Pet friendly vacation rentals for you and your fur friend

It used to be very difficult to find accommodations that opened their doors to the furry members of the family. Thankfully this has changed! Many vacation home owners have dogs of their own or have simply realized that welcoming pets is a great way to attract a wider range of guests who plan their vacation getaways to include their dogs and cats. As dog lovers, we know that our furry friends love the snow, those great beach days and long hikes just as much as we do, and quite frankly the vacation would not be the same without them. No longer is it necessary to leave our four-legged friends behind, only to worry about them and wonder whether they will forgive us after we return. Here are some great pet friendly vacation rentals to get you started. The snow has started to fly, xc ski areas are opening and the downhill resorts are not far behind. Check out this great dog friendly condo up at Big White Ski Resort, located just outside of Kelowna, BC, Canada. There’s room for everyone to warm up beside this fireplace.

Property ID 202059 – Dog friendly Big White condo

Along one of the most amazing coastlines in the world, we found a fantastic “let your tongue hang and chase the waves” beach for Fido by using a private path from this Arch Cape, Oregon unit. Located just 4 miles up the road from Arch Cape is the world-famous Cannon Beach, which is one of the most dog friendly towns along the coast of Oregon. Find other dog friendly things to do in Oregon here.

Beach House in Arch Cape on the Oregon Coast #207799

Property ID # 207799 – A dog’s dream beach!

How about exploring some of the designated hiking trails for dogs throughout Smoky Mountain National Park in Gatlinburg, Tennessee? While the park somewhat limits where your dog may go, for a real sense of adventure try the Gatlinburg Sky Lift, taking you and your pooch up 1800 ft. over the Crockett Mountain and providing you with the most spectacular view of the Smoky Mountains.

Endless trails - some designated for dogs

Property ID #107489 – Great Smoky Mtns. of Tennessee

While we have showed you just a few of our pet friendly vacation rentals, we want to assure you that finding your ideal accommodations to include your pampered pet is very easy. Simply visit Owner Direct Vacation Rentals, choose your desired destination then toggle “yes” in the search settings option for “pet friendly rental” on the left side of the page. Remember to wag more and bark less!