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Top rated Fairfax house sitters
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“Suzanne watched my 2 German shepherds for me, and really made them feel loved and cared for while I was away. They're already looking forward to their next overnight. Would highly recommend her!”
“Could not ask for a better pet sitter, Bethany took exceptional care of our two dogs while we were on a four day trip. Kept us continually updated, Porche and Lexi were in great hands, loved the care she provided and Bethany kept us updated on their status throughout. Her attention to details and care of both pets and home were exceptional. We will be a repeat customer - Thank You”
“Elizabeth is WONDERFUL! When you meet her, you know everything will be handled. With just one meet and greet, I knew I was able to get out of town without any worries. When I came home, the dogs were content and satisfied, like they had been well cared for and unbothered by my absence! And as a bonus, she was very respectful of my home and left it exactly as she found it! Elizabeth provides a 10/10 service, and I highly recommend her!”
“Gabby was great with our dog, she took great care of him and our house! The house was spotless on our return, and our normally anxious dog seemed as happy as usual which was a relief for us. She was very quick with communicating, we would definitely have Gabby sit for us again.”
“Andy was fantastic! She took great care of Higgins, paying special attention to his needs and anxiety. She took him to some of his favorite parks (and a new one) and created fun sniffing games for him to tire him out. Andy was communicative and flexible as some of our travel plans changed. She took great care of the house. We will book again with Andy!”
“Drew was so great! He sent plenty of updates while we were gone with photos of their adventures. He came by later to drop off our key and our pup was so excited to see him! She clearly had a great time and we were able to enjoy our trip knowing she was in good hands with Drew.”
“Highly recommend! Kristin was fantastic with our dogs. She is easy to communicate with, very experienced and loving with large rescue dogs, and handled our home and pups with great care. We will definitely be booking with her again!”
“Alex is a fantastic pet sitter. The instructions for my senior cat can be a bit complicated - Alex took care of her and our golden retriever so well. Highly recommend. She left our house the way we left it, was very communicative, and trustworthy person.”
About: I have walked, fed, played-with, dog-sat, and loved many friends’ and neighbors’ dogs for many many years! I lived with a dog who I helped care for since she was 5 months old, so I have some puppy experience. I look forward to meeting your furry friends! I currently work a part time job for which I work 9-5 Tuesday-Thursday and 9-2 on Fridays. My schedule is flexible and can sometimes work from home. I am available to walk dogs and do drop ins any time I’m not working, and I am willing to house sit whenever as long as your okay with your pet being home alone for a few hours at a time. I’m great at following directions and am adaptable so I will be able to carry out any instructions you have for me while getting fun and creative with animal care! I love getting outside for long walks, so I will definitely get your dog some exercise :)
“Took amazing care of our two dogs for 10 days! She kept us updated every day and when one of our dogs wasn’t feeling good she kept us in the loop and watched her extra!”
“We love having Crystal watch our pups! She always takes such good care of them and knows how to handle their quirks. She sends plenty of photo and text updates, ask questions, and makes the right call to ensure the dogs get the best care while we’re gone. I have peace of mind when Crystal stays at our house (and she always takes great care of our home too - leaving it cleaner than when we left!).”
“Lauren did a great job taking care of my dog while I was on a work trip. Astro took to her from their first meeting and was in great hands. She sent regular updates so I was never left wondering how things were going back at home! Highly recommend Lauren and would book with her again!”
“Katie was great taking care of our dog while we were on vacation. She showed up when she said she would, spent some quality time with him, and sent plenty of pictures and status updates. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again!”
“Christine took such amazing care of my two little ones. She sent me photos throughout my time away, and both dogs were relaxed and content the whole time. Couldn’t ask for more.”
“We hired Brendan to stay at our house for our week long trip to watch our Orange Tabby, Popsicle. We had a list of things we wanted him to do on a daily basis for Popsicle and he was diligent in following that list. We received a morning and evening photo and corresponding with Brendan was very easy. Brendan cares deeply for being on time and being responsible and was certainly a professional pet sitter for our cat who we love so much.”
“I selfishly don’t want to leave a review because I want her to always be available for Gio! 😉 She is an excellent communicator and is flexible with the schedule. She sent pics of her and my dog cuddling and playing together outside. It was clear he was very happy and well cared for while I was away 🥰”
“Alecia is amazing. She is great with my kitties, attentive to detail, and communicates about what is going on with them. She stayed here for four days, and I came back to a home that was as clean as when I left it. Thank you, Alecia! I was lucky to find her through Rover and hope she can help next time I travel!”
Fairfax pet parents share their Rover experiences
Jessica was an awesome in-home sitter for my 2 dogs. She sent updates every day with photos, and was available for questions/requests during her stay. She left my house clean and in the way I left it. My time away was stress-free, because I knew my babies were in good hands. My dogs were very happy and not stressed at all. I would highly recommend Jess (as long as it doesn’t interfere with when I need her!😉)
Marlena stayed at our home with our 2 dogs while we were out of town for a few days and she was great! She was a wonderful communicator and took excellent care of both of our dogs. Our house was as we left it upon our return and we would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for an in-home pet sitter.
Olivia was everything I had hoped for in a Pet Sitter, caring for our dog and cat for a week in our home. During our initial visit, our skittish dog took to her immediately. Olivia projected a bright, warm, and outgoing personality, and asked great questions about our pets and their routines. While we were away, she sent frequent updates and pictures and to my relief was able to give our dog medication for his fear of thunderstorms. It’s a relief that we no longer have to take our dog to a kennel and that we can call upon Olivia the next time we go out of town.
If you want to go on vacation and not have to worry about your dog, Brendan is the dog sitter for you. He took great care of our dogs with plenty of updates with pictures. We were so worried about leaving our boys for a week, but Brendan was in constant contact. When we travel in the future, we will definitely be checking to see if Brendan is available first. We would give him 6 stars, if we could.
Reilly was very good with our three Shelties making them feel comfortable with her right away. She was prompt and reliable and followed the instructions for our dogs’ meds and feeding schedules just like we asked her to. We appreciated her quick responses to our checking in on how things were going, she even sent pics of our pups. It was very nice!
Sara did a fantastic job watching Cowboy. She was attentive, responsible, and consistently kept me updated on what Cowboy was doing throughout the day. I appreciated her clear communication and the way she checked in with photos and notes, which gave me peace of mind while I was away. Highly recommend Sara for anyone looking for reliable and caring pet care.
I cannot say enough good things about Nicole! I have a reactive dog who immediately warmed up to her - which isn't his usual style, so I was impressed right off the bat - and she handled him brilliantly. Reportedly he acted like an angel and didn't act a fool the entire week she housesat for me, which might be a new record for him. I came home to a house that was 100% cleaner than I left it, I received daily photos of all four of my animals, and came home to a pristine house. MOST IMPOTANTLY, Nicole was incredibly patient and flexible with me as my house sprung a foundation leak 2 days before I left for my trip. I had no running water the entire time she was here and not only did she completely roll with the punches, she had al 15 gallons of water I'd provided refilled for me when I got home. Nicole really went above and beyond and I am incredibly grateful that I trusted my zoo with her and nobody else. :)
Courtney was incredible with our pup! She was so attentive and caring, making sure he was comfortable and all his needs (and requests) were met at all times. She sent us plenty of updates throughout our trip and left our house spotless. It was evident she cares greatly about the pets she watches! Cannot recommend Courtney enough!!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Fairfax is $45
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Sitters in Fairfax average 4 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 Fairfax on Rover as of Apr 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 Apr 2026, there are 1,311 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, 85% of Fairfax house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Fairfax have an average of 16 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.
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