House Sitting in Great Lakes

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Sitter Profile Image: Beth E.
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Beth E.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
25 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Lake Forest, IL, 60045

Beth was reliable and attentive to our dog while we were away! Our flights were delayed in return and she was excellent with communication and reliability to make sure we had coverage. Thank you Beth!

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Melissa G.
Sitter Profile Image: Faith Q.
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Faith Q.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
15 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Gurnee, IL, 60031

Faith was our first Rover sitter and will be our go to from here on out. She spent a week with our older dogs who require a lot of patience and care. She met their every need and then some. She goes above and beyond in every way. We received updates and pictures throughout her stay. She left the house clean and even left a wonderful letter and treats. Thank you, Faith, for all you did for our fluffy babies.

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Sitter Profile Image: Isabelle F.
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Isabelle F.
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$67
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Libertyville, IL, 60048

Isabelle was great with my 4 month puppy! She sent pictures of him and updated me which I really appreciate. She also did a great job with instructions that were given. Isabelle also arrived right on time which is always a plus and even stayed a little bit after her original end time due to me running late. I would definitely use Isabelle again and highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sara M.
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Sara M.
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$45
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2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Gurnee, IL, 60031

Very sweet girl with a kind heart for pitties, took good care of my senior girls as well as following instructions to be able to give my girls the care they need, especially when I wasn't home. Would definitely re-book with her

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Nici G.
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Tiffany B.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North Chicago, IL, 60064

Tiffany is wonderful! Great communicator. Took great care of Sampson and her 2 dogs are super friendly and adorable and get along with everyone. I would highly recommend Tiffany! She was responsive, communicated everyday how I was away and let me know how Sampson was doing. Great experience.

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Sitter Profile Image: Trina R.
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Trina R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
17 years of experience
Gurnee, IL, 60031

Trina is Fantastc!! She had to step in within a 4 hour notice. Was here on time and my two girls (fur babies) loved her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jillian F.
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Jillian F.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
8 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Libertyville, IL, 60048

We would re-book Jillina without hesitation. She is a high integrity, super responsible pet sitter who will make it a priority to comfort and care for your pets. She truly bonded with our felines (2 mature Siberian cats). Her attention to our details, which we clearly outlined, were kept without compromise. We graced her with a lot of latitude in our home which she treated with great respect and did not in any way take advantage of. Our cats will miss her! Jillian personifies the ideal pet sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sydney P.
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Sydney P.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Waukegan, IL, 60085

Sydney watched our 14-year old cockapoo for 5 days while we were on vacation. We met prior to the trip and we went through his specialized feeding schedules. She is very friendly, punctual and Clifford (the dog) liked her. She was willing to stay overnight and house-sit as well as making sure Clifford was taken care of. I will be using her services again if she is available. I felt very comfortable leaving Clifford in her care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth P.
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Elizabeth P.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
1 year of experience
Waukegan, IL, 60085

Elizabeth was extremely professional, followed instruction, and took great care of my fur babies! I appreciated her consistent updates and I never worried during this sit so I will absolutely book again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kortney B.
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Kortney B.
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$45
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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.

Sitter Profile Image: Christina G.
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Christina G.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
17 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Lake Forest, IL, 60045

Christina did an AMAZING job housesitting and watching our two fur children. She provided detailed information (via rover app, written notes left) and never hesitated to ask questions if she had concerns or additional questions about our dogs. She went above and beyond making sure our house was running smoothly while away for 11 days: she brought in our mail/packages, placed our garbage cans out for pickup. We will definitely use Christina again and highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Matthew D.
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Matthew D.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
4 years of experience
Great lakes, IL, 60088

About: Aside from having my own personal dogs in home most of my life I have been volunteering working with and training rescues for 2 years now. Two hours in the Morning, two hours around lunch and all evenings are all free to care for the pets. Walks, fetch and training all available. If dogs are kid and animal friendly I will be able to give them lots of socialization in those environments plus lots of outdoor activity. Have experience working with dogs that don’t interact with other dogs very well.

