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“Not sure who liked her more our dog or us!!! Sammie is amazing! Followed the directions for our dog down to the very finest detail. She communicates often and clearly and took care of everything we needed. We highly recommend Sammie and will calling her in the future!”
“Victoria was great! She showed up on time and gave us updates throughout the day to let us know everything was going good. It was so nice having peace of mind that our Jinny was being taken care of and not alone:) Thank you, Victoria!”
“Sara was amazing! Very communicative, and my pets loved her. She was super sweet, very professional, and kept me up to date with pictures of the fluffs all weekend. Will definitely be booking again.”
“Maggie is a delight! She took great care of my almost 18y.o. kitty. My kitty has lots of special needs. Maggie has a gentle approach which was just what my girl needs. I couldn't be happier with the care she took of my home. You would lucky to have Maggie as your sitter!!!”
“Sydney was punctual, attentive & took great care of my girl Lillie. She cared for & left my home cIean. I will definitely look to have her as my go to sitter.”
“Robin has cared for my dog several times now and I couldn't be happier. My dog has gotten older and does not hear/see as well as before plus he is a picky eater but Robin always takes such great care of him and it's nice to have found someone trustworthy.”
“Great first-time experience with Victoria. Starting with the meet-and-greet and then the evening of sitting Lulu, the experience was pleasant, comfortable, and seamless. Victoria has lots of enthusiasm and went out of her way to entertain Lulu, which isn’t the easiest thing to do when she’s waiting for our return. We will definitely hire Victoria again.”
“Alora was wonderful! She sent pictures every day to let me know how Gwen was doing and when my flight was delayed she was more than willing to stay to make sure Gwen would still be cared for. I would absolutely recommend her and use her again!”
“Jaidyn did a great job watching our 2 large dogs for the week. She was on-time, communicative, and responsive. We came home to a clean house and 2 happy and healthy pups. We will use her again.”
“Super friendly, asked all the right questions to make sure my little old lady would have everything she needed. Got pictures and updates. Will 10000% be calling Ariana back for our next trip.”
“Brianna was great. Reliable, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Both our pets and our home were in good shape on our return and we would definitely reach out to her again if we needed a pet sitter.”
“Dina is fantastic! We were super happy about her watching over Charly ( crazy youg goldenretriever) and Lilly (cat). All went so well with the animal and her entire stay. She is definitely a responsible person. We will have her again with no hesitation! See you soon again, Dina. Emmie and Patrick”
“Thank you for watching Ollie and Sparky! Dylan is gentle and reliable. Sparky, who is generally skittish around men, warmed up to him quickly. Ollie and Sparky loved their morning and evening walks, outside play time, and indoor cuddles and lounging. We would recommend Dylan to anyone looking for a pet sitter!”
“She was absolutely amazing with my three dogs over July 4th even as they were nervous about the fireworks! She was very communicative, respectful of our home, cleaned up after herself and even left us Polaroid pictures of our dogs!”
Over 78 pet parents in Houghton have booked house sitting
Houghton pet parents share their Rover experiences
We were nervous about leaving our new rescue dog for the very first time. Planning for an upcoming weeklong cruise, we scoured the Rover site and found Megan. After our meet-and-greet, we decided to try a day/night away with Megan as a trial run before our cruise. It is very obvious how much Megan loves dogs and is familiar with their care - she kept us updated with texts and photos. We were so impressed with Megan, we not only booked her for our weeklong cruise, but also for an additional family vacation later in the summer. We highly recommend Megan and are so happy to have found a dog and house sitter that our dog Ruby loves.
Lamar was great! He easily bonded with our dog. We were glad to have a sitter staying at our house since we only adopted our dog 3 weeks previously and wanted her to be able to stay in familiar territory. He sent a video and msg daily and the house was clean and in order when we returned. We enjoyed him personally and would readily schedule him again.
As always, Kaitlin does a great job of taking care of our animals and house! We appreciate the daily updates and cute pictures/videos, and coming home from a trip without having to do any chores other than unpack. We always feel confident that our animals are being cared for and loved with Kaitlin!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Houghton is $45
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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 Houghton on Rover as of Jun 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 100% of Houghton house sitters respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Houghton.
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. Houghton 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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