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Top rated Lakeside house sitters
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Juanita is AWESOME! She is so communicative and kind and we felt so at ease knowing she was watching our dog and cat. She sends daily updates with pictures and I could tell she genuinely loves hanging out with them. So excited that we have managed to find such a great sitter and can’t wait to use her again in the future! 😊”
“This was my second time booking with Jenny and it went great! She took the best care of Walter - I received multiple photos and updates each day I was gone! I also came back to a clean house and watered plants. Can’t wait to book more stays with Jenny!”
“Braelyn was so awesome. She clearly loves animals and took such good care of our house. Everything was clean, bedding was washed, and the dogs seemed so relaxed when we got back. 10/10 would recommend and will definitely be booking again :)”
“Jennifer did an incredible job with Marley while my husband and I were out of town. Her communication was excellent. I could tell that Jennifer really loves animals and that they love her as well. Highly recommend!”
“Michael was great and was very helpful in securing a short-notice sitter. He was flexible and able to adapt to my larger pack. Very communicative and was able to accommodate their various needs. I would recommend Michael to anyone looking for a sitter who may have a less typical pet situation.”
“Yeili came and house sat for my two fairly anxious pups and I felt they were in good hands the whole time. My apartment was as I left it when I returned, I would definitely recommend Yeili to another pet parent.”
“Maddy was absolutely amazing w our shy and sensitive lil guy. Maddy went out of her way to engage him and get him out of the house. She strollered him around like a hero. She was so patient when he was naughty and so understanding of his quirks. I can’t recommend Maddy enough. She went above and beyond to care for our guy. Also! He was a few days out from a hospital stay for aspirated pneumonia and Maddy took his recovery care in stride. I was so relieved to have someone like Maddy taking care of him. He required lots of supervision and Maddy was there for it. I’m so grateful to Maddy for the care she provided. Sullivan can b a tough guy to win over but Maddy was patient and made sure he was comfortable and it paid off”
“Kelly was so amazing!! We left for 7 nights and needed a sitter we could trust. She was communicative and sent many updates throughout the day. I was running in a race during my trip and she even created a sign for the race that was “from the dogs” that said “Go mom!” It was the cutest thing ever and an extra special gesture that let me know how caring and attentive Kelly is. 10/10 and I will 1000% be hiring Kelly again! I think everyone should hire Kelly except for the weekends when I need her lol”
“This is our second time using Mandy to take care of our nervous quirky rescue dog and we can not recommend her enough. I appreciate her great communication and cute images, but most of all we are grateful for the peace of mind that our girl is comfortable at home with a trusted caregiver. We plan to use Mandy again in the future!”
“From the beginning there was such a good communication with Zapora, she and Fiona got along very well and very quickly, she took good care of our baby Fiona when she needed it the most, we are super grateful for all the walks and patience.”
“It was our first time using a dog sitter and Lara was wonderful! She was so thorough with her notes and made sure our pups were very well cared for. Do not hesitate to book her! :)”
“Mckinzie treated our dogs so well! They are high energy pups and she took them for many walks and hikes during her stay. She sent lots of photos of them and left our house very clean. She also was intentional at the meet and greet to understand how to give our dogs the best care. Would definitely recommend!!”
“Erin took my Bella in such short notice, which made me realize how great and flexible she is with her schedule. She’s also very friendly in person which made me feel comfortable. Thanks so much for watching her while I was out of town.”
“Ashlyn was so great with our two dogs while we were away at our wedding. She was so patient with us while my brain was swamped with bride craziness. Our dogs loved her, and she gave us updates with photos on how they were doing. We had peace of mind with our dogs in her care. Our home was well taken care of as well. Highly recommend her!”
“Marianne exceeded our expectations. We're 1st-time Rover users and she was beyond wonderful!! Pictures, excellent communication and most importantly, our 3 pets LOVED her. We would only be so lucky to have someone like Marianne help us out when we leave town. We're so so happy. 10 STARS!!!”
