House Sitting in Riverwoods
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1. Meghan K.

“Meghan is excellent! She takes phenomenal care of our dogs and leaves the house clean and picked up. We can leave feeling absolutely confident that all will be well at home!”


2. Brianna L.


“This was our first time using Brianna and couldn’t be more impressed. She had great attention to details of pet care, including medicine for our dog and different types of food for our cat. She left the house tidy and well cared for. We would highly recommend her, and will definitely use her again!”


3. Gabrielle R.

“Gabrielle was awesome! My 2 huskies absolutely love her. She was punctual, reliable and friendly. She sent me updates with pictures which I really appreciated. It was great to see happiness on their faces. She made me feel very comfortable being away from my dogs. I would absolutely book her again!”


4. Scott J.

“Scott took such great care of our two pups when we were out of town. We are so grateful we were able to book his services at the last minute. We got consistent updates on how our pups were doing while we were gone and we could tell they were nice and relaxed and were able to spend a lot of their time outside. We really hope to book his services again soon!”


5. Aury R.

“Aury was amazing with our dog, she is very responsive and sends updates often. She was also able to come a day earlier because we had to fly out unexpectedly. She left the house super tidy and clean. We will definitely be booking her again!”


6. Grace R.


“Very sweet and reliable! Our dog is very high energy and I feel like she really “got” him lol. We came back to a happy puppy and a nice clean house.”


7. Erica G.

“Erica was great! She communicated with us regularly and make us assured our 2 dogs were taken care of. There were tornados while we were gone and our dogs were very nervous. She made sure to cuddle them and make sure they felt comfortable. Erica was also very clean and our house was just as we left. We would absolutely hire Erica again.”


8. Anna N.

“Anna was very polite, took good care of my pets and home, totally trustworthy. Will definitely work with her again in the future, thank you Anna!”


9. joseph m.

“Joseph was great with our dogs, they were in a great mood when we got home! Good communicator and house sitter. He’s stayed with our dogs twice now and we will definitely book him again!”


10. Christina G.

“Christina did an AMAZING job housesitting and watching our two fur children. She provided detailed information (via rover app, written notes left) and never hesitated to ask questions if she had concerns or additional questions about our dogs. She went above and beyond making sure our house was running smoothly while away for 11 days: she brought in our mail/packages, placed our garbage cans out for pickup. We will definitely use Christina again and highly recommend her!”


11. Nicole C.

“Dogs loved Nicole and she did great with them! The dogs can be a handful with high energy, but Nicole matched their needs and spent a lot of time outside playing. We are grateful to have Nicole as a sitter and we will have her back soon!”


12. Ryan O.

“Ryan was wonderful! Super responsive, sent pics of the babies, overall just went above and beyond! Our pups were probably sad to be stuck with us again after spending time with him ? Will definitely have him back!”


13. Kraig M.

“I couldn’t be happier with the experience! Our dog walker, Kraig, was absolutely fantastic—super attentive to our pup, Rusty’s needs and incredibly reliable. Communication was top-notch; we always felt in the loop with updates, photos, and thoughtful check-ins. It’s clear that Kraig genuinely cares and goes the extra mile. Highly recommend to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and caring to sit & walk their dog! Thanks Again, Kraig!”


14. Tania F.

“Tania was outstanding! She did a great job w/ our pup and our house. Good w/ communication as well while we were gone. Would hire her again.”


15. Judith C.

“Judy was fantastic taking care of our dachshund. Dachshunds require specific care to protect their spine, and lots of patience as they can be very stubborn. Judy was excellent proving Rocky the exact care he needed. She was a pleasure to work with. We are so lucky to have had her care for our fur-baby.”


16. Emily T.

“Emily was courteous, responsive, and took great care of our senior dog. As a senior dog he needed special care (diaper changes, carrying down stairs, etc) and she handled that wonderfully. After dogsitting in our home, she left our home just the way we left it.”


17. Bri S.

“Bri was great with our dogs the second she met them and during her stay in our home. She also took care of the other animals at the house, took the dogs for walks and played with them to keep them active! She sent us pictures and text message updates while we were away to ease our minds. She’s kind, respectful and loving to all animals. We will definitely be in touch for future events when we need house sitting.”


18. Ryan G.
“ryan is a hard worker and an experienced dog sitter, he has helped with my cats in the past as well, i would definitely recommend”


19. Stephen M.


“We are so happy every time Stephen watches our dog and house! Dozer is always very content and happy and the house is kept very clean. Highly recommend!”


20. Amy & Lamar F.

“Amy was wonderful with our old husky. We loved getting daily dog pictures and videos from Amy while she stayed at our home for the week. She left the house spotless and we are so grateful for her care of both our dog and home. Absolutely recommend Amy!”
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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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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 Riverwoods on Rover as of May 2025 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 May 2025, there are 6,894 house sitters in Riverwoods. 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, 84% of Riverwoods house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Riverwoods have an average of 14 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 Riverwoods.
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. Riverwoods 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.
