House Sitting in Lake Forest
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Top rated Lake Forest house sitters
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Donna and Mike were the answer to our prayers for our senior Chihuahua Capri. They were both loving and kind while watching her and sent updates each day, sometimes multiple times a day! Our Capri has health challenges and requires medicine throughout the day as well as help with feeding and mobility since she has a hard time seeing with cataracts. They were wonderful from drop-off to pick-up and gave Capri lots of reassurance and cuddle time. We would highly recommend using them as sitters for your fur babies. We will definitely book them again!”
“Kayla was amazing, We went out of town and she did a sleep over and stayed with our fur babies. She took care of them and sent lots of video and pictures. I would definitely recommend her for pet sitting and overnights.”
About: I have taken care of animals for as long as I can remember! I am constantly around animals and having to commit myself to taking care of them. I am comfortable around all dogs and am willing to adapt and learn how to best care for your animal. When I come to take care of, play with, and walk your dogs I will dedicate my time to loving them. I have two puppers of my own - Charlie, a chihuahua terrier mix and a rescue, Maggie. I am currently home full time and am available for drop ins or house sittings when needed! I am also flexible and can accept last minute bookings. When in your home, I would love to take your fur babies for walks, to dog parks, anything you already do with them to make them the most comfortable! I now have a very flexible schedule, allowing me to be available for consistent walks throughout the week. Weekday mornings & afternoons work best for me. Safety is my top priority. I keep dogs on a leash, unless instructed otherwise, stay aware of my surroundings and avoid unsafe situations. I also make sure to treat every client’s home with respect and make sure the pets are comfortable.
“We can't recommend Kaitlyn enough! She took amazing care of our 9-year-old Ragdoll, who has special needs, and went above and beyond in every way. Not only did she ensure he was well-fed, comfortable, and given his medication on time, but she also showered him with love and attention, keeping him happy while we were away. Our cat had a litter box accident, and without hesitation, Kaitlyn gave him a bath and made sure he was clean, comfortable, and stress-free again—something not every cat sitter would be willing to do! On top of that, she took it upon herself to look after our home, making sure everything was in order. We returned to a clean, well-cared-for space and, most importantly, a content and relaxed cat! She kept us updated with messages and photos, giving us peace of mind throughout our trip. If you're looking for a truly dedicated, compassionate, and reliable pet sitter, Kaitlyn is the one to call!”
“Alison did great with our dog Lola! She took her on long walks, sent us pictures throughout the day, and we even came home to a clean house, which was much appreciated! Would definitely recommend Alison to watch over your pets”
“David was absolutely amazing for us! He was able to accommodate us last minute for our wedding, which meant so much during such a busy and special time. From the moment he arrived, he bonded so quickly with all three of our dogs — it was clear they felt comfortable and happy with him right away. He kept us updated throughout the night and sent the sweetest pictures, which gave us so much peace of mind. We were able to fully enjoy our wedding without worrying for a second. Huge thumbs up! He was truly awesome, and we are so grateful for him! 🐾💛”
“Rebecca took such great care of my two huskies. She took them for walks and kept them company the whole day. She also took great care of my place, and kept me updated on how things were going with lots of pictures! When I came back home, the girls were so calm and happy. I can’t recommend Rebecca highly enough! Thank you!’”
“Anika took such great care of our pup! She updated us every day and when we returned our place was spotless and our dog was so happy!!! AND she helped us out over the Christmas holiday - it's not easy to find someone so wonderful at this time of year. Highly recommend!!!!”
“Stella was fantastic! She took such great care of sofie, taking her on multiple walks each day. She sent us plenty of photos and videos, and was always very responsive whenever we messaged her, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. On top of that, she left our home spotless- she even cleaned before leaving, which we absolutely didn’t expect and greatly appreciated. We’d happily book her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful, responsible sitter ❤️”
“Hoai is very thorough and takes the time to get to know your pets and their routine. She takes copious notes and sends many follow-up messages and photos. She has a deep love for animals and treats them as if they are her own. Thanks for taking care of our fur babies!!”
“Holli is professional, respectful, and communicative while house sitting for Bruno. And her dog, Woody was a fantastic companion to my dog. I highly recommend Holli (and Woody 😊)! I will definitely use their services again.”
“I was a little nervous as this was the first time we used Rover for an overnight stay. But we had a great experience and I would definitely use Josh again. He was very communicative and sent us daily updates and videos of our pups. Our house and pups were in great shape when we got home.”
About: With 20+ years of dog ownership, I offer reliable, attentive care tailored to each dog’s needs. I’m comfortable with puppies, adult dogs, and seniors, and I create a calm, structured environment where your pet will feel at home. I work full-time Monday–Friday, but I’m remote on Fridays, which makes drop-offs easy that day. I’m available for care Friday through Sunday, with flexible pickup anytime Sunday. I provide a safe, clean, and calm home where pets are always supervised and treated like family. I follow each dog’s routine closely, including feeding, potty breaks, and any specific instructions. My home is pet-friendly, and I make sure all dogs feel comfortable, secure, and stress-free. I also have a friendly, well-socialized dog for companionship if your pup enjoys other dogs.
“Wow, so glad we met Megan through Rover. We adopted a 5-year old dog that was extremely shy. So shy, that we never felt comfortable leaving her for a vacation. We finally decided to try and Megan made it a joy. Within two days, Gracie was doing zoomies she was so happy to be with her. We highly recommend Megan. She gave us multiple daily feedback and photos, helping us enjoy our trip.”
