House Sitting in Otis, Jacksonville, FL
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1. Robyn & Steven G.

“Robyn & Steven were WONDERFUL house sitters and made us feel at ease leaving our 2 cats behind while we were away on vacation. They were very quick to respond to my messages and provided regular updates on how the cats were doing. 100% would recommended them!!!”


2. Emma S.

“Her and her husband were amazing with our dog while we were out of town! Sent lots of pictures and was in constant communication when needed. They went extra with playing outside with him and just hanging out when he was lazy! They even checked to make sure we made it home safely! Would definitely use them again!!!”


3. Crystal G.


“Crystal was amazing! It was our first time using Rover and Crystal was a perfect match! She not only took great care of Honey but our home too. Honey started new meds a day before we went out of town and Crystal was able to give them to her without any problem. From the pictures we received during her stay, it was clear that Honey was being well taken care of and enjoying Crystal’s company. I highly recommend Crystal!”


4. Cindy C.

“Cindy was amazing as always! She even did us a personal favor and accommodated us when we had some last minute flight changes. I don’t know what we would have done without her, and we are incredibly grateful to have someone like her to watch our puppy when we need to go out of town. She sends great pictures and we always feel so at ease leaving Dove in her care.”




5. Johana M.

“Fantastic temperament! My female poodle was not used to a housesitter and decided to spend the first day and a half barking and Johana handled it well. Would HIGHLY recommend her!”


6. Stephanie C.

“Stephanie was AMAZING! She was very proactive in setting up a meet and greet beforehand and asked questions that helped us get to know her. She kept us updated the whole time on how he was and sent photos and pictures to us. She even filmed our pup opening his Christmas gift since we were away for the holiday. Went we came back our house was just as we left it and clean. She even put our recycling and trash at the curb for us. She also left a note and cute little chalkboard for when we got home. We will definitely be using her again!”


7. Lauren M.

“Lauren is always SO reliable. We love having her watch our pups because we never have to worry about them when we are gone! She truly is the best sitter we've ever had! We will always ask for her availability first!”


8. Kayla N.

“Kayla was great. She stayed with B for a weekend at our house and was a very clean guest! Our girl seemed happy and well cared for. Would book her again”


9. Pam C.

“My fur babies loved Pam! She was able to come over before our scheduled date and do a meet and greet with the pups which was very appreciated. She followed our instructions well and kept us updated on how the dogs were doing. she even sent pictures!”


10. Lucinda N.
“Lucinda has been our pet and house sitter for many years, including times when we were out of the country and not easily reached. Our pets include 2 golden retrievers and 2 horses. They are always happy to see her. Our horse trainer compliments Lucinda on how clean the stalls are. We are always pleased to come home to a house is well-kept. For many years, Lucinda worked for one of the country's top show dog handlers, and she is a good dog handler in her own right. This means she is familiar with traveling with dogs in new environments and knows a lot about keeping pets healthy, happy and in top condition. She's the best pet sitter we have ever had!”


11. Rose M.

“First, huge thank you to Rose for watching our babies. I have a dog and cat, Rose house sat with them for 2 weeks while we were away. the pets were WELL taken care of. we got constant photos from her to ensure we knew the babies were OK. the house looked great when we came back and out pets didn't seem stressed at all. we saw them fetching, snuggled in, and we'll taken care of anytime we checked in. would recommend for overnights or short walks”


12. Megan W.
“Megan is not only an exceptional animal care taker but knowledgeable, reliable, efficient and devoted. I’ve previously had the opportunity to work along side with her and she demonstrates enormous love and compassion for all animals.”


13. Mia T.

“Mia was wonderful and so helpful. She was super adaptable to my dogs needs and took great care of him.”


14. Emily B.
About: Hi, I'm an experienced pet caregiver with a 65 lb Samoyed I've raised since he was 12 weeks old (now almost 3 years old). I'm also familiar with cats, thanks to my sister, and have checked on friends' dogs while they were away. I understand the love and attention pets need, and I'd be happy to care for yours! I have plenty of time to dedicate to caring for your pets. I’m available every day of the week except Sundays, and I can easily adapt to your pet's specific needs and schedule. Whether it’s walks, playtime, or just keeping them company, I’m here to help! I currently provide care exclusively at clients' homes or through walking services. I prioritize making pets feel comfortable and cared for in their own environment. Whether it’s feeding, walking, playing, or providing companionship, I follow your instructions to ensure your pet is happy and safe while you're away.


15. Emily P.

“Emily took great care of our older boxer mix and our young Great Dane while we were away for the weekend. She sent pictures to keep us updated and was super attentive. We will definitely keep her in mind for future dog sitting!”


16. Therisa B.

“Therisa (TJ) was fantastic staying in our home to watch our very rambunctious Great Dane and pointer/lab mix. She was very communicative and gave me detailed updates about the pups and her stay at our house. We highly recommend Therisa and we look forward to being able use her services again in the future. Thank you!”


17. Anitra J.
“Anitra is a caring person who loves all animals and nature! I have allowed her to watch my pup on many occasions and my pup is always well cared for. I have no worries when I leave him with her.”


18. Anna D.
“Anna is the biggest dog lover I have ever meet, even when she’s frustrated or upset at the dogs or anything else she never blames the dogs and always understands how to communicate with the dogs, doesn’t matter what size or breed she will automatically fall in love with them and give them all her attention. Her dedication to animals shows Dog, cat or anything else she would love nothing else but to spend time with them and spoil them!”


19. Diane G.
“Diane has watched it animals on multiple occasions. She has stayed at our home and watched our 2 large dogs, and most recently cared for our chickens and rabbits as well. Diane cared for them with love, and did a great job with multiple animals schedules. You won't be upset if you choose her, and your pets will be well cared for.”


20. Rileigh S.

“Thank you Rileigh! The dogs were happy and well kept. She was very attentive and spent lots of time walking the dogs. Thank you for a great stay for my dogs. Thank you for the pictures and the flowers.”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Otis on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $40 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 828 house sitters in Otis. 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, 91% of Otis house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Otis have an average of 14 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 Otis.
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. Otis 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.
