House Sitting in The Downs
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Top rated The Downs house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Highly recommend Leigh Ann! She took great care of my 2 pups, provided pictures every day kept me updated. If there were any issues not only that tidied up my house before we returned, which I don’t think should always be expected, but 100% appreciated. Highly recommend if you want peace of mind with your precious fur babies.”
“Jamie was so wonderful with our dog which has very special needs. She took great care of her and gave us real peace of mind while we were gone. We’ve already booked Jamie for another upcoming trip!”
“Jerad did an awesome job with Samson. Followed the instructions perfectly and was a great friend to our little guy. Took him on walks and sent lots of updates. Would definitely recommend!”
“Jacqueline was a wonderful sitter! She was responsive, understanding, and communicative. She listened to our care instructions and left our house very neat and tidy. We will definitely work with her again in the future.”
“Jean took great care of our three very social cats and spent the nights with them! Her communication was great and we received regular updates and pictures! It was so nice to travel and know our babies were being spoiled rotten!”
“Karen was great with our four animals (dogs and cats)! Karen was communicative, provided great updates, and let us know when one of our cats was having a minor potential health issue. Would recommend and I know our pets are already looking towards when Karen will be back to see them again!”
“Ava is always great with our pup Haze! He's a handful and she is a pro. She also handled a household emergency for us while we were away and we couldn't be more grateful!”
“Kathryn was absolutely wonderful with our 2 fur babies! She was diligent with checking in/providing updates and she sent us plenty of pictures 🥰 Our boys seemed happy and settled in Kathryn’s care (like we weren’t even gone). I would recommend Kathryn over and over (and hope she comes back in the future to sit for us again)!”
“Delaney was amazing with our energetic 8-month old puppy! She was very communicative, on time, and was willing to accommodate us coming home later than expected. We came home to a very happy and tired puppy!”
“Owen was fantastic. Not only was he responsive but the dogs were well taken care of. They were walked, fed, played with, and given a lot of love. While he was watching the pups he also kept the house clean. I got daily pictures ands updates which helped to put my mind at ease about my pups while I was on vacation. I will use Owen again”
“We couldn’t be more grateful for the care Justine provided. From the beginning, communication was clear, prompt, and professional and we received regular updates and photos, which made being away so much easier. When we returned home, our dog was happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. That says everything. We would absolutely book again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsible, and compassionate dog sitter.”
About: From an early age I would take care of my dog by giving him walks and baths etc. I have dog sit for people over night at their house as well as walked other peoples dogs. Im currently a college student home for the summer and am working part time so I have plenty of free time to take care of your pets. I’m available for dog walking and pet sitting throughout the week. I like to give dogs lots of long walks to get their energy out. Also, I like playing with them and snuggling with them. :)
“Elizabeth was awesome with our two gigantic love bugs!! Communication was consistent and loved getting plenty of pictures! She is a rockstar for the care shown to our dogs and our house while we were away! :)”
The Downs pet parents share their Rover experiences
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Jacki. Leaving your pet with someone else can be stressful, but from day one, Jacki gave us complete peace of mind. Her communication is fantastic - prompt, thoughtful, and reassuring with updates that made us feel connected and confident our dog was being loved and cared for. If you love your pet as much as we do, we would absolutely recommend Jacki without hesitation. Finding someone you fully trust with your furry family member is priceless, and Jacki exceeded every expectation. We are so grateful to have found her.
We had a great experience with Leticia! She stayed at our house while watching our cat and dog, and they were both comfortable with her right away. She sent daily updates and photos, which we really appreciated, and it was clear our pets were happy and well cared for the whole time. She also took great care of our home, and everything was just as we left it when we got back. We’d definitely book with Leticia again and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable and caring pet sitter!
We loved having Karen watch our pets while we were away for a wedding! We have 3 big dogs and 1 cat who needs medication morning/night, so it’s no easy task but Karen did amazing with them all. She was very responsive and communicative the entire weekend, and she left our house better than she found it. We would definitely book Karen again in the future.
Courtney was great! We felt very comfortable being away knowing that our pets were getting so much love and attention. We had clear and frequent communications and a plenty of pictures confirming all the good things happening. We'd (and our critters) would be very happy to see Courtney again.
Lacy is amazing. We trust her implicitly! She takes care of our “babies” as if they are her own. This last time, Camden wasn’t doing well. She immediately called me and worked with me to get a plan in place should things worsen. I love this sweet girl so much! She laid on the floor with Camden and gave him so much extra love.
Jazmin is great! Our furbaby, Einstein, is very comfortable with her! Jazmin is great with our big (pushing 60 lbs) rescue pup. She keeps him calm and happy while we are gone- she is clearly comfortable with large breed dogs. We definitely recommend her - we actually have her booked for future dates. 5 stars!
We could not be happier with Vienne! We had to get a sitter at the last minute and used Rover for the first time and Vienne exceeded our expectations and eased our stress about leaving Huckleberry. She came over before we left for a meet and greet and we instantly clicked with her and so did Huck! While we were gone, she took Huck on so many adventures around Annapolis and we got tons of adorable photos. We traveled down to Wilmington, NC which she knew of and she even gave us restaurant recommendations! This was a special trip for us, we got engaged! And knowing that Huckleberry was safe and having so much fun back home made our moment even sweeter. We came home to a sleepy and very content Huckleberry and our house was immaculate. She even left us a sweet note congratulating us. Vienne will be our go-to sitter if she is available. She is an absolute gem.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in The Downs is $50
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Sitters in The Downs average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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 The Downs on Rover as of Jun 2026 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.
As of Jun 2026, there are 3,226 house sitters in The Downs. 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, 86% of The Downs house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in The Downs have an average of 14 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 The Downs.
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. The Downs 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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