House Sitting in Royal Lakes, Jacksonville, FL
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“Laura was great! She took great care of my dog and 4 cats. Laura was responsive and polite and seems to really love animals. She did everything I asked and sent pictures and updates multiple times per day. Highly recommend.”
“Johana responded very quickly to my booking which I really appreciated and communicated easily with me! She gave me peace of mind while I was out of town that my kitty was taken care of!”
“Sarah did a wonderful job caring for Bart and Poppy for nearly two weeks in our home. She communicated and sent pictures regularly and also managed our plants. We feel confident and trust that she would demonstrate the same level of professionalism with your pets and home. We plan to use Sarah again and give her a very high recommendation. Thank you Sarah!”
“Jessica has been so wonderful with our three doggos when we have gone out on trips. Very easy and responsive! If you need an in home sitter I recommend :)”
About: New to Jacksonville. I’ve owned plenty of pets growing up, experienced with dogs large and small. Very patient with animals in general. I own a French Bulldog, his name is Billy. He is very energetic, and gets along with everyone. I own a food business and bartend part-time, so my schedule is flexible. My mom will also be home around the clock, for extra supervision. There’s plenty to do around my neighborhood. Billy will also be there to keep them company whenever they want, and will respect when they just want to chill.
“Scott is great. Our dogs Asti & Maxwell were happy and healthy. Scott supplied pictures is the dogs enjoying there regular and a few new habits. It was such a relief to see our pups cared for and loved as if we were with them.”
“I highly recommend Sara! She took her time to get to know our little dog and we really appreciate it. Our dog takes a long time to warm up to people but by the second night they seemed to be best friends. We were very worried using rover for the first time but will for sure be booking Sara again. She sent daily updates and everything was perfectly clean when we got back. If you are looking for someone to treat your dog like theirs you need to book Sara!”
“Leah was AMAZING with our dogs. She gave us updates with them and gave them so much love. I can tell she’s a dog person because of the way the dogs act with her and the love and compassion she shows them. I would recommend Leah 10/10 and will use her at every possible dog sitting opportunity we have!”
“I had a great experience with Leslie as my pet sitter! She followed all instructions carefully, kept the house just as I left it, and most importantly, took amazing care of my two dogs and two cats. She sent regular updates with photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. You can tell she genuinely loves animals and takes her responsibility seriously. I would absolutely trust her with my pets again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter!”
“Hannah was amazing with our 2 dogs. We had a 10 day trip and have never left them for that long. She stayed at our house with the dogs. She took excellent care of them and kept us updated in how they were doing. We definitely recommend Hannah and will be calling her again.”
“Jennifer watched our three pets for almost two weeks and did a wonderful job! She slept at our house, took the dogs on walks, and sent pictures all the time. We will definitely be utilizing her services in the future :)”
“So loving and friendly to my little lady. I was watching a friends dog last minute and Haleigh was great in accommodating the additional dog. Highly recommend. Will definitely book her for my longer trips.”
“Jessica took great care of our dogs while we were out of state for a wedding. She sent us pictures of the dogs and kept us updated during her stay. We really appreciated her staying at our apartment as one of our dogs has separation anxiety. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter!”
“Diana did great with our fur babies. She kept us updated with photos and quick to respond with messages if needed. And cleaned the house when she left. An awesome experience all around!”
“Natazia was absolutely amazing with my dogs. From the minute she walked the door they were all over her. Sent pictures all weekend . I will definitely use her again . Such a sweet caring girl.”
“Machalia was absolutely wonderful. She was responsive to a last min booking request, she arrived on time. She took great care of my babies and provided updates and photos. I will definitely recommend her and will be a repeat client.”
About: I love to make sure animals feel comfortable in their environment and feel nurtured as well as loved. Making sure they feel safe is the most important part of it all. The reason I love to pet sit is to give comfort to the pet and parent that their animal is receiving almost the same love they would from their own mom and dad away from a boarding facility and in a warm environment with lots of love and snuggles. I don’t like to think of a fur baby being locked away and scared so that’s where I come into play, to make sure they feel safe and secure and have a play buddy I am a stay at home mom and have a flexible schedule, so I am normally home or available to help when needed. I am able to accommodate whatever needs come up. I can take the dog for a walk as well as we have a fenced in dog park and a place for dogs to play. The dog would never leave my site. For cats, I would ensure they are safe, and do not get out of the house, they have all needs met and are comfortable whether hiding or playing.
