House Sitting in Santa Ynez
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1. Cheryl W.


“Cheryl was a fantastic sitter for us! She was super flexible and responsive and really enjoyable to interact with. She took great care of our dog Rosie and went above and beyond to make sure she was happy and secure. Rosie *loves* her and now wants her back! I recommend her highly.”


2. Diana H.
“Diana's been watching our pets for a few years. She's fabulous with both the doggos and the kitties. I sometimes think they like her best 😉 She's delightful, and respects the property while she's here. We really appreciate her!”


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. 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.”


5. Sara F.

“Sara was so wonderful. Meeting her and watching the house and dogs went perfect. We will use her again if she is available in the future for sure.”


6. Shaundra W.

“We were so happy with Shaundra taking care of our dog and cat while we were away! Shesent regular updates with pictures, followed all our instructions perfectly, and clearly made our critters feel comfortable and loved. We have already booked her for more stays and I highly recommend her.”


7. Alex M.


“Alex was perfect for our three dogs. A lot of love and a lot of communication with us while we were away. We will definitely use her again when we leave town.”


8. Kinnsey P.

“Where do I start? Kinnsey gets all five gold stars and then some! She followed all instructions left for her and even went above and beyond by putting clean sheets on the bed and washed all of the towels as well! Our home was spotless when we returned. She send pictures and updates regularly, which was truly appreciated! Kinsey is amazing!”


9. Michelle F.

“Michelle was fantastic!! She took the time to come a few times so our dog was comfortable with her before we left. Our dog, whom is SUPER anxious, LOVED her!! He was so happy! She sent photos and text messages during her booking. We will absolutely use her again!!!”




10. Dayna S.
“Dayna took care of my cat Poptarts during the time when she became very sick with cat leukemia. Unfortunately I had to work I needed somebody to take care of her during the day. Poptarts absolutely loved her. She stayed with her caring for her open till the time she passed away didn’t even came to the vet to be with me and poptarts, took her final breath. Dayna is a wonderful pet sitter and absolutely loves it.”


11. Ellen J.

“Ellen is the best! She’s watched our pup on a handful of overnights and he loves her. She’s communicative, friendly, takes Walt on walks and gives him lots of cuddles while we’re away. She’s our go-to sitter in town!”


12. Laurie P.

“I was so happy when I got home from a long day away and found that my babies were so lovingly cared for by Laurie and Reese. Think Teddy found a great playmate with Reese, that when Laurie and Reese left he started barking at the door. My dog never barks, so I think a hi-five and honors go to this happy pair. Thanks again so much.👍”


13. Natalie R.

“Natalie was fantastic! She took amazing care of my dog Ligeti, giving him all the attention and care he needed. I felt completely at ease knowing he was in such great hands. Highly recommend her services!”


14. Naomi J.

“Naomi did a great job watching our home and dog for the weekend. She came over for a meet&greet prior to our booking and was friendly, asked good questions, and took notes. She arrived on time, provided updates and photos of our dog, and left our home very clean. Our dog seemed comfortable with her and was well cared for. Thank you, Naomi!”


15. Jennifer F.
“Jennifer is an amazing pet sitter! I have a lot of animals and I am very particular about them all! I trust that Jennifer takes care of all the details, always making sure they are fed and walked, paying attention to gates and fencing. She makes sure everything is perfectly taken care of. She is very observant and notices if something is off with one of the animals. She is also a very loving and kind person. I know she plays with my animals and snuggles with them and enjoys being around them. I trust her in my home and feel completely comfortable with her staying in my home and taking care of my animals! She is the best!”


16. Kimberly Z.

“Kimberly was an awesome gal to have take care of my home, my kitten and dog. I was gone for a week and I felt so at easy to have her watch them while I was away. She sent me photos and stayed in good communication with me to keep me at ease. :) So happy to have found Kimberly and her love for animals.”


17. Lisa D.
“Lisa is very caring and responsible towards pets. She treats them as her very own, with so much love. She’s great and will exceed all expectations.”


18. KayLynn A.
“We had KayLynn come walk our dogs a few times before leaving them with her for 4 days. We have 2 daschunds and they take awhile to get to know people, but they immediately bonded with her. She is awesome. We left them with for our vacation and they did great. She checked in with us daily and sent pictures. She was very accompanying. She even brought them to our house a couple hours before we got home so they would be there when we got there. I recommend her 100% and will be using her going forward!”


19. monique V.
About: I’ve had lots of experience working with all kinds of dogs. i’ve worked with them for over a year now. at a doggy daycare and boarding around the area. i would love to help!! i currently work full time, but planning to work part time. i would be available anytime after 4:30 or 5:30. i have an hour lunch break and would love to check in with your pup if needed. on my days off i would love to spend the full day with your fur babies!! you i live in an apartment, i most likely will not be able to bring them to my place. but if an emergency happens. they are more than welcome.


20. Ivan H.
“Ivan is an amazing kind person and has 2 dogs of his own. He’s helped take care of my dog in the past and he always makes sure that my dog gets satisfied”
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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 Ynez on Rover as of Mar 2025 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 Mar 2025, there are 526 house sitters in Santa Ynez. 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 Ynez house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Santa Ynez have an average of 16 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 Santa Ynez.
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 Ynez 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.
