House Sitting in Washington, DC
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Top rated Washington, D.C. house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Mirren was amazing with our senior dog and young kitten. Both pets were very happy with her and she was an amazing house sitter. Very respectful, on time, and gave us plenty of updates. We will definitely book with her again in the future!”
“Lauren was very communicative, left the apartment extremely clean, followed instructions, and took good care of our dog. When our trip got extended by a few hours, Lauren was very understanding and accommodating of staying with our dog a bit longer to close the gap. My neighbor also reached out saying that she saw Lauren with our dog in the hallway of our building and that she was doing a great job with her. Overall, we would definitely hire Lauren again!”
“Mark was amazing with our dog, going above and beyond with him when we were out of town. We have a high energy dog and mark took him on several long walks. He was really great about sending photos too! And he took great care of our cat , checking on her multiple times . We look forward to working with him again soon!”
“Katelyn was super flexible in watching my pup Ran’na last minute. Ran’na takes time to warm up to strangers but loved Katelyn immediately! I will definitely be rebooking Katelyn next time I need someone to keep Ran’na company.”
“Amazing! Kai took such great care of my dog; gave him a ton of attention and took him out to meet his family which was very sweet. Rio seemed to have a blast with him, I will absolutely be using Kai again in the future. Thank you!”
“My babies truly love Kymberlee. They are always so calm when I get home, like they’ve been loved on adequately. My blind god especially loves her because she shows her extra care. She makes sure they are entertained and sends lots of pictures. Amazing!”
“Russell was great. He took wonderful care of my dog at my apartment for a long weekend. He was very communicative and easy to work with. I would recommend Russell!”
“Alayza was great! My husband and I had to leave town quickly for a funeral and Alayza came over the same day I put in my request to Rover so we could meet each other. I have a 16 yr. old Border Collie with kidney disease and a complicated diet and a need for two good walks a day. Alayza was willing to take our request and stayed at our house for some nights. When we returned after 5 days, the house was spick and span but more importantly, we have never seen our dog in such good spirits on a return from a trip!! We are so grateful for Alayza and plan to use her again in the future.”
“Jayme was a good house sitter and took good care of our dog and cat. Jayme updated us daily with texts and pictures, and answered questions promptly. When we returned our pets were happy and our home was just as we left it. If we need a house sitter/pet sitter again, we will reach out to Jayme!”
“Nicholas & Larissa were absolutely amazing! So attentive and took great care of our 2 dogs and our cat. Our dogs are not easy and they were taken care of swingingly and were super happy when we got home. Highly recommend!”
“Christina did a wonderful job taking care of our dog and house! I would definitely book again and am thankful to have had such a great experience!”
“Kelli did an amazing job for us! We have one dog who is on meds and has epilepsy, Kelli made sure he was taken care of. She let our boys have a lot of ball time! Highly recommend her. She left our house clean and our dogs were very well cared for during our trip.”
“Dylan is incredible! You could tell from the first meet that pets love her. My dog means everything to me and I felt safe with her watching him. She sends pictures and updates. If you’re nervous about leaving your dog home, I promise you’ll feel good with your choice of book with her.”
“Audrey is the best dog sitter! She is so sweet and caring to my pet:) I would recommend her to anyone looking for drop in sitting or overnight sitting. Can’t wait to have her watch my dog the next time I travel.”
“Adelia was extremely communicative and provided updates on Mookie throughout her stay. She was great about maintaining his everyday routine, including managing his separation anxiety medication. I’d highly recommend her services for anyone looking for a great sitter!”
“Shannon was amazing with my dog Cash while I was away for a few days! Shannon provided daily pictures and videos, as well as updates as to how he was doing. I was very impressed with how detailed she was in her updates, and I didn’t worry at all about him while I was away! I highly recommend Shannon!”
“Stephanie is a very skilled and caring sitter. I came home to calm and happy pup. Stephanie was also conscientious and a great communicator. I look forward to working with her again!”
“Emma was fantastic! I literally put in a request the day before needed because my previous booked sitter cancelled at the VERY last minute. Emma was more than gracious with accepting and was the best sit for Blu! I highly recommend her for a dog sit. She provided realtime updates and Blu was very happy with her.”
Over 14,172 pet parents in Washington, D.C. have booked house sitting
Washington, D.C. pet parents share their Rover experiences
Salah did a wonderful job house sitting for us and caring for our two pups! He was extremely responsible and came over before the booking to meet our girls and learn our care instructions in person. He asked thoughtful questions, made sure he understood our dogs’ routines, and even prepared for potential emergencies so he would know exactly what to do if something unexpected happened. Throughout the stay, he kept us updated with plenty of photos, took them on great walks, and made sure they were safe, happy, and well cared for. We felt completely comfortable leaving our dogs in his care and would absolutely book with him again. Highly recommend! Thank you, Salah!
Drew was fantastic with our pets! He cared for both our dog and cat like they were his own. He also took great care of our house, leaving it in even better condition than we left it. He was thoughtful and responsive to all of our and out pets’ needs. I’d definitely recommend him!
Will was super easy to work with and he cares a lot about taking good care of Lucy. Lucy loved him immediately and my super shy kitty even warmed up, and she’s afraid of everyone! We would be happy to have Will look after our animals again and definitely recommend him!
Jennifer took impeccable care of our beagles Meadow and Biscuit! She was super response/communicative, and we felt like our pups (and home!) were in amazing hands from the get-go. We could not recommend her more, and will absolutely be reaching out in the future when we need a sitter. Thanks so much Jennifer!!
I have a husky that is very outgoing but has a bad case of separation anxiety and Katie knew exactly how to handle it during our house sitting! She was great at depicting his personality and handling him in a situation where a bunch of kids ran up to him to say hi. She kept my place spotless and kept me updated with the perfect amount of cute pictures of my pup! 10/10 would recommend!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Washington, D.C. is $50
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Sitters in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 9,365 house sitters in Washington, D.C.. 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, 85% of Washington, D.C. house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Washington, D.C. have an average of 13 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 Washington, D.C..
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. Washington, D.C. 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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