Vermont's pet friendly and dog friendly lodgings make family vacation easy

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Vermont is a pet friendly place, and so are its hotels and motels. At many VT dog friendly lodgings, visitors are offered dog friendly amenities like dog food, dog beds, and plenty of outdoor green space for daily walks and outdoor games of fetch.

The Landmark Trust USA

707 Kipling Road Dummerston, VT, 05301 Phone: 802-254-6868

Your dog will feel like a pup again in the meadows of southern Vermont

Looking for a great place to take your dog on vacation? Now they can stay with you at Landmark Trust USA’s two dog-friendly properties in southern Vermont. Tucked away at the edge of an apple orchard, the Sugarhouse is perfect for two people and up to two dogs. The Amos Brown House overlooks 30 acres of forest and hay meadow, perfect for hikes and long dog runs. This house sleeps six people and up to two dogs. Private yet accessible, both properties are within easy driving to Brattleboro and Wilmington for fine dining, art galleries and summer music festivals.

Manchester View

77 High Meadow Way Manchester Center, VT, 05255 Phone: 802-362-2739 Toll-Free: 800-548-4141

Your dog is welcome here.

The Manchester View is Manchester, Vermont's best AAA accommodation. This fine New England pet friendly lodging property combines the best of a classic Vermont country inn, motel or even a small hotel, with large rooms and suites, beautiful views and convenient location. We selectively allow pets by advance reservation in certain rooms. Pet must be 20 lbs or smaller. There is a $20 per night fee. Manchester Center has a Dog Park. Manchester is home to the Orvis Flagship Store with a huge selection of Dog beds, leashes, collars and other sporting pet items. They welcome pets in the store. The Manchester View sits high on a hill two miles south of Dorset in the Green Mountains, minutes from some of Vermont's best dining, attractions, shopping and ski resorts — Bromley, Stratton and Magic Mountain.

Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa

1746 Mountain Road Stowe, VT, 05672 Phone: 802-253-7355 Toll-Free: 800-253-2232

Plenty of places for your pooch to play at mountain resort

When the Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa says “come play with us,” they don’t just mean humans, although there is plenty of fun to be had for humans, from winter skiing and snowshoeing to fall biking and summer swimming. But what about the family dog? The 60-acre resort wants him to play, too, so they’ve set aside pet-friendly rooms and townhouses and set up extensive dog trails for you and Fido to explore together. And you won’t want to miss the Stowe Rec Path, a 5.3-mile stretch of easy terrain that rambles through woods, across meadows, over wooden bridges and past some swimming holes that have “Come on in, the water’s great” written all over them in language your dog will understand.

The Pointe Hotel at Castle Hill Resort

Junction of Routes 103 and 131 Proctorsville, VT, 05149 Phone: 802-226-7361 Toll-Free: 888-764-6836

Cats, dogs more than welcome in this mountain-view resort

Is there a more pet-friendly state than Vermont? And The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort & Spa honors that reputation with its Pet-Friendly Package. When you arrange for the package, you’ll check into this premier hotel nestled in the gorgeous Green Mountains and be shown to your dog- and cat-friendly room with two queen-size beds and all the amenities. And you’ll all enjoy the hotel’s location in the middle of the great outdoors, with hiking trails, fabulous views and plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. Humans will especially love exploring covered bridges, antiques shops, museums and arts-and-craft boutiques. Furry friends will bask in all that fresh Vermont mountain air.

Resting Collie - Four Colums Inn - Newfane, VT

Four Columns Inn

23 West Street Newfane, VT, 05345 Phone: 802-365-7713

At this Vermont inn, the red carpet is rolled out for you and your furry companion

Four Columns Inn is open! Availability is limited during the reopening period, so please call for up-to-date reservations. Also, visit our FAQ for our COVID policies & procedures.

At the Four Columns Inn, Vermont’s tradition of welcoming dogs is more than honored. When you check in, prepare to feel like the red carpet has really been rolled out for your furry pal. One dog (up to 50 pounds) will be given a special treat when you arrive, and the inn provides water bowls and waste bags. Looking for places to walk? You’ll find plenty of them among the inn’s 138 lovely acres, including hiking trails, walking paths and grassy areas. And nearby forests are also fun for trekking. Pet owners should ask about the South Newfane room, with convenient outdoor access for your pooch.

