Dog Friendly Inns, Hotels, & Vacation Rentals

Just minutes from the Portland Head Light, the Inn by the Sea is a luxurious escape on the coast of Maine. Canine guests are welcomed with treats and L.L.Bean blankets. We stayed in a garden suite, which was surprisingly spacious.

Dog Friendly: Rental: Peaks Island, Maine

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just 20 minutes from Portland, Maine

Peaks Island Cottage

For information about Peaks Island and ferry schedules:

Casco Bay Lines

Dog Friendly: Vacation Rental: The Joppa House: Newburyport, Massachusetts

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The Joppa House

Newburyport, MA

Dog Friendly: Captain Jefferds Inn: Kennebunkport, Maine

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On our trip to Maine in May we stayed at many beautiful inns and hotels, but this one stood out because of its excellence in every aspect: the room, the food, the location, and the dog friendly amenities. We had a wonderful stay at the beautiful Captain Jefferds Inn. The breakfast was delicious--fresh fruit with sorbet, popovers with blueberry preserves, and cheesy chicken. The room pictured above is the camden room, unfortunately it's not a dog friendly room. My favorite room is the lovely terrace room, which has french doors looking out onto the terrace and garden. The shops and restaurants of Kennebunkport are all within walking distance of the inn. We also walked Becky, our miniature dachshund, to a small beach right after we got settled.

Dog Friendly: York Harbor Inn: York Harbor, Maine

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York Harbor Inn's Harbor Crest is now pet friendly!

Dog Friendly: RiverView Bed & Breakfast: Nyack, New York :: A movie-inspired destination

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Filmed in and around different different parts of New York, Stepmom, has a been a favorite movie of mine mainly because of the gorgeous home and awesome vehicle (Land Rover Discovery). This home, which can be seen at the end of the video, is in Nyack, New York. The charming restaurant that Jackie and Isabel eat at in the movie, The '76 House, is another must see if you're in the area.

RiverView Bed & Breakfast

Dog Friendly :: Vacation Rental :: Kissimmee, Florida

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Reunion Resort

Kissimmee, Florida

Dog Friendly: Egerton House Hotel: London, England :: A movie-inspired destination

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Anita's townhouse was always one of my favorite parts of the movie, 101 Dalmatians. I wanted to find a hotel that would reflect that charming and relaxed feel that her London townhouse had. I found that at the Egerton House Hotel in Knightsbridge.

Dog Friendly: Vacation Rental: Sunrise Cottage on Mahala’s Lane: Owl's Head, Maine

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Sunrise Cottage on Mahala’s Lane

Dog Friendly: Mountain Village Farm Bed and Breakfast: Kingfield, Maine

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Mountain Village Farm Bed and Breakfast

Dog Friendly: Heritage Hotel: Southbury, Connecticut

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{for more information click on the link below}

Heritage Hotel

Another dog friendly hotel in Southbury

Crowne Plaza

Dog Friendly: Vacation Rental: Cloud Gate: Watauga Lake, Tennessee

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Cloud Gate

Dog Friendly: The Bunkhouse Bed & Breakfast: Big Timber, Montana

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The Bunkhouse Bed & Breakfast

Dog Friendly: Kennebunk Inn: Kennebunk, Maine

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The Kennebunk Inn

Dog Friendly :: Vacation Rental :: Savannah, Georgia

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Cozy Cottage on Tattnall Street

Savannah, Georgia

Dog Friendly: Vacation Rental: Rosemary Beach, Florida

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Little Beach House

This beautiful vacation rental is an architect's home.

For more information, click here.

Dog Friendly: Ace Hotel: Portland, Oregon

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Ace Hotel

Dog Friendly: Boston Harbor Hotel: Boston, MA

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Boston Harbor Hotel

Dog Friendly: Inn at Palmetto Bluff: Bluffton, South Carolina

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The Inn at Palmetto Bluff

Dog Friendly: Vacation Rental: Marjorie's Cobblestone Cottage: Egg Harbor, Wisconsin

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Marjorie's Cobbletone Cottage

Dog Friendly :: Vacation Rental :: Nantucket, Massachusetts

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In-town Cottage

Nantucket, Massachusetts

Dog Friendly: Terrell House: New Orleans, Louisiana

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The Terrell House

bed & breakfast

Dog Friendly: Rental: Biltmore Village Villa: Asheville, NC

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Biltmore Village Villa: The Chateau

Dog Friendly: Stonehurst Place: Atlanta, GA

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Stonehurst Place

Atlanta, Georgia

Dog Friendly: Mill House Inn: East Hampton, NY

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Featured in Travel & Leisure magazine, the Mill House Inn is located in East Hampton, New York. The historic village of East Hampton is within walking distance of the inn. This dog friendly inn is every cottage lover's dream vacation accommodation! I love the beautiful pedestal sinks and beadboard in the luxurious bathrooms! Add the Mill House Inn to your list of inns to visit this year; it's the perfect place no matter what the season!

