House Sitting San Marcos
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Adriana did a great job with my dogs, she's on time, and so good. She let me know when she arrived and left, also let me know if both dogs ate and relieved themselves. We're looking forward to her helping us again with our pups.”
“David and Beth did a great job looking after our pets while we were away. They were understanding and flexible when a few unexpected things came up, which really put us at ease. We appreciated their care and would be happy to have them look after our pets again in the future!”
“Emily is super nice and got along great with my dogs. She is comfortable watching puppies and can easily follow the quirky routines that your dogs may have. I appreciated the updates and photos while I was away!”
About: I've always loved animals and have experience caring for pets for friends, family, and my own. I have two cats and have cared for my boyfriend's two cats for about a year, as well as a friend's cat for another year. I am also comfortable caring for dogs and enjoy spending time with pets of different personalities and energy levels. I currently offer dog walking, drop-in visits, and house sitting at the clients home. Whether your pet enjoys long walks, playtime, feeding, cleaning litter boxes, or simply having someone keep them company, I will make sure they receive the care and attention they need while you are away. I know every pet has a different routine, and I am very detail oriented, so I will always take the time to follow your instructions and help them feel safe and comfortable. I currently work part-time, so I have a flexible schedule and can spend quality time with your pets. My goal is to treat every pet like they are my own and provide reliable, loving care. I will also keep you updated with messages and photos so you can have peace of mind while you are away. I look forward to meeting you and your lovely pets! I currently work part-time, which gives me a very flexible schedule and plenty of time to care for your pets. I'm available for morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend visits, and I can work around your pet's normal routine to make sure they get the attention and care they deserve. I've always loved animals and know how important it is to find someone you can trust to care for them. I take the time to learn each pet's routine and personality so they feel as comfortable as possible while you're away. I have two cats, a bearded dragon, and a frog, so caring for animals is a part of my everyday life. I'll treat your pets like they're my own, keep your home clean and respected, and send plenty of updates and photos so you know they're happy and doing well.
About: Besides meeting the basic requirements of what your dog needs, I highly value their companionship, so I will offer them lots of attentive care, love, and adventure. Customized Attention: I only take a small number of bookings at once. This means your pet gets one-on-one attention and isn't just one of many dogs competing for space or cuddles. Safety First: I treat your house and your pet with the utmost respect. I follow all instructions exactly and keep a sharp eye out during walks or playtime to prevent issues before they start. Puppy Training & Play: I can help maintain your puppy's house rules, crate training, and basic cues (like sit/stay) during my visit. Walk me through their training needs! Clear Updates: I am an excellent communicator. You'll get timely photo updates and detailed Rover Cards for every service, so you always know your pet is happy and safe. I'm currently a senior in high school, so I have plenty of time to attend to dogs in my care. During week days, I align more with a dog-walking routine, and or, a short drop-in visit at a client's home. If needed, I'm free weekends (Friday, Saturday nights) for house sitting and to care for your dog. My schedule will OPEN during time off school. 😊 School Breaks: - November 22nd - 28th (Thanksgiving Break) - December 22nd 2025 - January 9th 2026 (Winter Break) - March 30th - April 6th (Spring Break) My goal for every service is to give your pet a safe, fun, and stress-free time while keeping you updated. The care I provide is always based exactly on your pet's routine and needs. 🐾 House Sitting (Client’s Home): 🌸 Care: I provide overnight care and all the standard services: feeding, walks, playtime, bathroom breaks and giving medication if needed. 🌸 Home Security: I am respectful of your home, following all house rules, and I can take care of light tasks like watering plants. 🌸 Safety: I keep your pet safe and stick to their usual walking routes and backyard routines. Drop-In Visits (Client’s Home): ⭐️ I can visit your home for a set amount of time (may vary) to take care of your pet's core needs. ~ Give fresh food and water ~ Provide bathroom breaks ~ Offer focused playtime and cuddles! ~ Give medication, if necessary. Dog Walking (Your Neighborhood) 🫶🏻 Your dog gets a walk around your neighborhood for their exercise and potty breaks. 🫶🏻 I use the gear you provide (leash, harness) and follow all your instructions to keep your dog safe and comfortable during the walk. I am alert to traffic, other dogs, and weather conditions. 🫶🏻 After walks - I check paws for cleaning and I give fresh water before I leave. UPDATES: You get a Rover Card sent through the app about how the drop-in visit went, or how the walk was. My Commitment: Before any booking, I always schedule a free meet & greet to go over your pet's specific needs, routines, and any emergency information. Your pet's safety and happiness are my top priority! ❤️
“Josue and Joanna are both so amazing to my dog Lucy! She loves them and always gets so excited to see them! They treat her like their own and I always feel at ease when Lucy is with them! 10/10 I recommend them for your fur babies!!”
