House Sitting in Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Y’all. YALL. I’m just saying… Sky is FANTASTIC. Soooo personable, friendly, actually took our dog on a walk, and it’s evident that she really cares. Our dog, William, warmed up to Sky SO fast. I hope everyone can book her but I also hope that y’all don’t take my Saturdays ?”
“Rachel was wonderful! She was able to do a meet-and-greet and book a stay with our pup, Beluga, in a 24 hour period. Super flexible, friendly, and communicative. He was clearly very happy to have her company and she left detailed notes for us :) we’ll definitely be using Rachel again!”
“Grace is a super reliable, helpful, and communicative sitter for our pup! Thank you for taking good care of Pixel, keeping him engaged, safe, and happy while we’re away.”
“Jessica was wonderful with our pup! We felt so safe and relived to find a great sitter to stay with our dog for the weekend! Will be booking again. You’re fur babies are in good hands with her! Thank you Jessica! ❤️”
“Stella was amazing! She watched Franklin overnight and did such a great job keeping me updated with pictures and messages throughout the stay. That meant so much to me especially since Franklin can get pretty anxious when I am away. I felt totally at ease knowing he was in good hands. I would absolutely recommend Stella and would happily book her again! :)”
“Rachel did a great job with my spoiled cat Bella and was respectful and conscientous with my home. I found Bella well adjusted and taken care of as if I never left her presence. Rachel is a very kind and caring pet lover. She kept sent pics and kept me up to date. Appreciated her help and would have her pet sit Bella again in a heartbeat.”
“Dan’s an excellent house sitter. He was punctual and clearly communicated everything that was going on during his stay. He sent tons of pics and videos of my boys so that I’d know they were doing well. Would recommend”
“Jackie did a great job with our cat and dog. She sent us regular updates and the house was in great shape when we got back. She even kept our plants alive through a hot spell. Thank you, Jackie!”
“Margo took great care of my senior dog. She is reliable and a good communicator. She puts in the time and effort to genuinely understand the animal she takes care of. I would definitely recommend her pet sitting services.”
“Brittany was so amazing! She was super communicative and flexible with my booking and Oscar absolutely loved her. I will definitely book with Brittany again if I need a long-term stay for Oscar!”
“Philip was excellent with our dog! He had separation anxiety and needs someone with him almost 24/7. Philip took excellent care of him and left us reassured about how he was doing. His updates were great, and we couldn’t have been more at ease. We will definitely use him again!”
“Syd is a great and fun kitty sitter. They have stayed with my cats twice for a week each. I get lovely pictures and updates everyday. Syd’s care and positive energy puts me at ease when I have to be away. I will continue to hire Syd to watch my kitties as long as they are available. I’m so thankful!”
“quanece and malik were amazing !! this is my first time hiring a rover and they were incredibly thorough, communicative, and easy to work with. i don't love leaving my animals but when i have to, they'll be the first people i reach out to :)”
“Superstar dog sitter!! Kirsten is professional while being very friendly and reliable. She went above and beyond to take care of my two dogs and my home. She also administered dog meds and sent tons of pictures. My dogs can’t wait for me to take another vacation so they get to spend more time with Kirsten!”
“Brandi was amazing - she saved our vacation! We had another sitter cancel last minute and she stepped right up to help us. She was incredibly responsive, compassionate and friendly. Our one dog just had surgery so she needed meds and activity rest. Brandi helped manage her needs while also caring for our other dog. We really appreciated her help and will definitely be using her again!”
“Aubrey did an outstanding job taking care of our dog while we were out of town. As new pet owners and our first time being away, we really appreciated the level of communication and frequent updates. We would love for Aubrey to watch our dog again in the future!”
“Calvin is the best-very kind and calm and kept to a consistent schedule , which my pets appreciated. Calvin went above & beyond with care, communication and scooping the litter box! I am spoiled now. Thank you Calvin!”
“Jourdi took such great care of our two cats and little pup! They were super attentive to their needs, communicative, and left our house in great shape. I definitely want to keep working with them!”
Elmwood pet parents share their Rover experiences
Kirsten is the best!! I was so relieved knowing that my dog was in great care my first time leaving him for an extended amount of time. Kirsten gave me plenty of updates throughout the day and was so understanding and patient with his anxiety and leash reactivity. Kirsten was incredibly flexible, kind, and so respectful of my home. Coming home to a super tidy house and laundry done was unexpected but the best after a full day of travel! Couldn’t recommend Kirsten enough and would absolutely book again :)
Rachel was wonderful! She was able to do a meet-and-greet and book a stay with our pup, Beluga, in a 24 hour period. Super flexible, friendly, and communicative. He was clearly very happy to have her company and she left detailed notes for us :) we’ll definitely be using Rachel again!
Courteney is the best. She is caring and she loves the job of caring for your fur babies. She sends lots of updates and photos letting you vacation at peace. I have 2 very spoiled pups 1 is a senior with medication and eating habits that are challenging. When I arrive home my babies are healthy and happy. She is the best!
Amanda house-sat our two French bulldogs for seven nights, and she was excellent! From start to finish, Amanda was reliable, communicative, and genuinely caring. We received pictures and updates everyday, and I would tell our dogs were clearly well-loved! The house was also very well taken care of. Amanda brought in mail and packages, and she also took our trash and recycling to the curb for trash day (It was ALOT from Christmas). When we arrived home after our trip, everything was clean, organized, and exactly as we left it. Amanda was wonderful, I would not hesitate to book her again!! I highly recommend Amanda to anyone looking for a trustworthy, attentive, and kind dog sitter!
Katheryn and Tilly got along right away. Katheryn made time to meet Tilly before the stay and asked the kind of questions that not only showed me her level of experience but also how detail oriented she was to ensure Tilly got the best care. Katheryn arrived on time and offered consistent updates. The apartment was clean and tidy upon my arrival. Would absolute recommend!
Mey was amazing! Spent two weeks taking care of our very puppy energy Husky and handled him beautifully. Left the place cleaner than she found it and was great and giving daily updates and photos which helped with my separation anxiety haha. Definitely will be asking her to care for our pup again when needed. Thank you so much Mey!
Jennifer stepped up to take care of Melchi over New Years (savior!). He requires eye meds which can be challenging and she’d never done it before, but she handled it amazingly — his eyes were looking great when we got back from our 5 day vacation. The house was left clean. I would definitely book Jennifer again!
Dan was fantastic with Entei and we had the best experience imaginable! This was Entei’s first in home overnight sitter and were so anxious with the new experience but he had the best time ever, clearly seen in all of his updates! The meet and greet was safe and comfortable for Entei and I and he did excellent with Enteis sassy teenage energy. He gave constant chat and photo edits to update me on Enteis days! He did tons of exercise with Entei and was able to handle his pulling tendencies. I received several updates of Entei asleep with his belly up, happy and comfortable as can be! Fantastic sitter for an anxious doggo and owner! Will book every time!
Sieanna is amazing! Our dog is very shy and afraid of new people and Sieanna was so patient with her. Sienna is a super clear communicator and sent daily pictures and updates, and we really felt like our dog was in good hands. Our dog was well taken care of and the house was spotless when we got back. Would recommend Sieanna to anyone!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Elmwood is $45
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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 Elmwood on Rover as of Feb 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover 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 Elmwood.
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. Elmwood 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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