About: Hello! I grew up on a farm so I have many years of experience caring for our animals and others’. I’ve taken care of dogs, cats, goats, horses, ducks, geese, chickens, and more! I understand that to some their pets are their children. I've also nannied and babysat for 9+ years and I will bring the same care and respect to your pets that I would to a nannying job! Let me know what I can do that would be most helpful to you and I look forward to meeting and caring for your pet! I’m currently a graduate student and working part-time. On weekdays, I can check in on pups in the morning, at lunch, and in the afternoon/evening but I cannot be with them full time. On weekends, I can be available full time for your pets! I absolutely adore animals and will make sure your pets are safe and cared for. I know they can be stressed when you’re gone so I’m happy to do those extra little things that make them feel happy and safe.
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Laura L.Star Sitter
“Laura was great! She took great care of my dog and 4 cats. Laura was responsive and polite and seems to really love animals. She did everything I asked and sent pictures and updates multiple times per day. Highly recommend.”
Johana M.Star Sitter
“Johana responded very quickly to my booking which I really appreciated and communicated easily with me! She gave me peace of mind while I was out of town that my kitty was taken care of!”
Sarah F.
“Sarah did a wonderful job caring for Bart and Poppy for nearly two weeks in our home. She communicated and sent pictures regularly and also managed our plants. We feel confident and trust that she would demonstrate the same level of professionalism with your pets and home. We plan to use Sarah again and give her a very high recommendation. Thank you Sarah!”
Jessica S.Star Sitter
“Jessica has been so wonderful with our three doggos when we have gone out on trips. Very easy and responsive! If you need an in home sitter I recommend :)”
Cassandra G.
“Casi was wonderful! My pups were loved, walked and played at the park. Casie had wonderful communication! I will definitely use her services again.”
Milton G.
About: New to Jacksonville. I’ve owned plenty of pets growing up, experienced with dogs large and small. Very patient with animals in general. I own a French Bulldog, his name is Billy. He is very energetic, and gets along with everyone. I own a food business and bartend part-time, so my schedule is flexible. My mom will also be home around the clock, for extra supervision. There’s plenty to do around my neighborhood. Billy will also be there to keep them company whenever they want, and will respect when they just want to chill.
Scott T.
“Scott is great. Our dogs Asti & Maxwell were happy and healthy. Scott supplied pictures is the dogs enjoying there regular and a few new habits. It was such a relief to see our pups cared for and loved as if we were with them.”
Sara A.Star Sitter
“I highly recommend Sara! She took her time to get to know our little dog and we really appreciate it. Our dog takes a long time to warm up to people but by the second night they seemed to be best friends. We were very worried using rover for the first time but will for sure be booking Sara again. She sent daily updates and everything was perfectly clean when we got back. If you are looking for someone to treat your dog like theirs you need to book Sara!”
Emily B.
“Emily was great with my dog Bailey and very attentive”
Leah H.
“Leah was AMAZING with our dogs. She gave us updates with them and gave them so much love. I can tell she’s a dog person because of the way the dogs act with her and the love and compassion she shows them. I would recommend Leah 10/10 and will use her at every possible dog sitting opportunity we have!”
Leslie J.
“I had a great experience with Leslie as my pet sitter! She followed all instructions carefully, kept the house just as I left it, and most importantly, took amazing care of my two dogs and two cats. She sent regular updates with photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. You can tell she genuinely loves animals and takes her responsibility seriously. I would absolutely trust her with my pets again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter!”
Hannah R.Star Sitter
“Hannah was amazing with our 2 dogs. We had a 10 day trip and have never left them for that long. She stayed at our house with the dogs. She took excellent care of them and kept us updated in how they were doing. We definitely recommend Hannah and will be calling her again.”
Jennifer F.
