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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Basin Harbor

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

Lake resort’s cottages stand ready to welcome your pet for the perfect Vermont vacation

The folks at the Basin Harbor resort know what it’s like to have to leave your pet behind when you go on vacation. So, no worries: The resort, on the shores of fabulous Lake Champlain, has 74 private, unique cottages (studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom) that welcome your pets. Set on 700 acres, the resort offers plenty of places to explore and hike (in addition to dozens of off-site trails). Plus, Fanny’s Beach is a swimming area specially designated for dogs, who can play off-leash there. The resort offers Vermont-made biscuits, and Mutt Mitts are located all around the property. Dog walking and sitting can be booked through the concierge. Please review our COVID policies before placing your reservation.

Mountain Top Inn & Resort

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

Make your dog’s dream of a Vermont vacation come true at this pet-welcoming resort

What dog wouldn’t love a Vermont vacation? All those woodsy scents, great walks, friendly people. Bring your furry friend to the Mountain Top Inn & Resort and discover what a real pet-friendly resort is like. On 700 private acres of woods and meadows, the resort has 40 miles of hiking trails. There are even pet-friendly cross-country skiing trails in the winter! Four luxury cabins, across a quiet country road from the main lodge, are pet friendly, as are several spacious guest houses. Human-centric activities at the inn include fishing and kayaking on a pristine lake, disc golf, tennis, sand volleyball and lounging on a private beach. In the winter, there’s snowshoeing, skating and horse-drawn sleigh rides.

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.

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.

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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