House Sitting in Bournemouth
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Top-rated Bournemouth house sitters
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 15%.
“Karen is a sweetheart. She took care of my Bogart like he was her own...and all in my own home. I will definitely choose to book with Karen again in the future!”
About: I’ve always absolutely loved animals! I’m the one sat next to the dog at a party. I believe dogs deserve a great mentally stimulating walk every day. I’ve previously walked dogs for The Cinnamon Trust charity, and have walked dogs for acquaintances as and when needed. I’m working only part-time as a barista which is my other passion, and can easily do house visits or dog walks alongside shifts! I am super considerate of other people’s space and like to leave it as I found it. After all, I’ve been a lodger for 5 years and keep our space nice and tidy (apart from the occasional cat hair…). I won’t be hesitant about cleaning any little or big messes your pet leaves (after all, I do work in a cafe…!). I’ll keep everyone happy and comfortable in their space!
“Linda has been fabulous! I had a very last minute trip that I needed to take which left me a little stuck when it came to Bailey & Mitsy. Linda was super responsive and very accommodating which was extremely reassuring for me. I got regular cute updates and I came home to very happy furbabies. Highly recommend Linda and will definitely be in touch again for when we next go away.”
“Always on time, the kids love spending time with Maxine. Friendly and lovely being. The kids can tell too! I'd highly recommend Maxine to anyone with doggo kids. Totally worth it!!!”
“Lisa-Ann took wonderful care of our Red Labrador, Rex, taking the time to get to know him and us beforehand. Our doggie enjoyed wonderful walks and fun whilst we were away for the week and was very relaxed in her company. Her experience and love of dogs is excellent, alongside her communication to us throughout. Highly recommend Lisa-Ann, who gave over and above. We hope another opportunity arises in the future for Rex to hang out with Lisa-Ann and her family again, thank you!”
“Amy was great with our two dogs and gave me huge confidence that they would be well looked after. She stayed at our house with them and was very neat and tidy. I wouldn’t hesitate to book her again.”
“Keira looked after our cat Lila for a week while staying in our flat, and we honestly couldn’t have felt more comfortable leaving her. From the start it was clear Lila was in really good hands!!! She took such lovely care of her. We got loads of updates, photos and videos while we were away, which meant so much and made it really easy to relax knowing Lila was happy. On top of that, Keira left our flat absolutely spotless which was such a lovely touch to come home to. She is thoughtful, reliable and we’d have her back in a heartbeat ❤️❤️❤️”
“Isabelle was so calming and so accommodating,as Griff is a grumpy old dog! Nothing was too much for her, and even when we changed our plans she wasn’t deterred at all. Happy to go with whatever we asked. Thank you Isabelle 🙏🏼”
“We used Emily and Leigh for our first ever sit through Rover and had a great experience. Emily came over beforehand to meet Theo, making sure he was comfortable and taking the time to learn all about him. As soon as she arrived , Theo was happy and relaxed within minutes. During the sit, Emily took Theo out for a walk and kept us updated with lots of photos and videos from their adventures, which was really reassuring. Overall, Emily was a fantastic sitter, and both we and Theo were very happy. We’ll definitely be using Emily and Leigh again.”
“Paige was amazing with Lunar, she met her before hand and got to know all the information about her, she was very professional and friendly towards me and Lunar. She updated me with pictures and how Lunar was doing. I would 100% recommend and will rebook for any further trips”
“Sarah looked after Rocco and our house for a week while we went on holiday, she was amazing, we got daily updates of how Rocco was and lots of photos of his adventures they went on which was lovely to see and make us feel relaxed knowing he was in safe hands and having lots of fun as he can be anxious! Our house was spotless too! Would highly recommend Sarah and would definitely use her again!”
“We honestly couldn’t have asked for better house and pet sitters than Ruth and Sean. From the moment we met them, they were friendly, calm and completely reassuring. We have our 2 1/2 year old dog Ziggy and a new puppy, Ruby, so it wasn’t the simplest set-up - but they handled everything so thoughtfully. They even moved work around to make sure Ruby could be supervised at all times. They kept us updated regularly with messages and photos, which made it so much easier to properly relax while we were away. It was clear the dogs were happy, settled and very well cared for. And the biggest win… Ruby had no accidents in the three nights and four days she was with them, which is genuinely better than we’ve managed ourselves! That says everything about the attention and consistency they gave her. We also came home to a spotless house, which was such a lovely feeling after travelling. We would absolutely recommend Ruth and Sean without hesitation and would book them again in a heartbeat. Truly amazing sitters 🤍”
“So glad to have met Georgia via Rover. We had a little meet and greet before the booking day which was a great idea to ensure we were both happy. Georgia is fully confident with our dog and nothing was too much trouble. She gave loads of love and cuddles to Herc and he was extremely happy and relaxed. Will rebook!”
“James was just wonderful. He's such a happy and positive person and you can tell he has lots of love to give to the pets he cares for. I got updates regularly with photos and videos and little messages from my dog. I guarantee she will miss him very much! The house was cleaner than I left it when we got back and my babies had clearly been well loved. Thank you James! I really appreciate the care and attention you showed my babies. I couldn't have asked for a better person sitter.”
