House Sitting in Santa Barbara
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1. Cheryl W.


“Cheryl has been taking care of our dog Kona and our home for over a year now when we vacation. We couldn't have asked for a more kind, loving and responsible person. Kona is content and happy when we return home and the house is just as we left it. During this stay Kona had some medical issues with several new medications. Cheryl's confidence and experience helped ease our concerns and Kona was back to her old self when we returned. ”


2. Jojo E.

“Jojo is fantastic! We received great updates with pics and videos of our pets every day and the house was absolutely pristine when we returned. We had complete peace of mind on our vacation knowing Jojo was here taking care of everything!”


3. Charlie T.

“Charlie was a great communicator and flexible when our travel plans got complicated. She bonded with our pup and took great care of her! Thanks Charlie!”


4. Ana L.

“It was love at first sight for Molly! Ana listens very well to instructions for the care of your dog! 10/10 would recommend and utilize again.”




5. Adriana B.
“Adriana helped me a lot with dog sitting. She would come over to watch my dog when I went out of town for business. I had a boxer that had a hurt leg and she cared for her very well as if it were her dog. My dog loved her. Every time my dog saw Adriana coming to the doorstep she would get so excited and not bark (she barked with most people). I knew that I could trust Adriana to watch my dog every time I left for a business trip. Highly recommend!”


6. Chase B.
“Chase stayed at my house for five nights with my two dogs. During our meet and greet, I knew he would be a good fit because he got down on the floor with my dogs immediately. One senior dog requires medication thrice daily and is difficult to feed. The other dog is young and has a lot of energy. Chase sent me photos and updates daily and left my house very clean. I highly recommend Chase and plan to use his pet-sitting services again.”


7. Leo B.

“Leo was absolutely amazing with my two dogs! I have two senior dogs and one of which does not warm up to people very often and she loved Leo! He took them for walks and send me cute photos of them! He also administered antibiotic eyedrops for one of my dogs twice a day, and he cleaned and monitored the area for me. He went above and beyond! I came home to a clean apartment and the dishes that I stored their fresh food in for the week were all clean. Would highly recommend Leo for any dog needs!”


8. Mike H.

“I highly recommend Mike to come to your home and take care of your pets. I was gone for two weeks and he made sure my dog was safe, healthy and happy. I will definately be asking Mike again in the future.”


9. Crispin B.


“Crispin was so sweet with Lou and helped us last minuet. She was so thorough, she came to do a meet and greet before hand. So appreciative of her dedication. She sent picture updates and he loved her!”




10. Ann S.


“We had a great experience working with Anny! It was so nice to relax and enjoy our time away, knowing that our home and boys were safe and well cared for. Thanks Anny!”


11. Lydia C.

“Lydia did an incredible job caring for our golden retriever while we were away for a few days. She always communicated clearly with us and checked in regularly to let us know how he was doing. Lydia is very trustworthy and kind, and left our house in great condition. I recommend her highly!”


12. Isis P.
“Isis is my girlfriend, we have been together for going on 8 months, she is a very trustworthy person especially when it comes to animals. I’ve never met anyone in my life who loves and cares about animals as much as she does, if you’re looking for someone to take care of your animal baby she is the best person to do so.”




13. Jo-Anne A.


“Wonderful experience !! Jo-Ann took tons of pictures and always updated me on my puppy! This was my dogs first time with a sitter and Jo-Ann really took the time to make sure my puppy was comfortable away from his mom. Thank you so much ! I highly recommend !”


14. Makenna L.

“We have never left Rumba alone overnight with anyone else before, so it was a breath of fresh air seeing that he did amazing with McKenna and we were able to go out of town! They got along perfectly and will definitely be asking her to hang out with Rumba again! 🐾”


15. Robert V.
“Robert has a love of dogs beyond anyone I’ve ever known! He greets dogs with gentleness and enthusiasm. His love of all animals is known to everyone around him. He’s also timely, respectful, and keeps his commitments. He follows directions well, learns fast, and is extremely reliable. He is a perfect candidate for dog/pet care.”


16. Jessica S.


“This was the first time leaving our new rescue dog and we were a little nervous about how he would handle it, but Jessica was terrific. She had great questions during our first meet n greet and was super flexible with our last minute travel schedule. She texted photos of our pup throughout our trip and kept us updated without us ever having to ask. She kept the house tidy, took our dog on walks, kept him clean, and our dog seemed super happy when we got back. Jessica has a calm, responsible demeanor and is obviously great with dogs. We will definitely be booking her for our future travel.”


17. Rowena B.

“Rowena was so attentive to our fur babies and their needs. She is very athletic and appreciated the altheticism of our dogs. We felt very comfortable with her and we were able to disconnect completely during our vacation.”


18. Natasha O.

“Natasha watched our two dogs and home for 3 nights and did absolutely amazing. It was very nice to be able to get away knowing that our babies were in great hands! Natasha sent photos every day ensuring us that all was well. We will definitely be rebooking with her in the future. Thank you again Natasha!”


19. Grace & Anthony C.

“Grace & Anthony were so patient with my special needs dog. By the middle of their stay, my dog warmed up and even slept with them which is very rare :) their communication was frequent and their photos were reassuring that my dog was having the time of his life with their company and care. Highly recommend!”




20. Svet L.


“Lana was wonderful! She was great with our little Buster Brown and we appreciate wonderful care she showed.”
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Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
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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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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 Santa Barbara on Rover as of Mar 2025 was about $69 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 Mar 2025, there are 604 house sitters in Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Santa Barbara have an average of 16 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 Santa Barbara.
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. Santa Barbara 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.
