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“Matthew was amazing with our doggies! He played with them, walked them, and loved on them all weekend! He updated us throughout our trip and they loved him! We highly recommend Matthew to take care of our doggies again!”
“Leah took great care of our dogs in our home, was great with communication, and left the house so clean, like no one had been there. Our husky and bulldog were undoubtedly pains in various ways, but Leah handled them gracefully and we came home to relaxed and tired pups. Hopefully Leah is available next time we need to go out of town!”
“Christina (Mary) was amazing! She sent plenty of cute pics and updates daily. She took the dogs on several walks and also played with them in the local tennis courts fetching the tennis ball. My house was better than when I left it, she even washed the dishes in the dishwasher! I would give her 10 stars if I could. It’s hard leaving pups with a new person the first time but I was never worried.”
“Our getaway was more relaxing knowing that Seth was taking care of our dog and our home. Great to return to a calm, happy dog. Seth is a good communicator and very professional.”
“Alexandra did a great job caring for our dog and cat. You could tell from the photos that the dog was enjoying her time with Alexandra. She ended up with a situation and handled it responsibly. We will definitely use Alexandra again.”
“First time for Skyler watching out critters and our house. Great communication and peta seemed perfectly happy upon our return. Highly recommend Skyler; we’ll be looking to use her again in the future.”
“Will house-sat and took care of our senior dog Leo over five days and four nights. He did a great job communicating with us and attending to all of Leo's needs. He texted us daily updates with photos. He asked the right questions and also took care of some things around the house. He was easy to work with in getting set up. We highly recommend Will!”
“We love her so much and only use her to watch both our pups. She is so sweet and considerate. Our pups have separation issues and we never have to worry going on week long trips when she’s watching them. Life saver. (And I love that she cleans up before she leaves - such a nice touch)”
“Rosemary spent 6 days taking care of the house and animals. She was very responsive, sent oodles of photos, and was very professional in all our communications. We will definitely ask her to come again. It's such a relief to know you can trust somebody to come to the house rather than stressing the dogs out with time in a loud pet hotel.”
“Kathleen was absolutely amazing with our pup! She made sure to give me updates daily and made sure our pup was well taken care of! Can’t wait to book with her again in the future! 😁”
“Andrea was incredible and we would absolutely recommend her! She looked after our two pups Doug and Goomba and we were assured throughout our trip that they were in good hands. She gave us very frequent updates and pictures and was extremely responsive. She was incredibly kind both when we met and via text, and I know she was just as great with our dogs. Thank you so much Andrea!!”
“Kelly was absolutely incredible! She watched our two cats and energetic puppy for a whole week and always kept us up to date on how they were doing through pictures and detailed texts. We can definitely tell she made them feel extremely comfortable while their parents were away and gave them lots of love. If you need someone who is responsive, caring, communicative, and can make your pets feel comfortable while you’re away, Kelly is fantastic. She will go above and beyond for you and your pets, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thanks for everything Kelly, we will absolutely be booking with you again. Migo, Liam, and Maggie already miss you!”
“Anne was amazing with my puppy! I had a 3 month old puppy and was going out town for the first time and it was a short notice. She was cooperative, kind and great communicator. While I was away, she’d sent me pictures of my puppy a couple of times a day and when I returned home, my dog looked happy and safe. Highly recommend having Anne to watch your pet!”
About: I've taken care of a variety of animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, fish, guinea pigs) for the past 14 yrs pet sitting for friends and neighbors and I'm so excited to spend time with your furry family! Trustworthy care for your pets means peace of mind for you and I can promise that as I treat each furry friend like my own! I am available for overnight house sitting, as well as drop in visits and walks throughout the day. With a flexible schedule, I work to be there for your pet's every need! I am well versed in pet care and have contact information for nearby 24hr vets in the event of an emergency. Your pet's care and safety is my utmost priority.
“Camila and Anthony took great care of our nervous rescue. They patiently waited for him to get over his anxiety of being cared for by new people and by the end we’re best buds with him! Top notch care and communication. Book without hesitation!!”
“Addison was fantastic. She was very courteous and punctual. Reina absolutely loved her. Also, Addison fed Reina and gave her medication to her on schedule. I will definitely use Addison again to care for Reina.”
“Kristina was great with my two dogs. It was a last minute booking and she took an extra trip to meet us and learn about their care and routine. I would highly recommend her services!”
