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Sitter Profile Image: Daisy H.
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Daisy H.
$89
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5.0 out of 5 stars
139 reviews
23 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Novato, CA, 94947

We are very pleased with Daisy and her care for our doggies. I definitely plan on using her again. Thank you Daisy for loving our doggies!

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Kathryn M.
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Kat D.
$121
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
10 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Novato, CA, 94945

This was Kat's first time sitting for our kitten Peanut, and she exceeded our expectations across the board. Communication was excellent — she shared regular updates and sent us genuinely fun photos that we loved getting throughout the trip. When we hit an unexpected schedule change, Kat was completely accommodating and made it a non-issue. The house was just as clean as we left it. She followed everything we asked, from the litter box routine to stripping the bed before we got back. Most importantly, Peanut was visibly happy and well-adjusted when we returned — you can always tell when a sitter has actually engaged with your pet, and she clearly had. Peanut was so comfortable with Kat that we were able to fully relax and enjoy our vacation. We will absolutely have her sit for Peanut again. Highly recommend.

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Tracy R.
Sitter Profile Image: Ryan M.
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Ryan M.
$79
total per night
4.8 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
29 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Novato, CA, 94949

This is our first time using Rover to find someone to come into our home and take care of our pets. I like the reviews of Ryan and scheduled a meet and greet with him to make sure he would comfortable with staying at the house. My main concern was keeping the dog and cat separated since they don't get along. Ryan sent me updates of how things were going, which was reassuring. Joplin (dog) really liked Ryan and she doesn't like everyone. We came home from our trip and Joplin was very happy to see us. Joplin actually looked the next morning to see if Ryan was still in the spare room :-). I would definitely use Ryan again in the future.

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Kim W.
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Matthew B H.
$118
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
12 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA, 94933

Matt thank you for all your help. I highly recommend Matt. He was very kind and wonderful with my dogs. I will use no one but Matt from now on.

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Marlene F.
Sitter Profile Image: Colin M.
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Colin M.
$56
total per night
4.5 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
18 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

About: I’ve cared for my family friends' dogs while they were away, which helped me understand the importance of building trust with both pets and owners. I am currently enrolled in school on weekends and trade school in evening. I and available during weekday mornings and afternoons to provide reliable dog sitting services. My cats are indoor-only, and my dog enjoys a large backyard for play. Due to my cats' territorial nature, it might be challenging to accommodate other animals in my home.

Sitter Profile Image: David G.
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David G.
$115
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
12 repeat clients
8 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

David is an incredible sitter! He connected with all four (yes, FOUR) of my animals (3 cats + 1dog) while we were away. He provided frequent updates with pictures and didn’t hesitate asking questions. David offers a calm energy, is completely attentive, enjoys playing and connecting with each animal and bonded with them so effortlessly - he is amazing! Thank you, David, for taking such incredible care of our fur-family!

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Angel M.
Sitter Profile Image: AIleen K.
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AIleen K.
$90
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
15 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Vallejo, CA, 94589

Aileen was great! She took good care of my VERY shy little dog as well as taking care of the house. She was reliable, punctual and communicative. I recommend her wholeheartedly!

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Nancy W.
Sitter Profile Image: Krystle L.
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Krystle L.
$123
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
23 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Greenbrae, CA, 94904

Krystle treated my 15 yr+ baby with love and care. She was kind enough to meet us ahead of the scheduled time to see if we agreed it would be a good fit long term. She left my place tidy and took great care of my sweet girl. Next time we will try a longer stay to see how she does. It was great having someone who understands the needs of senior pups.

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Joanny R.
Sitter Profile Image: Orrya E.
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Orrya E.
$82
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94903

I can't thank Orrya enough for watching my little Georgia while I was gone. Not only did she spend the day/night with her, the house was spotless when I came home....And, she left DoggieTV on for her:). What a wonderful touch!!

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Barbara D.
Sitter Profile Image: Amber L.
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Amber L.
$126
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
17 repeat clients
12 years of experience
San Anselmo, CA, 94960

I met Amber before I booked for a meet and great. She was professional and kind, and very sweet with our older dog. She stayed at our home for 3 nights. We received photos with updates, and when we returned, our dog and home were well taken care of! Definitely recommend and will hire again in the future.

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Kim P.
Sitter Profile Image: Janaki L.
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Janaki L.
$52
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Fairfax, CA, 94930

Janaki was kind, professional, responsible and very loving to my pups. I came home from my trip to two very happy and relaxed dogs. Thank you again!! Hope to book with you again soon :-)

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Olivia G.
Sitter Profile Image: Pat R.
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Pat R.
$139
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
15 repeat clients
50 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

Pat was wonderful! She stepped up for me at the last minute and took loving care of my pup and home for the weekend. She sent photos and even indulged my pups fussy diet. I will definitely call on her in the future.

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Kathleen L.
Sitter Profile Image: Coral B.
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Coral B.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
7 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94903

Coral was awesome! She was there for our dogs needs and kept him happy! Coral checked in with us and even sent us a pic showing our happy doggie. Her rates are very affordable with exceptional care. We will will definitely be using her again.

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Aleasha R.
Sitter Profile Image: Angelica M.
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Angelica M.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
2 repeat clients
7 years of experience
San Rafael, CA, 94901

Angelica was amazing and our dogs loved her. She communicated well and responded well to our sweet Izzy who needs a lot of extra care as we are finding out. She handled it like a pro. Our dogs were relaxed and happy! Would definitely recommend her for anyone who needs sweet sitter.

