The Top Pet-Friendly Resorts in the U.S.

People who love to travel but have a canine family member always face the ultimate challenge: leaving their furry loves behind, either at a kennel or with a pet sitter. Neither scenario is ideal - you miss your faithful companion on the road! Traveling with pets is becoming more common , and because of that, some resorts are happy to open their doors not just to the humans in your family, but the dogs too. For the next time you pack your suitcases and don’t want to leave Fido at home, here are the top pet-friendly resorts in the U.S.
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Twin Farms – Barnard, Vermont
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The Sagamore Resort – Lake George, New York
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The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee – Georgia
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Big Cedar Lodge – Ridgedale, Missouri
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Grand View Lodge – Nisswa, Minnesota
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L’Auberge de Sedona – Sedona, Arizona
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Carmel Valley Ranch – Carmel, California
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Resort at Paws Up – Greenough, Montana
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The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch – Colorado
Weight Limit: 100 lbs
Fee: $75/night
This luxury all-inclusive resort for guests aged fourteen and older has 300 acres of meadows and woodlands, perfect for an adventure with your dog. Dogs are welcome in three select cottages for an additional fee of $75 per night. Dogs must be fully house-trained and weigh less than 100 pounds. Twim Farms provides a crate, bed, water, food bowl, treats, and a clean-up kit. Your all-inclusive stay includes breakfast, prepared-to-order lunches, a farm-to-table dinner nightly, fine wines, beer, and spirits, fitness classes, biking, hiking, swimming, kayaking and other on-site activities. There is an on-site onsen, personal training, guided meditation, a labyrinth, skiing, and an on-site spa. The two-story barn, the log cabin, and the clapboard “Meadow” cottage are the three cottages that allow dogs.

Weight Limit: 30 lbs
Fee: $100/night
The Sagamore offers lakefront views, pet-friendly lodging options, and trails nearby. This is a great option for those with smaller dogs, as they only allow dogs under 30 pounds to stay. Dogs are not allowed in the main hotel but are welcome at the Lodge and Hermitage rooms and suites, condominiums, and First House- all with extra space so you and your pup will be comfortable. The resort has eight restaurants, an on-site spa, loads of outdoor and indoor activities, including indoor mini golf, a movie theatre, a golf course, railbiking, horseback riding, yoga, hiking, and much more. For a truly unique experience, guests can tour Lake George on The Morgan, a 72-foot replica of a 19th-century touring vessel.
Weight Limit: None
Fee: $150 per stay
Your dog will feel like a king from start to finish at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds . You’ll be greeted with a welcome dog for the pooch and supplied with a dog bowl and treats. This lakeside resort features trails perfect for dog walking, and your dog is welcome to swim in the lake. There are pet relief areas with bags for easy outings. The resort features lake swimming and other activities, three pools, a golf course, sporting grounds, a fitness center, and a kids' club for guests aged five to twelve. Dogs are allowed in all rooms except Club Level rooms. Enjoy lakeside, fireside, and resort view rooms, many featuring private patios.

Weight Limit: 50 lbs
Fee: Yes
Big Cedar Lodge offers pet-friendly accommodations in select cottages on-site. Owned by Bass Pro Shops, this rustic resort features hiking trails, golfing, eight pools, seventeen dining options, a kids’ adventure club, pedal boating, kayaking, outdoor games, bonfires, and so much more to make your stay fun-filled, relaxing, or something in between. Enjoy a meal while taking in the Ozarks on their Lady Liberty Dining Cruise , play games at Fun Lodge , or take in a show at the T hunder Ridge Nature Arena . Cottages come in two or four bedrooms or a loft.
Weight Limit: 25 lbs
Fee: $75 per stay
This family-friendly lodge offers pet-welcoming cabins located on Gull Lake. Dogs under 25 pounds are allowed in select cabins and vacation homes, with a two pet maximum and a nonrefundable pet fee. The resort provides bowls, treats and waste bags upon request. The resort features open green spaces, walking paths and lake access- ideal for dogs who love the outdoors. Guests can enjoy an on-site spa, indoor and outdoor pools, lake activities, golf, and several on-site dining options.

Weight Limit: None
Fee: $75/day
The cottages at L’Auberge de Sedona offer pet-friendly accommodations for the whole family along Oak Creek. Dogs are subject to a $75 fee per night, per pet, with a two dog maximum per accommodation. L’Auberge provides food and water bowls, a plush bed, treats, and waste bags. There are walking trails along the creek, and a pet-friendly patio at Cress on Oak Creek, the on-site restaurant. Perhaps the most unique dog-friendly amenity is at the on-site spa, which offers a reading with a pet psychic. The psychic will connect with your dog and provide a fresh look to your dogs emotions and behaviors. Human guests will enjoy creekside yoga, stargazing sessions, and gourmet dining.
Weight Limit: None
Fee: $195 per stay
Carmel Valley Ranch knows how to treat your pups, and is one of the most pet-friendly resorts out there. Partnering with Fable , Carmel Valley supplies ceramic food and water bowls, one bottle of water, a dog treat and a memory foam bed. Premiere pet suites come with Fable’s combination dog crate and end table . For an extra $80, you can upgrade to their Playful Pup package, which includes Fable’s Magic Link leash , and a toy. You can even order room service for them, choosing special dishes on the menu created especially for dogs. Your pup will love running around the 500 acres of vineyards, lavender fields, and hiking trails. The resort features farm-to-table dining, an on-site spa, bee-keeping classes, golf and more.

Weight Limit: None
Fee: $50/night
It comes to no surprise that a resort with a name like “Paws Up” is super dog-friendly. For $50 a night, your pup will relax in “the last best doggie bed,” be provided with a dog dish and tennis ball, enjoy locally made treats, and receive a welcome card from the owner’s dog, Coco. This 37,000 acre wilderness retreat features luxury home and glamping accommodations for the entire family. Dogs can roam the open pastures, hike trails with you, or relax by the fire in your rustic-chic lodging. With fine dining, fly-fishing, cattle drives, spa tents, and more, this is an unforgettable experience for both you and your pup.
Weight Limit: None
Fee: $150 the first 3 nights, $30 for each additional night
For dog owners that love to ski, Bachelor Gulch is the perfect place to call home for your ski vacation. This ski-in, ski-out mountain resort welcomes dogs of all sizes in select rooms for $150 for the first three nights, and $30 for each additional night. A dog bed, bowls, and treats are provided, as is a map with local hiking trails so your furry family member can get some exercise. Guests can enjoy fireside après-ski, world-class spa treatments, yoga, and guided hikes. Pets are also welcome on the outdoor terrace at WYLD, the resort’s signature restaurant.