House Sitting in Santa Monica
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1. Jordan H.

“My dog sadly got sick with tummy problems right as Jordan was arriving. She gave her so much love and care and brought her through it in a way I was very thankful for, since I couldn’t be there for her myself. She didn’t even complain about having to clean up the… mess. Jordan is a great communicator and send me lots of pictures and updates and reacted so well to real-time instructions related to my dogs sickness. I’m really thankful to her for being such a great caretaker for my beloved pup especially when she was going through a tough few days of sickness. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jordan and will definitely have her back again 🫶”


2. Timothy J.

“Timothy is an EXCELLENT dog sitter! Our dog had many new adventures, he was extremely happy and content! Timothy excels in dog care. He understood Jay’s anxiety and dealt with it superbly! We can’t wait to go somewhere else and have Timothy watch Jay. Timothy is very responsible and a wonderful human being!”


3. Amir D.

“Amir overnighted with my 2 large neurotic dogs over New Years. He was super attentive to specific meds and feeding regimes, as well as their PTSD with fireworks and noise. I felt confident leaving them to Amir and came home to happy dogs and a clean house. Recommend!”




4. Margaret B.

“First time having Margaret sit and walk Rudy. She did a great job, and we got an excellent report back on the neighborhood walk. She was able to stay a little later than we had anticipated and was agreeable, which we appreciated!”


5. Mickie S.

“Mickie was great! It was apparent from the first time she met my pets that she was the right fit for us! I always notice when I return from traveling if they were well taken care of, and it was very obvious that they were! She sent me pics of them while I was away as well. I highly recommend and can't wait for her to come back!”


6. Aleesa P.

“Aleesa was fantastic watching our dog Lemon, I would highly recommend! Our dog is anxious and can be reactive to certain situations. Aleesa understood completely and took great care of lemon! She met lemon early to establish a relationship and learn more about how to manage her anxiety. Aleesa communicated with us every day and sent us lots of very cute pictures. She also gave lemon very long walks and played all of Lemon's favorite games. I would recommend Aleesa to anyone, especially if you have a dog with anxiety!”


7. Rebecca W.

“My dogs immediately liked Rebecca and I felt totally confident having her over to dog sit while I was gone. She was always quick to respond to messages and i could tell in the pictures she sent that my dogs felt confidante around her and enjoyed their time wth her. Will definitely book again”


8. Saralynn V.

“Saralynn is amazing.”


9. Amy C.

“Amy was awesome! She took excellent care of Steve, and she also took excellent care of my apartment. She sent pics and updates twice a day, and clearly Steve was loving her. Will definitely rebook next time I’m out of town.”


10. Todd C.

“Todd was great with our dogs for an overnight! We don’t travel without the dogs very often and it’s hard finding someone new, Todd was very easy going and dependable and made sure our dogs and home were well looked after. And on a holiday no less. Thank you Todd!”


11. Isabella M.

“Isabella is the first person who has watched my dog Darla outside of my family, and she’s been extremely kind and professional. I had an emergency with my flight and she helped me last minute by watching my dog an extra night, and she was very communicative. Will definitely book with her again in the future!”


12. Jinyen C.

“Jinyen and her daughter are amazing, loving and caring. The best!”


13. Iryna H.


“IRYNA is always amazing but this time she went absolutely above and beyond!! My puppy had a little emergency and she had to take him to the vet in the middle of the night and then nurse him back to help on the days following. Being out of town I was scared out of my mind but she was soooo good to him, so communicative with me I can't imagine if he had been with someone else. She's really really amazing with my baby Sky!!!”


14. Samanta A.

“Samantha really goes above and beyond. I can't recommend her enough. She was so good with my pets honestly she's the best.”




15. Dan & Jess J.



“Jess and Dan are absolutely the best ! Both are kind, considerate and extremely professional in their dog and house sitting care.”


16. Patrick K.

“Patrick was great! Super easy to work with, followed instructions to a tee and was the perfect friend for my old cranky Chi. He definitely knows how to read dogs and was able to gain my little guy’s trust. Definitely will hire again.”


17. Carly M.
“Carly is our favorite dogwalker ever and we are so sad she moved far from us. She would walk all four of our senior dogs, including an unruly chihuahua who likes no one but somehow took a liking to Carly. Carly would do overnights as well, and it was so nice to have updates and photos throughout our trips. It gave us great peace of mind to know our dogs were so well cared for. She's dependable, trustworthy and kind, and we miss her terribly!”


18. Kimia K.
“Exceptional pet sitting experience! My friend went above and beyond to care for my furry friend. With a genuine love for animals, she provided top-notch service, ensuring my pet felt comfortable and loved. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking reliable and caring pet sitting services. A definite 5-star experience!”


19. Jessica L.

“Jessica took such great care of my high energy cat! She was easy to communicate with, trustworthy, and reliable. She sent a ton of updates and photos and I felt at ease knowing she was with my cat while I was away. She also left my apartment very clean, glad to have found her on here! Thanks, Jessica!”


20. Heath K.
“Heath is amazing and a master at pet care!!! I had him watch my Frenchie Dixie for two weeks while I was in Miami and he sent photos the entire time, kept me updated, and even went above and beyond to take my trash out and wash the sheets before I got in town. I would highly recommend his services and he's got a great commanding presence yet is also very kind. 10 out of 10”
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Read verified reviews and choose a house sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets2. Meet & Greet
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 Monica on Rover as of Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 9,764 house sitters in Santa Monica. 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, 84% of Santa Monica house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica.
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 Monica 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.