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Ashley R.
Sitter Profile Image: Ivan O.
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Ivan O.
$95
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
SF, CA, 94118

Ivan went above and beyond what I asked of him when taking care of my senior dog. Foz was very happy and I could tell he didn't even miss me.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sergio P.
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Sergio P.
$89
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
29 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Castro-Upper Market, San Francisco, CA, 94114

Sergio was an excellent dog sitter and I hope that he will come back to take care of Bailey again! Sergio was extremely communicative and responsive leading up to and during our trip. Bailey has a number of special health needs and Sergio made me feel totally at ease with her care because of his experience and calm demeanor. He was very respectful of our apartment - it was totally spotless upon our return with sheets and towels laundered. Sergio is one of the best, if not the best, sitters I've met on this app - thank you again, Sergio!

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Gina B.
Sitter Profile Image: Mia D.
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Mia D.
$90
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
22 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA, 94115

Mia is great!! She was super communicative throughout the entire stay and my shy, reactive pup seemed to warm up to Mia immediately ! Will definitely book with Mia again 🙂

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah N.
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Sarah N.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
8 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Larkspur, CA, 94965

Sarah is the best! She treated our fur babies like her own and they LOVED her. Our pup Britin is quite skittish with lots of separation anxiety, but settled in beautifully and Sarah quickly became her new best friend! We would highly recommend Sarah to anyone who wants a caring, fun, and generally amazing person to look after their fur babies!

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Cali H.
Sitter Profile Image: Tania M.
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Tania M.
$174
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
11 repeat clients
30 years of experience
El Cerrito, CA, 94530

We are so grateful for Tania! She came through for us (on a holiday none the less) and took wonderful care of our dog while we were away. She was thoughtful and communicative and immediately put us at ease. Our dog loved her and even upon her departure he ran out to see if she was still here. We are so appreciative and look forward to booking with her again.

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Sena W.
Sitter Profile Image: Ariel B.
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Ariel B.
$84
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
17 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Novato, CA, 94949

The best house sitter we've had in years. I'm fastidious by nature, and it's hard for us to find someone who's not only able to take good care of our precious kitties, but someone who can also return our home to the neat-as-a-pin state we left it in. Ariel was quick and clear in her communications, and followed through on everything she said she'd do. It was a pleasure to work with her. We will certainly cross our fingers and hope she's available the next time we go out of town.

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Heather K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ryan did a fantastic job with our pets - we would highly recommend him. Really nice guy, responsible and trustworthy. Really helped us out in a pinch.

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Julie J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Talia did such an amazing job taking care of my beautiful dog Phoenix and my sweet little cat Sadie while I was on vacation in Michigan with my family. Phoenix got lots of exercise and hiking adventures and Sadie got lots of love. Talia was very communicative with me and sent photos of my sweet pets regularly, and my home was spotless when I returned. Would definitely ask Talia to watch my pets again. Five stars! Can’t recommend her highly enough.

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Carol M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cory has taken care of my "easy" dog, Ginger, before. Then I double down and asked her to dog-sit both my dogs. Pepper is lovely... but a bit spicy with other dogs and has a prey drive that doesn't quit. All went well, and I returned home to two happy and healthy pups:-)

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Jackie F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sharon was a fantastic petsitter - 5 stars all the way. She was very attentive to my elderly special needs kitty - gave her all her meds including insulin shots, was home to monitor her throughout the day, was kind and caring, took great care of my home. She was a great communicator, took lots of pics and videos, and texted with questions and updates, which I really appreciated. I would highly recommend her, and will definitely use her again.

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Maria P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Andrew did so well with our dog Emma. He went on some nice long walks and hikes with her and I know that was above and beyond what he needed to do. He left the house just like we had it and was great about communicating while we were away. Thanks Andrew!!

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Jake A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica did a great job for 3 nights of taking care of our 10 year old, 75 pound Susie Q. She was communicative and responsive, sending quick updates with photos through the long weekend. Susie can be anxious at times, and she clearly loved Jessica because after we came home, Susie went to the room where Jessica stayed, and she decided to sleep there. :)

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Serena R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Susan was amazing. We were very concerned about leaving our three dogs for the first time in years especially our 16 yr old with health issues. However, Susan did an incredible job handling the special needs of all three dogs from food issues to medications. On our first meet and greet we could see she was truly an animal lover and had the patience and disposition we were looking for as a dog/house sitter. We would highly recommend Susan to anyone who is looking for to care for their fur babies while out of town. We will definitely be using Susan again!

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Jane F.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Grayson was great! We got pictures of our dog and she did just what we asked!! She took great care of our dog!

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Morgan F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sandra stayed overnight with our two pups. Not only did she take great care of our boys but she also took great care of our house. Didn’t even notice she was here!

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Karen Q.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Morgan is an excellent sitter! She takes great care of our high maintenance, high energy dog and always makes sure to send greats photos and videos! We highly recommend her!

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Alex L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I could not ask for a better Pet Sitter. Noelle took incredible care of my pets who and she also took wonderful care of my home. She was easy to communicate with and was quick to respond. She sent photos when I asked her to, as I was missing them. It’s hard to be away but knowing they were in such capable and caring hands made it much easier. I’m grateful for Noelle.

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Dina T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katya did a great job taking care of Benny while we were away! She is very sweet and responsible. Benny snuggled up to her in no time. She took great care of our home too. Would re-book without hesitation!

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Inna S.
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The average cost for House Sitting in Lucas Valley-Marinwood on Rover is $61.05 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of House Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for House Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 7,035 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Lucas Valley-Marinwood. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:

  • Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
  • Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
  • Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
  • Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.

The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Lucas Valley-Marinwood walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.

It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Lucas Valley-Marinwood maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:

  • Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
  • Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
  • Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.

Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!

Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Lucas Valley-Marinwood choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Lucas Valley-Marinwood. On Rover:

  • 92% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 94% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

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