House Sitting in Grand Lake, Oakland, CA
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Top rated Grand Lake house sitters
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“If there were 6 stars, I'd give them to Hollie. She is the epitome of conscientious, responsible, and caring. Our flight home was delayed and she even changed her plans so she could stay longer. Our shih tzu loves being with her - from a drop-in walk to a 3-night stay - and we're eager to have Hollie back as soon as our next need arises. I cannot recommend this sitter more highly.”
“I had Esteban house sit to look after my big, rambunctious dog Sable for 6 days. Not only did Esteban take amazing care of my dog, he left the house in incredible condition. All my dog’s needs were met, and he sent regular pupdates. I’m a very anxious person and it was my first time using Rover, but Esteban put me at ease and I am so glad I decided to go with him. I would 100% use Esteban again if I ever leave town. I believe it’s safer and easier on my dog than boarding her at a dog hotel. You da man, Esteban!”
“Adela is fantastic! Adela follows all my instructions and cares for my dog (Bowie) as if he was her own. Adela stays overnight at my home and she is super respectful, clean and kind. Highly recommend!”
“Brady was the BEST with Coconut!!! Coconut is a high energy dog. Brady took amazing care of him. Took him on a bunch of walks and played endless fetch. He was also SUPER responsive to me. House looks great and was so nice to have him stay. Looking forward to my next vacation and definitely booking Brady for Coconut! :) Couldn’t recommend him enough!”
“Dennis came highly regarded- and now we know why! He followed our instructions perfectly, was super communicative, insightful, and kind. Our pets were happy and content for the full 7 day house-sitting stay and we are so grateful. I think our dog is going to miss him! 😂 Thank you, Dennis!!”
“Matt is always great with our dog, Elliott. He was very responsible with Elliott's medication schedule and attentive to his emotional needs. I'll be re-booking Matt for our next trip as well. Thank you, Matt!”
“Josie was a great house-sitter! Very appreciative of her flexibility with scheduling, and she took great care of my dog, who’s still learning how to meet new people and be away from me.”
“Charlii was genuinely one of the very, very best sitters I've found on Rover, or anywhere. She was thorough, clear, precise, and communicative. I am tender and picky where my dog is concerned, she handled this firmly but with aplomb and excitement for my dog, Mia, to have a great time. She sent frequent pics and stories, and I could tell by what she wrote she was keeping my animal good, appropriate, stimulating company. Strong strong recommend; the kind of small business you want to work with!!!”
“Sam was wonderful with Ivy! From start to finish, she was attentive and caring, and it was clear that Ivy was in great hands. I would definitely book with Sam again and recommend her without hesitation to anyone needing a pet sitter.”
“Meshaal took great care of our 55 lb pup and our cat in our home while we were on vacation! They were thorough in preparing for the job, very communicative while we were away, and followed all of our feeding and exercise instructions. We would definitely have Meshaal sit for us again!”
“Melina took great care of our pups and cat while we were away! One of our dogs has anxiety, so it was great to see her warm up to Melina fairly quickly during the meet and greet, and she even got her out for some socialization. Already planning to book with her for our future trips!”
“Shivani is absolute magic. My husband and I are always hesitant and nervous when we leave our Great Dane alone because he gets a little depressed and usually won’t eat because of separation anxiety or that the care taker will spoil him like we do. When we left for the night he had already snuggled up to her and had his two full meals like we didn’t matter lol. We were so happy that we found someone that our dog was so comfortable with. Shivani has a very calming energy that relaxed our dog and treated him like we would, which made us grateful. Don’t hesitate at all in booking her. She’s pure magic.”
“Tony house and dog sat for us during a week-long trip and he was absolutely amazing. He took the time to come over before the trip to meet Jasper and get familiar with our house so that we weren't stressed leaving, and during our trip, we got photo updates daily and it looked like Jasper had more fun and more walks with Tony that he gets with us! He was sad to see Tony leave. Tony left our house in pristine condition and I will absolutely be hiring Tony again if I can! Thanks so much!!”
“Edith was amazing! She asked so many thoughtful questions at the meet and greet. She provided updates throughout the day. She even left a cute little report card. Highly, highly recommend her!”
“Cara cared for my senior dog, Frito, while I was out of town for the weekend. She sent me regular updates and pictures, which were greatly appreciated. She also administered his oral medications and took him for lots of walks. I felt like Frito was in good hands the entire time, which allowed me to enjoy my friend's wedding celebration. Frito was also in good spirits when I got back! I will be sure to contact Cara for any future dog-sitting needs.”
“Madeline was amazing and took really great care of our pups and kitty, providing regular updates and pictures. We had such peace of mind while we were away and we owe it all to her. She is the best and we look forward to working with her in the future!”
“G’la was great with our two dogs! We loved all of the wonderful pictures she sent and our dogs clearly had a good time. She even went above and beyond to coordinate visits with our landlord while we were away. Thanks, G’la!”
