House Sitting in James City
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Top rated James City house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Liz was great! She communicated clearly with me while we were away and our golden seemed happy and well cared for when we returned. I will definitely use her again.”

“Courtney was fantastic! She took great care of my dog, Max, followed all his care instructions, and provided photos and updates regularly. She also left my apartment spotless and was an extremely respectful house guest.”

“Hailey was an amazing sitter. The dogs loved her and she took great care of the house. She followed instructions and sent photos and videos throughout the days she was there. She was available for a short notice booking and made time to have a meet and greet.”

“We are SO happy we found Kyle. He checked in with us daily, sent photos and kept us informed regarding everything with our pups and at our home while we were away. We hate leaving them and usually stress about it. We didn't worry about them at all while Kyle stayed. Highly Recommend! Thank you, Kyle!”

“We have had Amanda stay with our German shepherd, Bella, twice now, and have her booked for a third stay. Our Bella LOVES her and so do we. Bella is happy and the house is immaculate when we come home. She sends me a picture every day. She did a great job of taking care of a hot spot on Bella's foot, keeping it bandaged better than we have, I think. We will continue to try to book Amanda for every trip we make when we can't take Bella with us.”

About: I am the person you would describe as the "dog person" I take care of my own dogs like they were my children and I would treat your dog or cat the same. I crate trained my dogs, and I am constantly giving them toys to play with. I am currently in between jobs so I am available every day. If you want someone to watch your animals who will be responsible, caring, and thoughtful you should shoot me a message. I have been around dogs of all ages since I was little. My mother always had dogs and cats in my life, she would tell us that dogs should never be mistreated because they will love you and miss you no matter what you do. they deserve the same. As of right now I work part time doing my own cleaning business. I work around my schedule and set my own schedule, so your baby will always be my priority when you schedule with me! Don’t hesitate to ask me about house cleaning at the time of asking about pet care. If I have to host your baby at my house I do have a fenced in yard but I go on regular walks with any animal I watch so that they get enough exercise and potty breaks to keep them happy. I very diligent when dog sitting to give them the exercise and care that they need, you will never have to worry about your baby when they’re with me.
“Robyn did a great job while house sitting in our home with our precious dog and cat. Our cat doesn't usually like many people but she bonded really well with Robyn. She kept us updated with photos and when I messaged her to check on them, she responded right away. We kept in contact every day. The house was also left very neat and tidy. We will definitely use her again.”

“Serena was so great with our dogs and cat! She sent lots of updates and photos which gave me peace of mind while traveling. She is very sweet and attentive with our pets. Will definitely book with her again!”

“Dylan immediately understood our pets needs and required very little direction. He was very attentive during his week long booking and kept our pups very happy. I would highly recommend him and will definitely try booking him again in the future.”

“Kaylee was easy to book, communicate with and an overall pleasure working with. All 5 of my animals were well taken care of & looked after! Any time in future I would need a pet sitter, Kaylee will be my first option!”

About: I’ve had dogs my whole life and recently have gotten hired at a shelter on weekends where I help care for over 20 dogs of all sizes Most of my week is open and I would love to spend with all animals outside of my weekend job my dog is 6 months old and well socialised as well if play dates are wanted I have a fenced in back yard one cat and one 6 month old puppy who is well friendly and high energy for a great play mate

About: I am new to this app and looking for clients. I have two dogs myself a golden retriever, one years old a black lab. He is about eight months. Both of them are caught up on their shots friendly with other animals. I do work for the Post Office my morning routine is I start at 8:30 and I will be off between 430 and 5 PM lunch breaks. I have 30 minutes if it’s close by to downtown I can go and walk feed medication whatever needs to be done. I can also go home if they are being boarded and take care of them. I do have two daughters 20 and 12 that also help. I have two dogs that are caught up on shots a golden retriever in a black lab, friendly with dogs, cats children they love to play. I have a pretty decent size open. A backyard.
About: I’ve taken care of many dogs in my life. I worked as a vet assistant and I’m now working towards a certification of vet assistant. I have one cat and one lizard. I had 12 dogs before and took care of them all. Ranged from chihuahuas to pit bulls. I’m currently working in the military. And I live animals very very much. I have a cat named Gray and a bearded dragon named Shmoop. I would have to go to clients house to care for the animals, as I live in apartments at the moment. I would need to know how owner does certain things for the animals.
“Kiley did an awesome job communicating with me all day and was fantastic with all three of our dogs. She arrived on time and worked with our schedule changes. Would 100% book her again!”

“Rebekah did a great job pet sitting at our house with our 4-year old lab/belgian manois shepherd. We had a very last minute need for 4 nights/5 days in our home and Rebekah managed to make it work with short notice. Maya was happy and she has a new friend in Rebekah. We highly recommend her.”

“Beth took great care of our German shepherd, Bella. Bella was so excited to see Beth again. We know she loves her! I always know I'm leaving her in great hands. Bella had back surgery in March, and had a bit of a setback the first day we were gone. Beth was quick to let us know and describe what was going on, and took great care of her. She recovered quickly. The house was immaculate when we came home. We love being able to get away and know Bella will be super happy the whole time we're gone. She almost pushes us out the door so she can stay with her Auntie Beth.”

“Christine has watched our cat Sandy overnight several times now. We can leave town knowing Sandy is in good hands because Christine sends daily picture updates. Thanks, Christine!”

Over 22 pet parents in James City have booked house sitting
James City pet parents share their Rover experiences
We are SO happy we found Kyle. He checked in with us daily, sent photos and kept us informed regarding everything with our pups and at our home while we were away. We hate leaving them and usually stress about it. We didn't worry about them at all while Kyle stayed. Highly Recommend! Thank you, Kyle!

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The median cost per night for house sitting in James City is $45
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Sitters in James City average 3 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 James City 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.
As of Jun 2026, there are 194 house sitters in James City. 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, 95% of James City house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in James City have an average of 17 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 James City.
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. James City 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.










