House Sitting in Smithville
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1. Haydyn S.
“Haydyn’s the best! She is super communicative and our puppy loves hanging out with her. She’s always respectful of our home and follows all directions.”
2. Jenna P.
“Jenna housesat for me and took great care of my three dogs, a Husky, Lab and puppy. We were gone over a 5 day period while we went on vacation. I would be happy to have her care for my pups again for our next vacation! Thanks Jenna!”
3. Maryn L.
“Maryn is a superstar! My little girl was sick the entire time I was on vacation. Maryn gave her every medication needed and extra snuggles to help her feel better.”
4. Adrienne M.
“5 star plus🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 service by Adrienne! On time, great communicator and most important she really cares about our animals. She takes special care to follow care instructions to the letter. Provided detailed daily reports with photos. House was immaculate when we got home. Absolutely trustworthy. Will definitely have Adrienne pet sit our boys again in the future. Thank you Adrienne!”
5. Laura H.
“This was our second time inviting Laura into our home to take care of Pedro and it definitely won't be our last. We are ao grateful to have found a reliable, trustworthy person. She is so good to our boy.”
6. Molly B.
“Overall I had a good experience with Molly.”
7. Lexie M.
“Lexie was great with our puppy, super communicative, and was able to come out and watch him with such late notice. Would definitely recommend her services!”
8. Karen K.
“Karen did an amazing job with our pups and our home! We got pictures everyday and it made our vacation so enjoyable! We came home to happy and healthy pets, and the house just as clean as we had left it. Thank you so much, we will definitely be using her again!”
9. Brandi R.
“Brandi took such good care of our fur babies! We received frequent updates and photos that gave us such a peace of mind during our vacation. We recommend her wholeheartedly.”
10. Alecia S.
“I cannot say enough good things about Alecia! One of our dogs is not always friendly to strangers and Alecia was so kind and understanding of the situation. She kept me updated on them while we were away and did everything she could to put my mind at ease. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a pet sitter…. She will give your fur babies l the love and attention they want!”
11. Megan W.
“Megan took excellent care of my home and Dax, while I was away. Dax absolutely loved spending time with her and was clearly comfortable and happy in her care. Megan's communication was great throughout, and I came home to a well-cared-for pup. Thank you, Megan! I will definitely be booking with you again!”
12. Anabeth C.
“anabeth took great care of our dogs and home for a week long stay ☺️ we loved the pictures and both of our pups seemed so happy and relaxed when we got back. highly recommend!”
13. Jason M.
“I cannot recommend Jason enough as a dog sitter! From the moment we met, he made me feel completely comfortable leaving Dax in his care. Jason was incredibly accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure both Dax and I had peace of mind. He kept me updated with plenty of photos and videos, which showed just how much Dax loved his time with Jason—especially all the playtime! It's clear Jason truly cares about the dogs he watches. If you're looking for someone reliable, attentive, and genuinely kind, Jason is your person. Dax and I are so grateful for him!”
14. Tristin C.
“Highly recommend!! Reliable and trustworthy and calming for my boys!”
15. Isabela O.
“Isa was fantastic with my two dogs! She was reliable, easy to communicate with, and sent adorable pictures. I came home to happy, relaxed pups and a clean house. It was awesome having peace of mind while I was gone. I’d definitely book again and highly recommend her for your trips too!”
16. Ellie A.
“Ellie was great with my pup while house sitting! I got daily updates with pictures and videos and she left my apartment very clean. Will definitely be re-booking in the future!”
17. Aniyah O.
“Thank you for taking care of my girls and being so sweet to the kids!”
18. Lorelei P.
“Lorelei was really great! She took great care of our three dogs, they were nice and calm whenever we got home from our weekend trip, she gave us updates and photos, great at communication which I always appreciate. I will definitely be reaching out again for future care!”
19. Ali H.
“Ali was great! Very attentive and follows instructions. Most of all she was able to work with our very timid dog. Good communication throughout. Will be using here again for sure! She's a sweetheart.”
20. Sandy T.
“Sandy, She was prompt, courteous, and so knowledgeable with our beloved dog and cats! You can tell she has a real passion for pet care! Our puppy Koda just loves her! Bob and Marley our cats are comfortable around her and we never have to worry about our animals when In her care!”
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House Sitting FAQs
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Smithville on Rover as of Jun 2025 was about $42 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 931 house sitters in Smithville. 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, 89% of Smithville house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Smithville have an average of 17 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 Smithville.
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. Smithville 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.
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