I don’t know about you, but when summer rolls around, I always get those inevitable feelings of wanderlust.
Said wanderlust is what inspired the theme of today’s post; dog-friendly Airbnbs on the West Coast. I started checking out Airbnbs on the West Coast because our family favors road trips over country-hopping, not only because we can bring Rooney with us, but because we aren’t huge fans of flying. We will fly, but would rather drive if possible.
I thought today, I would share some of my favorite Airbnb discoveries with our readers!
Keep in mind, I was making my decisions on what I determined to be “the best” Airbnbs based on accessibility to dog-friendly activities as well (including hiking, swimming, etc.), and created the list with those attributes in mind.
If you and your dog like to hike:
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A-Frame Cabin in Skykomish, WA
This beautiful inland area is a small town in the middle of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The a-frame’s descriptions includes proximity to the Steven’s Pass Ski Resort, and some of the “best hiking spots in the central cascades”.
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Lake Tahoe Chalet in Lake Tahoe, CA
Being from California, whenever anyone asks me where they should visit, I always say Lake Tahoe. The lake itself is breathtaking and full of amazing dog-friendly beaches and lots of opportunity for activities. Additionally, you have access to a plethora of hiking trails and the whole location seems like a big beautiful dog haven. This beautiful log cabin will make sure that you, your dog, and your guests feel like you are truly visiting the woods.
If you and your dog like to swim:
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Bayfront Home w/ Stunning Ocean Views in Bainbridge Island, WA
This beautiful cozy Airbnb is located on the beach in Bainbridge Island, Washington, not to far from Seattle, and right near the Gazzam Lake Nature Preserve.
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Serenity Cedars Cottage in Point Roberts, WA
This Airbnb is just barely below the Canadian Border (and I mean, barely). Not only is this beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bath cottage near several trails, but it is also near “a mile of secluded beaches and tidelands”.
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Ocean Front Cottage in Yachats, OR
This cottage is new (built in 2014), right off 101, and next to beautiful beaches lining the Oregon Coast.
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Deschutes River Frontage in Bend, OR
This beautiful house in Bend, Oregon is right near the banks of Big Deschutes River giving you and your dog plenty of space to spend some time in nature. Property description includes, “complete with ducks, geese, blue heron and neighborhood deer”.
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Beach Bungalow w/ Hot Tub, Oceanside, CA
This quaint Airbnb is located just 8 blocks from the beautiful beaches of Oceanside. Seems like an excellent place to relax and enjoy some ocean activities.
If you and your dog like Cows and Open Space:
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Odell Guest House in Hood River, OR
This “Guest House with a View of Mount Adams” is so cute. The description says that you can see an endless number of stars and hear cows in the distance. Additionally, there is no wifi or TV, so it’s an amazing place to spend quality time with your dog and catch up on your reading.
If you and your dog want some peace and quiet:
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Rock Reach House, Yucca Valley, CA
If you and your dog are looking for some peace and quiet, this might be the right Airbnb for you. The description describes the landscape as “a high desert wonderland”, but also provides a place for solitude, or a great place to host a dog-friendly weekend with your closest friends!
Do you have any dog-friendly Airbnb recommendations? Where will you and your dog be traveling this summer?
FYI: Upon completing my research, I found it very difficult to determine if an Airbnb was pet-friendly or not. In order to do so, you have to type in the location, then click on “More Filters”, then scroll down to “House Rules”, and select “Pets Allowed”.