Sitter Profile Image: Sheryl J.
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Sheryl J.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Libertyville, IL, 60048

About: Hi! I’m a lifelong dog lover and currently care for my own 75 lb goldendoodle, so I’m very comfortable handling large, high-energy dogs. Growing up, I regularly cared for my cousins’ and family friends’ dogs while they were on vacation, which gave me experience managing different breeds, temperaments, and routines. Being trusted with their pets taught me how important reliability, communication, and consistency are when someone is away from home. I treat every dog like my own — with patience, structure, and lots of attention. I’m experienced with: • Large breeds • High-energy dogs • Basic leash training and reinforcement • Maintaining feeding schedules • Administering oral medications • Long walks and active play I’m responsible, communicative, and always provide photo updates so you feel completely at ease while you’re away. Whether your dog needs a structured walk, playtime, or overnight care, I’m here to make sure they feel safe, happy, and cared for. I work remotely during the week, which allows me to be flexible and attentive throughout the day. Since I already structure my routine around caring for my own dog, adding additional pet care fits in very naturally. I’m available for morning, afternoon, and evening walks, and I’m especially flexible on weekends. If boarding, dogs receive regular potty breaks, exercise, and attention, and are not left alone. I intentionally plan my schedule to ensure every pet receives consistent care and supervision. Safety and comfort are my top priorities. Because I have my own 75 lb goldendoodle, I only accept dogs/cats that are friendly with other dogs and introduce them slowly and calmly to ensure everyone feels comfortable. My home is clean, dog-friendly, and free of hazards. I closely follow each pet’s routine, including feeding schedules, crate preferences, and any specific instructions provided. Dogs are supervised and receive structured walks, playtime, and rest. During walks, I use secure leashing practices and remain attentive at all times. I never take dogs off-leash unless explicitly permitted in a safe, enclosed area. When house sitting, I am respectful of your home, maintain cleanliness, and provide consistent updates with photos so you feel completely at ease while you’re away. Clear communication and structured care are extremely important to me, I want every owner to feel confident their pet is safe, comfortable, and well cared for.

Sitter Profile Image: Jamie H.
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Jamie H.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Lake Bluff, IL, 60044

Dottie loved her time with Jamie! Jamie took Dottie on a walk and spent some time giving her lots of play and attention. Jamie is a great communicator who was punctual and detailed with her updates. She took wonderful care of our girl!

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth A.
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Elizabeth A.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
lake bluff, IL, 60044

About: I have volunteered in many city and suburb shelters walking dogs of all sizes and providing cat enrichment. I have also grown up with dogs and have two cats of my own. All animals deserve the best life and I will treat your pet as my own aka spoiled!! I am flexible because I work from home, so feel free to reach out about any specific times and I can almost always make it work! I will give animals lots of attention, snuggles, play time, or whatever they prefer! I will make sure they feel taken care of and loved because I know I get sad about that when I am out of town away from my kitties!

Sitter Profile Image: Ke’Vin J.
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Ke’Vin J.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Libertyville, IL, 60048

He did an amazing job! Left the home in great condition and took really good care of our pets while we were out of the country for 12 days. Good communication. Will book again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Noemi C.
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Noemi C.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
12 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Waukegan, IL, 60085

Noemi stayed at my house and watched my two dogs and cat while I went out of town for a week. She took great care of my home and critters. Noemi is an excellent communicator and kept me up updated with daily texts and photos. I highly recommend Noemi for house/pet sitting needs and plan to use her again in the future! Thank you Noemi!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ethan R.
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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Lake Bluff, IL, 60044

About: I've taken care of dogs and cats previously. One little chihuahua back and a cat back when I lived with my parents and recently took care of a big dog back in Washington as well as another cat on my own recently. I'm good with animals, understand when they need to be fed and how much attention they need to keep them happy. I keep a clean apartment and have good space for them to move around. I prefer to be called in advance but am willing to take pets on the same day. If they are dropped during weekdays, I get off at 4pm usually. I like to give a consistent schedule for feeding. I give many walks for any dogs I'm watching. I have two towers for cats. There's a lot of room in the apartment complex to walk dogs and a park close by. I have two cats, so I would prefer to take care of dogs/cats that are known to get along with others.

Sitter Profile Image: Kayla G.
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Kayla G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
15 years of experience
Lake Bluff, IL, 60044

Kayla did amazing with our girl Bella! She did everything that was asked and more, sent pictures and updates, and was easy to schedule with/get ahold of, etc. We will definitely book with her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lissette A.
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Lissette A.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
13 years of experience
Waukegan, IL, 60085

Great sitter! She kept us updated on our pets while we were out. She took great care of our puppy and cat. We will definitely have her pet sit for us again!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

TIffany was a Great pet/house sitter in every dimension. She was clearly attentive to our cat in terms of caring and in sharing information. She was equally caring of our home in numerous ways. I would definitely employ her again and, thus, recommend her to others.

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Susan W.
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Jamie was fabulous! She took great care of Lyla, taking her on walks, car rides and lots of belly rubs. Sent us updates and photos.

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Great Lakes is $50

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Sitters in Great Lakes average 4
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Great Lakes on Rover as of Apr 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 Great Lakes 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 Apr 2026, there are 4,495 house sitters in Great Lakes. 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, 86% of Great Lakes house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes.

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. Great Lakes 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.