House Sitting in Westside, Santa Barbara
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1. Cheryl W.


“Cheryl was a wonderful pet sitter. She was very caring to all my pets and my home! I work from home so my pets are used to having someone around. Cheryl gave them the presence and attention they were used to. I highly recommend her.”


2. Charlie T.

“Charlie was a great communicator and flexible when our travel plans got complicated. She bonded with our pup and took great care of her! Thanks Charlie!”


3. Jojo E.

“Jojo is fantastic! We received great updates with pics and videos of our pets every day and the house was absolutely pristine when we returned. We had complete peace of mind on our vacation knowing Jojo was here taking care of everything!”


4. Ana L.

“Ana was seriously incredible. Couldn’t have asked for a better sitter to take care of the pups during our wedding weekend. Thank you so much! Highly recommend”


5. Chase B.

“Chase does SUCH a phenomenal job! He was so attentive to all our notes about Pierre and went above and beyond! It was extra hot while he was sitting and he even brought an extra fan for the dog! He is so kind, responsible, and bright. We truly trust very very few with our dog but Chase is top of the trustworthy list!! A++ work, we highly recommend.”




6. Adriana B.
“Adriana dog sat my husky Luna for a year and Luna absolutely fell in love with her. She tended to her everyday routine with love and care. Not only was she always on time, she also brought Luna her favorite treats. I would recommend her 100% as she will never let you down!”


7. Crispin B.


“Another great experience with Crispin. She made sure the boys got their walks in between the torrential rain. She kept me updated and sent lots of photos. She also took care of the house to protect things when the rain started.”


8. Mike H.

“I highly recommend Mike to come to your home and take care of your pets. I was gone for two weeks and he made sure my dog was safe, healthy and happy. I will definately be asking Mike again in the future.”




9. Ann S.


“I cannot rave more about how wonderful Ann is! This is the second time we have had her housesit and we hope to always have her as our petsitter she is fabulous! She takes care of our kitty like it would be her own, and she is always so thoughtful with everything she does! Thank you Ann!!”


10. Leo B.

“Leo was great -- we'll definitely work with him again. Fast, helpful communication and lots of updates and pictures. Took great care of our dogs and home. Thanks Leo!”


11. Makenna L.

“We have never left Rumba alone overnight with anyone else before, so it was a breath of fresh air seeing that he did amazing with McKenna and we were able to go out of town! They got along perfectly and will definitely be asking her to hang out with Rumba again! 🐾”




12. Jo-Anne A.


“Wonderful experience !! Jo-Ann took tons of pictures and always updated me on my puppy! This was my dogs first time with a sitter and Jo-Ann really took the time to make sure my puppy was comfortable away from his mom. Thank you so much ! I highly recommend !”


13. Lisa M.

“Lisa was fantastic. She was able to quickly befriend our picky senior Aussie. She did a great job balancing both of our dog’s individual needs and giving us piece of mind while we were away. I cannot recommend her enough!”


14. Gabriella H.

“Exceptional service. Good energy and kind heart.”


15. Haven P.

“Thanks so much, Haven. We had a great day and it’s very much in big part because you took care of our baby”


16. Rowena B.

“Rowena was so attentive to our fur babies and their needs. She is very athletic and appreciated the altheticism of our dogs. We felt very comfortable with her and we were able to disconnect completely during our vacation.”


17. Robert V.
“Robert has a love of dogs beyond anyone I’ve ever known! He greets dogs with gentleness and enthusiasm. His love of all animals is known to everyone around him. He’s also timely, respectful, and keeps his commitments. He follows directions well, learns fast, and is extremely reliable. He is a perfect candidate for dog/pet care.”


18. Lydia C.

“Lydia did an incredible job caring for our golden retriever while we were away for a few days. She always communicated clearly with us and checked in regularly to let us know how he was doing. Lydia is very trustworthy and kind, and left our house in great condition. I recommend her highly!”


19. Natasha O.

“Natasha watched our two dogs and home for 3 nights and did absolutely amazing. It was very nice to be able to get away knowing that our babies were in great hands! Natasha sent photos every day ensuring us that all was well. We will definitely be rebooking with her in the future. Thank you again Natasha!”


20. Grace & Anthony C.

“I will be using Grace again! My dog is shy and tends to be depressed when I leave, as he’s a major Velcro boi. Grace was respectful of his space and had a good handle on his insecurities. She only stayed with him for 24 hrs but was on top of communication and his activities. Can’t wait for them to build their bond!”
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Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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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 Westside on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $63 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 Jul 2024, there are 455 house sitters in Westside. 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 Westside house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Westside have an average of 16 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Westside.
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. Westside 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.
