Featured cabins and cottages
Andril Fireplace Cottages
Pacific Grove
Andril Fireplace Cottages, a cherished establishment within the Smith family since 1960, offers a selection of 20 units in Pacific Grove, Monterey County. The cottages feature fireplaces, kitchens, private decks, or enclosed patios, providing a cozy retreat for guests.
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Bide-A-Wee Inn & Cottages
Pacific Grove
Bide-A-Wee Inn & Cottages in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, offers a serene retreat for travelers and their furry companions. Situated on the picturesque Monterey Peninsula, this rustic inn welcomes pets in approximately 90% of its cozy rooms.
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Carmel Resort Inn Cottages
Carmel By The Sea
Carmel Resort Inn Cottages in Carmel By The Sea, Monterey County, California Coast, offers a charming retreat for travelers seeking a dog-friendly accommodation. Situated near Carmel Mission, guests can enjoy a leisurely 15-minute stroll to Sunset Center.
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Big Sur Campground and Cabins
Big Sur
Warm cabins, some with kitchenettes, in a relaxed riverfront resort featuring a playground.
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Brookdale
Relaxed quarters in a casual property featuring an informal lounge with a bar.
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Soquel
Cabin in the woods is a dog-friendly place to stay in Soquel, California.
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Carmel By The Sea
In the picturesque surroundings of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel River Inn offers a serene escape for both two-legged and four-legged guests alike.
Read moreCoffee Cottage
Morro Bay
In Morro Bay's vibrant Embarcadero, Coffee Cottage is more than just a coffee shop - it's a haven for both two-legged and four-legged...
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Pacific Grove
The Cottage At Green Gates in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, offers a charming Tudor-style guest house perfect for a relaxing coastal getaway.
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Carmel By The Sea
Escape to the charming coastal town of Carmel By The Sea and experience a truly dog-friendly retreat at Edgemere Cottages. Located just a block away from...
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Bradley
Lake Nacimiento, part of Monterey County Parks, covers over 5,000 surface acres surrounded by 165 miles of scenic shoreline, unspoiled wilderness, mountains, river canyons, oak and pine forests, spring waterfalls and abundant wildlife.
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8 dog-friendly cabins in Monterey and Big Sur
8 dog-friendly cabins across Monterey and Big Sur, from Big Sur to Pacific Grove, drawn from DogTrekker's directory of vetted pet-welcoming properties.
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Spring in Paso Robles with your dog
Paso Robles wine country has a short window every year when the hills turn electric green, the vines are just starting to leaf out, and the tasting rooms…
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Central Coast nesting season: a dog owner’s calendar
Month-by-month guide to Central Coast beach closures for snowy plover nesting, plus dog-friendly beaches that stay open March through September.
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Heatstroke and hot pavement: California dog summer safety
Heatstroke kills 50–64% of affected dogs, and 3 out of 4 cases are caused by exercise — not hot weather alone. Here's what California dog owners need to know about hot pavement, warning signs, emergency cooling, and the state law…
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An easy California dog trip for seniors
California suits seniors traveling with dogs when the trip is built around short drives, easy walks, cooler weather and stops with clear pet rules.
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Santa Barbara with your dog: what locals keep quiet
Santa Barbara's dog-friendly secret isn't on the downtown wharf: it's in the foothills, the canyons, and a beach the locals still call Hendry's. Here's where we actually go on a Central Coast weekend.
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