House Sitting In Portage Bay
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Top rated Portage Bay house sitters
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“Kathleen really is the best! I’d give her 6/5 stars if I could. She was not only timely with the girls’ schedule, she sent us updates everyday along with pictures of them. We could tell how much she cared for the girls and we can’t thank her enough. Our cat was dealing with some vomiting issues, but Kathleen was on top of keeping us updated and making sure she was doing ok. We can’t recommend her enough!”

“Natalie is the best. So reliable and our pup doesn't miss it at all. We had a last minute digestive upset and she was on top of it with special diet, monitoring potty breaks etc. Thanks, Natalie!”

“Highly recommend Noah for housesitting. He took such great care of my pup and was very attentive to his needs. Sent lots of pictures and updates, which I love. And he left the apartment nice and clean when I came home!! Will definitely be booking with him again.”

“Eunice was great watching our two dogs while we were in Italy! She kept in good contact, and left our house cleaner than when we left it! We are glad to have found a great sitter for future trips!”

“Annie was such a wonderful companion for our pup while we were gone for a long weekend! She communicated very well with us a couple of times a day sending photos and really putting any anxiety I may have had at ease. When I got home our dog was in a great mood and our place was just as clean as we left it. Will definitely book with her again and highly recommend!”

“Uliana was great sitting our two large dogs for the week while we were traveling. She sent regular updates, and left our home sparkling clean, which was really nice to return to after traveling. I would recommend uliana.”

“Sabrina and Daniel house sat for my miniature Australian Shepherd Rosie. Rosie is 5 years old and while she is a sweetheart with her family, she is somewhat reserved with people she doesn’t know well. Sabrina and Daniel read her correctly almost instantly. They won her over with patience and a soft and gentle approach and maybe a few treats. ? They made sure she had all of her favorite things while we were gone: walks, play time, sunbathing, cuddle time and overnight company. Sabrina and Daniel kept us updated with texts and pictures which we very much appreciated. Although it was a holiday (Easter) and I would have understood if their time was limited, they were generous with their time and attention to Rosie. The house and yard were just as we left them. I highly recommend!”

“Margaret is 10/10! Unfortunately, my dog had a medical emergency while I was away, and Margaret handled it with the kind of care and consideration you’d hope for when entrusting someone with your pup. I was on the opposite coast, and her frequent updates and clear communication put me at ease during a stressful situation. She went above and beyond to make sure my dog was safe, comfortable, and cared for. I can’t recommend her enough!”

“Wonderful sitter. Nikki took amazing care of my dogs and left the house immaculate. Would highly recommend. Great communication and compassion for my girls!! Will definitely use again!”
“Megan is super wonderful and both our dog and cat liked her a lot! Leading up to the dates that she watched Bentley and Blueberry, she was very communicative and was also very helpful in answering all of my questions (this was my first time using Rover). She stayed overnight for 4 nights and sent me great updates each day. She was also very kind and did some tidying up before we arrived home from our trip. She was very flexible and was happy to stay a bit longer if I had any major travel delays. Both Bentley and Blueberry loved her and it was very reassuring to know that my animals had someone there to both take good care of them and keep them company!”

“I had a great experience having Tyler watch my big Malinois boy! Her communication was top-notch. Despite one of the buses she needed to get over to my place failing to show up, she still arrived in time for me to head out the door on schedule, due to how early she headed out herself. She gave Ash plenty of things to do and he had a great time. Would happily have her watch him again!”

“Henry and Ted had another fun time with Mandy. Our boys are always well cared for, loved, and excited to see her. Always reliable and trustworthy.”

“Sol was a wonderful house guest/petsitter! This was our first time booking with Sol & I was absolutely delighted by the care they gave my pets, AND my house. Sol was the perfect houseguest. They took our dog for runs, and sent pictures of the pets to check in while we were gone. I would definitely recommend Sol & look forward to booking them again. Thank you so much, Sol! I'm so happy we found you!!”

“Jolene is awesome, she was well prepared with details about toby. She is a creative person and it was awesome to see her draw Toby! Toby loved her!!”

