North Carolina Travel Guide: Take the Dog

Dog

Below is a list of pet-friendly locations in North Carolina, as referenced in the 2007 Blue Ridge County Almanac:

NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina Bed and Breakfasts and Inn

ALLEGHANY COUNTY

Wedden’s Way Too

Sparta

336/372-2985

Pet Policy: Pets are welcome

Pet Deposit Information: $50 pet fee

ASHE COUNTY

Mountain View Lodge & Cabins

Glendale Springs

336/982-2233

Pet Policy: Pets are welcome. Call for deposit information.

http://www.mtnviewlodge.com

Dog House Resort

West Jefferson

336/977-3582

All dogs of all sizes are welcome! We offer Rex’s fenced-in Dog Park, Rena’s Pet Boutique and pet sitting at Amadeus Play Room.

Pet Policy: All dogs / all sizes welcome! Two dogs per guest room.

Charge for pets: No charge

Pet Amenities: Exercise area, pet sitting available, bedding provided, special pet menu, water and food bowls provided, pet treats provided

http://www.dog-house-resort.com

AVERY COUNTY

Shawnee Mountain Lodge

Banner Elk

828/963-6200

Pet Policy: one or two well-behaved pets welcome

http://www.shawneelodge.com

Beech Mountain Slopeside Chalet Rentals

Beech Mountain

1-800-692-2061

Pet Policy: no charge; $100 deposit

http://slopeside.com

BUNCOMBE COUNTY

Carolina Bed & Breakfast

Asheville

1-888-254-3608

Pets are welcome; call for more information.

http://www.carolinabb.com

1900 Inn on Montford

Asheville

1-800-254-9569

Pet Policy: Cats and moderate-sized dogs in Griffin Cottage

Charge for pets: None

Pet Amenities: Exercise area, bedding provided, water and food bowls provided, pet treats provided

Acceptable Pets: Any well-behaved pet

http://www.innonmontford.com

Apple Blossom Cottage

Asheville

828/255-0704

Pet Policy: All welcome

Pet Deposit Information: $100 refundable

http://www.ashevillecabinscottagesandmore.com/appleblossom.html

Asheville Vacation Rentals

Asheville

1-800-770-9055

Pet Policy: $75 pet fee for all pet approved rentals

Pet Deposit Information: Call for information

Biltmore Village Inn

Asheville

828/274-8707

Pet Policy: Moderately sized pets allowed in Forrest Room

Charge for pets: Call for information

http://www.biltmorevillageinn.com

Blake House Inn

Asheville

828/681-5227

Pet Policy: Pets are welcome

Charge for pets: Call for information

http://www.blakehouse.com

Carolina Mornings

Asheville

1-800-770-9055

Pet Policy: $75 non-refundable pet fee/pet

Dogwood Cottage Inn

Asheville

828/258-9725

Pet Policy: Pets are welcome

Charge for pets: Call for information

Elizabeth Nook Bed & Kitchen

Asheville

828/255-0704

Pet Policy: $100 refundable pet deposit

http://www.elizabethnook.com

Graystone Cabins

Barnardsville

828/626-2749

Pet Policy: No pet fee

http://www.graystone-cabins.com

Black Mountain Inn

Black Mountain

828/669-6528

Pet Policy: Pets are welcome

Charge for pets: $10 per night

http://www.blackmountaininn.com

Cabin Creek Lodge

Black Mountain

828/669-9177

Pet Policy: Pets are welcome in some cabins

Pet Deposit Information:

Additional Information: $35 per pet

http://www.cabincreeklodge.com

Renee Allen House B & B

Black Mountain

828/669-1124

Pet Policy: Pets are welcome

Pet Deposit Information: Small pet fee

Additional Information: Pet boutique

Acceptable Pets: Any well-behaved pet

Wildflower Cottages

Black Mountain

828/669-0433

Pet Policy: Pets are welcome. Call for more information.

http://www.blackmountaincottages.com

Suzanne’s Farm and Gardens B & B

Candler

828/670-5248

Our seven-acre property is located on a dead-end road and is bordered by creeks on two sides. Your dogs are welcome to run, play, explore and swim. Our dogs, Cola and Rudy, love to romp and play and will make your canine companions feel most welcome. Unlike many B&Bs, we don’t charge an extra pet fee, and we don’t have restrictions on the size or type of pet.

http://www.suzannesfarm.com/pets.php

Cabin Cove Farm

Leicester

828/683-1174

Pet Policy: De-flead before arrival; must be on leash at all times outside the fenced-in area; well disciplined.

CHEROKEE COUNTY

Hawkesdene House

Andrews

1-800-447-9549

Pet Policy: Pets welcome in cottages only

Charge for pets: No charge

http://www.hawkesdene.com

Panther Top

Murphy

1-877-377-4872

Pet Policy: Pets welcome

http://www.vrbo.com/50251

Pine Creek Cabins

Murphy

828/837-4228

Pet Policy: Pets are welcome

http://www.pinecreekcabins.com

River Cove Cabins

Murphy

828/644-5979

Pet Policy: Very Pet friendly

http://www.discoverourtown.com/NC/local-104021.html

Smokey Mountain Vacation Rental

Murphy

386/428-5565

Pet Policy: Pets welcome

Trails End Cabins

Murphy

1-877-638-3604

Pet Policy: Pets welcome in some cabins

http://www.dnet.net/tecabins

ONLINE RESOURCES FOR

PET-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATIONS

http://www.dogfriendly.com

http://www.bbonline.com/petswelcome.html

http://www.bbonline.com/horse.html

(horse-friendly)

http://www.petvacationhomes.com

http://www.pettravel.com

http://www.petswelcome.com

http://www.petfriendlytravel.com

http://www.bringyourpet.com

http://www.travelpets.com

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