“Met Beckie for the first time after making arrangements on Rover to dog sit last Wednesday. She was exactly what her reviews say about her. On time, friendly, patient and calm with our highly active 2 year old labradoodle Ollie. She sent a quick note & photo update half way through the scheduled visit, which I appreciated. Everything was great with Ollie and our villa when we got home. Beckie did a great job and I’ll plan to reach out to her again next time we’re in town!”
“Jewels did an amazing job with our two cats while we were away. We are always so stressed leaving our babys and she really put us at ease knowing they were getting tons of love. She sent us lots of photos throughout the trip and we could tell they were loving each other’s company. Jewels was really responsive during the trip and kept the house nice and tidy. We also very much appreciated during the meet and greet that she asked many questions and pet our cats right away. So happy we found an amazing sitter for the future ☺️”
“Kate housesat for our pups so we could attend a last minute trip out of town. I love the updates and pictures. She even made them homemade treats! I know my pups are happy when we're home but they always look for her after she's left!”
“Anna was attentive, communicative and very loving to my babies. She checked in daily and sent lots of pics. Anna spent the night at our home and she was super clean . I will use her again 100%”
About: Hey everyone! My name is Frankie. I grew up with dogs all around. Specifically, my family used to breed Rottweilers and Shiba-Inu's. We used to go to dog shows all the time. Our dogs were Champion dogs. We lost our last dog in 2008. I still love dogs and all dogs have loved me within the first day of meeting me. Hope to hear from you! I work from home so this helps me get out and interact and walk with the dogs. I also like to stay active and walking helps with this. I like to make sure the dog feels as comfortable as possible, especially with the more anxious dogs out there. I do what I can to build trust with reassurance and approved treats if needed.
“Belinda is AMAZING. I had some many neighbors text me while I was gone saying they loved her and she was taking such good care of my pup. She took him for all the walks and play dates at our community dog park with his friends. She will also send you amazing pics of your fur baby! I can’t recommend Belinda enough! 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
About: I've love animals I have passionate about them there's time I pick up strays I love taking care of them. Animal lover since birth. Yeah I would like to work daily or as much needed I like working with animals caring for them thats it and you know yup k By feeding petting walking them daily like every day taking care of them when sick give them attention and love that much needed they want
“Christie was wonderful with our dog and kitten! She responded quickly when we were looking for a last minute house sitter. She was very respectful of our home and the routines of our pets and made sure they were well loved while we were away. She left the house in excellent condition and sent photos with updates along the way. We felt confident knowing our pets were well taken care of on our vacation. Thanks Christie!”
“Britt did such an incredible job with our cat. It was evident our cat was in good hands by looking at photos and videos of the two playing and cuddling together. She went above and beyond in keeping our house clean and communicating. We will definitely be booking her again!”
“Nicole was great! Not only was she super professional, prompt and communicative, she also made our Oliver super comfortable while we were away. She kept us posted with updates. Thank you Nicole!”
“Michelle went above and beyond during her short stay with Kenji. She took him on an extra long walk and even did some chores for me unprompted. Kenji was very happy and well cared for upon my return. Would definitely book with Michelle again.”
About: Hello! My name is Sam and I’ve been taking of cats since I was 8 years old, then I got a dog at 14 and started caring for him as well. I have had five total cats, and I own a Yorkshire terrier, whom I walk everyday. Family members and friends have relied on me to pet sit and all were very satisfied with the job I had done. Animals have always made life so much more enjoyable for me and I just want to return the favor by making them happy :) I only work a few days at my other job so my schedule is predominantly open. My days often include caring for and cleaning up after my three cats and a dog. I will be working outside of my house by visiting your home, walking and caring for your pets in the comfort of their own space.