“We hired Lisa for a last-minute trip to visit family, and she was a fantastic housesitter. From the start, she put us at ease and we felt confident our two cats would be well cared for. She was super communicative, sent frequent photo updates, and was flexible with our changing plans. When it looked like our dog care might fall through, she was even willing to step in and help with her too. Lisa went above and beyond - she assured us she’d check in on the cats again if anything came up with our travels, and we came home to an impeccably clean house. She even washed the sheets, which made coming home that much better. We’ll definitely be hiring her again!”
Over 1,881 pet parents in Fairfax have booked house sitting
Fairfax pet parents share their Rover experiences
Our cats love Katherine! We usually have Katherine do drop in visits but we had her do house sitting this time because we were going on a longer trip. Usually we don’t get many updates during house sitting from past sitters but she gave us many updates and let us know each time she came which was a huge relief! She spends a lot of time getting the cats to be comfortable around her so we use her for cat sitting constantly!
Matthew was a last minute house sitter. The previous one left rover 3 days before we weee to leave for an international trip. He took care of our dogs and he took care of the house while we were gone. He did leave us notes and photos during his time there and the dogs all really liked him.
Eric was awesome. We are very picky parents as our fur baby is a love of our lives! We are quite picky when it comes to anyone that we allow to spend time with our girl. We were a bit nervous since it seemed as though Eric didn’t really have many reviews and seemed to be new on Rover, but that skepticism quickly went out the door when Eric walked in. Sophie immediately gravitated towards him, which is always a great sign! We were able to enjoy a worry, free date night, knowing that our girl was with very capable hands.. Eric seems to be a very nice young man whose parents should be very proud of the son that they raised and the great first impression he maked on those fortunate enough to cross paths with him. We highly recommend him and will be more than happy to provide any additional feedback. Should another pet parent need reassurances that they’re making the right decision by hiring him.
Caroline did sooo well with our timid older dog Annie. Giving her space in the beginning which led to Annie snuggling with her as the night went on:) she is so attentive as well to our young puppy, following our schedule of eating and going out to potty. Our pups are like our children and I knew they were in such great hands!
Jessica is absolutely amazing! I’m a very anxious cat parent, and thanks to her, I was actually able to enjoy my trip without constantly worrying about my boys. She pays incredible attention to detail and truly cares about the cats she looks after. When Skubi started having some health issues, Jessica monitored him closely, kept me informed, and once we got his medication, she started him on it and updated me every step of the way. That really meant a lot to me. She also sends the most wonderful pictures and thoughtful updates, which always put my mind at ease. Honestly, there aren’t enough good things I could say about her. Jessica is a truly wonderful, trustworthy, and compassionate cat sitter, and I’m so grateful to have found her! 🥰
Will continues to be a life saver for us!! Not only does he take amazing care of our pups, but our home and other animals, too. He was so considerate to take our bunny to the vet while we were gone when he realized something was wrong with her and didn’t hesitate to do so. He’s got the best communication, sends lots of pictures, and loves on our fur babies when we can’t. I wouldn’t want anyone else looking after them when we are gone. Just please don’t steal him from us. 🤣
Darcy H. did a wonderful job with our cat during a holiday house sitting. She did so while respecting the house and with great consideration; she was neat, tidy, and clean. The cat food cans were rinsed out and put in the recycle bin, the plates were rinsed off and put in the dishwasher. We loved that she took the effort to ensure we didn't return to our home and have to clean up after her and we greatly appreciate that.
This was our very first time using Rover, and as extremely overprotective dog parents, we were definitely nervous. But Brad was absolutely amazing from start to finish. He eased our minds with daily updates, complete with photos and videos that showed just how well our dog was doing! We also had a Fi tracker on his collar and it was so reassuring to see how many walks and steps he was getting. Brad took him out so often, even more than our normal routine! Our dog occasionally gets so excited that he’ll throw up if he hasn’t eaten in a while, and when it happened, Brad immediately texted us, cleaned it up, and made sure he ate and drank after. His communication was quick, calm, and thoughtful, which helped us feel totally at ease. It was clear our dog was incredibly well cared for — he got plenty of walks, playtime with his toys, and lots of attention. Honestly, he looked sad when Brad left! Brad also left our home neat and spotless, which we really appreciated. We feel like we hit the jackpot with Brad. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better to take care of our fur baby, and we’d recommend him to absolutely anyone. We hope to book with him again!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Fairfax is $50
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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 Mar 2026 was about $50 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 2026, there are 9,315 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 13 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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