House Sitting in Essex
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1. Rachael W.



“Rachael is so kind!! We met her the night before and Stella loved her! She sent me pictures so I knew Stella was happy. I feel very content with Stella being home because Rachael is taking care of her! I will use her in the future for sure. Thank you so much”


2. Franna & Mark C.
“I would highly recommend Franna to care for your pet while at work for the day or overnight on vacation! I have entrusted my dog with her on multiple occassions. She is very caring and attentive to my dog's needs. She can also give medications if necessary.”


3. Kelsey B.
“Kelsey has been my go to pet sitter for the last few years. She is very responsible, on time and most importantly, loves hanging with my crew and treats them like her own fur babies! She would be a great sitter for you and I highly recommend her!!”


4. Jason P.

“Jason did a great job watching our German shepherd and our Lab He came out to meet them before and stayed 2 days and nights. Jason is reliable and a great sitter we will definitely use him again”


5. Emalee K.

“Emalee was quick to respond, from beginning inquiry to the end of the service. She was sweet and pleasant and easy to deal with. She did everything she agreed to do and even popped in again for us when our trip back got delayed. Our pup loved her and there wasn't a mess to clean when we got back and our pup was happy and well taken care of upon our return. Would use again and would recommend 100%! <3”


6. Sophia M.
About: I've cared for dogs most of my life and have always been happy to look after them for friends and family. I'd love to help out and spend time with yours while I'm in college! I have classes in the day time but they don’t start until 9:30 at the earliest. I can do evening and afternoon walks or the occasional morning walk. I am willing to stop in to take care of as well. I can’t house them at my apartment. I am willing to work with you and your dog for the care and routine it needs! :) I enjoy playing with them as well.


7. Jeff W.


“Very communicative and flexible! Jeff kept our space extremely tidy and sent many pictures and updates on the pets! I felt good knowing they were in his care.”




8. Megan E.


“Megan is a natural with dogs. Both my dogs took an immediate liking in her which always tells me a lot. She went out of her way to accommodate them when we had to travel overseas for three weeks and even went the extra mile to come to our house to feed and check in on our cat. Thank you Megan!”


9. Mario C.

“Mario did a really nice job caring for my little cattle dog Lucy while house sitting for me! He was communicative, kind, caring, and followed the instructions I left for my dog and my house. I’ve moved into this area recently and have not been able to find a reliable pet sitter to stay in my home when I am away for work- until now :) I will definitely reach out to Mario again as my top choice. Thank you again!”


10. Alayna I.

“After a previous bad experience with a pet sitter, we are picky about who we ask to care for our fur babies. Nothing to fear with Alayna, who has been one of the best pet sitters we’ve ever had!! She’s been communicative with us, sends updates and photos every day, and I can tell my pets absolutely love her (even my independent old dog has warmed up to her!). We are so thrilled to have connected with someone who clearly takes pride in her work in caring for pets. Will definitely be using her for all our sitting needs.”


11. David S.
“I would recommend David as a dog sitter to anyone who is considering hiring one. I have known him for over 20 years and can attest to his character as both a person and a dog sitter. He is one of the kindest, thoughtful people you will meet. In addition to that, he is reliable. He acts the same way when caring for your pets too. I used to have a Golden Retriever who was very friendly to new people, and she weighed 100 lbs. David always did an amazing job of making her feel safe and comfortable with a new person, and he was able to keep her calm on walks despite her size. He went out of his way to play ball with her too. He developed a great connection with my family and my dog, so we always trusted him when he took care of her. I understand how important our dogs are to us, so if you are looking for a reliable, friendly and caring dog sitter, look no further.”




12. Alexandra M.
About: I grew up with dogs in my childhood home the entire time living there. I have taken care of small five pound dogs to a large dog like the newfoundland and a great pyrenees. I currently have a Bernese Mountain Dog who loves others! She gets along with all dogs, small or large. Shes just a playful pup :) I am willing to take care of your dog just as well as I take care of mine! My availability will be based off yours :) I’m self employed so my availability will be off yours. 🙂 We do daily walks, lots of outside time. My pups love chasing after a cat laser toy in the house and outside in the evenings. I live in a Duplex with our own yard. It’s not fenced completely. It is a partial fence, but I do have dog tie outs. I’m outside with them the entire time. Plenty of dog toys, balls and room to roam.


13. Muhammed K.
“I cannot say enough good things about Mo! He is literally a godsend. He is so great with my dogs . My dogs get more excited to see him than me . I have been in so many instances where for one reason or another I could not make it in time to walk my dogs . And he has always come through. Whoever has dogs knows how important it is for you to be able to trust the person who will be taking care or walking your dogs . Ever since I found Mo, I have already been on two vacations because I feel very comfortable with him house sitting my dogs. Before I would always be hesitant and trying to rely on family that most of the time would not come through. He has even showered my dogs because they are so much more chill with him than me ! He is awesome!”


14. Jennifer M.
“Jennifer was FANTASTIC! She actually spent time hanging out with my dogs when house sitting. Jennifer even came back over to check on dogs when flight got in late. I will use her again! Thank you!”


15. Ashley D.
About: I’ve taken care of my dog since I was 11-12 years old until I was 16 and then she sadly passed away and we got a new dog and I’ve been taking care of her for 3 years. I also have experience taking care of cats I absolutely love cats. And I have experience taking care of rabbits I currently have one I take care of a rabbit and a large dog all the time. I know both need lots of love and lots of play time and attention I will listen to your pets. When they need to go out, when they need to eat, when they want to play, or cuddle. In my home I will make sure they have food and water and I will make sure they go out every 2 hours or so. If they are a larger dog they can play with my puppy she absolutely loves to play. I will also take them for a walk. At the clients home it will be the same and if I can take their animal to the dog park I will do so and let them play I know they also love playing with other animals and not always just with humans


16. Michelle G.

“Jaclynn and Nala seemed to have loved their stay with Michelle! She is very responsive and sends pictures to let you know your pups are doing okay. Will definitely book with her again”


17. Keyaisa J.
“Keyaisa is a caring person and is great at caring for other people and pets. Great with pets has lived with dogs her whole life and takes care of her dog. She has 3 other sisters she had to raise and watch after. She is a great person to watch after a pet”


18. Daniela A.

“Daniela was absolutely amazing! I needed a sitter extremely last minute and she stepped up and knocked it out of the park. She followed our instructions to the letter and was so patient and loving to our pup. She arrived promptly and had great communication and even sent pictures of our pup enjoying his walk. We will definitely be booking her again!”


19. Morgan T.

“Morgan was the best! She took amazing care of my puppy and kept my apartment super clean. She sent me photos every day while I was away & had excellent communication skills. I would 1000% use her in the future for my pup! Thank you Morgan for all you do!”
The median cost per night for house sitting in Essex is $45
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Sitters in Essex average 3 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 Essex on Rover as of Apr 2025 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 Apr 2025, there are 181 house sitters in Essex. 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, 83% of Essex house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Essex have an average of 14 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 Essex.
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. Essex 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.
