House Sitting in Riverwood, Arlington, VA
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1. Summar L.

“I can’t recommend Summar enough! She took care of my cat while I was out of town, and I felt completely at ease knowing he was in such great hands. Not only was she proactive about cleaning and keeping everything tidy, but she also paid close attention to his medication instructions, which was a huge relief. Knowing that she’s trained in pet CPR gave me extra peace of mind, and it’s clear she’s genuinely passionate about animal care. She even sent multiple photos and updates, so I never had to worry about how he was doing. I came home to a happy, well-cared-for cat, and I’ll definitely be booking her again in the future!”


2. Karachi O.


“Karachi is a terrific dog sitter. She works from home so she is with Colby all the time. He loves that. She takes him for walks and has won his trust. She also is kind to us. She changed the bed and washed the sheets and towel for us. And she left the house as clean and tidy as we left it for how. We are grateful!”


3. Rachelle W.

“Rachelle watched our two kitties for a weekend/overnight stay, including administering asthma medication and following lengthy instructions from anxious cat parents. We got tons of great pictures (above and beyond!) and exceptionally speedy communication throughout. We’re grateful for Rachelle’s care, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail. Thank you!”


4. Kiera W.

“Kiera took great care of our two cats, one of whom is on a prescription diet, and our home while we were out of town. Communication was easy and she was very responsive. Thank you so much Kiera!”


5. Daniel N.

“Daniel was great! Short notice availability. He was very accommodating with some minor last minute requests, and also when our relatives had to drop by a few times. Consistently sent (VERY adorable!) photos with a brief note/comment every day while we were on vacation. Was good about being communicative and responding to any questions as needed. House was left pretty clean when we came back. Highly recommend!!”


6. Martha A.


“Martha was incredibly nice and accommodating! It was clear she really cared about Charlie and how to best look after him. I’d have her watch him again anytime!”


7. Katelyn C.

“Katelyn did a wonderful job sitting for our senior dog with significant mobility related special needs. She followed our detailed instructions, checked in regularly, and sent lots of updates. We felt very comfortable leaving our dog in her care and would definitely recommend her and book her again.”


8. Mark N.
“Mark was great with our dogs! Took them all around town, and spent some time to win over our nervous younger dog. He took fine pup pictures as well. He took good care of the house.”


9. Erin H.

“Erin is amazing! She went above and beyond and you can tell just loves animals! I am so happy I found someone who I feel loves my dog as much as I do. I would 11/10 recommend her if you need an amazing sitter to watch your fur baby!”


10. Vanessa K.

“Vanessa was an exceptional pet sitter! She took great care of our pup Mac, keeping him happy and well-looked after. She was reliable, professional, and maintained excellent communication throughout her time with him. I also appreciated how clean and organized everything was when I returned. I would highly recommend Vanessa to anyone looking for a trustworthy and attentive pet sitter!”


11. Theodora F.

“We had a great experience with Theodora! It was our first time leaving our puppy with a sitter, and we knew she was in great hands. Theodora was very communicative and sent us plenty of updates and photos!”


12. suzy n.

“Suzy was a wonderful house-sitter! She was very attentive to our 2 dogs and cat, and she provided regular updates to us while we were away. I will absolutely seek out her services again in the future. Thanks Suzy!”


13. Drew R.

“Drew was very patient with our dog, who can be (and was) very difficult. He handled her like a pro and she warmed up to him very quickly. He also ensured that our cat received all her required meds and was otherwise well cared for. I would highly recommend his services and will definitely book him again if we can.”


14. Lilibet K.

“Lilibet was highly communicative with questions and updates via text and she clearly provided a lot of affection and cuddles for two very needy dogs and took them on walks with photo updates. Left out apt very clean.”


15. Diego G.

“This is the second time Diego took care of our dogs, and as always, he was great! He took excellent care of my two dogs, was very communicative, and helped work around my travel schedule. My dogs love Diego and I highly recommend him for any pet needs!”


16. Carolina R.

“Carolina was just awesome! She was caring and kind to all the pups. She took extra care for the smallest pup who is very sensitive. She is responsible, responsive, very reliable and great communication skills. The pups were very comfortable with her right away as they can sense a warm caring animal lover. I felt super comfortable with her taking excellent care and being present for them. She stayed with them and I super appreciate all her time and effort to make everyone comfortable and cozy. Great Big Thank You Carolina!”




17. Amber H.


“We were really pleased to have Amber dog sit in our home. We have a small, elderly anxious dog with separation anxiety who is slow to trust new people. We felt that having him stay in his own environment would be one less stressor for him while we were gone. Amber proactively set up two meet and greets to ensure that our dog became familiar with her before we left. She asked a lot of questions about his regular habits and routines, which put us at ease. While we were away she communicated with us daily about how he was doing and how he was gradually becoming comfortable with her. The care she took helped us enjoy our vacation. We would happily hire her again.”


18. Chelsey W.
“We were so appreciative of having Chelsey take care of our 2 Shih Tzus. I didn’t have any apprehension while Chelsey was here to watch our dogs. She sent us so many wonderful photos of our 2 pups. It was so fun to see what the 2 pups were doing and how happy and relaxed they looked! I totally recommend having Chelsey in to take care of your pets!”


19. Michael O.
“Michael recently cared for my 5 year old Scottish Terrier, Sophia. Michael walked, fed, and cared for Sophia for nearly a week. Although Sophia had briefly met Michael before, she had not spent any length of time with her. Because of Michael's rapport and her gentle nature with dogs, Sophia immediately warmed up to her. Michael sent photos of Sophia while she was caring for her and updated me with their daily activities. It was easy to tell when I returned home that Sophia was happy, healthy and well cared for. I have known Michael all of her life. She is a mature, responsible and caring person, who is passionate in her love for dogs. Michael is trustworthy and will go out of her way to accommodate any client and their pet. I highly recommend her.”


20. Julia N.

“Julia was fantastic! She took great care of our two dogs and two cats for a week - no small feat considering our beagles have separation anxiety and other behavioral issues. Julia has a warm, calm energy and the dogs took to her right away. She’s a great communicator and sent text updates and pics every day. We had complete peace of mind for the entire week.”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Riverwood on Rover as of Jul 2024 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.
As of Jul 2024, there are 8,227 house sitters in Riverwood. 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, 86% of Riverwood house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Riverwood have an average of 13 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 Riverwood.
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. Riverwood 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.
