House Sitting in Lake Forest
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Top rated Lake Forest house sitters
“Beth was wonderful. She is so sweet with my little cat and figured out right away how she likes to be pet. I really appreciated her sending pics and letting me know everything was ok. She went above and beyond in her care while I was gone and she is always very punctual and responsible. I’m very glad to have found Beth!!”
“Gabrielle was so great with our chocolate lab! She was professional and sent photos and an update on him the entire week we were out of town. She also left our home clean and tidy .”
“Ethan, watched my golden retriever and cat for a few nights while I was out of town. He did a great job. The pets were happy and calm when I got home. Ethan responded right away and kept in touch with me during my trip.”
“Tiffany is amazing! Her kindness and professionalism made us feel comfortable right away, and I knew Callie would be getting excellent care and attention while we were away. We loved receiving her updates, and it was so reassuring to know that everything was going smoothly. I highly recommend Tiffany to anyone looking for reliable care for their pets!”
“Anna is an excellent pet sitter. She is responsible, compassionate, caring for our dog and takes wonderful pictures. Anna won’t hesitate to call or text you with any questions. She left our dog happy, home clean and us relaxed knowing our dog was well taken care of. Thank You”
About: I’ve been caring for my own pers for over a decade, managing their health and exercise needs, loving puppies though seniors. I have minimal training experience and will accommodate to all of your pet care needs. I’m a full time student, also hoping to work part time when the school year starts up, but my schedule is incredibly flexible, and I can’t give fit your pet in wherever is needed I cannot accommodate pets in my home, due to being a college student living in dorm housing. I am able to come to your house and care for your pets there, including over nights. I’m also able to do basic house maintenance.
“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!”
About: I’ve never done pet care professionally before but I have grown up with pets, specifically dogs, my entire life and love all of them no matter the shape or size! I currently have an 11 year old cockapoo named Sunny who I walk and take to the dog park often. I am currently a college student in Lake Forest, Illinois, but school does not take up my entire day; most of my classes are in the morning or early afternoon, so I am available most evenings! Since I am away at college, I miss my dog a ton and love when I have the opportunity to spend time with other dogs! I make sure to approach new animals with care, letting them take the time to sniff my hand and warm up to me so that my presence doesn’t overwhelm them. I can feed, exercise, entertain, take care of, and most importantly, love pets.
“Ke'vin was very flexible with scheduling when we had to find someone quickly to leave town for a family emergency. With little notice, he came to our house for a first meeting and then started the next day for a overnight sitting service for five days. Our senior dog is always afraid of new people but Ke'vin sent videos of her and it's clear she warmed up quickly to him and really liked him. He gave her meds with no issue. I'm glad we found Ke'vin on Rover!”
“She was very responsive and provided updates on our cats and dogs. She gave them their food at allotted meal times and watched them for six days. Communication was excellent. I would recommend her to take care of your furry babies if you need a trustworthy person and are leaving on vacation.”
About: With over a decade of personal pet care experience, many of my friends, family, and family friends depend on and put their trust in me to take care of their fur babies! I am in school online, so I am always home! This means I can care for & keep your pups and kitties company 24/7. I am usually available. At my home, pets have free roam of the downstairs area, as well as access to a big fenced in yard. There is plenty of room to wiggle, wag, and play! In a clients home, I follow their instructions & routines specific to their pet. I make sure they are safe, comfortable, and happy! My pet care is attentive, including feeding, many walks, play time, and any other needs the pet may have.
“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!”
“Tara was absolutely amazing watching our four pups while we had to be away for a wedding. She was super caring, responsive, and attentive. We have very high energy dogs and Tara made sure they were occupied and tired them out. I highly recommend her, we will definitely be booking with Tara in the future!”
“Joseph was great with our dogs, they were in a great mood when we got home! Good communicator and house sitter. He’s stayed with our dogs twice now and we will definitely book him again!”
“Logan was excellent - this was the first time we were leaving our two dogs at home during a long vacation. Logan has been extremely responsive and the dogs loved her! I highly recommend Logan -”
Over 164 pet parents in Lake Forest have booked house sitting
Lake Forest pet parents share their Rover experiences
I couldn’t be happier with the experience! Our dog walker, Kraig, was absolutely fantastic—super attentive to our pup, Rusty’s needs and incredibly reliable. Communication was top-notch; we always felt in the loop with updates, photos, and thoughtful check-ins. It’s clear that Kraig genuinely cares and goes the extra mile. Highly recommend to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and caring to sit & walk their dog! Thanks Again, Kraig!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Lake Forest is $50
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Sitters in Lake Forest average 4 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 Nov 2025 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.
As of Nov 2025, there are 6,205 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, 84% of Lake Forest house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Lake Forest 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 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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