House Sitting in Isla Vista
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1. Sophia W.
“Sophia was super responsive and responsible. She did a great job with our cat and dog. She was confident with our large dog and he felt so comfortable with her that he rolled over for belly rubs (not something he does right away). Sophia walked him daily (once going on a 3-miler!) and sent us plenty of picture updates. We would be ecstatic to hire her again! Sophia was also super respectful with our home. She left our house super clean: washing the bedding, etc. Sophia did a great job and I will definitely rebook her again.”
2. Crispin B.
“Crispin went above and beyond to meet our dog ahead of time before her stay. She was so attentive, respectful, and loving to our pup! She sends lots of updates and pics to keep our minds at ease that our pup was well taken care of. HIGHLY recommend her.”
3. Kathryn L.
“Kathryn was very professional and communicated well. She took good care of my kitty and he warmed up to her quickly.”
4. Victoria S.
“Victoria is wonderful with my dog. I came home to a happy dog and a clean house. I love the photos and videos she sends me. 😁🙏🏻”
5. Marissa E.
“Marissa did just a fantastic job house sitting and looking after my dog Ernie. She was communicative and very responsible and left my place in great condition after I was gone for several days. She took great care of Ernie and is a responsible and reliable person. I highly recommend her!”
6. Ann K.
“Ann has been a constant presence through many litters of puppies and has always been a helping hand with both young and old dogs. Not only do they listen to her but she listens to them and is able to pick up on their likes and dislikes. She can puppy sit here any time.”
7. Jackie P.
“Probably the sweetest and most professional girl I’ve met. She has always cared for my pets as her own and I know firsthand that her pup is one spoiled girl. I wouldn’t trust anyone with my animals more than I would with Jackie.”
8. Natalie B.
“Natalie proved to be an exceptional dog and house sitter. She showed great care and patience with our shy, vocal dog, who usually takes time to trust new people. Natalie maintained consistent communication and provided regular updates throughout her stay. Upon our return, we found our home in immaculate condition. For peace of mind during your absence, I highly recommend hiring Natalie!”
9. Hannah W.
“Hannah was so great and flexible with our animals and the schedules getting adjusted last minute. We came home and everyone was well taken care of. No complaints here! Will definitely be booking again in the future! 😁”
10. Ricardo B.
About: I do not have much experience but I've watched Caesar millan videos and am a very perceptive person when it comes to people, specially animals. Learning how to read them will be an easy task for me. I know there very emotional creatures and dogs do communicate with us specifically so it's just learning their cues and respecting their boundaries. I do love animals in the end and I know I be very good at this job if opportunity presented to me I can schedule the hours I like to fit my schedule easily. I usually can work most of the days if not busy with stuffs. I live in an apartment so I do not own or capable of owning a pet due to rules. However I know a family that has a cat. This cat is said to be aggresi ebut in reality she just wants her space. I approach her respectful and she is very comfortable with me. She tends to run away when people are around and is happy with nature and doesn't like to be petted much. I will have much more experience with dogs as soon as I start working more
11. Jessica H.
“I would absolutely recommend Jessica to anyone who is looking for someone to care for their pet(s). She was an exceptional sitter who regularly checked in and provided updates about my dog, Logan, with pictures and videos to give me some assurances into how he was doing. Jessica is great at being mindful of any specific pet care instructions, but also going above and beyond in offering a loving and comfortable space for your pet. I appreciated the level of respect and effort she demonstrated in caring for my pup by regularly keeping him active with walks (& trips to the park!), while also giving them the attention and love I would give them myself even while inside. Thank you, Jessica!”
12. Kepa B.
“Kepa was awesome! Offered to do a meet and greet the day before dog sitting Teemo. Our dog can be nervous and shy, Kepa took the time to let Teemo warm up to him. Took him on several walks while we were away and hu g out with him on the couch.”
13. Phoebe A.
About: Hi! My name is Phoebe and I am a HUGE pet fan. Since I was 7 years old, I’ve grown up with kittens, who eventually turned into old cats, and they’ve always been my best friends. I also grew up with two rottweilers and an Australian cattledog mix, (so there MASSIVE guys) who I’ve all adored so much. I have plenty of experience walking and running dogs, feeling pets, bathing, and picking up after them. I live in a college house where we aren’t allowed to have pets so any time with animals I treasure! I am a college student, but my mornings are pretty flexible, as well as certain afternoons as well during the week. Weekend are also great for me! Unfortunately I couldn’t care for animals in my home because it is against my lease contract, but I would ensure that the pets that I watch are safe and well protected!
14. Sheena E.
“Sheena has been so responsible in taking care of our dog and watching after our home. We appreciate her thoughtfulness and caring, especially because our dog is older and requires extra care. She is great!”
15. Janine D.
“I highly recommend Janine to care for your pet(s). She’s responsible, kind and very attentive and has been an animal lover for all of her life. Janine is also person you can trust with the key to your home to take good care of your pet(s) when you are away for work or on vacation!!”
16. Kinsey T.
“Kinsey is a very responsible woman who has always shared her passion for animals. Whenever I am out of town I always go to her to baby sit my dog and my dog loves her.”
17. Jen L.
“The animals and house were well taken care of! Jen stayed in contact and let us know that all was going well. We will definitely reach out to Jen again for housesitting!”
18. Alba T.
“Alba is terrific with my mini Aussie Shepard, Karma! Karma has a ton of energy and Alba does a great job of taking her on long walks and playing catch with her at the beach to tire her out. Karma loves Alba and flips out in pure joy when she sees Alba walking to the front door! It makes it so much easier to leave her when I know she will be having fun and being well taken care of. Alba is my first choice to watch Karma whenever I go on vacation or take work trips. She's watched Karma at least 8 times. I love getting regular updates and photos. I can always tell Karma and Alba are both having a great time together!”
19. Alexandra F.
“Fantastic dog sitter/walker! She was highly recommended by a friend, and she did not let us down. She genuinely loves dogs, and gives them plenty of attention and exercise. Excellent communication. Very responsive to texts and emails, and does not mind sending pictures.”
20. Elizabeth W.
“Elizabeth is so lovely and our pup adores her. She’s extremely conscientious of his needs and an excellent communicator. He got a little upset from fireworks and she totally soothed and calmed him down. We 💜 her!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Isla Vista on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $63 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 Jul 2024, there are 451 house sitters in Isla Vista. 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 Isla Vista house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Isla Vista have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Isla Vista.
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. Isla Vista 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.