House Sitting in Taylor Run, Alexandria, VA
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.

“Rebecca was incredible. She was so sweet with Chloe. She sent constant updates and pictures of Chloe and I felt so comfortable. She really paid attention to Chloe’s needs making sure she stayed calm. She really gets involves in the care. Highly recommend, will continue using her!”


“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!”


“I cannot say enough good things about Marie. She is thoughtful, communicative, caring, and trustworthy. She took great care of our dog while we were out of town and kept us updated throughout our trip. I would definitely recommend Marie‘s services!”


“Holly is a brilliant sitter! Looked after my dog like she was her own, plenty of updates throughout my time away, and left the house neat and tidy. Thanks Holly!”


“Carrie was great! She was accommodating, communicative, and clearly loved by our two dogs, who she took care of over the holiday. She gave meds and walked them daily, sent photos, and snuggled them. She also kept the house clean and was considerate about taking the garbage out and starting the laundry. I would recommend her!”


“Jessica was fantastic with our dog and two cats. Her dog Ernie is a sweetheart and fit right in with the crew. She was great at communicating and sent lots of fun updates. We would definitely hire her again!”


“Ellen was fantastic! She followed directions explicitly and even accommodated a later departure when we got delayed on our trip home. 10/10 recommend.”


“Christina was incredibly responsive and showed our dogs lots of love while we were gone. One of our dogs doesn’t usually eat when we leave but Christina made her feel so comfortable that she ate all her meals. We received updates regularly while gone in addition to Christina making sure our home was taken care of. Highly recommend using Christina!”

“Nichole was amazing! Great communication and gave us plenty of pics while we were gone to let us know our pups were well taken care of. We’d definitely like to have her be our regular sitter.”


“Kellie is the best! First time we met in person I just felt so comfortable and my intuition reassured me that she was the right person. Kellie is respectful, a good communicator and very nurturing. Bella and the rest our family loved being with Kellie. Thank you Ms Kellie and thank you Rover.”


“Kristin was probably the best rover experience we’ve ever had! She communicated with us so well and gave us frequent updates/pictures. Our dogs get separation anxiety but she spent so much quality time with them that we never had to worry. We will definitely use her again.”


“Glad to have booked Margaret on short notice to watch Jinja at home for two days during the day while I’m at work. She communicated well throughout the process and kept the house clean. She’s very nice and Jinja is excited to see her. Will book her again”


“Elisa stepped in seamlessly at the last minute when we need help with Skye while we were overseas, what a life saver. She was amazing with Skye and sent pics all the time so we didn’t worry. I highly recommend her and wouldn’t hesitate to ask her to sit Skye again in the future.”


“Having Eric stay with Hayden was such a delight. I felt safe that my boy was in good hands the entire time. He sent pictures & updates every day & I couldn’t ask for anything more.”


“As always, Ahmed was the perfect cat sitter. Jack and Sammy love him and probably regret when I come home and he leaves. Lots of play and love! Ahmed sent photos every day -- making the time away from the boys so much easier. I highly, highly recommend Robin and Ahmed -- individually and as a team they are terrific!”


“We’ve used Rachel a few times for both dog walking and house sitting. Our two dogs absolutely love her! Rachel was great about sending us photos and updates on the dogs. It really made us feel that our dogs were in good hands and being well taken care of. Would definitely book Rachel again and highly recommend.”


“Clair was great with my dog! Left her at home for almost a week and Clair came every day to walk and feed her. She even worked on some training with her, since my dog tends to jump a lot, and gave me advice for continuing to train and exercise her. Clair was also very responsive and flexible which was appreciated.”


“It was our first time using Rover for our two aussies. Katie was amazing, she made sure to check in with us on the regular, and closely followed our instructions with the dogs and kept the house super clean. The dogs loved her and we will definitely be booking with her again! Thank you Katie!”

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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.


Rebecca A.

“Rebecca was incredible. She was so sweet with Chloe. She sent constant updates and pictures of Chloe and I felt so comfortable. She really paid attention to Chloe’s needs making sure she stayed calm. She really gets involves in the care. Highly recommend, will continue using her!”


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!”