Dog Friendly Travel

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A few of my favorite things for the traveling pup.

L.L.Bean has a great selection of pet supplies.
Their dog beds are Made in Maine.
The Dog Not Gone Safety vest is also Made in Maine.

Spot my Dog has a wonderful line of reflective collars and leashes.

Planet Dog gear for your Traveling Pup

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Here are a few ideas for your next trip with your traveling pup. They're all available at www.planetdog.com.

Dog Friendly: Rental: Moose River Escape: Rockwood, Maine

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Located near Greenville, Maine, the Moose River Escape looks like the perfect Maine cabin. Its rustic simplicity is what everyone looks for in an escape to the Moosehead Lake Region. The old-fashioned cabin has exposed beams, wood paneling, and pine flooring.

For more information about this charming cabin: Moose River Escape

Dog Friendly: Rental: Little Dipper Cottage: Boothbay Harbor, Maine

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The Little Dipper Cottage is a cozy yet spacious 1870s seaside cottage. It was completely renovated and has frontage on a small private cove. The cottage is surrounded by water on three sides. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets over the water while relaxing on the swing in the screened-in front porch. A second story open deck overlooks the southern view of pointed spruce covered islands and expansive glistening water. The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are located just 1/2 a mile from the cottage.

Dog Friendly: Hilton Garden Inn: Portland, Maine

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The Hilton Garden Inn in Portland, Maine is a typical hotel in an excellent location. It is also one of the few hotels in Portland that allows dogs. On our most recent trip to Portland we decided not to rent a car because Portland is such a charming city with so many places to eat, shop, and visit within walking distance so the hilton was our perfect home base.

Dog Friendly Destinations

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New dog friendly destinations are being added daily. I hope this blog will encourage you to take your canine companion on your next vacation.

Dog Friendly: Rental: Quaint Cape on Quoddy Head: Lubec, Maine

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Located less than half a mile from West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, this quaint cape has three bedrooms and one bathroom. This 1850s post-and-beam cape is the second most eastern private house in the United States. With ten private acres and 350 feet of rocky shore less than 75 feet from the front door, this is the perfect Maine cottage to escape to with your dog!

Dog Friendly: Wentworth by the Sea: New Castle, New Hampshire

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Wentworth by the Sea

New Castle, New Hampshire

New Castle is a charming coastal town located near Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This small town is home to an amazing hotel that was originally built in 1874. This beautiful hotel was renovated in 2003. I prefer the smaller rooms which evoke the feeling of an old inn. Even more amazing is the fact that this hotel has no pet fee!

Dog Friendly: Stepping Stones B & B: Wilton Center, New Hampshire

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Featured in Yankee Magazine, Stepping Stones Bed & Breakfast is located in southwestern New Hampshire. Landscape designer, Ann Carlsmith is an avid gardener and hand-weaver. The twin room is beautiufully decorated with greens, textured whites, and botanicals. The solarium breakfast room looks especially intriguing . . . it reminds me of the conservatory in the movie Practical Magic. This bed and breakfast is dog friendly; Ann has a german shepherd and 2 cats. The website does not specify whether there is a pet fee.

Dog Friendly :: Hotel Fauchère :: Milford, PA

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The Hotel Fauchere was recently featured in Country Living Magazine. It's a charming hotel located in Milford, Pennsylvania. Although I've never stayed at this particular hotel, it looks simply stunning from the photographs. I look forward to staying there some time this summer. I contacted the hotel and was happy to find out that they are dog friendly! The fee is $25.

6/14--Well now I have to update this post because I was lucky enough to stay at Hotel Fauchere in May. On our annual road trip to Maine, we stopped in Milford on the way back home. The hotel was simple, charming, and timeless. The service was impeccable. Dinner at Bar Louis was delicious, especially the cream of mushroom soup. We enjoyed our equally delicious breakfast out on the porch.

Dog Friendly: Pilgrim's Inn: Deer Isle, Maine

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The Pilgrim's Inn is on Deer Isle, a very tranquil area of Maine which can be accessed by bridge. Dogs are allowed in the Ginny's and Rugosa Rose Cottages. We enjoyed our stay in Ginny's Cottage 1, a beautifully decorated cottage with a lot of old-fashioned charm.

Dog Friendly: Hartstone Inn: Camden, Maine

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I'll start this blog with my favorite inn, the Hartstone Inn in Camden, Maine. It's a beautiful inn in the heart of a perfect coastal village. The inn is located within walking distance of Camden's shops and restaurants. Dogs can be accommodated in several of the rooms in the Hideaway. The Hartstone Inn does not discriminate, the dog friendly rooms are equally as nice as any other.

The focus of this blog is not just to inform you about dog friendly inns, hotels, and rentals, but to inform you of those that stand out from the crowd.