House Sitting in San Marcos
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Top rated San Marcos house sitters
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Dana was a great puppy sitter! She communicated with me and sent me pictures of my happy animals. When I returned, my animals were very relaxed, a reflection of the good care they received. I'd highly recommend Dana!”
“Holly took good care of our senior dog Bear. Communicated daily on how he was doing. She genuinely cares and is very knowledgeable about dogs. Bear even gave her kisses (and it takes him a while to warm up to anyone).”
“Tiffany is simply amazing and gives us peace of mind whenever we need to leave our dog at home. She loves Zoe as if she is her own. Thank you Tiffany for always taking extra special care of her!”
“Kathryn was amazing with our senior Golden over the Holiday break. She even took the initiative to research and purchase some doggie socks and hot spot medicine for a hot spot on her foot we have been trying to get rid of. Our neighbor even ran into Kathryn on a walk and couldn’t stop talking about how wonderful she was and wanted her number for her pups. I’m so thankful I found someone I trust and feel so comfortable with in my home with my Daisy. Will definitely book her again for our next trip!”
“Belinda is one of the most incredible dog sitters EVER! She communicated effectively, followed every instruction on caring for our two little puppies, and ensured that they were loved and well cared for during my wife’s and I family vacation! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a reliable professional dog sitter.”
“I can't thank Nadia enough for taking care of our two mini goldendoodles while we were away for the weekend! She is very sweet and caring, we were very nervous about leaving them alone for the first time and she really assured us that our babies were in good hands! Dependable, Professional, Caring, and Trustworthy. We will definitely be reaching out to her again in the future! Thank you Nadia!”
About: Pets have been my family for a long time and I have five years of experience taking care of them. I customize my care for each pet according to their personality. This could involve being playful, giving them warm cuddles, or adopting a gentle approach for your senior pup(s)! You will get updates and photos during your absence as I am dependable, observant, and communicative. My objective is straightforward: delighted pets, peaceful owners, and an overall no-stress experience! I’m available all day on weekends and from 4 PM onward on weekdays. I’m happy to adjust timing to fit your pet’s evening routine 🐾. By the way, I'm always putting your pet's safety and comfort as my number one concern. At your home, I strictly adhere to your care instructions to maintain the routines and environment as stress-free and consistent as possible. Along with that, I also make sure pets get proper cleaning, fresh food and water, and lots of love and attention during each visit. I pay close attention to the pet's behavior and the surroundings making sure that the doors, gates, and leashes are secured and that the pets are always being watched. Moreover, I take a calm and patient approach to gain trust, especially in the case of timid or nervous pets.
“Mark H. cared for our two dogs for 6 days recently, and we will definitely call him again. He kept us constantly updated with pictures, videos, and text messages about the dogs' daily activities, health, and welfare. He made sure they were well-fed, exercised, brushed, and cared for according to our directions and it was obvious that he enjoyed caring for them. He stayed in our home while we were gone and was super clean and respectful, even laundering his bedding and tidying up the home before we got back from our trip. He was a pleasure to work with and I would definitely recommend him highly!”
“Hailey took care of my 14 year old cat. She did a great job. She sent lots of pictures and updates. She is very reliable and punctual. She took care of my plants and left my house impecable. She did a great job! Will definitely hire her again.”
About: Since I was 6 years old there has been a dog in my life! From senior dogs to puppies I have had the privilege of taking care of animals and making sure they are happy. Right now I have two dogs of my own, Tucker (10) who is a cuddly white Maltese and Pippit (3) a loving Australian Boxer mix. I am currently on Summer break so I have open availability every day, except Sunday. My availability starts at 8am-12pm and again from 6pm-9pm. Saturday I am available all day I currently take my dogs on multiple walks a day as well as training exercises. I like to keep animals engaged and comfortable with familiar things
“Jewels house-sat and watched our mom’s Frenchie while we were out of town for four days. She took wonderful care of him and sent daily photos, which we really appreciated. Jewels is attentive, knowledgeable about pet care, and made us feel completely at ease knowing Vito was in such good hands.”