Marie H.Star Sitter

“I cannot say enough good things about Marie. She is thoughtful, communicative, caring, and trustworthy. She took great care of our dog while we were out of town and kept us updated throughout our trip. I would definitely recommend Marie‘s services!”


Cera N.Star Sitter

“Cera is wonderful! We are so thankful she was willing to stay in our home with Pearl. She provided great updates and gave us such peace of mind. Highly recommended.”


Holly J.Star Sitter

“Holly is a brilliant sitter! Looked after my dog like she was her own, plenty of updates throughout my time away, and left the house neat and tidy. Thanks Holly!”


Carrie M.


“Carrie was great! She was accommodating, communicative, and clearly loved by our two dogs, who she took care of over the holiday. She gave meds and walked them daily, sent photos, and snuggled them. She also kept the house clean and was considerate about taking the garbage out and starting the laundry. I would recommend her!”


Jessica F.Star Sitter

“Jessica was fantastic with our dog and two cats. Her dog Ernie is a sweetheart and fit right in with the crew. She was great at communicating and sent lots of fun updates. We would definitely hire her again!”


Ya Lun C.Star Sitter

“Ellen was fantastic! She followed directions explicitly and even accommodated a later departure when we got delayed on our trip home. 10/10 recommend.”


Christina G.
“Christina was incredibly responsive and showed our dogs lots of love while we were gone. One of our dogs doesn’t usually eat when we leave but Christina made her feel so comfortable that she ate all her meals. We received updates regularly while gone in addition to Christina making sure our home was taken care of. Highly recommend using Christina!”


Nichole B.

“Nichole was amazing! Great communication and gave us plenty of pics while we were gone to let us know our pups were well taken care of. We’d definitely like to have her be our regular sitter.”


Kellie R.

“Kellie is the best! First time we met in person I just felt so comfortable and my intuition reassured me that she was the right person. Kellie is respectful, a good communicator and very nurturing. Bella and the rest our family loved being with Kellie. Thank you Ms Kellie and thank you Rover.”


Kristin L.Star Sitter

“Kristin was probably the best rover experience we’ve ever had! She communicated with us so well and gave us frequent updates/pictures. Our dogs get separation anxiety but she spent so much quality time with them that we never had to worry. We will definitely use her again.”


Margaret H.Star Sitter

“Glad to have booked Margaret on short notice to watch Jinja at home for two days during the day while I’m at work. She communicated well throughout the process and kept the house clean. She’s very nice and Jinja is excited to see her. Will book her again”


Elisa L.Star Sitter

“Elisa stepped in seamlessly at the last minute when we need help with Skye while we were overseas, what a life saver. She was amazing with Skye and sent pics all the time so we didn’t worry. I highly recommend her and wouldn’t hesitate to ask her to sit Skye again in the future.”


Eric & Abbigale D.

“Having Eric stay with Hayden was such a delight. I felt safe that my boy was in good hands the entire time. He sent pictures & updates every day & I couldn’t ask for anything more.”


Ryan P.Star Sitter

“This was our first few hours away from our new puppy and Ryan was great! Great communication and really seemed to love our furry family member.”


Robin & Ahmed A.Star Sitter

“As always, Ahmed was the perfect cat sitter. Jack and Sammy love him and probably regret when I come home and he leaves. Lots of play and love! Ahmed sent photos every day -- making the time away from the boys so much easier. I highly, highly recommend Robin and Ahmed -- individually and as a team they are terrific!”


Rachel G.Star Sitter

“We’ve used Rachel a few times for both dog walking and house sitting. Our two dogs absolutely love her! Rachel was great about sending us photos and updates on the dogs. It really made us feel that our dogs were in good hands and being well taken care of. Would definitely book Rachel again and highly recommend.”


Clair O.

“Clair was great with my dog! Left her at home for almost a week and Clair came every day to walk and feed her. She even worked on some training with her, since my dog tends to jump a lot, and gave me advice for continuing to train and exercise her. Clair was also very responsive and flexible which was appreciated.”


Kathryn P.

“It was our first time using Rover for our two aussies. Katie was amazing, she made sure to check in with us on the regular, and closely followed our instructions with the dogs and kept the house super clean. The dogs loved her and we will definitely be booking with her again! Thank you Katie!”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Taylor Run.
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. Taylor Run 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.
