House Sitting in Manhattan
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Top rated Manhattan house sitters
“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 😊”
“Caroline is highly professional. She came exactly on time & sent lots of pictures and notes while she was here. She is a good communicator. I came home to a happy camper! I will definitely be using Caroline 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.”
“Our experience with Adolfo for dog sitting was excellent in every way. He was prompt, courteous, and friendly in all text communications before and during his stay with our senior doggie Shadow. In person he was very affectionate with Shadow and volunteered to give walks, playtime, and treats. He also offered to send texts and photos every 30 minutes to help assure us that Shadow was doing well. Adolfo had cute stories about his own and other dogs he works with, showing him to be a true dog lover. I recommend him highly and will definitely hire him again.”
“Michelle was wonderful with my dog callie! Michelle was able to coax Callie out of her shyness and gave her the love and attention that she needs. Michelle was communicative and responsive and regularly sent me pics of my baby. I'd definitely rebook her again?”
“Alejandra was the best sitter to my dog and my cat!! I was worried at first because it was the first time leaving my dog alone and he can be a bit anxious with strangers but Alejandra was super accommodating and helped me get Zeus used to her, offering to come over before house sitting so they could meet and made me feel more comfortable leaving him with her. She gave them so much love and care that I was able to enjoy my vacation. I’d recommend her 100%, your pets will be more than well taken care of and filled with love. She would send me constant updates pictures and videos. Thank you Alejandra again for taking such good care of my home and my little ones.”
“My elderly temperamental dog loved her time with Adeib. She immediately took to him, something that rarely happens. He kept me regularly up to date and I think the two of them had a great time. Would definitely book with Adeib again.”
“Hi there, loved how Deisi took care of my doggie. It was his first time so he was a bit restless, couldn't seem to settle but she did not give up. She was patient, gentle and so caring. When it came to his needs and comfort, she was extremely attentive! Gave full dedication, watched carefully, keeping me inform of his status and ask questions if necessary. I would definitely use her services again. Cheers to Deisi...we so much thank you!”
“Bryant was excellent with my senior dog. He was incredibly experienced in terms of my dog’s specific needs, including diaper changes and being mindful of her dementia traits. He was also very communicative and offered multiple updates throughout the day.”
“I can't say enough great things about Annie, who absolutely saved the day when another sitter bailed on us. She was a fantastic with Tilly — she went out of her way to understand Tilly's needs and routines as well as her personality, and sent us really wonderful pictures of their walks as well as updates on their daily adventures together. I can tell that Tilly genuinely had a great time while we were away. On top of that, Annie was also incredibly respectful of our home and our space. I'm so glad that we could connect with her!”
“Marianne was great with our senior cat on a long trip. We knew we could trust her since she has a senior cat of her own. She administered his eye drops perfectly. We highly recommend. Thank you Marianne!”
“Alice and Ethan did an amazing job watching our Penny at our apartment. They sent lots of pictures and took her on many walks and even brushed her! Penny clearly was very comfortable and well taken care of. They also took great care of our apartment. We could enjoy our vacation knowing Penny was in great hands!”
“Madeline was absolutely amazing! Best dog sitter I’ve had since losing my last go-to person. She made me feel so safe and comfortable while I was away, which means everything. She went above and beyond for my poochie and treated her with such care and love. Truly grateful.”
“Finn had a great time with Kevin over the holidays. Only a couple of photos over the stay, but Kevin gave me the confidence that all was well and made sure to reach out for clarification with any questions. My return flights got messed up and Kevin was gracious enough to extend!”
“Saifa was the best! My dog can be reactive to other dogs and is a finicky eater and Saifa had no problems. I got pictures and updates all weekend and overall she’s super communicative. Overall great house sitting experience!!”
“Meaghan did a phenomenal job with in home sitting over a weekend away! She was very punctual, professional, and did a great job with communication and sending updates. Would be happy to have her watch our dog again!”
“May watched our two pugs, for a long weekend, which was no small feat, as one is a puppy with puppy energy. Our pugs loved her! She followed the routine that we left and gave us updates. She also left our house spotless, as if no one had been there! May is an excellent dog sitter and we would definitely book with May again!”
“Michelle was fantastic with our sweet/complicated rescue. She gave her a puzzle toy to keep her occupied and Patti even hung out in the same room instead of hiding which is a first for a new person!”
Over 4,034 pet parents in Manhattan have booked house sitting
Manhattan pet parents share their Rover experiences
Sue is amazing! She took such wonderful care of my dog and made the entire experience completely stress-free. She is kind, communicative, flexible, and I felt confident that my dog was in great hands. I can’t recommend Sue highly enough and would happily book with her again!
Jessica is the absolute sweetest and took such great care of Oliver. We really appreciated her updates through the sitting and could tell Ollie was happy and well cared for. She was gracious when we had a last minute change in our travel plans. She also left the apartment in great shape. Would highly recommend to everyone!!
Desiree is the best rover!! She’s very communicative and proactive. She took the best care of my cat- he is a big fan of hers now. Desiree was very good with following instructions and also managing any last minute changes that came up. I felt very at ease and comfortable knowing that my baby is in good hands. Would highly recommend!
Arianna was amazing with my sister and I’s two cats! We were very nervous leaving them for the first time in our new apartment, but Arianna was the best person to look after them! She kept us updated every day with new pictures, and when we got home the apartment was clean and tidy! And most importantly our two boys were settled and content!! Will definitely be booking with her again in the future!
Sarah and Kenneth did an amazing job taking care of our dog over the weekend. They were timely, attentive, communicated well & provided updates throughout the weekend which we greatly appreciated. Highly recommend and we will definitely plan to book with them again!!!
Cat was 10/10 dog sitting for our sweet shelter pup. She is professional, kind, detail oriented, communicative and has such great knowledge of dogs! She was patient with our pup who is still learning all about boundaries, commands, and appropriate play and we know Toffee had the best weekend ever. I could not recommend Cat enough (although part of me doesn’t want to as i dont want her schedule filling up!)
Grace was so nice and friendly and very helpful to my wife's and I needs for a sitter at our weekend evening. Much appreciated the flexibility when our train was delayed and came home later than anticipated. She took care of our pup and provided frequent updates. She was super responsive and respectful. Would recommend!
Wendy did a wonderful job in-house sitting our two girls (cats). She was proactive in arranging a pre-sitting meet-up to review the home and meet the girls. She was very attuned to their individual needs and went at their pace - she clearly understands and respects the needs of cats. She was communicative with us with text/photo updates and very loving to our girls. We were able to truly relax during our time away knowing Wendy was there - she is trustworthy, easygoing, and did a great job. Will definitely re-book!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Manhattan is $60
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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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 19,028 house sitters in Manhattan. 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 Manhattan house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Manhattan 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 Manhattan.
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. Manhattan 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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