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.

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).

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.

Mountain Top Inn & Resort

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

Named a "Favorite Hotel" by Fido Friendly Magazine

Bring Fido! We understand that you don’t want to leave your furry friend behind, not when they could be enjoying miles of trails and the fresh air of Central Vermont at your side! Our four cabins and several of our guest houses are pet friendly accommodations. Upon arrival, your pet will receive a dog bed, bowls and a Vermont Gourmet Dog Treat. Set on 350 private acres with 60km of trails (many are pet friendly) and a 740 acre lake, there are plenty of woods and meadows to be explored. During warm months, dine at the main lodge terrace where Fido is welcome to join you. Standard pet policies apply, but we’re sure that our location and environment will be the perfect setting for the ‘whole’ family.

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.

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.

Resting Collie - Four Colums Inn - Newfane, VT

Four Columns Inn

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

Vermont inn, on spacious grounds, lays out a welcome mat for your furry traveler

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.

Vermont and dogs have always been a happy combination, and that is definitely the case at the Four Columns Inn, where they really roll out the red carpet for your furry pal. One dog of up to 50 pounds is more than welcome at the inn, where they will be given a special treat upon arrival. Water bowls and waste bags are also provided. Set on 138 lush acres, the inn has plenty of hiking trails, grassy areas and walking paths for you and your canine companion. It’s a real nature-lover’s paradise. Ask about the South Newfane room with convenient outdoor access for pets. Nearby forests are fun for trekking, and Newfane Village is a great place for strolling.

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.

Echo Lake Inn

at Tyson, on Route 100, 2 Dublin Road Ludlow, VT, 05149 Phone: 802-228-8602 Toll-Free: 800-356-6844

Your family and favorite friend are welcome at this Green Mountain inn

Set in the scenic Green Mountains near parks, trails and runs, you and the family and your favorite friend can enjoy a vacation you won’t soon forget at this charming lodging in Vermont’s Lakes Region. 23 rooms, a family suite and 7 condos offer spacious accommodations and upon request a pet-friendly room can be set aside for you at the time of your reservation. There’s much activity to enjoy from the swimming pool, tennis court, and outdoor Jacuzzi to the rowboats and canoes at the dock. Within minutes you can be at Okemo or Killington for great skiing and golf with hiking, biking, horseback riding and more right nearby. The inn remains one of Vermont’s few such lodgings operating year round.

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.

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