About: Throughout my life I have been surrounded by pets, especially dogs. Through this experience, I have become accustomed to taking care of them, whether they are large or small. I was always the first person to be called when neighbors were headed out of town. I am always down to exercise with animals, supply food and water, and make sure their experience of life is maximized. I am a full time student so school does take up a majority of my days, although I am totally open any time from Fridays through Sundays. My experience caring for pets has been your typical walk, making sure they are eating the proper nutritional diet at the right times, and allowing pets to lose any energy that has been built up. Animals are such a vital part of life so we must love and care for them just as they do to us!
“Danielle was SO amazing and took good care of my girls in my home for 5 days. Great communication, sent lots of pics and left a sweet little note when I arrived back home about my girls and how they did. Would absolutely hire her again for another house sit!”
“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.”
“Louis did daycare with Marisol one time to see if they would be ok together and it went great. Marisol then came to our place and stayed with him 3 nights. Everything went well. She made sure he knew he wasn’t alone (he has dementia with confusion/wandering/anxiety). We felt comfortable with her care of Louis and being in our home. She is caring, patient and has experience with elderly pets. Highly recommend Marisol for any service.”
“Anna was great! This was a long time for us to be away from our dogs so I was nervous but Anna made me feel comfortable every step of the way. She really took the time to get to know our dogs and went above and beyond. We will definitely reach out for future bookings! Thanks again Anna!”
Over 810 pet parents in San Marcos have booked house sitting
San Marcos pet parents share their Rover experiences
Olivia is amazing, we knew right away that she would be a great fit with our newly adopted, 8 year old, 100 pound pit bull that can be a challenge to walk because she's so strong and pulls on the leash, especially when encountering other dogs. Olivia managed her perfectly. She came over a week before our trip so that they could meet, and our dog instantly loved her. Olivia took perfect care of our home and sent us updates and photos of them cuddling and walking every single day. We have another international trip coming up soon and we only want Olivia as our sitter from now on. She's such a great and very caring person, and i definitely recommend her to anyone who needs someone to watch their fur baby and home!
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.
Adriana was amazing!! We are new to the area and so I was really nervous to leave my dog home alone with someone new. Adriana went above and beyond to earn my trust and make sure I knew Fang was in good hands. She scheduled a meet and greet where we walked through his schedule, feeding schedule, behavioral quirks, and favorite things to do. When Adriana stayed in our house and I was out of town, she sent updates, lots of photos, and made sure I knew everything was okay at home so I could relax on vacation. We returned to a clean house and very happy dog, can’t recommend hiring Adriana enough! We will be booking with her again!
This was our first experience using an in-home pet sitter. We’re truly blessed to have found Jewels. She’s extremely professional, friendly, caring, and attentive to all of Guinness’ & Jimmi’s specific routines and stringent medication regimen. It was such a relief to know our senior dogs were safe, happy, and comfortable in their own environment rather than being stressed in a kennel. We returned to relaxed pets and an immaculate house. We couldn't be more grateful for the peace of mind she provided. We will absolutely be booking with Jewels again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, loving in-home pet sitter!
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.
Megan is an absolutely stellar pet and house sitter! She is always on time and takes great care to get all the details right—both for our dog and our home. She communicates clearly, checks in regularly, and sends wonderful photos of our dog looking like he’s having the time of his life. We’ve used Megan before and were so impressed that we booked her again, and once again she was amazing. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing our dog and home are in such caring, reliable hands. Highly recommend her!
Ava did wonderful! She pet-sit our little pup for 2 nights and it went great. She is a great communicator, responded very quickly and provided frequent updates and photos which we really appreciated because we missed our puppy while we were away. She followed directions very well and we would definitely book Ava again. Thank you, Ava!
Angelina was awesome with our pups! They loved her from the minute they met her. One of our pups got super sick in the middle of the first night and she was on top of caring for him and communicating with us. We could not have gotten through our trip if she did not keep her cool and held the fort down back home. Highly recommend her!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in San Marcos is $63
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Sitters in San Marcos 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 Marcos on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $63 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 6,513 house sitters in San Marcos. 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 Marcos house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in San Marcos have an average of 15 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 Marcos.
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 Marcos 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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