House Sitting in Long Island City
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Top rated Long Island City house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter! From start to finish, the communication was great. Mint took the time to send updates, photos, and little notes that showed how much he genuinely cared. It gave us such peace of mind while we were away knowing our pup was being so well looked after. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy, attentive, and caring sitter!”
“Razan was wonderful with Scooby. She has such a calm and gentle energy, which was so good for him. He felt very comfortable with her, and I could tell he was in great hands. Will absolutely book her again 😊”
“Ruojia was so great! She was so good about keeping us updated on our dog. She took great care of him and he always looked so happy in the pictures :)”
“Aida was great! I needed help with my dog Skye last minute, and she was able to accommodate us with no problem. She took such good care of Skye, and I really appreciated her flexibility and kindness. I would definitely use her services again!”
“Adam is a fantastic sitter and walker - would highly recommend! Extremely communicative and responsive, and was very patient with my active dog. Adam took the time to understand my dog’s unique needs and did everything he could to make sure my dog was as happy and comfortable as possible.”
“Michelle dog sat my pup Ozzie for the night. He was immediately so comfortable with her and not as anxious as usual. She is great and communicated very well. I would highly recommend Michelle.”
“Schirn was incredible! She made sure to give updates and showed a lot of love for my girl. My flight was delayed and she extended an extra night for us. I truly am so grateful for someone caring for our dog this way!!”
“Sam has been great with pups providing us much needed support in looking after him whilst we’re away. She has a great rapport with dogs and is very personable. We’ll be using her again!”
“Kenine took great care of our dog, Big! She is very attentive and communicative, sending many updates and pictures throughout the stay. We can tell our dog was well taken care of and relaxed with her. Will definitely keep Kenine in mind for future visits! 😊”
“Kevin was great and a huge help watching Sora for an extended period of time (10+ nights). I returned to a healthy dog and a clean apartment, so happy with the service he provided! Would book again!”
“Danny was wonderful! He stayed at our place for 3 nights and watched two of my elderly (12-13 yo) little 9 lbs dogs. He was extremely professional and responsible - prompt with replies, followed up politely when I failed to respond in a timely fashion, and left the house in very good order. I highly recommend Danny and would absolutely seek him out again.”
“Always a great time my babies have with Albert. He ea extremely communicative and sending notes, videos and pictures. Always takes care of my dogs extremely well.”
“Manny stayed in our apartment with our cat and dog for almost a week, and it went well. Our dog has a lot of anxiety and took to Manny right away, which allowed us to spend time away without too much worry.”
“Yulia was exceptional! I simply don’t post reviews, but in this case I feel compelled to because of the fantastic experience we had with Yulia taking care of our dogs and our home. She was responsive, smart, confident, kind, and experienced. We received great updates, including photos and videos, everyday. She even added a soundtrack to her videos…too cute! Upon returning home, the house was spotless, and most importantly the dogs were relaxed and happy. In fact, I was a little disappointed that they didn’t seem to have missed me as much as I had hoped, ha. The house was spotless and she had left a very nice letter thanking us for the opportunity (along with a plate of fresh baked brownies). She is the ideal balance of professional and personal. We will absolutely work with Yulia again in the near future and we highly recommend her!!”
“Saifa took such good care of my dog. My dog is dog reactive, takes meds, and had a sore on his foot and Saifa took care of all of that perfectly. She was forward thinking and came to me with things she thought my dog could use and ordered them. She sent pics of everything she did, gave my son enrichment and was overall excellent. Communication 10/10, care 10/10.”
“Rebecca was fantastic!! She kept me updated on Chris with pictures! I will definitely use her services again. She gave me peace of mind while I was away for the evening and my pup is still getting over some nervousness”
“DP was an absolutely wonderful caretaker for our Labrador Truman. He is reliable, responsive, thoughtful and goes above and beyond to make pet sitting with him an excellent experience. We will definitely hire DP again!”
“Caroline did a great job with my dog, Indy, for a weekend away. She was communicative, neat, conscientious, and provided lots of updates - I would definitely ask her to watch Indy again!”
Over 774 pet parents in Long Island City have booked house sitting
Long Island City pet parents share their Rover experiences
Yasha was amazing with our dog Willow for a longer stay while we were away. Willow had TPLO surgery five weeks prior and was on strict activity restriction, so it was very important that we found someone to trust with all the special instructions and medications, and Yasha was wonderful with all of it, and sent amazing updates :). Would definitely recommend Yasha for medical/ senior dogs!
This was my first time leaving Ruffles with someone, Mint’s puppy experience was a big plus and great reviews. I also had a wonderful experience, he’s super nice and great communication; I felt at ease. Arrived promptly and stayed an extra 10 minutes as I was running late back. I received updates and photos and really felt a-okay for the first time being away. Ruffles was in good spirits when I arrived home and slept through the night. I will be hiring again!
Evelyn was great with our Luna. We've booked with her twice, and she's left the house in great condition and seems to have kept Luna entertained both times. Luna is temperamental at best with newcomers, but Evelyn softened Luna up almost immediately. Would absolutely recommend her, especially for animals that need a quieter person
Amanda was such a great help during our latest trip. We have a senior dog and she really took good care of him. Unfortunately he had to go to the emergency vet two times late at night and Amanda never questioned taking him. She stayed with him for multiple hours at the vet and was such a great help. Thanks!
Anxhela is incredible. My dog is usually very anxious, but he warmed up to her almost instantly — something that never happens. She kept me updated the entire time and was so communicative and responsive. It’s clear she genuinely loves dogs and has a special ability to connect with them, which gave me so much comfort while I was away. I came home to a spotless apartment, thoughtful touches, and even a sweet card. She truly went above and beyond and I can't recommend her enough.
Violetta took great care of Scooby. Communication was excellent throughout, and I really appreciated the many photos and updates she sent, which gave me peace of mind while I was away. She was reliable, attentive, and clearly cared about making sure Scooby was comfortable. I would be happy to book with her again.
We could not have had a better experience tan what we had with Mariah. She made sure our dog was safe, happy, and doted on. Our old lady has a couple of medicine routines and Mariah remained firmly on top of them. We got numerous updates with a happy, smiling bulldog. When we came back our place was perfectly kept and our dog was already missing her!
Cody did such a fantastic job not just with Sadie, but also with checking in, sharing pictures, asking if she can (or can’t) do things like sit at brunch.. and the cherry on top is that I came home to an apartment that was exactly how I left it: clean and organized, as if Cody wasn’t even here. I can’t recommend Cody enough!
Emily & LeeAnn were great with my crew! They sent cute update photos and were very communicative, even keeping us up to date on our yard after a big windstorm blew through. When we arrived home, everyone seemed calm and happy. Thanks you two, come back any time!
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3. Book & Pay
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Long Island City is $60
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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Sitters in Long Island 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 Long Island City on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $60 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 17,698 house sitters in Long Island 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, 83% of Long Island City house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Long Island City have an average of 13 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 Long Island 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. Long Island 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.
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