House Sitting in Forest Lake

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Sitter Profile Image: Anna N.
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Anna N.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Vernon Hills, IL, 60061

Anna was very polite, took good care of my pets and home, totally trustworthy. Will definitely work with her again in the future, thank you Anna!

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Maya M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
5 years of experience
North Hyde Park, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061

Maya did an outstanding job for us. She accepted a last minute request, which included a 6-day stay at our home while we were out of town on vacation. She connected very well with our 72 pound medium Bernedoodle, giving him lots of attention and care. Everything went smoothly and she remained focused and supportive to the end, even when our return flight was delayed by 3 hours. Thanks again Maya.

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Karina C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wheeling, IL, 60090

Karina was the perfect house/dogsitter! Regular updates, pictures of the pups, house well taken care of! Just don’t book her on the weekends we need her!!!!

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Abigail M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
23 years of experience
Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089

Abby is an excellent dog sitter. My dog was given a ton of love and my house was in good order when we returned from our vacation. We received daily pics and I'm pretty sure my dog would have been fine if we never returned! Abby obviously loves animals and is a responsible and reasonably priced sitter. Highly recommend!

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Rachel C.
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Becca S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
11 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Lake Zurich, IL, 60047

Becca was wonderful and took care of everything. She knew exactly how to put my nervous little chihuahua at ease. By the end of the week she was his best friend. She sent me pictures and updates which I really appreciated. I highly recommend her.

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Grace S.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
11 years of experience
Trout Valley, IL, 60013

Grace was great! She was responsive, sent videos and pictures, and made me feel comfortable. My dog got sick before we left town and she was sensitive and kind and gave extra attention. We will have her again the next time we go out of town.

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Sitter Profile Image: Leah M.
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Leah M.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Long Grove, IL, 60047

About: My family has raised dogs since I was young. With the last two dogs (and especially our newest), I've been responsible for at-home training (house-training, walking, commands) and taking care of their needs. In general, I have 3.5 hour night classes Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and a 2 hour class Friday morning. Otherwise, my schedule is pretty open. I would love to chat about any further needs of your dog. Dogs can be pretty different from each other, so how I interact with your dog will depend on their needs and yours. As a general rule, I'm pretty affectionate with dogs but can be more distant if you or your dog prefer that.

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Sarah G.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Riverwoods, IL, 60015

Sarah took care of our cat for four days at our house while we were away. He has to be given medication at certain times during the day and also loves human attention. Sarah was caring and responsible, spent time hanging out with him, and made sure he got his meals and medicine at the right times. She also checked in with us, asked good questions, and responded quickly when we checked in with her. We hope to hire Sarah again, and highly recommend her for petsitting and housesitting.

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Sitter Profile Image: Benjamin K.
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Benjamin K.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089

About: I provide attentive, high-quality care tailored to each dog’s needs. I’m experienced with structured routines, leash handling, and reading dog behavior to ensure a safe and positive environment. Whether your dog needs exercise, structure, or just extra affection, I deliver dependable, top-tier care every time. My schedule is currently flexible as I am in between work allowing me to be available morning-evenings. Whether you’re looking for a morning walk or running late from work I can be there. I try to keep things as normal as possible for your dog while you’re gone. I follow your routine, make sure they’re well-fed, walked, and getting plenty of attention. I’m also very respectful of your home and keep everything clean and in order.

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Kortney B.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Northland, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061

About: Growing up, I had a couple dogs. Along with family and friends always having dogs around, I have always taken care of dogs. I love to walk them, bathe them, and play! I would take care of your fur baby like my own! I have a flexible schedule and work independently so I have plenty of flexibility for you and your baby!❤️ What works for your schedule will most likely work for mine. I look forward to spend time with and take care of your baby and I will enjoy every second! You can trust me with your pet like it’s my own! I am an honest human being with a heart full of love and compassion. I would love to take your fur baby to the park to play and have fun, as well as a jog/walk of course, and I wouldn’t mind giving your baby a bath if need be! Perhaps a trip to the pet store to spoil?! Don’t worry cats will love me too! I know just the spot they love scratched and will offer plenty of playtime.

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Rishijeeth K.
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$26
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2 years of experience
Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089

About: I have taken care of service dogs for 2 years in college now as part of the service dog club. I have taken care of puppies and old dogs so you’re in good hands. I’m working remote as a software engineer for a start up so I’m fully available for any time and any schedule that works for you. I live in a great suburb for tons of space for any sized dog to walk and play and tons of space inside as well.

