House Sitting In South West Washington, D. C.
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“Nicole was absolutely fantastic! She took great care of our two dogs and cat. Our younger dog had a tough couple of days of separation anxiety after we left, and she did an incredible job helping her get through it. We'd love to have Nicole watch our babies again!”


“Alayza is a dog whisperer! She’s amazing, kind and patient. My dog has big stranger danger and fear aggression when meeting someone new and it seems he warmed up to her pretty quickly. By the second day he was cuddling with her and letting her pet him! I highly recommend Alayza!”


“Mark was amazing with our dog, going above and beyond with him when we were out of town. We have a high energy dog and mark took him on several long walks. He was really great about sending photos too! And he took great care of our cat , checking on her multiple times . We look forward to working with him again soon!”


“Diego did a great job taking care of my dog while I was out of town. He was communicative, sent pics and updates, and left the apartment in great condition when he left. I will definitely use him again and I highly recommend him for others!”


“Dee was amazing. I was super nervous leaving my senior dog and two cats for a full week, especially since this was our first time working together, but Dee totally delivered. JP, my dog, was smiling in every single photo, and it was clear he felt safe, cozy, and loved. Even my weirdo, suspicious cats warmed up to her, which honestly says a lot, lol. Dee just has that intuitive energy that animals naturally gravitate toward. She followed my care instructions, kept in touch, and made sure everyone was well fed, loved on, and relaxed. I came home to happy, healthy pets, and that’s really all I could ask for. She gives off the vibe of a passionate, animal loving 20-something who genuinely enjoys what she does. While she’s not buttoned up in that overly corporate way (which, let’s be real, is exactly why I use Rover—to support real people who actually spend time and energy on your pets), the level of care she provides is next level. You’re just not going to get that kind of attentiveness at one of those doggy daycare boxes. Dee is very sweet, incredibly responsible, super responsive, and truly locked in with your pets. I’ll absolutely be booking her again.”


“Carol did a great job of giving Archie fun walks, sending us photos of him, and calming him during the dreaded 4th of July fireworks. Archie loves her. We're grateful!”


“Stephanie was amazing! She was great with my reactive dog, and my shy cat warmed up to her right away. She even gave my dog a massage, which he absolutely loved. I would recommend her to anyone!”


“Mark did a great job with taking care of my high-energy dog, Atlas! He took him on long walks and hikes to help burn his energy. He clearly loves what he does, and I would trust him to take care of Atlas again!”


“Nicholas & Larissa were absolutely amazing! So attentive and took great care of our 2 dogs and our cat. Our dogs are not easy and they were taken care of swingingly and were super happy when we got home. Highly recommend!”


“Noah was an amazing sitter and lovely person. We booked on short notice and he accommodated all my scheduling texts and visits as I was still planning our trip! I immediately felt comfortable with him and his ability to take care of our 5 yr old boxer and stay in our house. He updated us regularly and left the house in better condition than when we left. Roxy was happy and well cared for. I would have him sit with her again, for sure!”


“Jenna and Matt were so friendly and communicative, and they handled my dog Rowdy like pros. Jenna sent lots of pictures, and even kept a log of when they went out. I’ll definitely book with them again.”


“Grace was wonderful with my dog Hank! He loved all the outdoor time with her, and I loved the frequent photos she sent :) definitely recommend!”


“Alona was great watching my dog over a long weekend! She was communicative and took adorable pictures. She asked all the right questions, and you could tell she really cared about making sure my dog was as happy as possible.”


“Chantel is an amazing communicator! Sent us pics everyday of our kitties and made sure to keep us updated! Such a sweetheart, will book with her again, and you should too!”


“My puppy warmed up to Michelle right away! Michelle was nice and easy to deal with. She was on time and quickly understood how to access our building.”



“Abby was fantastic! She was responsive, communicative and easy to work with. Moreover, she took great care of my semi-anxious, rescue Pit. She went as far as getting up super early to take him to the dog park before other dogs arrived even though I offered other options. She was thoughtful in taking care of him and I can only imagine super patient with a pup who is still learning life in his new home. Thank so much Abby!”


“Maria was great and sent lots of pictures to update me on my pup while I was gone. My pup seemed happy and well taken care of. Everything was super clean when I returned home which is always a nice bonus.”

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Nicole J.Star Sitter

“Nicole was absolutely fantastic! She took great care of our two dogs and cat. Our younger dog had a tough couple of days of separation anxiety after we left, and she did an incredible job helping her get through it. We'd love to have Nicole watch our babies again!”


Alayza M.Star Sitter

“Alayza is a dog whisperer! She’s amazing, kind and patient. My dog has big stranger danger and fear aggression when meeting someone new and it seems he warmed up to her pretty quickly. By the second day he was cuddling with her and letting her pet him! I highly recommend Alayza!”


