House Sitting in Riverwood, Arlington, VA
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Top rated Riverwood house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Lilly was beyond wonderful! She did an incredible job taking care of our two senior cats, dog & fish tank for a week while we were visiting family. She shared updates & photos/videos throughout each day which we really appreciated. It allowed us to relax & enjoy our time with family we don't see often. She also took great care of our house! I highly recommend her & will definitely be reaching out in the future!”
“Christina was great with our extra-challenging dogs. She's clearly a dog lover (but also took great care of our cats). 100% reliable, great communication, and understanding when our plans changed a bit.”
“Mackenzie did a stellar job caring for our pup while we were out of town. She was respectful in our home and attentive to our pup's needs. She went above and beyond to help take care of our dog by administering meds while she was sick and potentially dealing with an emergency vet situation. I would highly recommend her!”
“Lauren was very communicative, left the apartment extremely clean, followed instructions, and took good care of our dog. When our trip got extended by a few hours, Lauren was very understanding and accommodating of staying with our dog a bit longer to close the gap. My neighbor also reached out saying that she saw Lauren with our dog in the hallway of our building and that she was doing a great job with her. Overall, we would definitely hire Lauren again!”
“Caroline was amazing and I would highly recommend her! Extremely caring, detail-oriented, responsible, timely and provided frequent updates throughout the four day visit. She asked questions when needed and went above and beyond taking care of my senior pups! And she left my place spotless which was very considerate of her. I can’t recommend her highly enough!”
“Kris did a great job. The dogs seemed to really like him and he seemed to really like them. Lots of pictures. House in good shape when we got home. Very easy to communicate with. Highly recommend.”
“Kymberlee did a great job caring for Ralphie. We had some pleasant exchanges before the booking to nail down details. She sent pics and updates during her stay and left the house in good condition. Ralphie seemed happy upon our return and even looked for Kymberlee downstairs where she stayed on the day after she left! We would be grateful to have her sit for us again.”
“She's amazing. Very punctual and professional. Got along great with my dog, and took excellent care of my pet and my living space (including some cleaning!) 10/10 couldn't recommend more strongly.”
“Lizzy is the absolute best! From the beginning I knew my pup was going to be in good hands. She was responsive, communicative, trustworthy, and most importantly loves animals. Lizzy was more than capable of handling my 80lbs malinois, Lilah, which gave me the peace of mind I needed throughout my international trip. Prior to her stay, Lizzy made sure she understood all of Lilah's care requirements and I received updates and photos of playtime and their walks throughout her stay. Not only did I come home to a happy and very well cared for dog, Lizzy left my house in perfect condition. I could not recommend a better dog sitter, Lizzy is amazing!”
“Mark was amazing with our dog, going above and beyond with him when we were out of town. We have a high energy dog and mark took him on several long walks. He was really great about sending photos too! And he took great care of our cat , checking on her multiple times . We look forward to working with him again soon!”
“Tim took great care of our pet. He was very attentive with everything I said for taking care of our dog and cat, and made sure to send pictures so we knew that everyone was alive. He was very responsive when our plans for time were up in the air. Would definitely recommend Tim and ask him to watch our pets again :)”
“Gabz was a fantastic sitter for our senior cat. They were super communicative and diligently took great notes on his many medications. I cannot recommend Gabz enough for anything you need, including house sitting. Six stars!”
“I needed a sitter to look after my very active kitten for the weekend and Amber was the perfect choice. She was kind, courteous, and respectful and gave frequent updates on how things were going. Highly recommend!”
“We hired Lisa for a last-minute trip to visit family, and she was a fantastic housesitter. From the start, she put us at ease and we felt confident our two cats would be well cared for. She was super communicative, sent frequent photo updates, and was flexible with our changing plans. When it looked like our dog care might fall through, she was even willing to step in and help with her too. Lisa went above and beyond - she assured us she’d check in on the cats again if anything came up with our travels, and we came home to an impeccably clean house. She even washed the sheets, which made coming home that much better. We’ll definitely be hiring her again!”
“Wow! I have nothing but AMAZING things to say about Audrey-Anne! From communication to kindness, she made me feel as if my dogs were in the best hands while we were away from home. Not only did we come home to the pups happier than ever, but our home looked and smelled better than we left it! Would not hesitate to book her again!!!!”
“Zoe was amazing with my dog, Sadie! She kept me updated throughout the day, and sent me pictures of Sadie and her having a great time together. It’s always difficult leaving your pet, but I was happy to know that she was in great hands. I will definitely be using Zoe’s services again in the future!”
“We were so lucky to find Brooke for an extended cat/house sit over the summer! I can't remember a time when I was more relaxed to leave my shy (but needy) boy with a sitter. Brooke is clearly a cat whisperer -- he trusted her immediately and became very attached. She was extremely diligent with all the care, played and cuddled with him and left the house in remarkably pristine condition. Very responsive and responsible, I cannot recommend her highly enough and look forward to having her stay again.”
Riverwood pet parents share their Rover experiences
Carlie was wonderful with our puppy, Penelope! She sat with her during the day while we were at work, and since Penelope is still young and needs a lot of extra attention, Carlie’s patience and care meant a lot to us. She was always prompt, provided great updates throughout the day, and it was clear from the photos and notes that Penelope really enjoyed spending time with her. We felt completely comfortable knowing our puppy was in such good hands. Highly recommend!
Emily was great. I really appreciated how upfront she was with her schedule and clarifying what was needed when. I don't need sitters to stay in the house 24/7, nor do I need them to do everything perfectly. Good communication both prevents - and solves - most problems, and Emily communicated well.
Tim did awesome watching our dog Fia. We were able to relax on vacation knowing our girl was being well cared for back home. He followed all of the instructions we left. We never had to ask for updates as he provided them throughout the day. He went above and beyond during the week. We will be booking with him again anytime we need a sitter.
Lakshmi was the perfect sitter for our dog, who needs a lot of loving attention. We received many updates and photos from Lakshmi, which were very welcome, and they all showed Katie happy and peaceful. Lakshmi also administered carefully and skillfully all of Katie's medications, including an injection. We highly recommend Lakshmi as a caretaker for your precious pet.
Karuna has been great with our two critters! I especially appreciate her flexibility and quick response times, as it’s made last minute delays/general travel chaos easier to navigate. I also really appreciate that when I forgot to update our care instructions after we moved, Karuna rolled with the punches and quickly figured out our new layout and where everything belonged.
We are so grateful to have found Sabrina to watch our pup Wrigley. We came home to a very relaxed, happy dog, and the house was exactly as we left it. Sabrina was communicative, sent daily pics/updates, and clearly took great care of Wrigley. Would not hesitate to recommend her and can’t say enough great things!
Emma did a wonderful job! She was very accommodating. She allowed our Poppy to stay at her home when renovations to our place were not finished in time. I don’t think Poppy behaved as well at Emma’s as she does at home so we truly appreciated Emma’s fortitude. We received sweet pics of Poppy out on walks with Emma and snuggling with her in her home. We would definitely recommend Emma!
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available 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.
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