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Gabrielle R.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
130 reviews
40 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Prospect Heights, IL, 60070

Gabrielle is always fast to respond & great with communication. She spends quality time with my dog while I am away which is great for my older, anxious pup!

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Sitter Profile Image: Hope S.
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Hope S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
5 years of experience
Long Grove, IL, 60047

Hope house sat and watched my dog while I was out of town for 6 nights. She was punctual, quick to respond, and sent daily updates (and also she was very friendly). Hope left my house as clean as when she arrived, and my dog was very happy with all of the attention and exercise she received. I would recommend Hope for house sitting in the future and will be happy to have her watch Kaya again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Aury R.
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Aury R.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
172 reviews
34 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Palatine, IL, 60074

My 15 month old husky/German shepherd mix got along well with Aury. Aury took her for a couple of walks and kept her company while I was gone...my dog has severe separation anxiety but Aury handled her well. Would use her service again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sadie K.
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Sadie K.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
14 years of experience
Des Plaines, IL, 60016

Sadie was great - responsive, came on time, answered messages and left our house in good shape. Max seemed calm and well-fed and taken care of upon our return!

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Ashlee A.
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$85
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4.9 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fox Lake, IL, 60020

Ashlee was wonderful! My pups were well taken care of and she sent me lots of pics and videos so I knew they were in good hands the whole time.

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Sitter Profile Image: Victoria K.
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Victoria K.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Barrington, IL, 60010

Such a wonderful experience with Victoria. We have a born blind dog and a senior pup and she was so understanding. We feel very comfortable with Victoria house/pup sitting for multiple days in a row. Very thankful we have Victoria in our pups lives!

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Sitter Profile Image: Makayla G.
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Makayla G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089

Makayla was SO great! She recently completed a house sitting visit. She was very communicative, sent lots of pictures (which we loved), and took great care of not only our dog Kygo, but our home as well. You’d never even know she stayed here for a few days - that’s how well she cleaned up. Our dog can sometimes be unsure of new people coming into the house but Makayla was patient with him and they are now good buddies :) We plan to book more drop-ins, walks, and overnights with her. I recommend you book her ASAP, you will not regret it. Having peace of mind about our dog is too priority when we travel and Makayla exceeded all expectations. 5/5

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Sitter Profile Image: Justin C.
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Justin C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089

Great experience with Justin. He took excellent care of my pups and kept the house clean while I was gone. The dogs were in such a good mood when I returned, which tells me everything I need to know. Will definitely book again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Philip T.
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Philip T.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
9 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Hoffman Estates, IL, 60195

Philip watched our two senior dogs and two young kitties. He was amazing and made evryone feel loved while we were away. He is great with any special requests, we came home to very happy fur babies. We would recommend using Philip and are sure to be a repeat customer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maddie was just what our family needed. She is responsible and a good communicator- our two Goldens really felt relaxed around her and she gave them really good care. Maddie even got our one storm-phobic dog through two Thunderstorms and they had all their needs met. We felt completely at ease being out of town and leaving Maddie in charge.

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Fraser S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brandon was absolutely incredible. From the moment he arrived, it was clear he has a natural connection with dogs—Luna and Rosie were completely at ease with him in a way we rarely see with others. It honestly felt like having a true dog whisperer in our home. He was punctual, professional, and carried himself with a calm confidence that made the entire experience effortless. Knowing how our dogs typically react to new people, this level of comfort and trust meant everything to us. We would absolutely book Brandon again without hesitation, and we highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone reliable, intuitive, and genuinely gifted with animals.

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Radu G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren was fantastic! Super responsive and took great care of my two boys! Lauren sent updates and photos and made the whole trip so much better knowing how happy our dogs were! She left the house super clean, can’t recommend Lauren enough!

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Delaney B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

We booked Beth for the second time to watch our house for 2 weeks and take care of our dog. Nothing but wonderful things to say :)

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Stephanie H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic care and professionalism for our pets. Kind, caring and detail oriented. Great with both dogs and cats. They made our vacation special because we could see how well the pets were cared for — their wonderful, regular communication was superb! I highly recommend and would love to use their services again.

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Michelle B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cadence was responsive, communication was great, and we returned to a clean house and two happy pups! We will definitely book with Cadence again!!

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Amy P.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Forest Lake is $50

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Sitters in Forest Lake average 4
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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 Forest Lake on Rover as of Jun 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.

If you’re searching for a Forest Lake house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a house sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, there are 6,384 house sitters in Forest Lake. 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 Forest Lake house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Forest Lake have an average of 14 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 Forest Lake.

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. Forest Lake 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.