House Sitting in Longwood Dr, Charlottesville, VA
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1. James B.
“James did an awesome job with our Pisgah! James gave our pup so much exercise and attention that she was the happiest and most tranquil I’ve ever seen her after we’ve left her with a sitter. Highly recommend, will book again!”
2. Tessa F.
“Tessa stepped in at the last minute to take care of Kimi when another Rover had to cut the stay short by two days. We're very comfortable with Tessa and appreciate her willingness to help. This is the second time she has taken care of Kimi.”
3. LaTrice K.
“Latrice was great again! She was punctual and communicated promptly throughout the process. She texted us a photo even though it was a one-night stay! ”
4. Mary B.
“Mary is absolutely wonderful! She’s so kind, and my dogs love being watched by her! She’s very communicative, and I always come home to the house tidy with a sweet treat in the freezer she’s left! Absolutely book with her for your doggy care needs!”
5. Dakota W.
“Dakota, this review is written also as my gratitude. Thank you again for all your time and attention to my dogs for such a very long time (12 days!). They were content and happy when I got back. And the house was spotless! (You didn’t have to clean up!) I felt safe leaving them with you and deeply appreciated your daily updates and photos. I hope you and Spam would be willing to help us out again in the future 😊!!”
6. Christian A.
“Christian was great! This is the second time I have booked a house sitting with them for my dog. Will definitely book with them in the future.”
7. Danielle C.
“Danielle was prompt and communicative and understanding when we had to come home early. I will ask her first every. single. time I need someone. Courteous and professional.”
8. Elizabeth S.
“Elizabeth is a wonderful pet sitter who took excellent care of our puppy and our home while we traveled. She is very warm, friendly, responsible, and attentive. She sent us pictures of Chloe while we traveled and even had a playdate with Chloe's friends down the street. When we came home after being away Chloe was happy and our home was secure. We highly recommend Elizabeth.”
9. Abigail V.
“Abigail was so great with my pups and sent me multiple pictures and updates during her stay which made me confident my pups were being well taken care of. She even went above and beyond and washed the sheets for the bed she slept in before she left! I would definitely recommend her and will be hiring her next time I need a sitter!”
10. Amanda W.
“Very caring and great communications”
11. Mackenzie D.
“Mackenzie is super helpful and responsible for our puppy while we were away for a music festival. In addition to being a great caretaker of our dog, she is easy to communicate with and did a good job providing updates about our puppy. It is our first time using Rover and we are glad it worked out. So thank you so much Mackenzie and we would definitely recommend her to anyone that needs good care for their dogs.”
12. Jessica M.
“Jessica was so patient with my anxious pup and kept me updated throughout the sitting! Left the house nice and tidy as well. Would highly recommend her to other pet parents!”
13. David J Djunga d.
“David did a wonderful job keeping our very high-maintenance Olde English Bulldogs! He was easy to communicate with, and, he was kind, gentle and attentive to details. He stayed at our home and everything was perfect upon our return!”
14. Sarah A.
“Sarah was so wonderful with our dogs and kept in touch with us daily with photos to let us know the dogs were doing great! She is beyond lovely, respectful and great communicator! We look forward to having her watch our dogs in the future!”
15. Adam O.
“Adam did a great job. He came over to meet us and our cat, and was impressive. We came home from our trip to a clean house and a happy cat.”
16. Melissa L.
“Melissa kept me updated with pics and took great care of my babies!! I felt worry free while I was away for the night and would def book her again!”
17. Rachael K.
“Rachael was fantastic, asked all of the right questions including ones I forgot, sent us tons of pictures, and we came back to two happy boys :)”
18. Estefani M.
“Stef provided exceptional care for our pets while we were away, leaving us totally able to relax and focus on our travels. Her evident love for animals shone through in her attentive and professional approach, which included sending regular updates and photos. We returned home to happy animals and a clean house! I appreciate that she spent so much time with our furry family members and made sure they were comfortable and happy. If you need someone reliable and caring to watch your pets and your house, I can’t recommend her enough!!”
19. Emma R.
“We’re very happy with Emma staying and taking care of our Dane, Marleigh. Seems like Marleigh is in great hands with Emma and we’re appreciative of her help! Also a great house guest - left our home nice & neat. Thanks, Emma! Marleigh says ‘thanks for taking her to her fav park!’”
20. Robert H.
“Definitely one of my favorite pet sitters that I have worked with since using Rover. Communicated really well throughout the stay. I got lots of picture updates. With the weather changing, he had no issue putting both dogs in sweaters. I felt so confident that they were receiving the best care possible.”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Longwood Dr on Rover as of Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 256 house sitters in Longwood Dr. 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, 92% of Longwood Dr house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Longwood Dr have an average of 18 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 Longwood Dr.
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. Longwood Dr 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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