Basin Harbor

4800 Basin Harbor Road Vergennes, VT, 05491 Phone: 802-475-2311 Toll-Free: 800-622-4000

Bring along your furry friend on a Basin Harbor vacation

Nobody wants you to leave a loved one home alone while the rest of the family is on vacation. That's why Basin Harbor has always been pet-friendly. Stay in one of our family cottages (with space for up to eight people) and bring your four-legged friend along with you! Dogs even have their own swimming area on Lake Champlain, Fanny's Beach. Enjoy rambling walks with your pet on 700 acres of iconic Vermont landscape. We even offer pet amenities -- pick-up gloves and do treats made in Vermont. Should you want to step out without your pet one afternoon, our concierge can arrange pet-sitting and dog-walking services.

Mountain Top Inn & Resort

195 Mountain Top Road Chittenden, VT, 05737 Phone: 802-483-2311

Miles of trails, room to stretch back at the resort: heaven for your dog

Your furry friend may not appreciate the magnificent views at the Mountain Top Inn & Resort, but he’ll sure love those walks in the mountain air – and comfy accommodations at the inn’s luxury cabins and several of the roomy guest houses. Your dog will feel welcome right away with Vermont-made cookies, a dog bed and water bowl. Then maybe some exploring is in order: The inn, on 700 acres of woods and meadows, has 40 miles of hiking and cross-country or snowshoeing trails. Head back to your private cabin across a quiet country road from the lodge or your luxuriously appointed guest house. A maximum of two dogs is allowed per unit. Dog walkers are available with advance notice. (Check the website for the latest health- and safety-related practices.)

Golden Eagle Resort

511 Mountain Road Stowe, VT, 05672 Phone: 802-253-4811 Toll-Free: 866-970-0786

Explore woodland trails with your dog unleashed

Could there be a better place for a vacation with your dog that rustic Stowe, Vermont. At the Golden Eagle Resort, well-mannered pets are always welcome, up to two per room. You'll find plenty of spots where you can stroll together, including trails where dogs under voice control can go unleashed. And there's so much to do in the area. Hit the slopes at Bolton Valley, ride the gondola at Stowe Mountain, or tour the Ben & Jerry's Factory, and sample the wars. Come in the fall and let your eyes feast on New England's spectacular fall foliage. At our resort splash in heated indoor and outdoor pools, soak in the hot tub, relax in our heated sauna, or fish in our two stocked ponds(no license required).

Smart Dog 500x250 - Comfort Inn & Suites Burke Mountain - St. Johnsbury, VT

Comfort Inn & Suites Near Burke Mountain

703 US Route 5 South St. Johnsbury, VT, 05819 Phone: 802-748-1500

A Vermont family vacation always makes room for the dog

Most of us think of our dogs as family members who love getting outdoors as much as we do. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Burke Mountains appreciates this loyalty, so its amenities include pet-friendly rooms where your dog can join the family vacation. The Northeast Kingdom is a place of outdoor beauty, and your family is likely to head out on treks on mountain trails in all seasons. As for your dog: he or she will land in dog heaven on a visit to Dog Mountain, a unique Vermont property with an art gallery and 150 acres retreat where dogs and people can roam freely. Back at the inn, the family can enjoy spacious suites, a pool, a sun deck and free breakfast.

Valentine's Dog - Sterlilng Ridge Resort - Jeffersonville, VT

Sterling Ridge Resort

155 Sterling Ridge Drive Jeffersonville, VT, 05464 Phone: 802-644-8265

Yes, you can bring the dog to your vacation at this mountain resort

But can we bring the dog? The answer to that eternal pre-vacation question, if you are staying at the very inviting Sterling Ridge Resort, is yes! Your dog is more than welcome at select log cabins at this 350-acre resort, nestled in the mountains of Vermont. The cabins – studios as well as one-, two- and three-bedroom – are spacious, with fireplaces perfect for a dog to get cozy in front of. With miles of hiking trails, plenty of swimming holes and Vermont’s dog-welcoming businesses, there’s plenty for Fido to do in your company. He might not appreciate the spectacular views, as you will, but he will, like you, love that fresh mountain air.

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