House Sitting in San Mateo
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1. Christian G.

“Christian was amazing with our puppies. This was the first time we were leaving them alone after 14 months and left her so many instructions to house sit our puppies. Christian followed all of them and sent us a whole bunch of pictures that were very appreciated! We came back home to happy doggies and a clean home. We’re definitely using her services again.”


2. Scarlett M.

“Where to even start? If you were thinking of booking Scarlett do so right now because she is the BEST thing to ever happen to us when it comes to someone caring for our babies when we’re gone. She’s so accommodating, empathetic, caring and sweet. She treats not just the animals but the owners like family as well. I don’t think there are enough letters in the alphabet for me to string together the perfect words to describe her. We have found our go-to person for any trips we do on and are so grateful for her. She has become not only our pet sitter but our friend as well and our fur babies love her. Best Rover sitter ever!”


3. Crystal G.


“As always, Crystal was amazing. All of her outstanding professionalism and courtesy does not compare to her loving manner with our furbabies. She is a gem. We will request her services until she gets tired of us! Thank you!”


4. Alexis & Shane H.

“Alexis took such good care of my girls. She was also amazing during the meet and greet with my crazy boy Archie (I already had him booked for refresher training during this trip). I’ll definitely be going to Alexis as a trusted sitter for my tribe from here on out!”


5. Ligia T.

“Ligia did an awesome job watching my fur babies. Usually when I leave the pets I hear about it from my Great Dane. There’s a lot of “aaaawooo, howwwoll, growwwllly” when I come in the door but this time she was very calm and content. I could tell she had a great time with Ligia.”


6. Laura S.


“Laura did a fantastic job watching my little guy, Cash! She sent me updates and photos which I always greatly appreciate and was flexible with some time changes at the last minute! We highly recommend her!!”


7. Jeweliana W.

“So polite and professional. Took amazing care of my baby. Will be booking again.”


8. Sandra T.

“10/10 definitely recommend Ms.Sandra! I was told last minute about a deployment I had coming up and was terrified I wouldn’t find anyone to watch my pup last minute. I explained my situation to Ms. Sandra and she was more than happy to take me on as a client! Her and her daughter had came over to meet Bella two days before I left and Bella was comfortable with them. I knew my dog was being well taken care of and didn’t bother to stress about it while I was away. Ms. Sandra sent me photos every day of Bella just to make sure I was okay! I couldn’t thank her enough! Very sweet, respectful and trustworthy! I will definitely be using her again in the future to watch my pup! Again thank you guys for being amazing!”


9. Alexandra U.
“Alexandra has taken great care of our dog on multiple occasions. She is loving, trustworthy, and playful. Our dog loves staying with her and we know she’s in good hands when we’re away. We can enjoy ourselves without worrying that she is not eating or getting sufficient walks, play time, or hugs.”




10. Danielle K.

“Dani was wonderful to work with and made our trip so much better knowing the dogs were having a great time! ❣️”


11. Brianna G.
About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats since i was 6. i currently work for dog boarding. I’ve been told i’m a very reliable worker I’m in college but doing online so i am home. i work 2 jobs but take off for the babies :) i am available to walk. i can sit anytime needed I take my animals out a lot and play ball with them i pick up after my dogs and do everything needed to keep them safe


12. Claire W.
About: Before moving, I use to work at UF vet hospital as an assistant and technician. While working there I would house-sit and pet-sit for the doctors I worked with. I have been in the animal field for at least 3 years and continue to be in this field. I also have experience in primary care. I have two pups of my own. I currently work part-time and would have plenty of time to watch over your loved fur-ones. I’m free majority of weekends and mostly the week days. I live in an apartment so having them over will be a little challenging but I’m happy to work with it. I have two dogs who are friendly and love making friends. If your pet is more comfortable in their own home, I am happy to keep them all the company.


13. Dillon S.

“Dillon is awesome! He was our house/dog sitter for six days while we were out of state. it was so nice to come home to a happy dog and a clean house! Dillon went above and beyond caring for our home and our Zeva. if I could give him 10 stars I would! I highly recommend Dillon to anyone looking for a reliable, caring pet sitter!”


14. Toree D.

“We are absolutely thrilled with Toree!! My dogs pulled me aside & begged for her to be one of our regular sitters. They loved her so much! She took great care of my babies, was kind, patient, & attentive. We had an unexpected family emergency & she was incredibly helpful. We are so thankful we found Toree 🐶”


15. ShaRonda D.

“Roni was absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend her. I have 2 large dobermans and she disciplined, cared and loved on them with ease. She is brilliant! She was constantly in contact with me sending images etc and she is a wonderful person.”


16. Bryce H.

“Amazing communication and dedication. He always contacted me when he would check in on the dogs and even sent me update pics. They were super great and super friendly.”


17. Megan C.


“I’ll start by saying that before choosing Megan we looked at quite a few of the sitters on this site. We left on 22 December and return on January 3. That being said it was a lot to ask of any sitter to babysitter over the holidays on such short notice. When I met Megan, I felt so comfortable with her. She stayed for a meet and greet for quite a while to get used to our animals. She accepted our timeslots, even though it was over the holidays. We felt like she was more than worth what she was charging as she was losing time with her family over the holidays and offering to stay with our pets so that we could go out of state to spend time with ours. It was very important to us that we had someone we could trust she was staying in our home to sit for our animals, I can say that I am so happy that we chose her. She was amazing. Gave us daily updates videos and made us comfortable. We were able to enjoy our visit without having to worry about our animals. They are not enough stars to rate for the job that she did and the peace of mind that we had. I would highly recommend her and would definitely use her again. Megan thank you so much. We appreciate everything that you did for us.🦮🐈⬛ Buddy and Zoie miss you ❤️❤️❤️”


18. Kyla D.

“Kyla did an excellent job taking care of our dogs while we were away. She was very quick to respond and asked great questions to prepare herself for our dogs needs. We appreciate you Kyla!”


19. Anne L.
“Anne is the most amazing puppy mom to Jaxie. He is so sweet, funny and playful. Everyone loves hanging out witb them both. They have the best adventures whether its cuddling up or going to the beach an amazing time is had by all. You will love and feel at ease knowing your pup is having a great time with tnis wonderful family.”


20. Suelen S.
About: I’ve been caring for dogs for over 2 years and absolutely love it. I have one dog of my own and a passion for training, helping dogs learn new tricks and good behavior is something I really enjoy. I’ve dog sat for several families and regularly walk dogs in my neighborhood. Whether it’s playtime, walks, or just companionship, I always make sure each dog feels safe, loved, and cared for. Pet care is a regular part of my daily routine. I start my day by taking my dog out for a walk and making sure both my dog and cat are fed and happy. Throughout the day, I set aside time for walks, play sessions, and training when needed. Whether I’m pet sitting or walking dogs for others, I plan my schedule to give each pet the time and attention they deserve. Taking care of animals is something I truly enjoy, so it fits seamlessly into my everyday life. Whether I’m caring for pets in my home or in a client’s home, I always make sure they feel comfortable, safe, and loved. I follow any routines or instructions provided, including feeding schedules, walks, playtime, and medication if needed. I create a calm and positive environment, giving pets plenty of attention and affection while also respecting their space. In a client’s home, I treat it with the same respect I would my own keeping everything clean and making sure their pet feels secure while they’re away.
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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 Mateo on Rover as of Jun 2025 was about $45 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 2025, there are 1,333 house sitters in San Mateo. 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 Mateo house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in San Mateo have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Mateo.
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 Mateo 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.