“I highly recommend Shelly. She's watched our dog twice now, and each time she left our place spotless, and we came home to a happy pup. She was flexible on departure time when my flight was delayed, and she even changed the clocks for us after Daylight Savings Time. Thanks!”
“We were so happy with Kendra! Took such great care of our two dogs. We have a Aussie puppy and he did so great with her. It was so nice to go away and not have to worry about our house or pets. Great communication as well. Couldnt be happier!”
Grand Lake pet parents share their Rover experiences
Maya was so quick to respond which was helpful because we were in a bind. She is a clear communicator. She stayed in our home and was extremely trustworthy. We will definitely use Maya again, and highly recommend her to other families. She took amazing care of our 3.5 month old puppy, regularly sending pictures to keep us up to date.
Camphuong did an amazing job taking care of our pup! She took her to the park every day and played fetch and made new friends, and generally spoiled the heck out of her. Iskierka had a great time and we're happy she got to have her own little staycation while we were gone.
Valarie is an excellent communicator. She took the time to do a meet and greet before confirming the job. During the meet and greet she took her time, was patient and asked great questions. She gave a lot of attention to our boy cat who is very needy. I will definitely be working with Valerie in the future!
Ashley is both a great person and a calm, experienced pro at taking care of dogs. We really appreciate her communication skills, her understanding of our dog Brisa's needs and also her perfect care of our home. She is truly a star, and we really hope that she will come back again for longer sits.
Betsy did a great job and took great care of my boy. She was familiar with the breed’s quirks which is a bonus. Too many people say they get ACD’s and aren’t actually prepared for these high voltage knuckleheads. Betsy has a calm demeanor and remembered my instruction despite my forgetting to write them down.
Another excellent pet sitting! This is the second time I was able to hire Bernie and he is so great with my cats! Thor remembered him and clearly loves him. My new cat who is very skittish, felt comfortable being out from under the bed with him there. Bernie has a great vibe!
Robert was great. He stepped in to care for our cat last minute after she'd been to the ER 2 days before our trip. Openly communicative, he brought up good questions and didn't hesitate to ask. Minelli is new to taking 3 pills a day, and Robert was up for the challenge. When we got back, Minelli was happy, her food and water bowls full, and the house was better than we left it. Thank you so much for taking care of our girl.
My fur babies love Frances! She was able to house sit for us for a quick weekend away. My two anxious cats and dog all warmed up to her immediately! She left my house spotless and sent many updates and photos. Can't recommend Frances enough. I will be re-booking her again!
We are so happy to have found Kendra on Rover and cannot recommend her enough to others! Long story: Our original boarding plans fell through and one of our sitters canceled on us a few days before our international trip. We were so stressed looking for someone trustworthy to look after our dog, Shelly, on such a last minute notice. Since it was Shelly’s first time away from family, we wanted to make sure she would be comfortable with her sitters. Kendra was willing to squeeze in a last minute trip over to our house at night for a m&g (which I happily tipped her for)! Upon meeting, I could tell right away that she is serious and passionate about her work. We appreciated all the notes she took down, questions she asked, and the time she took to get to know Shelly and earn her trust. We felt assured that our dog (family) would be in good hands. During the house sitting session (~4-5 days), Kendra kept me updated often on Shelly (as requested) and was quick to respond to any questions and concerns. As it was also our first time away from Shelly for an extended time, we were overly concerned and sent Kendra quite a lot of messages. She was very understanding and accommodating to our needs and requests. We were also worried about how Shelly would do around strangers (as she is easily scared/not a fan of strangers petting her), but she seemed to have taken a liking to Kendra pretty quickly. We loved seeing videos of her happily playing fetch with Kendra in our backyard and accepting scratches and pets from her. All in all, we would gladly have Kendra look after Shelly again in the future!
Shayna is the greatest! She watched my two kitties / housesat for a week while we were out of town. This was our first time having Shayna sit for us and we truly had the most wonderful experience - she was so kind, thoughtful, communicative and trustworthy. A few days before our booking started, we sadly had to put my third cat down, and Shayna was so kind/supportive - she checked in on us and helped us navigate updating the Rover booking. During the booking, Shayna spent a ton of time with our cats giving them so much attention and playing / cuddling with them a ton which really put me at ease as I was worried about how our cats would do given the recent loss of our other cat. She sent us daily pictures and updates about how everything was going and was super communicative. We came back home to very happy kitties and a clean house - couldn’t have asked for more. We really hope to have Shayna cat sit for us again in the future!!
Samantha took great care of my cat while I was away. Saroo can be a little mischievous, so I really appreciated how careful and attentive she was and how closely she followed my instructions to keep everything secure. I came home to a happy kitty and a home that was left super clean and tidy. I would definitely book with her again!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Grand Lake is $79
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Sitters in Grand Lake average 2 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 Grand Lake on Rover as of Mar 2026 was about $79 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 80% of Grand Lake house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 2 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 Grand 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. Grand 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.
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