Mark R.

“Mark was amazing with our dog, going above and beyond with him when we were out of town. We have a high energy dog and mark took him on several long walks. He was really great about sending photos too! And he took great care of our cat , checking on her multiple times . We look forward to working with him again soon!”


Sarah K.

“Sarah is a wonderful housesitter. Takes great care of my Aussie and home. Excellent communications, great attitude and punctual. Highly recommend!!”


Diego Fernando R.Star Sitter

“Diego did a great job taking care of my dog while I was out of town. He was communicative, sent pics and updates, and left the apartment in great condition when he left. I will definitely use him again and I highly recommend him for others!”


Dahlya P.

“Dee was amazing. I was super nervous leaving my senior dog and two cats for a full week, especially since this was our first time working together, but Dee totally delivered. JP, my dog, was smiling in every single photo, and it was clear he felt safe, cozy, and loved. Even my weirdo, suspicious cats warmed up to her, which honestly says a lot, lol. Dee just has that intuitive energy that animals naturally gravitate toward. She followed my care instructions, kept in touch, and made sure everyone was well fed, loved on, and relaxed. I came home to happy, healthy pets, and that’s really all I could ask for. She gives off the vibe of a passionate, animal loving 20-something who genuinely enjoys what she does. While she’s not buttoned up in that overly corporate way (which, let’s be real, is exactly why I use Rover—to support real people who actually spend time and energy on your pets), the level of care she provides is next level. You’re just not going to get that kind of attentiveness at one of those doggy daycare boxes. Dee is very sweet, incredibly responsible, super responsive, and truly locked in with your pets. I’ll absolutely be booking her again.”


Carol K.Star Sitter

“Carol did a great job of giving Archie fun walks, sending us photos of him, and calming him during the dreaded 4th of July fireworks. Archie loves her. We're grateful!”


Stephanie A.Star Sitter

“Stephanie was amazing! She was great with my reactive dog, and my shy cat warmed up to her right away. She even gave my dog a massage, which he absolutely loved. I would recommend her to anyone!”


Mark N.

“Mark did a great job with taking care of my high-energy dog, Atlas! He took him on long walks and hikes to help burn his energy. He clearly loves what he does, and I would trust him to take care of Atlas again!”


Nicholas & Larissa A.Star Sitter

“Nicholas & Larissa were absolutely amazing! So attentive and took great care of our 2 dogs and our cat. Our dogs are not easy and they were taken care of swingingly and were super happy when we got home. Highly recommend!”


Karina C.

“Karina took excellent care of our senior kitty! Was attentive and patient with her as she warmed up and sent us plenty of great pictures/updates”


Noah S.

“Noah was an amazing sitter and lovely person. We booked on short notice and he accommodated all my scheduling texts and visits as I was still planning our trip! I immediately felt comfortable with him and his ability to take care of our 5 yr old boxer and stay in our house. He updated us regularly and left the house in better condition than when we left. Roxy was happy and well cared for. I would have him sit with her again, for sure!”


Jenna & Matthew H.Star Sitter

“Jenna and Matt were so friendly and communicative, and they handled my dog Rowdy like pros. Jenna sent lots of pictures, and even kept a log of when they went out. I’ll definitely book with them again.”


Kostas & Grace K.Star Sitter

“Grace was wonderful with my dog Hank! He loved all the outdoor time with her, and I loved the frequent photos she sent :) definitely recommend!”


Alona T.Star Sitter

“Alona was great watching my dog over a long weekend! She was communicative and took adorable pictures. She asked all the right questions, and you could tell she really cared about making sure my dog was as happy as possible.”


Chantel C.

“Chantel is an amazing communicator! Sent us pics everyday of our kitties and made sure to keep us updated! Such a sweetheart, will book with her again, and you should too!”


Michelle H.

“My puppy warmed up to Michelle right away! Michelle was nice and easy to deal with. She was on time and quickly understood how to access our building.”




Abby F.Star Sitter

“Abby was fantastic! She was responsive, communicative and easy to work with. Moreover, she took great care of my semi-anxious, rescue Pit. She went as far as getting up super early to take him to the dog park before other dogs arrived even though I offered other options. She was thoughtful in taking care of him and I can only imagine super patient with a pup who is still learning life in his new home. Thank so much Abby!”


Maria K.Star Sitter

“Maria was great and sent lots of pictures to update me on my pup while I was gone. My pup seemed happy and well taken care of. Everything was super clean when I returned home which is always a nice bonus.”


Genevieve S.

“Genevieve was very responsive and went above and beyond in taking care of our dog while we were away. Would highly recommend her!”
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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 South West on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $50 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 84% of South West house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in South West have an average of 12 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 South West.
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. South West 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.
