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!”

“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!”

“I had a quick, unplanned trip to the East Coast and needed a house sitter for Willy. Lauren was prompt to respond when I reached out to her. My dog is a shy senior who takes meds and supplements with his meals. He's also quite active and requires a couple of long walks each day. Lauren took excellent care of Willy and even made him dinner when he ran out of food. It was comforting to know Willy was in good hands while I was away. I would definitely recommend Lauren’s services and plan to contact her for future trips.”

“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!”

“Anita was such an attentive caretaker for our two dogs! She was extremely responsive to our questions and checked off all our instructions. Both Bento and Mari also really loved Anita. Highly recommend booking with her!”

“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.”

“Kimberly is such a positive and high energy personality! I felt very relaxed leaving Jax in her capable care. She was so nice and asked great questions. I would definitely book her again!”

“Nelson seemed to have a great time with Nicole! She was prompt, responsive, and left the house in great shape. So happy to have connected with her and looking forward to booking her in the future!”

“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.”


“Thank you Elisa for taking such great care of our pup and home! I truly loved the very detailed daily updates and seeing the fantastic adventures that you guys had each day. Grateful for you and your wonderful help while my husband and I were both on work trips.”

“Trinity is awesome! She stayed at my house with my very old dog and is a really lovely person. I didn't have to worry about my dog and felt comfortable, and at ease while I was away. I really hope to have her help out again in the future!”
“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!”

“Lauren was absolutely incredible watching Cora for about 10 days. She sent me plenty of updates and made sure Cora was comfortable and having a great time. I came home to a clean house with fresh sheets on the bed which was very nice after a long trip. I didn’t have any stress at all about my dog or house while I was gone. I’ll def book with Lauren again in the future. And she left the cutest little doodle of Cora which I love”
“Selena was wonderful with our 10 weeks old puppy - responsible, accommodating, sent us updates and photos. We will definitely look to rebook home sitting sessions with Selena in the future!”

“Shihua was so great with our two little chi mix babies!! I really appreciated her thorough communication and the genuine care she showed for their wellbeing. Would definitely book with her again!!”

“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!”

Over 5,874 pet parents in San Francisco have booked house sitting
San Francisco pet parents share their Rover experiences
Wow we got lucky with Hannah. Easily one of the best cat sitters we’ve ever had. Gave our guy tons of love (especially when he wasn’t feeling well), sent us tons of pictures, and we (and Fitz) will unabashedly beg for her to come back the next time we’re out of town.

Jes was amazing with our big guy! She kept us regularly updated. Took care of our pup and our home as if they were her own. She gave us peace of mind that everything was under control while we were out of town. I would definitely recommend Jes to anyone and would use her again in the future.

I’ve booked Cameron for cat sitting 3 times now, and this was our first time also including house sitting because we were gone for longer. She does an amazing job with our cat and sends a bunch of pictures every day. It really helps us feel fully relaxed when we’re on vacation, knowing that our little guy is totally taken care of!

It was a great experience working with Bri! She took wonderful care of my Finn, and was flexible with my schedule, and very easy to work with- Bri sent daily photos of Finn with progress notes on his behavior. I absolutely recommend Bri as a house sitter with your fur babies and look forward to working with her again. Bri provides exceptional care, and it was clear that Finn loved being with her. Five really big ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’s

Gordon is really a cat-man! Our cat liked him since the moment he arrived, which is a sign of “instant authentication!” He also shared updates with photos while sitting and playing with him, I recommend him as a stay home friend for your kitties!

Lauren agreed to help us last minute for an unexpected need to travel. She met us same day for a meet & greet and we felt our medically complex dog was in good hands with her. During our time away, she sent plenty of updates and followed instructions well. When our flight got majoy delayed, she was gracious about it and stayed extra so he wouldn’t be alone. Would definitely recommend!

Selena was the 3rd Rover sitter I used in 2 years and she was absolutely fantastic! 5 stars is not enough! She consistently texted me pictures of Sparky multiple times a day which was reassuring and put a smile on my face. My condo was just as I left it, the dishwasher and the kitchen garbage area were emptied which I didn’t expect, the sign of a genuine person. Plus, she washed Sparky’s water and food bowl. When I take my next trip I won’t hesitate in reaching out to her again. My biggest concern is she’ll probably be booked!

We just love Nora! She's a lovely person, and took such enthusiastically great care of our little Cricket. Conscientious, careful, and very communicative, having her caring for our precious angel (who is teeny tiny and fragile and still in the t-rex puppy years) allowed us the freedom to enjoy our vacation—and the very regular updates and photos were so wonderful to get. Can't say enough great things about her, and will absolutely use her again when we travel and can't take our little peanut with us.

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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 7,927 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.














