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1. Hamish S.

“Hamish was great with our dogs, he was very aware of how our two dogs behaved and quickly adapted to their needs to make them feel comfortable. He’s very friendly and polite, and we are very happy to get our dogs under his care.”


2. Daria T.

“Is there an option for giving more than five stars? Absolutely delighted and couldn't be happier we have met Daria. After our Chili having met Daria twice prior to a five night housesit, we knew we'd have confidence in leaving her to look after our Podenco and our flat while we were abroad. Daria far exceeded our expectations. She gave regular detailed updates but required nothing from us, fully having the task of dog and house-sitting under control. We felt like we could actually enjoy being away knowing that both were being looked after so well. Daria is completely stress-free and easy to work with; her competence is truly professional but with humour and a personal touch. She gave clear communication upon departure so we knew what to expect when we arrived, offering her flexibility in case anything were to go wrong with our return flights. I cannot overstate how excellent she has been. She then went above and beyond - not only was Chili happy and well, we were astonished to find our flat tidy and clean when we returned, noting that Daria had hoovered the flat, cleaned the kitchen, prepared the laundry, and left our house spotless. We've had close family friends paid to housesit Chili in the past who haven't offered a fraction of the respect and care that we've experienced with Daria. Thank you, Daria.”


3. Iina J.

“Iina was amazing! Our babies loved having her here with them. She asked for our daily schedules and she followed it better than we do 😂 she sent photos daily and spent lots of time playing and giving them cuddles. Will definitely be rebooking her again!”


4. Ieva V.

“This is the second time we have had the pleasure to work with Ieva and I couldn’t be happier with her professionalism and level of care she provided for our young dog Mago. He looked happy, relaxed and at ease with her. Even cried a bit when Ieva left…”


5. Sarah O.
“Sarah has looked after our dog Marlow a few times, and has been nothing but fantastic. The most recent time was for a 10 day trip, and it was wonderful knowing that Marlow was so well taken care of. Sarah was easy to communicate with, provided frequent updates, and Marlow obviously adores her!”


6. ahmed o.

“Ahmed took fantastic care of my dog - he was extremely professional, great communication and very prompt. My dog took to him instantly and absolutely loved him, I felt very happy leaving her knowing she would be so well looked after. Ahmed sent me regular updates with photos and I came home to a very happy dog. Would definitely recommend him!”


7. Heather G.

“Cannot recommend Heather highly enough! She was great with our dog, Wallace, and he instantly took to her. She arrived promptly, provided updates throughout the day and was really attentive to Wallace's needs.”


8. Kathleen B.

“If I could give more stars, I absolutely would! Kathleen has been absolutely amazing and sent photos of Levi and updates throughout the trip! Then when we had some troubles getting back from Dublin, she was incredibly flexible and understanding of us getting stuck in a day of nightmare travel. It made an otherwise incredibly chaotic day very calm knowing that my dog was in such capable hands ♥️ he already has his next walk booked ☺️”


9. Ana B.

“Ana was brilliant with the dogs and I even had my neighbours tell me they heard how happy my elder dog was. She kept me updated, the house was immaculate and the dogs clearly like her a lot. Will be using her again!”


10. Denise B.

“Very happy with the service provided by Denise. Bernard was calm and settled throughout the sit and obviously was very content to be left in her care. ❤️❤️❤️”


11. Evelyn W.

“Evelyn looked after our dog Freddie on short notice, and was lovely to deal with and took great care of Freddie. We were sent updates while we were away and Freddie was very relaxed when we came back home and had a great time.”


12. Gemma U.

“Great communication & service. Gemma & co looked after Hamish & Charlie for 6 days in our house & it couldn’t have made our holiday any easier / calmer. Thankyou”


13. Velveth P.
“Velveth has always loved pets. She’s kind and caring, and it shows every time she’s with cats or dogs. One of my favorite memories with her is when we gave food and water to stray dogs in Mexico. It’s a moment I’ll always remember, and it really shows how much she cares for animals. I highly recommend her as a loving and reliable pet caregiver!”


14. Mareli G.

“Mareli is a fantastic pet sitter! She took such good care of our dog and we felt so comfortable leaving him with her. Our dog, Wallace, took an instance liking to her and I could tell she is very much a dog person. Mareli is super organised! She contacted us for a meet-up before the booking, checked in on all of our dog's needs and was very responsive to messages. We would book again with no hesitation.”


15. Daniela R.

“Daniela has been great looking after Fitz overnight in my house. Fitz is excited to see here, she checks in on what they are up to, and the house is always perfect when I get back. And really helpful on short notice. Would definitely recommend”


16. Mary G.

“Mary was great! She was very professional, listened carefully to the instructions on Yogi's care, and really took good care of him. She communicated throughout and gave us lots of photos and updates as well, and our pup Yogi was happy and tired when we came home! I would definitely recommend booking her and will surely be using her services again for our Yogi!”


17. Eirini Konstantina M.

“Eirini was excellent, it was clear that Yogi loved her and she took very good care of him! She followed all the instructions perfectly and gave us several updates about how he was doing through the day, and she was punctual and professional. Yogi really enjoyed his days with her! Overall highly recommend her and would definitely book her again to look after our wee pup!”


18. Dana G.

“Dana was great with our dogs. Very communicative, prompt and seemed to love the dogs! She left the flat clean and tidy and all the dogs seemed happy.”


19. Caitlin M.
“Caitlin has been excellent and caring for our Saint Bernard puppy Bruce. I know I can relax when I leave him for the day with Caitlin!”


20. Charlotte D.
“If you want peace of mind your pet is in good hands and can trust they will enjoy great days that will consist of a loving companion than Charlotte is your person. Charlotte has grown up with dogs and cats. She has taken her own dog to agility and training classes and has also taken him to swimming lessons. Her cat loves cuddling up for strokes, playing games and following her around. Charlotte has helped out over the years raising money for an animal charity Brysons by donating lots of cuddly toys, helping walk the dogs and she has sponsored the animals. Charlotte has also has supported and never missed a Brysons Christmas Eve event every year since the age of three. I am confident that Charlotte will be loved by your pet. Your dog will enjoy the tummy rubs, exercise games and walks. And your cat will enjoy her loving nature. I would highly recommend Charlotte she is reliable, responsible and has a very caring nature towards all animals.”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Edinburgh on Rover as of Apr 2025 was about £30 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 Apr 2025, there are 729 house sitters in Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh.
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. Edinburgh 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.
