House Sitting in Watertown

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Emily Y.
Star Sitter
$76
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Boston, MA, 02135

Emily was wonderful with our 10mo puppy, giving him attention and providing enrichment throughout the day, taking him on his midday walk and feeding him lunch. We came home to a happy, wriggly, sleepy puppy. Emily also left the sweetest report card and polaroid shot of Kiwi at the end of the day :)

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Deniz C.
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Emma B.
Star Sitter
$63
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
23 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Emma was so accommodating with a last minute request, and took great care of my dog Apollo. She was friendly and communicative, sending frequent updates. She also asked great questions in our meet and greet- I appreciated the attention to detail and it definitely put me at ease!

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Traci P.
Star Sitter
$117
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
24 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Traci has great energy and will do everything in her power to make sure your pet is safe, comfortable and well taken care of. She is an exceptionally responsible, quick-learning sitter, and an excellent communicator. Plus, she seriously makes the best shortbread cookies I have EVER tasted. We will not hesitate to book her again!

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Laura G.
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Erica B.
$83
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
17 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Erica was phenomenal with my dog. She was responsive, detailed, and dependable. I loved the detailed message she'd send each day of her house sitting with pictures— it made me feel like my pup was really cared for. Would hire again!

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Nicole D.
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Kathleen S.
$87
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
164 reviews
69 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Thank you Kathleen for taking such good care of our dog and cats on such short notice. It gave us such peace of mind and look forward to future stays!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alana C.
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Alana C.
Star Sitter
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
68 reviews
19 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Boston, MA, 02135

Alana was great! She stayed at our home for a week while we were away and cared for our boxer and other assorted small animals. She gave thorough updates daily, and we returned home to a happy pup and and clean and well cared for house. We will definitely use her again in the future!

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Hanna G.
Sitter Profile Image: Sabina S.
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Sabina S.
$95
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Boston, MA, 02135

Sabina was wonderful! Made friends with our reactive dog very quickly! She also took care of him during a power outage, and we are so grateful. We came back to a happy and relaxed lil guy!

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Julia W.
Star Sitter
$78
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Julia W. was great with our exuberant goldendoodle, Jake. She clearly loves animals, and has excellent experience with dog care and training. Jake was busy each day with multiple walks, playtime, and then some nice down time. Julia communicated well, sent us pictures, was very responsive. We knew that our dog was in great hands. Thank you so much!

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Nicole S.
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02452

Nicole helped me out in a big way while I was away at a wedding! I got adorable pictures of my pup and was very happy to hear she took the time to let her warm up. Will definitely rebook with Nicole again, highly recommend!

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Jess G.
Star Sitter
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
22 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Waltham, MA, 02453

Jess did a great job taking care of our dogs and cat while we were away. She spent a lot of time with them and gave us updates every day. She was responsible and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others.

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Sitter Profile Image: Laura G.
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Laura G.
Star Sitter
$139
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
123 reviews
45 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Watertown, MA, 02472

Laura was great! She truly loves dogs and we felt not only were our dogs well cared for, but they were also happy under her care. She followed their routine, which made them comfortable and had good communication with us throughout the trip. No small feat given that we had a three year old out and a puppy on different schedules.

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Sitter Profile Image: Madison K.
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Madison K.
$73
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Boston, MA, 02135

Maddie provided a safe loving environment for my little dog, Lucia! She also went beyond just taking care of her by sending me daily updates & photos- which made me very happy since this was the longest I'd ever been away from her. Maddie also helped out with moving cars due to some ongoing street work requiring them to be moved while I was away. Highly recommend her for your dog sitting needs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Aaron G.
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Aaron G.
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
10 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Neighborhood 9, Cambridge, MA, MA, 02140

Aaron was a lifesaver. I had a last-minute situation where I had to travel. Essentially, with very little notice, I needed somebody who could commit to staying the entire day with my dog, Lulu. No problem for Aaron. He did everything I asked of him. And you can tell that he loves animals. I’m recommending him to my neighbors who often need a dog walker. I would definitely hire Aaron again. He is 100% reliable. Don’t hesitate for a second, if you need a sitter/walker. Aaron is outstanding!

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Sitter Profile Image: Maeli C.
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Maeli C.
Star Sitter
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Belmont, MA, 02478

Maeli is always amazing with Jai Alai and we appreciate her willingness to stay in our home and keep her in her familiar surroundings. We’re so grateful that she’s been able to take care of our pup!

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Sitter Profile Image: Devika K.
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Devika K.
Star Sitter
$73
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Belmont, MA, 02478

Devika was prompt and personable and connected with my dog immediately. She kept me updated on his well-being and was great to work with. I had to unexpectedly find someone to watch my dog while I was out and was very lucky to find her.

