House Sitting in San Francisco
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Top rated San Francisco house sitters
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Joslyn was very helpful with a somewhat unconventional and last minute puppy-sitting situation last weekend. She is great at following instructions and has a gentle and mellow vibe. Thank you, Joslyn!”
“Tami stayed with my two cats for one week and she made my time away stress free. She was in communication multiple times daily to let me know what they were up to and sent lots of pictures. When I got home at the end of the week, the cats were relaxed and happy. No problems at all. I highly recommend Tami!”
“Sammy got along great with our dog! While dog sitting, she provided very detailed and frequent updated about walks, mealtimes, medication, etc. so I always felt comfortable that my pup was in good hands. Thank you!”
“Femke was the best! She clicked with Fernet immediately and from the photos she sent, he spent most of our trip on her lap :). Femke was incredibly communicative and made sure we had daily updates with photos and videos of thier adventures. Would definitely book again!”
“Nicole took amazing care of our two kitties over a holiday week! They are pretty shy cats but they warmed to Nicole quickly. It was such a relief knowing they were comfy and happy. Would highly recommend Nicole as a sitter and hope to book her again in the future!”
“We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Celine! She took such amazing care of our 2-year-old beagle, Honey, while we were away. Celine went above and beyond—sending us several photos each day, keeping us updated, and making sure Honey felt loved and cared for. When we came home, everything was spotless—Celine even washed our sheets and towels, which was such a thoughtful surprise! It’s so clear she truly cares, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her. We highly recommend Celine to anyone looking for a trustworthy, attentive, and kind sitter. She’s the best!”
“Justin was great with Bear and Meeko. Bear is a senior dog and needs medication administered several times a day. Justin updated us regularly on both Bear and Meeko, included photos, and overall was just a great person to be watching these two. We've already re-booked Justin to watch the boys for later this month!”
“Needed a pet sitter for one night in San Francisco and luckily found Joe. He was very trustworthy and listened to all our needs for our pets. Also very good at communicating and sending pics and vids of our two girls. Would recommend Joe to anyone looking for care for your pets!”
“Bri and Raj are excellent! Very friendly and accommodating to our two doggies’ needs, who can easily be a handful (one is young and full of energy and the other is older and not always dog-friendly) but were a breeze for Bri and Raj. Will definitely be booking with them again and would highly recommend them to others!”
“Aijalon is amazing. She took such great care of my cat. She's friendly, kind, communicative, and an absolute delight. I was away two weeks and never worried about the wellbeing of my pet. Would absolutely be thrilled to have her back. Highly recommend Aijalon with your pets and home.”
“I have not left my dogs without supervision in over 3 years. Anita stayed with our pups when we went to a Christmas party in the city, her calm energy made them relax in the hotel room we were in for the night. So excited to be able to have a night away from our older dogs!”
“Muhammad watched our cat over a long weekend and it was clear the two of them had a wonderful time! He sent us lots of pictures and videos, which were really nice. I’ll definitely rebook in the future!”
“Selena watched Joni for us for a week over a busy holiday weekend. Selena provided us so many updates while we were away which helped us feel ultra relaxed on our vacation! Joni gets extra sad when we are gone but having an extra sweet pal, Nimbus, while Selena was house sitting gave Joni that extra happiness she needed. When we arrived home, our house was spotless and she even washed our sheets for us which was an added bonus after a long travel day. I would 100% be happy to have Selena watch Joni again our next trip- thank you again so much Selena (&Nimbus 🙂)!!!”
“How to review dog sitting if you couldn't witness it firsthand? Actually, this one isn't hard. Kimberly provided both frequent photos and a written updates about our pup, which went a long way towards reassuring us during our first time leaving our dog with a sitter. And... when we came home, we encountered a pup who was happy, relaxed and thoroughly *not* traumatized. In fact, she was even more okay than when we'd leave her alone for a few hours while we were out. This spoke volumes. Thank you, Kimberly, for doing an excellent job of taking care of our pup!”
“My dog sitter got sick and had to cancel at the last minute, so found Shihua close to my leave date. She was nothing but responsive, came over for a meet and greet, asked all the right questions, etc. My dog took to her sweet and kind personality, got lots of updates, and the 4-day sit went great! She also left the house in tip-top shape! I would definitely use Shihua again and recommend her without question.”
“Sean was so great with Fuzz! Our skittish kitty warmed right up to him and had a great time while we were away. Thanks for making him feel so comfortable, we really appreciate it!”
Over 10,853 pet parents in San Francisco have booked house sitting
San Francisco pet parents share their Rover experiences
Gaby did a great job watching over our two 5 month old kittens when we hired her for house sitting during our 10 day trip away. The kittens were in a great mood when we got back, very calm and showing no anxiety. She sent daily updates and many pictures during her stay which helped us feel a lot better and reduced anxiety during our time away. She also kept the place clean and overall was a very pleasant person work with, especially great since this was our first time hiring for a longer sitting instead of drop ins. Thanks Gaby for all your help, I’m sure Nami & Vivi are missing you already.
Kevin is an AMAZING dog sitter. Stayed with my 10yo pitbull for two nights and gave him tons of attention and sent lots of pictures. He’s super communicative and flexible, followed all of my instructions and left my place spotless. Could not recommend him highly enough! Thanks Kevin!!
Laxmi was so wonderful and sweet with my dogs. I really appreciate her patience with my dog being anxious when I leave. She figured out what worked best to calm him down, and got him to settle and nap which was a gift to me :) Laxmi is also excellent at communicating before & during the appointment. Thank you Laxmi!!!
This was our second booking with Tasherit and she was fantastic. She took excellent care of our senior dog, Ellie, and kept us updated with thoughtful, detailed messages and photos throughout her stay. She left our home extremely clean and was a great communicator from start to finish. During our trip, Ellie unexpectedly became sick, and Tasherit handled everything with incredible care and professionalism. She acted quickly, took Ellie to the vet, administered her medications, and kept us informed every step of the way. Being away while your dog is sick is stressful, but Tasherit gave us tremendous peace of mind. We came home to a happy, well-cared-for dog and would absolutely book her again.
Logan was a lifesaver. We needed an emergency pet sitter for our dog Wally, and Logan was extremely responsive, professional and kept us updated throughout our very stressful weekend. It felt so relieving knowing Wally was being well taken cared for. Would work with her again and highly recommend her!
Tracy took great care of Harry and was very patient with him. Harry can be a little nervous and stressed when we’re away, and I appreciated the kindness and care she showed him. I’m grateful she was there for him and would be happy to book with her again in the future. Thank you, Tracy!
Shanna was absolutely wonderful with our dogs! From the very first message, she was incredibly responsive and communicative — I always felt at ease knowing exactly how things were going. She clearly has a genuine love for animals, and our pups took to her right away. I never had to worry for a second while we were away. We will definitely be booking with Shanna again and couldn’t recommend her more highly!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in San Francisco is $75
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 San Francisco average 4 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 San Francisco on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $75 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 7,138 house sitters in San Francisco. 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, 83% of San Francisco house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in San Francisco 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 San Francisco.
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. San Francisco 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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