Dog-friendly lodging
Accommodations where your furry best friend is king
Choosing lodging when you’re traveling or on vacation can get complicated when you have a dog or two in tow. Across North Carolina, there are plenty of hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, cabins and vacation rentals that welcome dogs. And then there are some places that go above and beyond to make man’s best friend feel at home. Here are some that do just that, from the mountains to the coast.
Barkwells in Mill River
Barkwells
This dog-centric location comprises eight cabins on more than eight fenced-in acres with a pond. Each cabin has its own gated porch and fenced yard. The property requires a refundable $100 damage deposit for first-time visitors with dogs. Cabins are stocked with dog beds and bowls. (828) 891-8288 or barkwells.com
Green Park Inn
Located just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the hotel requests advanced reservations for pets, a $25 nightly fee and a refundable $100 damage deposit. Your dog gets a biscuit bag. The inn is close to Moses Cone Memorial Park and Julian Price Memorial Park, where your four-legged friend can enjoy playtime. (828) 414-9230 or greenparkinn.com
The Fearrington House Inn
This Forbes Five-Star inn is on farm and garden landscape at Fearrington Village. It welcomes dogs for a $50 fee per pet, per night. Also, the Village’s two casual restaurants allow dogs to accompany guests on their patios and provide water bowls. (919) 542-4000 or fearrington.com/the-fearrington-house-inn
The Westin Charlotte
Pet amenities at this Uptown Charlotte hotel include The Westin Heavenly Dog Bed, welcome kit and food bowls with a mat. There is no pet fee, but guests must sign a waiver of liability. (704) 375-2600 or westincharlottehotel.com
Atlantis Lodge
A longtime favorite of pet owners, this oceanfront lodge’s spacious property with maritime forest offers plenty of room to stroll dogs on a leash, or let them run in the fenced-in dog park. The fee is $15 per pet, per night. (800) 682-7057 or atlantislodge.com
Oak Island Accommodations
This family-owned property management company offers more than 175 dog-friendly vacation rentals. Guests with one dog pay a $100 nonrefundable fee; for additional dogs, the fee is $50 each. One specific property, Sea Dogs (on the western end), has a shaded dog run, latching gates on two porches and a dog-washing station. (800) 243-8132 or rentalsatthebeach.com
Inner Banks Inn & Restaurant
This charming inn welcomes dogs in its two suites in The Tillie Bond Cottage, which has a fenced-in backyard. The pet fee is included in the room rate. Dog treats are available in the kitchen, and pets can accompany guests on the outdoor patios and porches. (252) 482-3641 or innerbanksinn.com
Athol Plantation
This elegant bed-and-breakfast inn is 100 feet from the Albemarle Sound. Built in 1836, the plantation house is on the National Register of Historic Places. The owners and their Yorkies welcome your furry friends for no additional fee. (252) 482-1056 or
atholplantation.com
About the Author
This is a shortened version of a story written by Leah Hughes, a freelance journalist in Charlotte. The article originally appears on VisitNC.com, the official travel and tourism website of North Carolina.-
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