Petme · Austin house sitting
House sitters in Austin, your pet stays home
A vetted Austin sitter stays overnight in your home from South Congress to East Austin. AC kept running, greenbelt walks, festival-week cover. $22,000 Protection Plan, 0% owner fee.
Austin house sitting matches the city's festival calendar and its hot, long summers. A verified Petme sitter stays in your home while you travel, keeps the AC running, walks your dog early along Lady Bird Lake or the Barton Creek Greenbelt, and watches for blue-green algae warnings at the lake. Especially valuable during SXSW and ACL weeks when boarding fills up fast, and for senior dogs that do better in their own space.
Find a house sitterIn-home house sitting in Austin typically runs $65 to $130 per night on Petme. Petme charges pet owners 0% commission, so the sitter rate is the full price. Rate bands verified May 2026.
$65–$130
Per night for house sitting
0%
Owner service fee
$22,000
Protection Plan per booking
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating
What’s included
What an Austin house-sitting booking includes
Sitter stays overnight in your home
They sleep at your place, keep the AC running, and walk your dog early along the Lady Bird Lake Trail, the Barton Creek Greenbelt, or your usual route.
Daily photo + video updates
Sent in-chat from the booking. Many sitters add a clip from the morning Lady Bird Lake or Zilker walk.
Mail, plants, gate and pool checks
Standard. Mention pool monitoring, smart-lock codes, and any festival-week parking notes in your booking notes.
$22,000 Protection Plan + 24/7 support
Covers emergency care at the Austin Veterinary Emergency Service, Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center, and every licensed Austin-area clinic. No deductible.
Why Austin
Why house sitting works in Austin specifically
Festival weeks (SXSW, ACL) and steady tech-sector travel create sharp windows when boarding fills up and a house sitter is the reliable alternative. Summer heat makes a cross-town boarding drive hard on a dog, so a sitter who stays in your AC is easier. A local sitter knows to check Lady Bird Lake algae warnings and keep the dog out of the water during a bloom.
Neighborhood coverage
Austin neighborhoods Petme house sitters cover
South Congress, East Austin, Hyde Park, Zilker, Tarrytown, Mueller, Clarksville, Bouldin Creek, Travis Heights, Barton Hills, Crestview, Allandale.
Why Petme in Austin
0% fee. 5% cashback. $22,000 Protection Plan. Same sitter, every time.
The dog-sitter market has been Rover's and Wag's for a decade. Petme rebuilt the economics around the pet owner. Austin owners on Petme pay less per booking, get more protection, and earn cashback on every stay. Sitters keep more of the rate, which is why they show up.
0% service fee for pet owners
Rover, Wag, and Care.com layer a service fee on top of the sitter's rate at checkout, and their exact fees are published on their own sites and can change. Petme layers 0%. You pay only the rate the sitter sets, so a 5-night booking costs exactly five nights.
$22,000 Protection Plan, included
Every Petme booking includes up to $22,000 in vet expenses if something happens during the stay. No deductible, no upcharge, no upgrade tier. Petme coordinates with the Austin clinic from inside the app.
Up to 5% cashback, automatic
When a booking completes, up to 5% cashback lands in your Petme balance instantly. Use it toward the next booking, no expiry, no minimum. Rakuten-style economics applied to your pet's second home.
Verified, background-checked sitters
Every Petme Austin sitter passes identity verification with a government ID plus a background check before going live. Reviews are open and unfiltered. Same-sitter rebooking is one tap, not a matchmaking dice roll.
The cashback maths
What a 5-night booking in Austin actually costs
Worked example at the Austin median nightly rate ($98 per night). The sitter sets the same rate either way; the difference is what each platform stacks on top.
| Line item | Petme | Fee-charging platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Sitter rate (5 × $98) | $490 | $490 |
| Pet-owner service fee | $0 | ~$51 |
| Cashback earned (up to 5%) | −$25 | n/a |
| Effective cost | $465 | $541 |
The right-hand column is a typical owner-side service fee on platforms that charge one on top of the sitter rate (Rover, Wag and Care.com publish their current fees on their own sites). $22,000 Protection Plan is included in the Petme price; other platforms set their own cover and caps.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does house sitting cost in Austin?
Can I get a sitter for SXSW or ACL weekend?
Will the sitter keep the AC on and walk early?
What about blue-green algae at Lady Bird Lake?
Will the sitter watch my pool and water plants?
What if my pet needs an emergency vet during the sit?
Verified pet sitters in Austin
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
Samantha
From $10
Availability confirmed 13d ago
Recent UT Grad & Hybrid Worker
Bri
From $20
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Your pet will be loved, cared for, and treated like family so you can enjoy peace of mind knowing they’re safe and happy. I will update you as many times as requested, as someone who owns 2 dogs I kno
Jesus Vargas
From $17
Availability confirmed 8d ago
A reliable and caring pet sitter ready to keep your pet happy, active, and safe. Every trip comes with patience, attention, and lots of tail wags
Aura
From $16
Availability confirmed 7d ago
I always want to make sure your pets care is 100% & understand the needs they need ,im shy at first but once meeting owner it gets better I am pretty talkative , im patient with the pets in many ways
Victor Leyva Jr
From $20
Availability confirmed 6d ago
Your pets are in good hands, real care, professional, dependable pet sitting! :)
Jasmin Rodriguez
From $25
Availability confirmed 4d ago
As a dog mom, I truly love what I do! Making sure every pet isn’t alone & taken care of with love!
Georgia Norman
From $15
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Where Your Dog Feels Right at Home—Because They Are!
sierrag7User
From $15
Availability confirmed 14d ago
I love all animals 🩷
Ciara Evans
From $15
Availability confirmed 9d ago
Not only do I provide safe, compassionate, and skilled care to your loved ones as a nurse but also to cute, furry companions :)
Melannie
From $20
Availability confirmed 9d ago
Where your pet is treated like family🥰💖
Zoie
From $40
Availability confirmed 14d ago
cutest care for your fur babies
Charlie Marie
From $30
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Mother of teen daughter, dog/cat mom, canine coach, puppy trainer, animal rescuer/lover, and professional nanny for 35 years.
Abigail
From $15
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Loving, reliable care for your pets — because they deserve the best while you’re away.
Jisaela Longoria🫶🏼
From $10
Availability confirmed 5d ago
"Reliable care for your best friend, total peace of mind for you.
Jackie Campoya
From $11
Availability confirmed 15d ago
you can always count on me to leave you a tired, happy pup when you get home!🦮♥️
Trinity Medina
From $15
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Going out of town? Leave the worry behind. I'll treat your pets like family with reliable overnight care, lots of love, and personalized attention.
Sapin Dahal
From $45
Availability confirmed 4d ago
WhatA Woof - In Home Dog Boarding. Dogs lives like family in our home.
Chloe Robles
From $20
Availability confirmed 10d ago
Lifelong animal caregiver with experience for all animals. Skilled in connecting with dogs of all sizes, and providing compassionate care.
Daniela Guajardo
From $15
Availability confirmed 9d ago
Hello Everyone! I am Daniela and am 22 years old! I have much experience in pet care. I had a dog of my own for 10 years and have been pet sitting for family and friends since I was 14! I do dog walki
Seryna Avalos
From $15
Availability confirmed 5d ago
Hi! My name is Seryna, and I’m a dedicated animal lover, mom, and experienced pet caregiver. I have over 15 years of experience caring for animals, including my own pets as well as those of family mem
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