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Top rated Austin house sitters
“Arantxa gave me so much peace of mind while I was out of town. She goes above and beyond with updates, special care to keep their routine, and gives them so much love and attention. She genuinely treats your pets like they are her own. She is the BEST! 😊”
“Our dog does not like people other than my wife really. But she took to Christine on day one and was climbing into her lap that night. It is such a relief to know someone who gets along with our dog is taking care of them. Would definitely hire again!”
“Erica was an excellent house sitter for my cats! She made sure they each were administered their medications on time and were given lots of attention and playtime. She was responsive, sent photos and videos, and took great care of my house as well. I cannot recommend her enough, my kitty cats were in great hands!”
“Shanda is the best! Attention to detail, communication, cleanliness, all of it was great. She filled in on very late notice but came prepared and took care of everything. The boys loved her and she handled everything they threw at her. And she took great care of the house. We will definitely have her back next time we need a sitter.”
“Ana stayed with Mara overnight at my house and was such a great sitter. She provided thorough updates, asked thoughtful questions, and sent me lots of photos of my girl. I am so excited to have found such a trustworthy sitter!”
“Grace is the best! She’s so caring and kind with my dog and always send a ton of photos, videos, and updates. She goes out of her way and goes the extra mile every time. Grace is my dog and my favorite person on Rover and I highly recommend her if you’re looking for an amazing sitter!!”
“I came home to happy content kitties and a clean home. Daria was so caring for them, sending me so many wonderful photos. I will be rebooking w her anytime I need someone. Thank you for taking such good care of my babies.”
“Matt was everything you want when booking a new sitter. Our dog loved him, he was super responsive before and during, and had a real ease and kindness about him. We didn’t worry at all and as a pet owner you can understand how invaluable that is:) we loved Matt, will rebook him forever in the future and recommend you book him too!!”
“Elizabeth is the best! Great communication, and a great caretaker. We came home to a couple of happy dogs, who seem to love Elizabeth. I will 100% book Elizabeth again, wonderful experience!”
“I would definitely recommend Victoria for your pet sitting needs! She stayed at my apartment with my cat who has some separation anxiety for an extended trip. I felt very comfortable and got daily updates and pictures. I came back to a clean apartment and happy kitty!”
“Arturo is such a caring and attentive sitter. I have a 15 year old maltipom who requires a little extra attention and care. I’ve booked with Arturo twice and he does not disappoint! He’s very communicative and shared consistent updates. I’m glad I found a trusted sitter Arturo. 😌”
“Yuliia is an excellent dog sitter. She stayed with our dog Hank in our home and provided him with lots of attention, stimulation, and loving affection. We loved the many wonderful photos she sent documenting what a good time they were having. Her great care for Hank and our home made a much needed trip possible. Highly recommend.”
“Misha was super great and even came a few days earlier to meet and greet with the dogs. Was super communicative throughout the time I was away from my girls and made my trip a lot easier! Thanks Misha!!”
“Michael was great. Provided updates with pictures every few hours and answered right away any time I had a question. Would definitely rebook in the future.”
“Woody was SO great we with our buddy Shiner! They sent us constant photos while we were away on an 8 day trip while they watched our home/dog. They were super communicative about everything, and even put all linens in the washer/dryer, and tidied up the whole house before they left. You could just tell they LOVE dogs, and took incredible care of our Shiner while we were gone :)”
“Alexa was great! She was eager to come meet my dog and see his routine prior to her overnight stay and connected with my dog immediately. He was like a magnet to her! She is calm, on time and eager to go above and beyond. I also received the cutest pictures of him from her which was such a great touch. Thank you Alexa, I look forward to next time!”
“My pups love Angie! She took great care of them, giving them lots of love and even ear meds.”
“Jewel was the perfect dog sitter and guess! She stayed at my house to take care of my senior dog during my trip for 4 to 5 days and she was respectful of the home and took good care of Jasper and was communicative. Will definitely recommend and hire her again!”
“Cori was an awesome sitter. We felt super confident that Abbey the dog was in good hands while we were away. We'll definitely have Cori sit for us again in the future and would recommend to anyone else looking for someone to watch their furry buds!”
“David & Lauren were great! They updated me throughout the day, took amazing care of Mona and left my place clean. That’s all I can ask for! I’ll definitely be using them again in the future. Highly recommend”
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Arantxa I.Star Sitter
“Arantxa gave me so much peace of mind while I was out of town. She goes above and beyond with updates, special care to keep their routine, and gives them so much love and attention. She genuinely treats your pets like they are her own. She is the BEST! 😊”
Christine & Felipe C.Star Sitter
“Our dog does not like people other than my wife really. But she took to Christine on day one and was climbing into her lap that night. It is such a relief to know someone who gets along with our dog is taking care of them. Would definitely hire again!”
