House Sitting in Fairfax
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1. Karen D.

“Karen was amazing. She was very attentive and kept us up to date on anything out of the norm. We were very anxious about leaving our dog in the hands of sitter because we had some bad experiences with sitters. Having Karen really alleviated our concerns and allowed us to focus on the purpose of our trip. We can't thank her enough and will definitely use her in the future. I am sure our dog will love it too!”


2. Christine A.

“Christine is a fantastic person to say the least. Highly recommended for housesitting. She went above and beyond while staying in my home. 5 stars +”


3. Anissa M.
“Anissa is the best dog sitter! She took care of my two 50 lb shepherd mixes like they were her own when I was out of town for the weekend. My pups have a special diet and she followed the meal time directions to a “T”. She stayed at my house and was very respectful of the property. She is very dependable and I highly recommend her.”




4. David "Drew" B.

“I was super stressed about going out of town until I met Drew. He took the time to get to know my pups and work with Bailey who has fear agression. The pups love him! He did an awesome job. I was able to go on vacation and relax knowing the pups were in good hands. He's dependable on time and professional. Highly recommend!”


5. Crystal G.


“Crystal did a fantastic job house sitting and caring for our two pups! She was extremely communicative, sending photos and updates to us. She is kind and understood our dogs’ unique quirks which I highly appreciate. I would recommend her to anyone!”


6. Courtney C.

“Courtney is amazing! I was so stressed leaving my fur babies & she kept me updated the entire time. She put up with their craziness and was very humble the entire time. I couldn’t recommend someone more to watch your fur babies. She is trustworthy, kind, and funny. Thank you for everything. :)”


7. David M.

“Dave was phenomenal with our two dogs while we were out of the country. One of them has some medical issues that require careful attention and Dave handled it all without issue and communicated well. We had peace of mind knowing our beloved dogs were in good hands.”


8. Marlena C.

“Marlena always does an excellent job watching our pets. Daisy and Winnie love spending time with her and she does a great job updating us while we are away. It is always comforting to know our pets are in great hands with Marlena when we are away, thanks for everything Marlena!”


9. Natalie C.

“Natalie is awesome! Great contact during her stay w our pup. Highly recommend her!!!”


10. Emma H.

“Emma was awesome! We couldn’t have asked for better experience. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to watch their pets.”


11. Abigail H.

“My baby Eden is a handful. She is an eleven year old treewalker coonhound rescue who was never fortunate enough to live in a house. There are a lot of instructions when I have somebody watch her. Abigail did a great job! I also have a cat and two guinea pigs and she took wonderful care of them also. She kept me updated and sent pictures while my kids and I were in Florida for 7 days. I would definitely have her watch my fur babies again. If she is up for it lol.”


12. Christiane S.

“Christiane was absolutely amazing! By far the best sitter we have found on Rover - and that’s saying something! We came home to a clean home and a happy dog! Plus received the sweetest updates and photos during her stay. Do not hesitate to book Christiane!”


13. Hailey K.

“Hailey is SO flexible! I booked her for 3 nights, but life happened. I had to keep changing things at the last minute, but she worked with me. Bo loved her. She sent pictures which I didn't even ask for. Trustworthy and reliable! I would definitely book again!”


14. Constance K.

“Constance was a great sitter! She was thorough in the questions she asked before house sitting our cat. She was communicative and professional. And most importantly, our cat loved her! She sent constant updates while we were out of town.”


15. Olivia H.

“Olivia did a wonderful job with our two boys. Went on a weekend trip and were only able to bring two of our pups so Olivia watched the other two. Sent pictures, gave updates, and from the ring, took them outside a bunch. Our house didn’t even seem like someone stayed in it with how well it looked when we got back. I completely recommend Olivia and we will be for sure returning customers.”


16. Kylie R.
About: I have two dogs of my own that I’ve had since they were babies! My oldest is almost 3 years and my youngest is about 8 months! Over the summer I had a family whose two dogs I walked and watched for two plus hours every weekday morning! I am free during the evenings on most weekdays and all day on the weekends! Please free to message me with any specific scheduling questions! I am a very attentive and caring provider. I am not just looking to get in and out, I will make sure I give your dog the same attention and lovings that you give them and the same attention and love I give my dogs! I am completely understanding of particular ways that people like their dogs to be cared for and hope to provide your dog(s) the individualized care they are used to!


17. Rachel B.
About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was 11. I have experience with training (to an extent), walking, feeding, bathing and playing with them :) I’m currently a student and working part time. But I’m always missing my dog back home, I will have plenty of time set aside to play with your pups. I care for pets in my home/clients home by ensuring they are happy and healthy. I do this through play time, baths, feeding, and exercise.


18. Rachel S.
“Rachel was awesome! Gus looked so happy in the pics she sent and she was very responsive. She stayed the week and apt was perfect when I returned.”


19. Courtney T.


“Courtney’s a gem. That’s all I can really say. Very reliable, trustworthy, responsive. She even helped us keep some heavy rain water out of our garage while we were gone (and washed the doggie blankets), which was a huge help. We know the house and doggies are taken care of with Courtney. If you book her, take care of her! She’s a rare breed.”


20. Sunny J.

“Sunny was an amazing Dogsitter! She took great care of Murph and gave me super regular updates and pictures of him while I was gone. She also helped me keep an eye on some medical things with my dog that started to pop up the day I had to fly out for a work trip and gave me detailed information about what was going on. I came home to a clean house and a happy dog and I would definitely hire her again to dogsit!”
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It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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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 Fairfax on Rover as of Mar 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 Mar 2025, there are 1,183 house sitters in Fairfax. 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, 92% of Fairfax house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Fairfax have an average of 15 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 Fairfax.
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. Fairfax 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.
