House Sitting in San Marcos
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1. Duncan C.

“Duncan was my house sitter for several days. He is an excellent communicator who goes above and beyond. My dogs love him which is amazing. One of my dogs is quite skittish with men, but Duncan was patient and was able to pet him and made sure that he ate. Loved all of the pics that Duncan sent. It is very reassuring when you are away from home.”


2. Keira D.


“Keira was great with all of our fur babies, she gave us frequent updates on the animals and let us know what was happening while we were out. The animals looked happy in all of the photo and video updates!”


3. Kayla E.

“Kayla was an incredible sitter. We needed a last minute sitter and she immediately set up a time to meet the doggies. Once booked, she kept in constant communication and sent so many pictures and updates. Will book again.”


4. Deven G.

“Deven is the best house/pet sitter I ever had . She really enjoys the dogs and goes out of her way to interact with them and make them happy . She is great with bully breeds and large dogs . She’s also great with senior dogs . She made my little 17 year old chihuahua man feel special taking him out in the sun and getting him to play . She also takes fantastic photos . If you are considering Deven , just hire her . She really is the best . She isn’t just “there”, she takes her fur babies seriously and understands how much they mean to us pet parents . I will absolutely hire her again .”


5. Katie S.

“Katie is amazing!!! We got our dachshund puppy, Opie, in February. Although he is as cute as can be and very friendly, he is a handful right now! And, in this small amount of time, we have not been able to get him as comfortable being alone or in his crate as much as we would like. He also was too young to be boarded with his brother (7 year old dachshund). We needed to go away for a few days for our wedding, and decided to try house sitting through rover for the first time. We found Katie, and I am so happy we did!! She was very patient and kind. She was at the house almost the entire time with Opie and made him feel so comfortable. She was flexible with letting Opie cuddle in the bed overnight, and made him feel safe when he was scared of a loud storm!! She was great at communicating and sharing pictures which we appreciated. Also, our home looked exactly as it did when we left. We could actually barely tell she was even there haha! I HIGHLY recommend her services!! She has the sweetest heart and we will definitely be reaching out again.”


6. Grace R.

“Grace is sweet, kind, patient and dependable. My pup was super shy but after a few days they were best buds! Plus she sends adorable pol photos!”


7. Giselle M.
“Giselle walked our three boys each with varying needs. Pippen who is a very large lab mix with high energy levels. Bilbo who is a small mix breed with extremally high energy levels that tends to pull on the lead and Chewy who is a small older mix breed who was rescued so he has a high fear level when it comes to new people. She was great with them!! and took the time to learn each of their needs. She was kind, commutative and flexible. I would recommend Giselle to anyone!”


8. bailey m.

“Bailey was so pleasant! She came by before our booking to meet our family, and they loved her! Her communication was thoughtful and I would feel comfortable having her in my home every time I need a sitter! Bailey is the best... I knew I wouldn't have to worry about my dogs and cats on my wedding day! Thank you!”


9. Marlen O.

“Marlen is such a caring, responsive and wonderful sitter. We are lucky to have found her. Our dog and cat fell in love with her - and she took excellent care of both if them. Much gratitude!”


10. Carmella C.

“Super grateful for Carmella who took great care of our two dogs while we attended the Final Four games in San Antonio.”


11. Sahara & Santo R.

“This was our first time using Rover and I'm so glad I found Sahara. She came by beforehand to meet our dog Vito and took good care of him (and the house!) during her stay. Our dog isn't great with strangers and we were nervous about the whole process, but it only took him a day to warm up and let her walk him which was the most we could have hoped for. I cannot recommend her enough! We already have another vacation booked with her.”


12. Jerremy H.
“So glad to see Jerremy on Rover! I've seen him with both our cats and our dog and still can't tell which he prefers because he's so great with both. We plan to book him for our honeymoon because we know this will help us focus on our trip without any worry for our pets and are excited that we now have a platform to more easily do so!”


13. Brinkley H.

“This was my first time using Rover. I just would like to start that this was a last minute in home sitter. She was so accommodating and was able to take me in last minute. Brinkley was a great communicator from the start. She was updating me throughout the days which I appreciated so much. She would send me pictures of my baby during feeding time and walk times and just playing times. Brinkley was very loving and by the look of the pictures my furry baby was very happy! Will be using again and will recommend her to friends & family near the area. Thank you so much for catering to my baby. 🩷”


14. Kayla M.

“Kayla was amazing! She is so sweet and took such great care of our puppies. Kayla sent us pictures while we were away which was a nice touch and we came back to a nice clean house. Will definitely be rebooking!”


15. Macey R.

“Macy did a wonderful job looking after our 5 dogs while I was having surgery. Thank you Macy!”


16. Victoria G.
“Victoria is a sweet, intelligent and caring person. She loves animals. She has taken care of both our cats and dogs numerous times. She is very patient with all animals. Anyone who has worked with her in the past would agree. If you want someone who does the best at caring for your loved fur babies, she is the one for the job.”


17. Alex R.

“Alex is amazing and took great care of my dogs!!”


18. Alyson R.

“Wow! What a lovely first time experience with Rover! Alyson was kind, respectful and communicative. It was my first time away from my doggy boy and she sent pics showing how happy he was - my ex brought our dog last minute and she was totally accommodating!”


19. Amelia C.
About: I've taken care of my family's dogs and cats since I was little. My entire life i've had 3-4 cats and atleast one dogs. For about 4yrs I was also a volunteer and the San Marcos Animal Shelter. I love helping out animals and I figured it'd be a fun little side job to work and get to spend more time with y'alls pets! I currently work from home so I'm pretty flexible on what I can accomplish. I don't have to worry about commuting to work and my job is very flexible giving me lots of time to care for your pet! I can easily take care of your pet in your own home on weekends or during the week as long as there is a stable internet connection. Unfortunately due to me having one of my own cat's at home (plus my roommates two cats) we aren't able to bring any other animals into the apartment unless they are cat friendly.


20. Seleste E.

“Seleste did an amazing job watching our dogs and caring for our home while we were out of town. She sent multiple updates about how they were doing and informed us about anything going on at the house. She was very courteous when she left and took care of her bed sheets and trash. We will definitely be contacting Seleste to care for our dogs in the future.”
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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 Apr 2025 was about $50 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 Apr 2025, there are 2,078 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, 86% of San Marcos house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in San Marcos 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 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.
