Category: Vacation Rentals
Pet-friendly cabins, VRBOs, tiny homes, and vacation rental reviews.
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What We Do Before Leaving Our Dog Alone in a Vacation Rental
Leaving your dog alone in a vacation rental—even for a short time—can feel stressful. Every dog reacts differently to a new environment, and unfamiliar sights, sounds, and smells can make some pets anxious. Taking a few simple steps before you…
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Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Hilton Head, SC
Hilton Head Island is one of the South Carolina coastal destinations our family enjoys returning to when we want a relaxed trip with plenty of time outdoors. We have visited Hilton Head several times, and one of the things we…
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Pet Fees for Dog-Friendly Rentals: What We’ve Learned
One of the things we learned fairly quickly from booking and comparing vacation rentals with Angel, our Miniature Schnauzer, is that pet-friendly does not mean pet fees will be simple or consistent. We have seen rentals handle pet charges in…
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How We Manage Our Schnauzer’s Allergies While Traveling
Traveling with a dog always comes with extra planning, but traveling with a dog that has allergies requires even more preparation. Our female Miniature Schnauzer has dealt with allergies for years. Between visits to her veterinary dermatologist, Cytopoint injections, immunotherapy…
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Tiny Home Vacations: Pros and Cons for Families With Dogs
Tiny homes have become one of the unique accommodations our family has stayed in many times while traveling. As a family of three traveling with our Miniature Schnauzer, Angel, we’ve found that a tiny home can be surprisingly comfortable—but the…
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How We Pack Differently for Cabin Vacations vs Travel Trailer Trips
Introduction One thing we’ve learned from years of traveling as a family of three with our miniature schnauzer is that not every trip requires the same packing strategy. Although we enjoy both mountain cabin vacations and camping in our travel…
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Questions We Ask Before Booking a Vacation Rental With Our Dog
Booking a vacation rental with a dog has taught us that some of the most important details are not always obvious from the listing. A property can say that pets are welcome and still leave us wondering whether Angel, our…
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How We Keep Vacation Rentals Clean When Traveling With a Dog
Introduction One of our favorite parts of traveling is finding comfortable vacation rentals where our family can relax after a day of exploring. Whether we’re staying in a mountain cabin, a cozy tiny home, a lakeside cottage, or a pet-friendly…
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How We Find Affordable Pet-Friendly Vacation Rentals
Finding an affordable pet-friendly vacation rental is not as simple as sorting listings from the lowest nightly rate to the highest. We learned that fairly quickly. When we travel with Angel, our Miniature Schnauzer, the least expensive rental on the…
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How We Research a Vacation Rental Before Booking
A vacation rental can look almost perfect on the listing page and still turn out to be in a location that does not work especially well for the trip we are planning. That is why we rarely book based on…