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 was a great sitter for our pups! During the three nights she stayed at our home she successfully coaxed our cattle dog to finally eat (she’s a nervous one), brought in their large order of dog food, sent lots of photos and communicated regularly. She even reached out to make sure we landed back in Charlotte after a delay. We highly recommend.”
“Ri was great, and would recommend her to anyone. She was really easy to communicate with during the booking, lead up to her stay and while we were away. She did a great job looking after our cat. And even watered our vegetable garden for us. Will definitely be using her again ♥️”
“Linda was superb. From booking and arranging everything to the moment she left, she was professional and a pleasure to have. My dog can be quite nervous sometimes but he loved her. Would 100% recommend and will definitely be booking Linda next time we are out of town.”
“Sonya has been fantastic- kind and great with both our house and pets. Throughout the week we were away, we got regular updates with photos and videos, which helped us relax that all is in order back home. We would happily book her services again.”
“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.”
“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 ❤️❤️❤️”
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!
“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.”
“Amy stayed with my little zoo for a week - She sent regular updates with photos which was great and reassuring, and came home to happy animals and a well looked after home too :) I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Amy.”
“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!”
“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!”
“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.”
“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! ⭐️”
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 have always taken care of my pets when my parents have gone away. Not only have I been around my own pets but my mum is a dog groomer so I have been around all breeds of dogs & cats in her salon I work full time 9-5 Monday to Friday so I will be able to look after your pets in the mornings & evenings as well as the weekends I will be very careful & kind with your pets as I understand it can be stressful for them to have someone they don’t know come into their home. I will ensure that I give them lots of cuddles & space when they need it
Over 398 pet owners in Bournemouth have booked house sitting
Bournemouth pet owners share their Rover experiences
Fantastic with our doggos, so attentive to their needs and followed our instructions perfectly regarding training and daily upkeep! Always sending photos and updates which as dog parents mean so much to us! Kept the house in perfect order and didn’t let the dogs walk all over her, really calming presence with the dogs and we will absolutely be booking again, our dogs love her!
Ri was great, and would recommend her to anyone. She was really easy to communicate with during the booking, lead up to her stay and while we were away. She did a great job looking after our cat. And even watered our vegetable garden for us. Will definitely be using her again ♥️
Keira was fabulous. Very clear with communicating and helped us navigate the process as we had not used the app before. She sent us regular updates and it was clear that our dog had a lovely time while we were away. She has a natural affinity with animals and he was at home with her immediately. Would highly recommend 😀
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.
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 Jun 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 Jun 2026, there are 361 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, 86% 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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