“Seph house sat for me while i was gone over christmas. I felt comfortable with him walking my dog who is leash reactive. He sent me a lot of photos and also took care of my gliders.. i would highly recommend”
About: My spouse Cathy and I have 2 cats, who will be celebrating their 15th birthday with us this summer! I have plenty of dog experience too- I grew up with at least one dog in the house at all times, and with 17 years as a nanny I also cared for their cats and dogs as well. I have a flexible schedule as a local small business owner, and both Cathy and I love any extra pet time we can get! I am local small business owner, and have a flexible schedule. I am up early most days (4am) so early feedings would t be a problem! I always greet the pets first, and proceed according to order of priority instructions from pet owners. (Walk, give treats, feed, check water, clean litter, etc)
Over 228 pet parents in Lake Forest have booked house sitting
Lake Forest pet parents share their Rover experiences
We booked Caroline very last minute, and we truly could not have asked for a better experience. Leaving your dog with someone new can be stressful, but they immediately put our minds at ease with incredible communication and genuine care for Roxie. They sent so many pictures and videos throughout the stay, which meant so much to our family and made us feel completely comfortable knowing Roxie was happy and well cared for. It was obvious from the updates that Roxie was getting lots of attention, love, and great care. We are beyond grateful for how thoughtful, communicative, and caring they were—especially on short notice. If you’re looking for someone dependable who will treat your pet like family and keep you updated every step of the way, we absolutely recommend Caroline We would gladly book with them again!
David was truly awesome. I think our pets wish he was still there and we didn’t come back! He was very attentive and took such great care of them. He was also super communicative and sent pictures and an update every day. He was even flexible when our travel got messed up. I highly recommend him. He kept our pets and our house cared for and attended to. He is very thoughtful as well. Couldn’t ask for more.
When my family wasn’t available to watch my one-year-old Goldendoodle, Matilda, during my work trip, I was apprehensive about finding someone else I could trust. I can’t overstate what a wonderful job Donna did caring for Matilda and house sitting for me. I provided written instructions and Donna thoroughly read them plus asked follow up questions I hadn’t even thought of! Matilda has separation anxiety and Donna made sure that she always had company and lots of love and attention. Every single one of Matilda’s needs were met and then some. I received several photos everyday and when I came home, I could tell that Matilda had wonderful time and was well cared for. If you’re feeling nervous about finding the right person to care for your fur baby, you’re in the right place! This review is coming from someone who had major anxiety about leaving my dog with someone new. I truly can’t recommend Donna & Mike enough.
Amyra has my absolute highest recommendation for someone to care for your pets. We took our first international trip with my family who is usually the only people I leave my girls with (70 pound husky and 100 pound bully) and I was extremely stressed out about having someone watch them for 12 days. I work from home so they have gotten quite spoiled with their routines and always having someone there with them. Amyra and her boyfriend James came over to meet them ahead of the trip and our girls instantly loved them. They read through all 6 pages of my advice, instructions, and tips for caring for our girls (insane I know) and didn’t bat an eye. They sent me multiple updates every single day and I came home to a spotless house with all my plants well taken care of. Leaving your pets behind is always stressful but I can honestly say they took all that anxiety away and allowed me to fully enjoy my vacation. We will 100% use them in the future any time they are available and I have no doubt that our pups will be loved and cared for while we are away.
Nicole was an amazing dog sitter and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! She gave us daily updates along with lots of photos and videos, which made us feel so comfortable while we were away. She took such great care of our dog, Rex, and it was obvious he was happy and well loved the entire time. We would absolutely book with Nicole again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring dog sitter!
Joshua is great. I had to go out of town for a family emergency on short notice. I’ve never used Rover before, so I was a little nervous about it, but I didn’t have much of a choice. I messaged Joshua and he immediately messaged me back saying he was available. He offered to come over just 20 minutes after I first messaged him to do a quick meet and greet with the dogs. My pups pretended to do their guardians of the house routine but Joshua won them over in about two minutes flat. During my entire trip, Joshua was very communicative. He sent me a video every morning and evening so I could see how the dogs were doing. The dogs were pretty depressed looking on the first couple of days, but by day 3, I could see their tails wagging. Joshua was such a neat houseguest, too. I could hardly tell that anyone had stayed there. He even took out the trash before I got home. I’m very happy with this experience and I’d be happy to book with him again.
Martina was a great fit for our family. We would definitely book her again. Martina came to our house in advance to meet our dog and her people, and we all thought she would be awesome with Jet, and she totally was. After we came home, our dog continued to keep an eye out the front window, looking for Martina. Martina did a fantastic job communicating with us and readily asked questions about things I didn’t think to cover. Martina and I have some significant life experiences in common and bonded over that. It felt like she was a friend I hadn’t seen for a long time as soon as I met her. We will definitely be requesting Martina again.
Claudia was an amazing pet-sitter to our dog and cat! After meeting her beforehand and seeing how happy Chase and Jojo were to see her, we knew they were in good hands! She sent us pics of our boys and kept us updated. Claudia is the sweetest and friendliest woman you’ll ever meet. I highly recommend her.
Megan was wonderful. We had daily photos and updates. The kiddos only took one night to get comfy with her and seemed to settle in quickly. Having someone home with the dogs in our home was a really safe feeling for us. Couldn’t have been more happy with the great care Megan gave.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Lake Forest is $63
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Sitters in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest on Rover as of Jun 2026 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 Jun 2026, there are 6,139 house sitters in Lake Forest. 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 Lake Forest house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest.
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. Lake Forest 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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