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Omar O.
$45
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Arlington, MA, 02474

Omar was truly amazing! We were in a crunch after our original dog sitter did not finalize as expected, and Omar stepped in on short notice without hesitation. He confirmed the dates quickly and even made time to meet our two Rhodesian Ridgebacks for two walks before the stay, which gave us so much peace of mind. From the beginning, Omar was prompt, professional, trustworthy, and genuinely eager to meet our dogs. During the stay, he kept their schedule consistent and even took them on extra walks, which I know they absolutely loved. He kept us updated throughout, and we always felt confident that our dogs were safe, secure, and well cared for. Omar is not only a great sitter and walker, but also an overall great person. Our dogs loved him, and we would feel completely comfortable having them stay with him anytime we travel. I think we have officially found our recurring sitter and walker. Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Aubrey E.
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Aubrey E.
$89
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Brookline, MA, 02446

She was a wonderful sitter and took amazing care of our dog! She sent sweet photos and was incredibly responsive! She even stopped by before to get to know our dog to make sure she'd be comfortable with her!

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Benjamin M.
Sitter Profile Image: Lani T.
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Lani T.
$56
total per night
4.8 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
18 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Allston, MA, 02134

We are so fortunately to have found Lani! Our cats and dog love her and she is excellent with them. More importantly, she is an all around great person who we are thrilled to welcome into our home while we are away.

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth D.
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Elizabeth D.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Newton, MA, 02458

Elizabeth (Betsy) was amazing for our house sitting this weekend. She took amazing care of our dog. She gave picture and video updates throughout the weekend. Our neighbors even complimented on how good Betsy was with her. I highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison M.
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Allison M.
Star Sitter
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
13 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Allston-Brighton, Boston, MA, 02134

Allison was great with our toy golden doodle! Milly loved her. Allison was right on time, was in touch with us, and took great care of Milly. We will definitely call her again!

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Nancy B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This is our second time booking Helena and she is a fantastic sitter! Vim really likes spending time with her and she sends us great updates

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Nita M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Haley is communicative and patient sitter for our nervous dog. Highly recommend Haley as a sitter for someone's pet!

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Corbin
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Marcy was a terrific sitter for Jasper! She took great care of him as well as our house while we were away. Marcy was a good communicator with us, sending us daily pics and updates, and she matched Jasper's vibe perfectly. I'd be happy to have her sit with him again!

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Ai-Li L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Zilalai did an amazing dog with my particular little Pomeranian! He was well taken care of and I received multiple updates a day of their activities together. I felt assured and at peace. Thanks so much!

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liv p.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was extremely professional, gave consistent and detailed updates on our pup, and took wonderful care of Meadow and our home!

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Amy R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Leo had so much fun with Abby! Abby is so easy to work with. She showed up right on time, made sure she understood Leo's schedule, and filled me in on what Leo had been up to afterwards!

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Jessica L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I needed a last-minute sitter and Olivia did great with my pup Summer! Olivia was thorough, asked all the right questions, and communicated clearly about when she'd be at the house and when she'd need to be at work. She arrived on time and was responsive throughout the week, and I returned home to a safe pup and a clean home. I feel lucky that I was able to book Olivia last minute and will definitely book again in the future.

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Carrie A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jackie took really good care of my dog. She sent lots of photos, left the house very neat and responded to texts really quickly. recommend highly!

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Debby B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jess recently watched our Golden at our home over several days, she was great - responsive, communicative, and our pup was relaxed and happy when we got home.

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Kate H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was great! Very easy to communicate with and reached out promptly with any questions that came up. I felt my dogs were in capable hands and was able to relax on a week away!

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danielle d.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

So grateful Leah was able to make a last-minute booking request work. Leah was on time, organized, and great with my cat Louie, who can be a little ball of stress if I'm not home during his evening routine. Louie did so well while I was gone, since he had Leah around to keep him company. Thank you, Leah!

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Catherine B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Paige is amazing with our dog Goose! He’s always so happy to see her and it’s great to feel at ease about him while we are away

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Julie M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I would give 10 stars if I could. I went on a two week vacation and very anxious about leaving my two Maine Coons for such a long time. We had JB house sit and she not only took care of the cats but my many plants as well. I am so relieved to have her as a trusted care giver for my fur babies!

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Diana C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I had a last minute trip, and Lou took the best care of my best friend and my apartment! Highly recommend!!

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Erica H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kirsten took amazing care of my dog, Dixie! She made sure that she was very comfortable and happy while I was away :) She also left my apartment spotless, which was very appreciated. I will definitely book Kirsten again to take care of Dixie!

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Holly-Anne Q.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was incredible with my very shy and nervous pup. She was communicative, patient, and took such good care of my house and pup alike - would absolutely book with her again!

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Jessica L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Abigail was great with Doug! She was so kind, provided great photo updates and was easy to stay in contact with! Highly recommend her watching your furry friend!

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Ben M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She’s great with my dog, very good communication. Is absolutely use her again, and recommend her to others

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Nora B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Michael took such good care of my dog, especially considering she had surgery a few weeks ago. He gave her medicine and did her physical therapy! He is also great about sending photos and updates, and even tidied my house a bit before he left. Highly recommend!!

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Tessa H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Michele took great care of my pets and was an amazing sitter. Took lots of photos and gave plenty of updates, I’m very thankful for her care. Really easy to communicate with and I would absolutely love to have her take care of them again. Thank you!

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Lynette V.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Watertown on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $60 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 6,713 house sitters in Watertown. 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, 84% of Watertown house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Watertown 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 Watertown.

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. Watertown 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.