House Sitting in Lake Watkins, Lakeland, FL
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1. Natalie Y.

“Natalie is responsible, consistent, and communicates well. She was appreciative of the long list of pet/house sitting details we left her and followed them perfectly. She took care of our energetic 1 year old dog and our two cats. Your pets are in good hands with her.”


2. Nikolai O.

“We recently had Niko take care of our three dogs while we were on vacation, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the moment we returned, it was clear that our dogs had been well cared for—they were happy, healthy, and full of energy. Niko did an excellent job ensuring our pets were comfortable and content during our absence. Not only were the dogs in great spirits, but our home was also in perfect condition, just as we left it. It was so reassuring to come back to a clean, tidy house. If you’re looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter, I highly recommend Niko. We will definitely be reaching out to him again for any future needs!”


3. Christian W.

“My dog and I were very happy with Christian. Christian is awesome, very attentive and caring. He kept me updated throughout the day with comments, photos and videos. I felt very comfortable leaving my Scooby with Christian. I will definitely hire him again. Thank you for taking such good care of my Scooby prince.”


4. Amberlyn B.



“Amberlyn hung out with our sweet boy all day and took great care of him. She write me a details update after her shift, which was appreciated!”


5. Abby M.

“I had a wonderful experience with abby! I got pictures and updates the whole time and felt very at ease for our entire trip. We will book again!”


6. Skyler A.

“Skyler was great. Our baby is 16 years old and senile. Skyler was so patient and caring for her. I trust her totally and will book her again.”


7. Shawnee S.


“Shawnee really saved the day by being able to take care of my pets at the last minute! She was attentive and kept me updated throughout her stay. I would definitely book her again!”


8. Sydney S.
“Sydney is a fantastic dog sitter who took excellent care of my dachshund. She was super caring made sure my dog felt right at home!”


9. Mickey M.


“Mickey is awesome! My fur baby lives her. She takes her on long walks and spends quality time with her. She will always be my first choice sitter!”


10. Alex e.

“Alex was great. First time using her and everything was great and the dogs liked her! She took them out for walks, potty breaks, and was great to them. She stayed over at our house and everything was perfect. I would use her again!”


11. Sia M.

“Sia did a great job with my dog. Thank you!”


12. Nikayla G.

“Will definitely book with Nikayla again! She was so sweet and kept good communication if any needs popped up. My pups were super happy when I got home! Thank you Nikayla!”


13. Madison E.

“Madison is AWESOME! She took great care of my fur babies. My shy dog accepted her immediately and I was very comfortable leaving for my trip.(:”


14. Gabriela H.

“Gabby was great with our cat Tinkerbell and she sent awesome pictures everyday. Our home looked exactly the same as when we left. We would not hesitate to use her again!”


15. Savannah T.
“Savannah has watched my 10-year old flat-coated retriever while I’ve been away for business trips or just running late after work. She is attuned to an animals needs and specific care, if needed. She is there for a walk, feeding, and extra love! And shedding has never bothered her… which I’ve always appreciated. She’s a trusted person I will always feel safe asking to care for my girl!”


16. Alexander J.
“Alex is great with animals! He is a super fun and energetic guy who will meet any pets needs as if they were his own. He follows direction well, no matter how complicated your pet care may need to be. He’s always sure to send updates as requested. I highly trust him with my fur babies.”


17. Alison N.

“Alison was great! It was our first time leaving our golden, and his first time spending even a night without his mom or dad. I work from home 99% of the time and he’s a true Velcro dog, following me everywhere. So I was very worried about how he’d do without me, and vice versa. Alison was great with him and made time to come for a few walks in the weeks before we left so she and Santo could get to know each other a bit. After we left she checked in with us and sent us photos and updates about our baby, which helped me worry less about whether he was feeling sad or abandoned. She was respectful of our home and even asked before signing into a streaming account we don’t have. And when we got stuck in nightmare traffic on I-4 on the way home from the airport, she stayed past the time booked for our stay so Santo wasn’t alone.”


18. Natalie C.

“Natalie has been great and has taken care of our pup Murphy twice now! Murph is a quirky pup and has had some needs like meds or a special diet while she’s watched him. She’s been great at accommodating whatever the needs are and his personality. We always appreciate her taking care of him and communicating!”


19. Joy W.

“Joy was wonderful to my two pups! She kept consistent communication with updates and pictures. She kept my home nice and clean and treated it like it was her own. We will be re booking her! ❤️ thanks Joy!”




20. Adreanna O.

“Adreanna was great. She came to do a meet & greet before the booking to do an introduction & see our pups routines and where there food is and such. She communicated well, sent lots of pictures & was accommodating of our pets needs. Will be looking forward to booking with her again.”
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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 Lake Watkins on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $40 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 823 house sitters in Lake Watkins. 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, 90% of Lake Watkins house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Lake Watkins have an average of 14 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 Watkins.
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 Watkins 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.
