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Pet-Friendly Accommodations in the Charlottesville Area

Charlottesville and the surrounding counties are such a beautiful spot in the world to put down roots that our clients come from both near and far to see what central Virginia has to offer. Several of those traveling from afar are often accompanied by their favorite canine and have asked us to recommend pet-friendly accommodations. For your easy reference, we’ve compiled a list of charming local inns, B&Bs, and quality hotels that welcome you and your pets. So if you’re interested in Charlottesville real estate and decide to visit, we’ve got you and your canine companion covered. And, as a dog-friendly office, we’ve included photos here of the pups who so bravely let their owners leave the house every day to work at Gayle Harvey Real Estate in order to bring home the bacon (literally). Enjoy!

Inns, Resorts, and B&Bs

Boar’s Head Resort

200 Ednam Drive | Charlottesville, VA | 855-452-2295

With 175 rooms, the Boar’s Head Resort has ample space for your canine companion, though there is a size restriction at 50 pounds. Dogs are only allowed alone in the room if crated.

Clifton Inn

1296 Clifton Inn Drive | Charlottesville, VA | 434-971-1800

This 17-room inn just beyond Pantops is a nice little getaway outside the bustle of Charlottesville for you and your pet to relax. The pet fee is $75 per stay for pets.

The Ebenezer House Bed & Breakfast

122 Seville Road | Madison, VA | 877-514-2510

This 5 room, family friendly B&B allows dogs and will arrange for a pet-sitting service (for a fee) while you are out taking in the sights.

The Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm

6051 Sugar Hollow Rd | Crozet, VA | 434-260-7234

This 10 room inn consists of two structures, The 1905 Farmhouse, which allows dogs, and The Main Inn, which does not. The pet fee is $20 per dog, per night, and dogs cannot be left unattended in your room. The inn sits on 70 acres that you and your dog can enjoy together.

Keswick Hall

701 Club Drive | Keswick, VA | 888-778-2565

Historic Keswick Hall happily admits the pets of its guests. The pet fee is $75 per pet, per stay, and pets are not allowed to be left alone in the room. Guest services can assist in scheduling pet sitting as needed.

The Mark Addy Inn

56 Rodes Farm Drive | Nellysford, VA | 434-361-1101

Out of 10 rooms, The Mark Addy Inn offers three pet-friendly rooms: Tiger Lily, Schloss, and Sundance. The pet fee is $25-50 per pet, per stay, depending on the weight of the pet.

Oakhurst Inn

100 Oakhurst Circle | Charlottesville, VA | 434-872-0100

Oakhurst Inn consists of 27 rooms, some of which are pet-friendly, right near the University. They ask that you call to arrange accommodations suitable for you and your pet.

Hotels

Omni Charlottesville

212 Ridge McIntire Road | Charlottesville, VA | 434-971-5500

The Omni Charlottesville Hotel located off the downtown mall allows pets weighing under 25 pounds. The pet fee is $100 per room.

Hyatt Place Charlottesville

2100 Bond Street | Charlottesville, VA | 434-995-5200

Conveniently located near the Shops at Stonefield, Hyatt Place has 137 guest rooms and allows up to 2 canine guests per room. Each dog must weigh no more than 50 pounds, and a combined weight no more than 75 pounds. The pet fee varies by the length of the stay.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Charlottesville

2036 India Road | Charlottesville, VA | 434-244-6200

Just off Route 29 North, Homewood Suites allows pets up to 75 pounds for a pet fee of $75.

Graduate Charlottesville

1309 W. Main Street | Charlottesville, VA | 434-295-4333

Located on “The Corner” near the University of Virginia, the Graduate hotel is near many restaurants and shops and is pet-friendly. The pet fee is $25 per night.

Doubletree by Hilton Charlottesville

990 Hilton Heights Road | Charlottesville, VA | 434-973-2121

The Doubletree by Hilton allows pets up to 75 pounds for a charge of $50.

