Category: Vacation Rentals
Pet-friendly cabins, VRBOs, tiny homes, and vacation rental reviews.
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Beech Mountain With a Dog: Our Family’s Favorite North Carolina Escape
On our June 2026 Beech Mountain trip, the rental’s deck was one of our favorite places to spend time. We could sit outside during the day, enjoy the mountain setting, and have Angel with us without needing an outing planned…
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Mountain Cabin Vacation Planning Checklist: What We Do Before Leaving Home
Planning a mountain cabin vacation is one of our favorite ways to slow down and enjoy a family getaway with our Miniature Schnauzer, Angel. We love the combination of mountain scenery, a comfortable place to settle in, and enough space…
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Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Oconee County, SC With Our Schnauzer
Oconee County ended up being one of those trips where Angel could be part of almost everything we wanted to do. We stayed in a Vrbo on Lake Keowee and used it as our home base while we explored waterfalls,…
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Vacation Rental Arrival Checklist: What We Check Before Settling In With Our Dog
Arriving at a vacation rental is exciting, especially after a long drive. We’re usually ready to unload the vehicle, let Angel explore, and start enjoying the trip. Before we bring everything inside, however, we take a few minutes to walk…
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Our Dog Travel Bag: What We Pack for Angel
One of the easiest improvements we’ve made to our travel routine is keeping a dedicated dog travel bag for Angel, our Miniature Schnauzer. Before we created a regular place for her supplies, packing meant walking through the house gathering things…
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What We Do Before Leaving Our Dog Alone in a Vacation Rental
Angel comes with us on our trips, but occasionally we plan an outing where she cannot join us. Before leaving her at a vacation rental, we check the property’s rules, give her time to get comfortable, and make sure we…
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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…