“Amie and Dom went above and beyond during their stay with our dog! They did an amazing job bonding with our shy puppy and kept the house in great shape while we were gone for 10 days. Very communicative with daily updates. Couldn’t recommend these two enough, we will definitely be using them again!”
“Kyle was very communicative and provided plenty of updates on my dog while I was out of town. He was very caring and attentive to my dog’s needs. Highly recommend Kyle and will definitely use his services again!”
Lakeside pet parents share their Rover experiences
Scott was a phenomenal housesitter for us. We needed someone on short notice as we needed to fly out of state for a funeral and he was able to work with us to develop a good plan and make sure our dog was happy and well cared for! He is also a great communicator and followed all of our directions perfectly. I’d recommend Scott to anyone!
Gosh, Helen was amazing with our baby! She was really thoughtful about sending updates and kept us in the loop if anything was out of the ordinary. We are so happy that our pup was able to spend time with such a kind and nurturing person, she got a bunch of great walks and play time, she was in good hands! Thank you Helen ❤️😊🌻
Ellie is amazing! She took such good care of our sweet boy Finley. He loved her and she really made everyone feel so comfortable leaving him for the week. She even left our home in perfect condition! We will absolutely host again and she will be the only one watching our doggo!
Anna was absolutely amazing! She took such great care of my anxious dog while I was out of town and kept me constantly updated on how he was doing with tons of photos :) She seemed very trustworthy and capable and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for help to stay at their home and care for their fur babies.
Terri was so great with my 9-month old mini Bernedoodle puppy. She just went into heat the day before Terri was watching her and that was (luckily) no problem with Terri. She cuddled her, fed her and did all the things I requested. I would love to have Terri watch my little Lucy again!
Claudia was able to help us out very last minute with a few nights of dogsitting for our mini dachshund puppy in our home and we are so grateful! It was such a relief to know Rosie was safe at home + in good hands, and we loved getting updates of her cozy at home or out on walks or playing with Claudia's dog. She was very responsive to any messages we exchanged while we were away. Thank you Claudia!!
Kylie was great housesitting our 6 month old lab/shepherd mix puppy! It was a last minute request but she was very communicative and made time for a meet and greet before our departure. She provided updates and pictures and left the house clean and tidy! She went above and beyond and took our trash out for us even though I forgot to mention it was trash day! Thank you Kylie!
💗💗💗 GIO! GIO! GIO! You're the best, GIO! 💗💗💗 Thank you so much for being available at the very last minute on a Saturday. Your proactive updates throughout your overnight stay were so appreciated. I love all the pictures of Frankie & Kiki snuggling with you & hanging out in the yard. My dog children were very happy having you stay; you clearly showed them extra love & affection. I could not have asked for anything more. You are everything I could possibly hope for in an in-home sitter for my babies. But wait! There's more... On top of the excellent service you provided, I can't tell you how over the moon with delight & surprise I was to arrive home not ONLY to two happy & spoiled dogs, but ALSO to discover that you'd tidied up, swept my floors, AND taken out all my trash!!! My house was in much better shape than how I'd left it. You are a rock star!!! 💖💖💖💖💖 In my many years of being a dog mom, I have hired a lot of pet sitters & you, Gio, are my #1 favorite of all time!!! We will definitely be asking you to return.
Brae did a great job with our animals and our house! We moved in a week before our trip. She dealt with a broken A/C for a few days and brought her own fans to help keep the house as cool as possible, she broke down extra boxes and put them in our recycling bin before we got home, she sent pictures daily, and left our house very clean before she left. I’ve already booked her again =)
Jennifer is the best! So super great. Her reviews are what made me book with her and I’m glad I did. Came home to two happy dogs, three happy cats, three happy goats, three happy chickens, and one very loud happy goose. She also washed bedsheets and generally kept the home in tact with all the animals I have. Thank you thank you Jennifer!!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Lakeside is $55
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Sitters in Lakeside 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 Lakeside on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $55 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 8,673 house sitters in Lakeside. 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, 86% of Lakeside house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Lakeside have an average of 15 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 Lakeside.
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. Lakeside 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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