House Sitting in Merriwood, Oakland
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1. Victoria C.

“Victoria was an excellent sitter! She did a great job taking care of our very energetic dog and was communicative throughout our trip. Would definitely recommend her!”


2. Krystle S.

“Krystle is amazing! She stayed with my anxious dog Jemmy and my very little puppy Jeena while I took a vacation (which I almost didn’t do because of fur mom nerves lol). But the dogs immediately loved her and she took really wonderful care of them. I got pictures and videos! We love Krystle and have even booked our next time with her!!”


3. Matt S.

“Matt is absolutely wonderful. This was our first time having an in house dog sitter and Matt was a great companion to our pup. Our dog has anxiety, but Matt’s gentle nature immediately calmed him down. You can tell he has a lot of experience with dogs and I immediately knew our dog would be in good hands. He was proactive in learning about our dog’s specific routine and behavior to make sure that this was a good fit. I really appreciated that level of consideration. For the sit itself, Matt was great at communicating updates and kept us in the loop how things were going. We returned home to a happy pup, a clean house and a trusted future dog sitter. We have already booked Matt for our next 2 week trip!”


4. Jasmine G.

“Jasmine was very responsive when messaged and willing to take steps to ensure the kitties were able to maintain their indoor/outdoor routine. She asked questions regularly and took on extra care steps such as watering plants and letting in maintenance folks. Would recommend to others.”


5. Meagan W.
“Meagan is absolutely amazing! She has cared for our corgi multiple times, even for extended stays of up to three weeks while we were on vacation. She provided daily updates, which gave us so much peace of mind, and made sure he got plenty of exercise with walks and fun excursions. It’s clear our corgi loves his time with her—he’s always happy to see her and comes home content and well-cared for. We completely trust her with our dog and can’t recommend her enough!”


6. Qishu Z.

“Qishu (and Ian) were wonderful guests in our home, housesitters and keepers of our pups and flock of chickens. Qishu kept us updated frequently and sent lots of pictures and videos of our furbabies while we were gone. One of our pups has boundless energy and Qishu didn’t flinch! She event spent time working on commands and training the pups while we were out. She left the house cleaner than it was when we left and was very respectful. I’d recommend Qishu (and Ian) to anyone anytime.”


7. Jena W.

“Jena watched our dog Addy at our home for 5 days over 4th of July. Both Addy and the home were well taken care of. I recommend Jena, and will use her services again in the future.”


8. Samantha P.
“Samantha took care of my 5 year old Vizsla pup for a multi day housesitting stay and was just incredible - her communication leading up to and during the stay was impeccable, she was punctual, attentive to details, sent me multiple pictures and check ins a day, took amazing care of the house, and overall just showered my dog with love and listened to every instruction I left and beyond. I would 110% highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy sitter. Thank you Samantha and I will definitely be re-booking with you!”




9. David & Mabel P.


“David and Mabel were amazing! They stayed at my place and watched my tripod dog for a little over a week. They were consistent with keeping me updated and I could tell my dog was super happy with them. They also left my place just how I left it! Thank you so much!”


10. nicole s.
“I can't recommend Nicole enough for house-sitting and taking care of my dog, Georgie! Georgie is a sweetheart but usually takes some time to warm up to new people. With Nicole, it was instant. By the time I was leaving for my trip, Georgie was already cuddling with her and barely even noticed I was gone! I’ll definitely be asking Nicole to watch her again in the future.”


11. William W.

“Great stay with Gus over a holiday week. Our dog is a rottie and Gus knew just how to manage her; she was cozying up to him in no time. She was well cared for, the house was super tidy and clean when we returned. Gus sent regular updates to let us know that all was well. We will definitely try and hire him again!”


12. Sophie C.


“Sophie did a fantastic job sitting for our house, two dogs, 6 chickens and many plants! She's a great communicator and enthusiastic pet lover. She sent daily dog photos and kept the house so clean it was hard to tell anyone had been there. I will highly recommend her for house and pet sitting!”


13. Nicky T.


“Nicky cared for our dog Sandy for one week. She gave her lots of walks and treats. And sent lots of photos which we appreciated! Highly recommend Nicky!”


14. Flannery M.

“Our pack loved their weekend stay with Flannery! We got plenty of communication and pictures, and she took great care of our dogs and our house. Will absolutely book again.”


15. Evangelina S.

“Evangelina is wonderful with our dog, Coach. She is attentive and responsive. We appreciate that she sends frequent updates and photos!”


16. Jasmine G.

“Jasmine was an amazing sitter! She treated our 2 dogs like they were her own and followed all of our instructions perfectly (did I give her several pages of information? Why yes I did)! We could tell the dogs were perfectly at home while under her care and our house was spotless when we came home. The boys clearly loved her and we will absolutely use her from now on any time we need some help!”


17. Zsa-Zsa R.

“This was my second time working with Zsa-Zsa and she was great! Her communication leading up to the stay and during the stay was thorough and detailed. My dogs were excited to see her when she arrived at the house; that’s always a good sign!”


18. Shanley J.


“Shanley was wonderful during our recent 10-day house sit. She was super communicative, sent daily pictures of our cat and dog, and cared for our house like it was her own. We couldn’t recommend her enough!”


19. Stephanie B.

“Stephanie was awesome! We were gone for two weeks and Stephanie stayed in our home and watched Haku. She sent us photos frequently and took great care of our home. We would recommend without hesitation. Thanks, Stephanie!”


20. Chris P.

“Chris is a nice young man, and my Betsy loves him. He apparently handled her dog reactivity and any other challenges. Everything seems to have gone well, Betsy seemed content, and the house was absolutely as I left it. I would definitely use Chris again in the future.”
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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 Merriwood on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $70 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 5,960 house sitters in Merriwood. 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, 85% of Merriwood house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Merriwood have an average of 14 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 Merriwood.
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. Merriwood 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.
