things they shouldn't.
“Cami was attentive and followed all the care instructions for my two doggos! She was also very patient and understanding with me having to throw a couple last minute adjustments to the sitting window when my travel plans got very delayed. The house looked great but more so I can tell my two doggos were well taken care of!”

“Jenelle was amazing! All loved her so much was he even sad when she left. I recommend her for every pet that you have. She’s the best. She will be my preferred pet sitter. Earl does not respond well to people and he loved her!”
“Laura was phenomenal. It was a last minute booking and she went out of her way to make our life easy while I’m out of town and my husband having a changing work schedule. She was an extra hand that adapted to changes quickly which we both appreciated.”

“Nicole is simply the best. I couldn’t ask for a better sitter than her. She’s dependable, reliable, and responsible. I know when Nicole is there I can fully relax on my trip because my puppies are in the best hands. My go-to sitter!! ✨✨”


“Parker is an absolutely amazing and attentive fur baby watcher and house sitter. We received really great updates and pics every day. Parker went above and beyond keeping our pups happy and our house really clean. It was so nice to come home after a long trip to happy babies. The communication was stellar! Thanks Parker!”

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Ellicott is $45
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Sitters in Ellicott average 5 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 Ellicott on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $45 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 Jun 2026, there are 809 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, 91% of Ellicott house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Ellicott have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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.