Charlottesville’s 2016 Rankings

It seems every year Charlottesville is awarded recognition of some kind for an aspect of the city that makes it a wonderful place to live. Whether it is the proximity of the Blue Ridge Mountains or the University of Virginia, or the iconic pedestrian mall (one of the only estimated 75 remaining in the U.S.), there are endless remarkable and noteworthy characteristics that define the area and earn the notice of others. Here is a list of all of Charlottesville’s 2016 honors (and one so far for 2017, too!).

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A Sense of Place

The New York Post ranked Charlottesville #3 out of the 15 Best Places to Live in the U.S.

Livability named Charlottesville #21 of the Top 100 Best Places to Live.

Travel+Leisure’s annual America’s Favorite Places survey ranked Charlottesville #23 out of 30 of America’s Favorite Towns. According to their website, “The open-response survey asked respondents to submit their favorite place and rate it in over 65 categories, including affordability, notable restaurants, and public parks.” Charlottesville’s high scores gave a nod to the number and quality of area bookstores and wineries.

Trip.com listed Charlottesville as one of the 10 Hippest Mid-Sized Cities in America.

Food

The American Farmland Trust ranked Charlottesville’s City Market as the #3 farmers market in America in the nationwide People’s Choice category.

Travelocity named Charlottesville one of America’s Best Small Cities for Foodies, specifically highlighting The Clifton Inn, The Local, and The Boar’s Head.

OpenTable named local restaurant Fleurie as one of the 100 Best Restaurants in America.

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Health

HealthLine ranked Charlottesville as one of the top 10 Healthiest Small Towns in the U.S.

Education

College Rank slotted Charlottesville in as #7 out of 50 of The Best College Towns in America.

Business

Livability.com ranked Charlottesville #4 out of 50 Best Cities for Entrepreneurs due to the success of the University of Virginia’s Innovation Laboratory, or “i.Lab,” as it’s known.

Books

About Great Books included Charlottesville on “The Ultimate 50-State Road Trip for Book Lovers” due to the annual Festival of the Book, multiple bookstores, and the historical presence of Edgar Allen Poe and William Faulkner, not to mention the library at Monticello.

Pets

Paw Culture ranked Charlottesville #7 on its list of “11 Pet-Friendly Holiday Towns and Cities,” citing the popularity of the downtown pedestrian mall.

Tourism

And one to grow on…

In January 2017, Expedia named Charlottesville one of the top 17 Places to Visit in 2017 for its mountain views, historic sites, local coffee, shops, and many vineyards.

Pet–Friendly Spaces

Pets are a part of the family too. Builder magazine featured an article on Visbeen Architects showcasing four plan ideas with pet-friendly details to amaze cat and dog owners alike.

Dining Area Just for Fido or Fluffy

A mud room right off the kitchen offers a great opportunity to serve as a pet dining area as well. It gives your pet their own special place out of sight, yet close enough to not feel left out. One floor plan idea from Visbeen Architects featured a cabinet with a bottom drawer that slightly pulls out enough to have food and water bowls. The drawer can be pushed back in when needed.

All Essential Mud Room

Mud rooms connecting the garage to the home can also be a great place to keep the daily necessities for your pet. Have a cabinet with hooks and shelves to store leashes, dog-walking supplies, food, pet carrier and other essentials. This will not only allow easy access to leashes as you take your dog for a walk, but will also provide you with organization to simplify your life. Another nice feature is a bench to sit down and prepare for outdoor exercise with Fido.

No More Muddy Paws

Whether its dirt, mud, or sand, having a shower area just inside the entrance to the mud room can provide an ideal place to wash those dirty paws and keep your floors clean.

Hideaways

Pet area containment can leave you with kennels and baby gates which stand out in your home. Instead, create hideaways to corral your canine. Coat closets at the rear entrance to your home can be a great place for a built-in kennel. Another hideaway to consider is installing pocket doors in various areas which just pull-out when needed.