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House Sitting · the United States
House sitting in the US
A verified Petme sitter stays overnight at your home while you are away, so your dog keeps the same walks, your cat keeps the same litter, and your house keeps a lived-in feeling. 0% owner fee, cashback on every booking, and up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan.
0% owner fee + cashback
$59better off on Petme
$420
On Petme$407+$13 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%
Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.
0%
owner booking fee
$22,000
maximum toward eligible vet costs
300K+
members on Petme
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating
What is in-home house sitting?
Your pets at home, your sitter staying overnight
House sitting is the lowest-disruption form of pet care available. Instead of moving your pet to a kennel or a sitter's home, a verified Petme sitter stays at your house overnight for the duration of your trip. Your dog gets the same morning walks down the same streets. Your cat gets the same window perches, the same litter, the same food bowl. Your multi-pet household keeps its full routine intact.
Petme is a US-wide marketplace built around verified, background-checked house sitters. Every sitter has passed identity and background checks before going live. Up to $22,000 is available through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs. And pet owners pay a flat 0% commission, the nightly rate you agree with your sitter is the full price.
House sitting is especially well-suited to multi-pet households, senior pets, anxious pets, cats who do not travel well, and trips longer than 3 to 4 days where drop-in visits would not be enough. Browse verified sitter profiles, schedule a free meet-and-greet at your home, and book. Cashback lands automatically after every completed booking.
Find a house sitter in your city
House sitters in 25 major US cities
Verified overnight house sitters across the largest US metros, with nightly rates that reflect your local market.
House Sitting in Miami
Florida
Overnight sitters who stay in your Miami home so pets keep their full routine.
$75-$150/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Seattle
Washington
Overnight sitters who stay in your Seattle home so pets keep their full routine.
$80-$160/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in New York
New York
Overnight sitters who stay in your New York home so pets keep their full routine.
$100-$200/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in San Francisco
California
Overnight sitters who stay in your San Francisco home so pets keep their full routine.
$110-$220/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Boston
Massachusetts
Overnight sitters who stay in your Boston home so pets keep their full routine.
$85-$175/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Los Angeles
California
Overnight sitters who stay in your Los Angeles home so pets keep their full routine.
$90-$180/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Chicago
Illinois
Overnight sitters who stay in your Chicago home so pets keep their full routine.
$70-$140/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Houston
Texas
Overnight sitters who stay in your Houston home so pets keep their full routine.
$60-$120/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Dallas
Texas
Overnight sitters who stay in your Dallas home so pets keep their full routine.
$65-$130/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Denver
Colorado
Overnight sitters who stay in your Denver home so pets keep their full routine.
$70-$140/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Overnight sitters who stay in your Philadelphia home so pets keep their full routine.
$70-$135/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Phoenix
Arizona
Overnight sitters who stay in your Phoenix home so pets keep their full routine.
$60-$120/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in San Antonio
Texas
Overnight sitters who stay in your San Antonio home so pets keep their full routine.
$55-$110/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in San Diego
California
Overnight sitters who stay in your San Diego home so pets keep their full routine.
$80-$160/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Austin
Texas
Overnight sitters who stay in your Austin home so pets keep their full routine.
$65-$130/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Atlanta
Georgia
Overnight sitters who stay in your Atlanta home so pets keep their full routine.
$65-$130/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Washington DC
District of Columbia
Overnight sitters who stay in your Washington DC home so pets keep their full routine.
$85-$165/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Nashville
Tennessee
Overnight sitters who stay in your Nashville home so pets keep their full routine.
$65-$125/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Portland
Oregon
Overnight sitters who stay in your Portland home so pets keep their full routine.
$70-$135/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Charlotte
North Carolina
Overnight sitters who stay in your Charlotte home so pets keep their full routine.
$60-$120/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Columbus
Ohio
Overnight sitters who stay in your Columbus home so pets keep their full routine.
$55-$110/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Minneapolis
Minnesota
Overnight sitters who stay in your Minneapolis home so pets keep their full routine.
$65-$130/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Tampa
Florida
Overnight sitters who stay in your Tampa home so pets keep their full routine.
$60-$120/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Orlando
Florida
Overnight sitters who stay in your Orlando home so pets keep their full routine.
$60-$120/night·0% owner fee
House Sitting in Las Vegas
Nevada
Overnight sitters who stay in your Las Vegas home so pets keep their full routine.
$60-$120/night·0% owner fee
House sitting vs other care types
When house sitting is the right call
House sitting solves a specific set of problems better than any other care type: multi-pet households, long trips, anxious pets, and home presence.
Multi-pet households
One sitter handles every animal in your home, dogs, cats, rabbits, the lot. No separating pets across boarding facilities, no juggling drop-in schedules.
Long trips
For trips longer than 3 to 4 days, drop-in visits start to feel thin and boarding becomes expensive. House sitting scales with trip length at a predictable nightly rate.
