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“Dannie was beyond exceptional. They made me and my dog feel well taken care of. It was my first time leaving Penny alone for the weekend and she may have had more fun with Dannie than she does with me. Will 💯 book with them again! Thank you Dannie!”
“Leanne is the best. Makes me feel very secure leaving my precious baby with her. She leaves everything exactly like you left it…I can’t even tell she’s been here. You will never regret leaving your babies in her hands.”
“Elyssa was a wonderful sitter. We have two cats and I admit, I leave a lot of notes. She came for a walkthrough and I could tell our boys liked her. She was great communicating updates and sent us photos even though it was a short visit. I would love for her to be our go to sitter”
“Erin was a wonderful house+dog sitter and I would certainly book again. She had an immediate rapport with my somewhat selective, fear-reactive pittie mix. The attentiveness, presence and communication (including some photos) were exceptional throughout the long weekend. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for dogsitting.”
“Zubin was wonderful! She sent us lots of pictures and videos of our pets every day, took great care of the house, and was very responsive. We even came home to a gorgeous watercolor painting of our pets 😍 We’ll definitely use her again!”
“After struggling to find a pet sitter who I felt could follow a complicated set of directions (elderly cat on multiple meds who needs to be monitored while she eats in case the dog decides to eat it for her), I hired Rebecca to house/pet sit while we were out of the country. While it was a stressful situation to trust a new sitter to, Rebecca's continued communication and calm put me at ease. She went above and beyond to leave our house in good condition and both pets seem happy and well-taken care of. I would definitely use her again and recommend her highly.”
“Angela was wonderful with our dog. She provided updates multiple times a day and did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend her and will be rebooking with her for a future trip.”
“Lindsay was great! I’m a bit paranoid when it comes to leaving my animals with anyone and trust very few people, but I would definitely book with Lindsay again. She was great with my dogs (and cat) and really accommodating with our changing plans.”
“Isabel could not have been more considerate and respectful of my space and my pets! So thankful for her and her care for them while I was gone. Highly recommend to all!!”
“I would leave 3 stars but maybe I should've been more clear about my expectations. I assumed "house sitting" meant stay at my house and spend time with my dog as I would if I were there. In this case it seemed more like several drop-ins and an overnight that started around 11pm. I have a porch security camera that showed the sitter coming in for an hour or 2 then leaving for many hours. My dog spent more time in his crate than out. Again, I didn't voice my expectation so I would just encourage others to have a very in depth conversation beforehand. Lesson learned.”
“Emma was absolutely fantastic!! Handled my cat and golden retriever well. Even when they got into treats unexpectedly- she was prepared and ready. Would recommend and rebook again!”
“Alicia did a fantastic job watching my boy Ringo! She gave him so much love, left my home cleaner than I left it, and sent great updates the entire time I was away. Will definitely be booking with her again!”
“Emily was accommodating with scheduling, she followed all of our instructions for Olivia‘s care. She sent regular updates and sweet photos during her stay. She took Olivia on walks and played until the puppy was worn out — a tired, happy pup is our goal. We look forward to working with Emily again!”
“My pups rate Jabe their max of 8 paws - and if they had more Paws, he would get them! Great communicator with us humans, and also takes great care of the house. And on this last trip, I needed a file from the computer that I left at home. Yes he’s the guy that you can also trust with your password.”
“Caroline is an easy choice if you’re looking for someone to take care of your animals. She is responsible, communicative, sends plenty of photos, and went over an above to take care my animals while I was away.”
“Dream scenario— we had a young pup and older dog full of energy and Kaitlyn managed both like a dream. Excellent communications and made it a stress free experience, we’ve never had an in home sitter before. 10/10 would recommend!”
Over 445 pet parents in Melrose have booked house sitting
Melrose pet parents share their Rover experiences
This is the second time I've had Jenna stay in my home with my dogs Bentley and Koda, and I'm so grateful I found her! Bentley and Koda love Jenna - lots of snuggles and playtime and she follows their food/medications as needed very well! Bentley is almost 11 and has a variety of health needs that ebb and flow and I know I can count on Jenna to handle anything that comes up. Jenna also always leaves the house in great shape - clean and tidy! She was also very helpful during this most recent visit with a variety of packages that delivered earlier than expected. Highly recommend and can't wait to book Jenna again soon!
Paige is so wonderful!!! She is professional, courteous and trustworthy. She asked appropriate questions and handled our “difficult” dog with ease. She administered many medications. I’m pretty sure that our girl was bummed to see us and not Paige! We will absolutely book time with Paige in the future!!!
Madison is an absolute gem! She watched our two bulldogs and housesat for us this weekend, and we truly cannot say enough good things. Her attention to detail and the way she prioritized our dogs was evident from start to finish. We received consistent photos and updates throughout the weekend, which kept us totally at ease. She also left our home spotless—she even laundered the sheets in the guest room and remade the bed before she left! Madison completely exceeded our expectations, and we will definitely be booking her again.
We had a wonderful experience with Emily as our dog and house sitter this past weekend. She took great care of both our energetic puppy and our older dog, which is no small task since they have very different needs and routines. Emily was attentive, responsible, and clearly very comfortable with dogs of all ages. She made sure they were well cared for, exercised, and loved while we were away, and it gave us real peace of mind knowing they were in such good hands. Our home was also well taken care of, and everything was just as we left it when we returned. It’s clear that Emily genuinely cares about animals and takes her responsibilities seriously. We would absolutely trust her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet and house sitter.
Jabe did an awesome job taking care of our dog and our home while we were away. He kept the house clean and tidy, which we really appreciated coming back to. He was also a great communicator throughout the whole stay — super responsive and easy to reach. Our puppy is pretty high-maintenance, but Jabe handled everything like a pro. He sent regular updates and some really great pictures that helped us relax knowing our pup was happy and well cared for. Overall, we’d absolutely trust him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and thoughtful dog sitter! 🐶📸
Avery was absolutely wonderful! She took care of our 2 dogs and house for 8 days and did an amazing job!! One of our dogs has to have insulin twice a day. Avery administered it no problem! We enjoyed our vacay and never worried about our fur babies. She sent lots of photos and we saw how happy they were why we were away! Will definitely use Avery again!
Emily was accommodating with scheduling, she followed all of our instructions for Olivia‘s care. She sent regular updates and sweet photos during her stay. She took Olivia on walks and played until the puppy was worn out — a tired, happy pup is our goal. We look forward to working with Emily again!
Amanda was a great pet sitter! She took care of my two dogs for a week following their neutering while my husband and I were at work. She was very kind, reliable, and took great care of our fur babies! Lots of photos which is always so appreciated! Would definitely recommend her to anyone & will be using her as a dog sitter again!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Melrose is $50
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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 Melrose average 2 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 Melrose on Rover as of Apr 2026 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 78% of Melrose house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 2 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 Melrose.
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. Melrose 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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