About: I've always had animals in my life and really enjoy their company. I've had experience with a mixture of breeds, ages and all sizes. I took my previous dog to puppy training classes so am familiar with the basics and of course adaptable to your preferences. Currently on maternity leave for all of 2026 so I have an abundance of time on my hands. Would love to help out with dog walks and house boarding and drop in visits. Any questions please ask :) I live in a first floor flat close to the beach in the Branksome Park/Westbourne area. It's a very safe and secure area. I have a 3 year old Male Maine Coon Cat who stays indoors and is able to be separated to his own area if necessary.
About: I’m a 20-year-old female who absolutely adores cats :) I have two of my own,one is super cuddly, always following me around, while the other is independent and laid back. I have experience caring for different cat personalities and understand their unique needs. Whether it’s playtime, cuddles or just making sure they’re comfortable, I love spending time with cats. I’m reliable, caring, and passionate about making pets feel safe and happy in their home :b
Over 387 pet owners in Bournemouth have booked house sitting
Bournemouth pet owners share their Rover experiences
We left our 2 doggies with Maxine for 2 weeks and she was brilliant with them. They both settled quickly with her and we found them very relaxed and happy when we returned. She kept us up to date with pictures and messages at all times and she even had to make an impromptu visit to the vet, which was handled with lots of care and patience. Overall we were really happy and enjoyed our holiday whilst knowing our pets were well looked after.
We used Emily and Leigh for our first ever sit through Rover and had a great experience. Emily came over beforehand to meet Theo, making sure he was comfortable and taking the time to learn all about him. As soon as she arrived , Theo was happy and relaxed within minutes. During the sit, Emily took Theo out for a walk and kept us updated with lots of photos and videos from their adventures, which was really reassuring. Overall, Emily was a fantastic sitter, and both we and Theo were very happy. We’ll definitely be using Emily and Leigh again.
Absolutely outstanding!! First time ever using Rover as we're let down at last minute and we found our perfect house sittier/dog sitter. We have a Staffy who has issues. Ri was amazing, followed advise, sent me pictures and updates that put my mind at rest which made my holiday so much better. We highly recommend her 100%.
Ivana was absolutely great and cared for Poppy amazingly in such short notice. She was extremely flexible and kept me updated on Poppy during my time away. I have no hesitations with Ivana and her girlfriend and looking forward to booking them again. Thank you both 🙏
I just want to say a big thank you to Emma for looking after Jackson, Maisie and Baxter at our house for the weekend when we went to support our daughter running the London Marathon. I cannot stress how happy they all were with the walks and attention she gave them and the many updates/videos/photos she sent us. Definitely a 5 ⭐️ service because of the care she not only gave the furry ones but how spotless the house was when we got home. I cannot recommend enough, a true gem!! 🥰
Keira looked after our cat Lila for a week while staying in our flat, and we honestly couldn’t have felt more comfortable leaving her. From the start it was clear Lila was in really good hands!!! She took such lovely care of her. We got loads of updates, photos and videos while we were away, which meant so much and made it really easy to relax knowing Lila was happy. On top of that, Keira left our flat absolutely spotless which was such a lovely touch to come home to. She is thoughtful, reliable and we’d have her back in a heartbeat ❤️❤️❤️
Linda met up with us beforehand to answer our questions and put us at ease. She was efficient and put our minds at rest while we were away for two nights. Our dog is anxious especially when a I am not there but we could go away and relax knowing he was being looked after. Thank you Linda
I couldn’t be happier with the care Hanna provided for my cats! She kept me updated throughout with lovely photos, which gave me such peace of mind while I was away. It was clear she genuinely looked after them — and the proof was in the pudding when I returned to find my kitties noticeably calm and settled, more so than when I usually go away. She also took great care of my home, which I really appreciated. I wouldn’t hesitate to book Hanna again and would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a reliable, caring cat sitter!
Louis looked after our little man so well and managed his insulin injections brilliantly. He really took to Louis during the Meet and Greet, and we could see how much he felt comfortable in Louis' care in the photos. Louis sent regular photos and kept us updated on how things were going. Thanks for doing a great job especially with all his medical requirements.
Mariia is calm and confident, including with rescue dogs. Chani liked her immediately, so we felt reassured having her staying at our flat while we were away for the day. Mariia sent regular updates with photos, and we came back to a spotless flat. We would not hesitate booking again!
Fay was amazing! Fay looked after my two kittens for 5 nights who I had never left before and was very nervous to leave. Fay made me feel at ease as soon as I met her and updated me with messages and pictures to assure me both were ok throughout her stay. I think my kittens were genuinely sad when she left as they had bonded so well with her. Fay stayed at my flat and left it tidy on her departure, I will definitely be booking her again to look after my two kittens and genuinely will feel so much more at ease going away now knowing they are being looked after and loved. Thanks fay!!!!
Thank you, Gemma, for perfect care of Daisy while I was away. It was incredibly easy to arrange the day with you and instructions were followed perfectly. It’s clear you’re a natural with dogs as Daisy loved you from the second you arrived! Thank you again, and we hope to see you soon! ⭐️
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Bournemouth is £35
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Sitters in Bournemouth average 2 repeat pet owners for house sitting
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 Bournemouth on Rover as of May 2026 was about £35 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customise your booking to suit your needs.
As of May 2026, there are 371 house sitters in Bournemouth. 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 an identity verification for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to get in touch with multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 88% of Bournemouth house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat pet owners have an average of 2 repeat pet owners. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience and number of repeat pet owners when you compare house sitters in Bournemouth.
Going away? 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. Bournemouth house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet owners on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass an identity verification before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter via 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, you can rest assured that your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement programme for eligible veterinary care.
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