“Jennifer watched our three pets for almost two weeks and did a wonderful job! She slept at our house, took the dogs on walks, and sent pictures all the time. We will definitely be utilizing her services in the future :)”
Haleigh K.Star Sitter
“So loving and friendly to my little lady. I was watching a friends dog last minute and Haleigh was great in accommodating the additional dog. Highly recommend. Will definitely book her for my longer trips.”
Jessica B.Star Sitter
“Jessica took great care of our dogs while we were out of state for a wedding. She sent us pictures of the dogs and kept us updated during her stay. We really appreciated her staying at our apartment as one of our dogs has separation anxiety. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter!”
Diana R.
“Diana did great with our fur babies. She kept us updated with photos and quick to respond with messages if needed. And cleaned the house when she left. An awesome experience all around!”
Natazia I.
“Natazia was absolutely amazing with my dogs. From the minute she walked the door they were all over her. Sent pictures all weekend . I will definitely use her again . Such a sweet caring girl.”
Machalia B.Star Sitter
“Machalia was absolutely wonderful. She was responsive to a last min booking request, she arrived on time. She took great care of my babies and provided updates and photos. I will definitely recommend her and will be a repeat client.”
Alyssa H.
“Alyssa H. has cared for my pets several times over the years and does an excellent job! She loves animals, is very dependable, and trustworthy.”
Anna B.
“Anna is amazing with dogs!! She has such a kind heart and soul and truly enjoys being around them. She has watched my dog on multiple occasions and has gone above and beyond making them feel comfortable and happy. I would trust Anna with my dogs anyday.”
Royal Lakes pet parents share their Rover experiences
Griffin did an exceptional job watching my two pups! He gave me plenty of updates while I was away and followed my instructions perfectly. He even walked them an extra time in the afternoon because he knew I was getting in a little later than planned. I will definitely rebook him again in the future!
Machalia house sat for us again over a long weekend and took care of our girl Lovie. She took great care of Lovie and the house, treating both with care. We got regular updates and pictures and she even took care of a couple household issues while we were away. We will for sure use her again.
Very happy we found Sarah. She stayed with our two pups and kept us informed all throughout our getaway. She was responsive and followed our instructions—asking clarifying questions to be sure she was doing as we requested. I don’t want to tell everyone how wonderful she was because I want to keep her to ourselves!
Ali is absolutely amazing! We’ve used her multiple times, and she’s always so loving and attentive with our pups. It gives us such peace of mind knowing they’re in great hands while we’re away. She’s reliable, communicative, and clearly has a special way with animals. Highly recommend!
I had a great experience with Leslie as my pet sitter! She followed all instructions carefully, kept the house just as I left it, and most importantly, took amazing care of my two dogs and two cats. She sent regular updates with photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. You can tell she genuinely loves animals and takes her responsibility seriously. I would absolutely trust her with my pets again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter!
We were in Jacksonville on business and needed a sitter for our 4 year old Corgi. We spoke with several sitters in Rover that said they were available but then changed their minds leaving us in a panic. Thankfully we found Ashley. She said she would help out and was never reneged on the commitment. She drive to our hotel and spent long days with Luisa. She was always early, well spoken and professional. This was the first time we ever entrusted Luisa to a sitter and the first time she was alone. Ashley is absolutely incredible and we are truly grateful that we found here. Absolutely amazing!!!!!
Chandler is great! She was willing and able to help us last minute. Razzle and Doc enjoyed having her with them. Razzle doesn’t warm up quickly, but she had a good vibe about Chandler and seemed very comfortable with her! Chandler provided updates throughout our time away.
Dana did a great job watching our precious Roxy. She came several weeks before we need her for a meet and great. She did a great job. Roxy was content when when we got home and the house was just as we left it. I would highly recommend Dana and we will use her again.
Shannon is completely amazing! She is warm, kind and loving. The dogs actually looked disappointed when it was us coming through the door and not her. 🤣🤣 We got plenty of photos and updates while we were gone. The pups were well cared for and had so much fun with her!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Royal Lakes is $46
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Royal Lakes on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $46 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 80% of Royal Lakes house sitters 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 Royal Lakes.
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. Royal Lakes 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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