House Sitting in New York City
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Top rated New York City house sitters
“I can’t recommend this sitter highly enough. She stayed with our high energy dog for two weeks and took excellent care of him, giving us regular updates and pictures. We came back to an incredibly tidy house and happy dog. She is very detail oriented and caring. We only use her for all our dog walking & sitting needs as she has built a special bond with our boy Luffy and always goes the extra mile to make sure he is well cared for and receives lots of love, pets and play.”
“Jamilyn was great looking after our dog Crumpet! She had excellent communication in the lead up to the booking and then on the day she was punctual and friendly. She took the time to listen about all of Crumpet’s quirks and behaviours and she was very sweet with him. She provided updates with how Crumpet was going throughout the dog sitting. I would recommend Jamilyn and we will be booking her again!”
“Celeste was wonderful, super attentive and kept my little Lady busy all day. She sent lots of photos and is extremely responsive. Lady had so much fun! :)”
“Julie was absolutely AMAZING with my cat, Pywackett. He had accidentally scratched his eye and needed to take oral medication and get eye ointment 3x a day and I was so nervous being away for a week from him. However, Julie eased all of my anxiety and was patient, caring, and loving with Py while he was sick and I was out of town. Highly recommend Julie as a pet sitter!!!”
“Celine spent a wonderful day with my dog. She was very attentive and followed directions to a T. She is very friendly as well and Myla enjoyed playing with her. I would definitely book her again.”
“This is the second time we’ve used Peter to watch Griffin and, as before, he was great. Communicative and attentive to Griffin’s needs, we feel very comfortable with Peter staying in our home. We are grateful to have found him”
“Sophia was amazing staying at our place with our 2 dogs and cat. Everyone was well taken care of, especially our dog that requires epilepsy pills 3x per day. And she left the place so clean you wouldn’t have known anybody had stayed there. Will 100% be using her services again, couldn’t be happier.”
“Simply put, Josefa was amazing! This was the first time my nervous pup had stayed with someone else and I was concerned he would just hide the whole time. Josefa was knowledgeable and masterful with him. Not only did he come out of his shell, Josefa worked with him every day on his nervousness while walking. He braved dog parks, busy cross-sections and streets, and even stores! I'm so proud of him and so grateful to Josefa for her kindness and patience. She sent photos and updates every day and completely put my mind at ease while I was away. and My pup couldn't have been in better hands!! Thanks you, Josefa!”
“Rebecca is the best. This is the second time she’s watched my baby girl. Both times I’ve come back to a very happy girl. She is communicative and has helped administer medication. I trust her completely!”
“Extremely communicative and thorough. Alex was lovely and Pez immediately took a liking to her which shows how much she cares for pets!! I’ve already scheduled to book Alex again. She is 10/10 an amazing house sitter and caretaker for pets!”
“Sarah is so great with my dog. She gives me lots of updates and is very thorough. Sarah makes me feel comfortable because I know she is in good hands.”
“Valeria was great!! She took excellent care of our young cat. She played with him often and sent updates throughout the stay. She also left our apartment in perfect condition. Will definitely be using her again!”
“Susan was a wonderful pet sitter! My dog is a bit reactive, anxious, and struggles with other health issues like hip dysplasia and allergies, but Susan was able to handle her so well! She really made my dog feel at ease, and when I returned home my dog was calm and happy. Susan was very communicative and kept me up to date with how Lucy (my dog) was doing and set cute pics! Susan followed all of my care instructions for Lucy and was very professional. My apartment was very clean when I returned. Very glad that I was able to book with her!”
How Rover works
1. Search
Read verified reviews and choose a house sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets
2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away
3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
The median cost per night for house sitting in New York City is $55
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
Sitters in New York City 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 New York City on Rover as of Nov 2025 was about $55 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 Nov 2025, there are 17,958 house sitters in New York City. 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, 82% of New York City house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in New York City 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 New York City.
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. New York City 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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