Erica C.Star Sitter
“Erica was an excellent house sitter for my cats! She made sure they each were administered their medications on time and were given lots of attention and playtime. She was responsive, sent photos and videos, and took great care of my house as well. I cannot recommend her enough, my kitty cats were in great hands!”
LaShanda H.Star Sitter
“Shanda is the best! Attention to detail, communication, cleanliness, all of it was great. She filled in on very late notice but came prepared and took care of everything. The boys loved her and she handled everything they threw at her. And she took great care of the house. We will definitely have her back next time we need a sitter.”
Ana P.Star Sitter
“Ana stayed with Mara overnight at my house and was such a great sitter. She provided thorough updates, asked thoughtful questions, and sent me lots of photos of my girl. I am so excited to have found such a trustworthy sitter!”
Grace V.Star Sitter
“Grace is the best! She’s so caring and kind with my dog and always send a ton of photos, videos, and updates. She goes out of her way and goes the extra mile every time. Grace is my dog and my favorite person on Rover and I highly recommend her if you’re looking for an amazing sitter!!”
Daria K.Star Sitter
“I came home to happy content kitties and a clean home. Daria was so caring for them, sending me so many wonderful photos. I will be rebooking w her anytime I need someone. Thank you for taking such good care of my babies.”
Matt D.Star Sitter
“Matt was everything you want when booking a new sitter. Our dog loved him, he was super responsive before and during, and had a real ease and kindness about him. We didn’t worry at all and as a pet owner you can understand how invaluable that is:) we loved Matt, will rebook him forever in the future and recommend you book him too!!”
Elizabeth W.
Star Sitter
“Elizabeth is the best! Great communication, and a great caretaker. We came home to a couple of happy dogs, who seem to love Elizabeth. I will 100% book Elizabeth again, wonderful experience!”
Victoria M.
“I would definitely recommend Victoria for your pet sitting needs! She stayed at my apartment with my cat who has some separation anxiety for an extended trip. I felt very comfortable and got daily updates and pictures. I came back to a clean apartment and happy kitty!”
Arturo C.Star Sitter
“Arturo is such a caring and attentive sitter. I have a 15 year old maltipom who requires a little extra attention and care. I’ve booked with Arturo twice and he does not disappoint! He’s very communicative and shared consistent updates. I’m glad I found a trusted sitter Arturo. 😌”
Yuliia P.Star Sitter
“Yuliia is an excellent dog sitter. She stayed with our dog Hank in our home and provided him with lots of attention, stimulation, and loving affection. We loved the many wonderful photos she sent documenting what a good time they were having. Her great care for Hank and our home made a much needed trip possible. Highly recommend.”
Misha Z.Star Sitter
“Misha was super great and even came a few days earlier to meet and greet with the dogs. Was super communicative throughout the time I was away from my girls and made my trip a lot easier! Thanks Misha!!”
Michael P.
“Michael was great. Provided updates with pictures every few hours and answered right away any time I had a question. Would definitely rebook in the future.”
Woody H.Star Sitter
“Woody was SO great we with our buddy Shiner! They sent us constant photos while we were away on an 8 day trip while they watched our home/dog. They were super communicative about everything, and even put all linens in the washer/dryer, and tidied up the whole house before they left. You could just tell they LOVE dogs, and took incredible care of our Shiner while we were gone :)”
alexa l.
“Alexa was great! She was eager to come meet my dog and see his routine prior to her overnight stay and connected with my dog immediately. He was like a magnet to her! She is calm, on time and eager to go above and beyond. I also received the cutest pictures of him from her which was such a great touch. Thank you Alexa, I look forward to next time!”
Angela H.Star Sitter
“My pups love Angie! She took great care of them, giving them lots of love and even ear meds.”
Jewel H.
“Jewel was the perfect dog sitter and guess! She stayed at my house to take care of my senior dog during my trip for 4 to 5 days and she was respectful of the home and took good care of Jasper and was communicative. Will definitely recommend and hire her again!”
Corinne B.Star Sitter
“Cori was an awesome sitter. We felt super confident that Abbey the dog was in good hands while we were away. We'll definitely have Cori sit for us again in the future and would recommend to anyone else looking for someone to watch their furry buds!”
David & Lauren C.
“David & Lauren were great! They updated me throughout the day, took amazing care of Mona and left my place clean. That’s all I can ask for! I’ll definitely be using them again in the future. Highly recommend”
How Rover works
1. Search
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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 away
3. Book & Pay
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Why Choose Rover?
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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 Austin on Rover as of Jul 2025 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 Jul 2025, there are 4,492 house sitters in Austin. 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, 87% of Austin house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Austin 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 Austin.
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. Austin 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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