Anxious or senior pets
Pets who do not travel well, do not adjust easily, or have medical routines benefit hugely from staying in their own home with an overnight caregiver, not a boarding facility.
Home presence
A house sitter's overnight presence keeps the house lived-in: lights, motion, mail collection, plant watering, package handling. Side benefits beyond the pet care itself.
Full pet routine
Same walks, same routes, same feeding schedule, same play time. Your pet does not have to adjust to a new environment or new household rules during your trip.
Up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
The Protection Plan can contribute up to $22,000 toward eligible vet costs during the booking window. Peace of mind that informal neighborhood sitters rarely provide.
Built on trust
Why thousands of US pet owners book house sitting through Petme
0%
Owner commission
The price you agree with your sitter is the full price. No service fees.
$20K
Protection Plan
Up to $22,000 in Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.
25
Major metros
Verified sitters across the country.
100%
Verified sitters
Every sitter is background-checked and reviewed before listing.
How it works
Book in-home house sitting in three steps
Find a sitter, meet at your home, then book. Transparent from start to finish.
Search verified house sitters in your city
Browse background-checked house sitters available for your trip dates. Filter by experience with multi-pet homes, senior care, medication, and household preferences.
Schedule a free meet-and-greet
The sitter visits your home so you can show feeding, walking, and household routines. You meet face to face, your pets sniff them out, and you commit only if it is the right fit.
Book, travel, earn cashback
Confirm the booking in the app. Get photo updates throughout the trip. Cashback lands automatically when the booking completes.
Frequently asked questions
Petme | Everything you need to know about in-home house
What is house sitting?
House sitting means a verified sitter stays overnight at your home while you are away, caring for your pets in their own environment. Your dog keeps the same walk routes, your cat keeps the same litter and napping spots, and your house keeps a lived-in feeling. House sitters can also handle plants, mail, package collection, and basic home presence if you ask.
How is house sitting different from boarding or drop-in visits?
In boarding, your pet goes to the sitter's home. In drop-in visits, the sitter visits your home for short windows. In house sitting, the sitter stays overnight at your home for the full trip, so pets get continuous companionship and full routine, not just feeding stops. It is the closest a pet sitter gets to keeping your normal household running.
How much does house sitting cost in the United States?
In-home house sitting in the US typically runs $45 to $130 per night, depending on city, pet count, household complexity, and trip length. Coastal metros sit at the top of the range; Sunbelt metros tend to be more affordable. Petme charges 0% commission to pet owners, so the nightly rate is the full price.
Is house sitting good for cats?
Yes. Cats often thrive with house sitting because they keep their own environment without disruption. The sitter's overnight presence also reduces separation stress for clingy cats and the recovery period that can follow a boarding trip.
Can house sitters handle multiple pets?
Yes. House sitting is particularly useful for multi-pet households because all pets stay home together, in their normal routine, with one sitter handling feeding, walks, litter, medication, and play across the whole group.
Are Petme house sitters verified?
Yes. Every Petme house sitter is reviewed by our trust & safety team and must pass identity and background checks before they can accept bookings. Profiles include verification badges, photos, reviews, and home / household preferences.
What is included in the $22,000 Protection Plan?
The Protection Plan can contribute up to $22,000 toward eligible vet costs during the booking window. If your pet needs emergency care while the house sitter is staying, eligible costs are covered. Full terms in the Petme app.
How do I match with a house sitter?
Browse verified profiles in your city, message a few candidates, schedule a free meet-and-greet at your home so the sitter sees the space and meets your pets, and then book directly in the Petme app. The whole process happens inside the platform.
What does a typical house sitting service include?
A house sitter stays overnight at your home and looks after your pets in their normal routine: feeding, walks, litter, medication and play. If you ask, they also handle plants, mail and package collection and keep the house lived-in. Add the details to the booking and agree them with the sitter in chat.
Does house sitting include pet sitting?
Yes. On Petme, house sitting means a sitter stays at your home to care for your pet overnight, so pet care is the core of the booking. Home tasks such as plants and mail are extras you can ask for, and the sitter looks after every pet in the household.
Dog Boarding in the US
Prefer your dog stays at the sitter's home? Verified in-home overnight boarding.
Overnight Dog Sitting
The dog-focused version of house sitting: a sitter stays overnight at your home with your dog.
Cat Sitters in the US
Shorter cat visits each day instead of an overnight stay. Built for cats.
Drop-In Visits
Quick check-ins during the day instead of overnight stays. 30 to 60 minutes per visit.
Pet Sitter Prices
US market prices for overnight house sitting, walks and drop-in visits, with the sources named.
What house sitting includes
What a Petme house sitter does at your home.
A house sitter stays at your home overnight to care for your pets, so the pet care is the booking. The sitter keeps your pets on their usual routine and can cover home tasks if you ask.
Home presence
Plants, mail and package collection if you ask. The overnight stay keeps the house lived-in.
The overnight stay
The sitter is there through the night, not just for a short visit, so pets get company and a full routine.