About: Ive had a variety of pets since my first fish tank at age six. Ive responsibly taken great care of all animals Ive had personally or have helped with. Im an empathetic person that is happy to be able to be there for all pets and animals in general. Ive helped rescue and return home many lost dogs; my heart is in helping. My schedule is very flexible; I can accommodate most requests and will always communicate to ensure everything and everyone is taken care of. I am here and ready to help. My dog wallace is wonderfully kind and playful. She has a huge heart and enjoys every person and animal she meets. We play in our fenced backyard with grass for relaxing in sun or shade. My senior cat mostly stays in one room and does her own thing; she has met several dogs that have stayed with us and has had no problem with any. There are three parks and a well landscaped college campus within easy walking distance for interesting, enriching walks.
The median cost per night for house sitting in San Marcos is $63
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - San Marcos
Paige took great care of our 2 boxers in our home. They are older but still playful, not great with other dogs, especially on the leash. They had no issues and were kept safe and happy. She took great care of the house and gave us updates and photos. Thanks for making our trip so much easier.
Isabella is hands down the best pet sitter I have ever used! From the moment she met my dogs, it was clear she has a genuine love for animals and completely understands how to handle them. She was incredibly attentive, followed all of the care instructions perfectly, and went above and beyond to make sure they felt comfortable, safe, and loved while away. She kept me updated with great communication and the sweetest photo updates, which gave me total peace of mind. My pups were so happy, relaxed, and well-cared for when I got back. If you want a sitter who will treat your dogs like her own, look no further than Isabella. I will definitely be booking her again! Thank you so much, Isabella!
Dana did a great job watching my pups! She’s super professional, sent regular updates, and all the photos and videos showed that my babies were relaxed and having fun! We came home to a tidy house and happy dogs. We will absolutely be booking with her again.
I am so grateful to Heather for taking such good care of my 16 year old for baby and my home with such love and attention. I will 100% recommend her. She kept me updated with pictures and left my home in pristine condition, she is very communicative, and self sufficient. Thank you Heather, I had such peace of mind and looking forward to booking you again, sometime in the future.
Heidi was such a great dog sitter! She was wonderful to work with, very helpful, reliable, and followed all of our instructions carefully. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing our dogs and home were in good hands. We’re truly grateful for her and would absolutely book with her again!
Jason stayed with my two dogs for 5 days. We lost both our old dogs in this last year and have two newer additions, a 2yr old pit/bulldog mix and a 11mo old boxer/bulldog mix. We've only had the puppy for a few months and so she is learning how to be a house dog, how to use her dog door, and how to use her manners (she's a counter surfer and has zero regards for personal space) so it is the first time we've left them. He took care of our home and our pups over the New Years holiday, checked in daily, and sent pics of them all lounging on the couch where they like to hang. We'll connect with him again and trust that our dogs were in good hands.
Alina was terrific in so many way. Excellent pet care service, Sent us daily updates & pictures of Harrigan. She took such terrific care with our cat. We knew he was in good hands with Alina. She also took extra care of my home & left it in excellent condition. I would highly recommend Alina for your pet services but hope she will be available for our future cat sitting!
Olena. What can we say. My wife and I have three miniature poodles who have never been away for more than a few hours let alone a week and I must say they did fine for the very first time ever being with someone else. Olena: Our three poodles were very happy with you and well adjusted.You did great job!! we are very fortunate to have met you and know that in the future if we need someone to take care of our three little ones, we can count on you. Thank you so much for everything and sending pictures and videos of maha, chikis,and,Chiquita while away.
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The average cost of House Sitting in San Marcos on Rover is $50 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $31 and $88 per night. sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of October 2026, there are 7,168 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across San Marcos. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:
- Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
- Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
- Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
- Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.
The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred San Marcos walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.
It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in San Marcos maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:
- Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
- Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
- Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.
<b>Tip:</b> Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in San Marcos choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first .
sitters on Rover set their own , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in San Marcos. On Rover:
- 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 92% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 97% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
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