“Our dogs love Lisa. We had her care for our two dogs and our home for 7 days and nights and when we returned they were happy and healthy. Our home was well cared for too. Lisa brings with her a calm presence and the dogs appreciate her care and her walks. Thanks Lisa! Chris & Cathy, Wallingford”

“Lily was absolutely wonderful with Gretchen and Erwin. She asked questions when appropriate, and she sent updates throughout the day. She also kept my space very clean. I would highly recommend Lily!”
“Ian was really great! Cormac has always taken a minute to warm up to people, but I did not expect him to take several days. Ian was amazing and patient with Cormac, he really did not push and made sure to communicate with me and make sure he was doing best by Cormac. Honestly, my only expectation because of Cormacs shyness was that he kept Cormac fed and walked. But Ian still went above and beyond, my first walk with Cormac was probably one of the easiest post sitter walks that I have been on. Without having to be told it was obvious that Ian followed all of cormacs on leash protocol. Could not have been more happy.”

“Jade was punctual, kind, and took amazing care of our sweet old man! We appreciate her willingness to turn up at an ungodly hour to watch our pup, and will 1000% be booking with her again the next time we need someone to sit with him!!”

“Natalia was wonderful with my clingy cats! She sent multiple pictures throughout the day and was very attentive to their needs. She also asked lots of questions during our meet and greet and I can tell she is great with cats!”

Over 241 pet parents in Portage Bay have booked house sitting
Portage Bay pet parents share their Rover experiences
Erin is the best. My dog was so well cared for. She normally feels nervous around people, but she felt safe with Erin right away. I got lots of photos of her cuddling, which she only does when she feels safe. Some strange things happened in my building that alerted me and helped my dog feel safe again. My apartment was cleaner than when I left it. They are wonderful.

Lily was great. She took good care of my special needs dogs, who have a couple med admins a day. She even helped when the dogs’ physical therapist came. She also took good care of the house, and everything was clean when I came home. Would definitely use her again.

Zoë took amazing care of our two dogs! She is by far the best Rover we have worked with. We will absolutely book Zoë again. She was responsive and communicative. I didn’t worry about the dogs once for the week we were away. She left our home exactly as she found it and we came home to two very happy pups.

Dafne was amazing with my 8 year old Great Dane! Mac can be timid and slow to warm up and her calm demeanor and patience had him warmed up in no time. They had a wonderful weekend together and I got so many picture updates. 🥰 I’d love to have Dafne stay with my guy again and would recommend her to anyone!

Jessi was an incredible sitter! She gave predictable updates everyday with lots of pictures and even made a beautiful checklist showing our pup getting his food and medication each day. I felt completely at ease that our pup was being well cared for while we were gone

Erin was great. My pup wasn't feeling well while we were away and Erin kept her comfortable and me well informed of her status. I came home to a clean house and a happy dog. Erin clearly loves animals and cared for my dog as her own. I highly recommend her for home pet sitting.

Emily did a great job taking care of Penny, especially giving her a liquid antibiotic via syringe which was an unplanned care item. Penny was very happy and well adjusted when we came home which meant she was quite comfortable with Emily. The house was in perfect shape and we would definitely have Emily sit for us again.

Megan was so nice! Extremely friendly and instantly made me feel reassured my 4 cats would be in good hands 🥹 our apartment was spotless when we came home and all the kitties got a good brushing. I love that she provided updates and super cute pictures, but made sure to check what our preference was for frequency since we were on a work trip and would be fairly unavailable. Super thoughtful! Highly recommend Megan although I wish she could cat sit only for me 🤭

My kitty and I are lucky to have found Margaret during this hot weather. She made sure my kitty was cool and comfortable, running my window AC and looking after the house. She was patient with my shy kitty and was great with communication, answering my questions and sending photos. Margaret provided a lot of relief from stress, knowing someone responsible was there to care for my baby boy.

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Portage Bay is $63
Why Choose Rover?
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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.
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Sitters in Portage Bay average 5 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 Portage Bay on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $63 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 8,246 house sitters in Portage Bay. 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 Portage Bay house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Portage Bay have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 Portage Bay.
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. Portage Bay 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.











