Homes where the dog is part of the trip

Why the dog comes along

Some of our best days in Oregon have a dog in them: a run down an empty beach at Neskowin, a slow sniff along a trail at Mt. Hood, a nap by the wood stove afterward while the rain comes in. When we started creating our own places to stay, it never occurred to us to leave that part out.

So dogs are welcome at all of our homes, and not grudgingly. The floors can take muddy paws, there's somewhere to rinse off, and the yards are fenced where a fence makes sense. The homes are still the thoughtfully designed places our guests expect — a good couch and a dog asleep on the rug have never been in conflict.

On the coast

The Weekender in Neskowin is a short walk from a beach that's usually empty enough for a dog to run flat out. There's a creek to splash in, Proposal Rock to walk around at low tide, and a wood stove to dry off beside. The cabin is tiny, so this one works best with a dog who's happy curled up close.

Puffin Lane in Manzanita has seven miles of beach a ten-minute walk away and Nehalem Bay State Park next door, with miles of flat trail through the shore pines. The house looks over the golf course, so it's a leash-on walk to the sand and off-leash once you're there. Both coast homes have covered outdoor space for shaking off the rain before it comes inside.

In the mountains

Wildwood Basecamp at Mt. Hood might be the dog's favorite. The whole forested acre is fenced, with little trails winding through the trees and a hammock hidden somewhere in the middle. A dog can spend an entire afternoon out there while you're on the screened porch with a book and the fire table going.

Beyond the fence, the Salmon River and the trails around Mt. Hood Village are a few minutes away, and there's a lot of country to cover from Trillium Lake to Mirror Lake. Come back, wipe down the paws, and let everyone fall asleep by the wood stove. The Mt. Hood guide has more of where to go.

In Eugene

The Eugene House has a fenced backyard and trails right out the door that lead to a bakery and a couple of restaurants, which makes the morning walk a little more rewarding than usual. Spencer Butte and the Ridgeline Trail are close, and Alton Baker Park along the river is a good easy loop.

The Cedar Circle, coming soon in the Friendly neighborhood, has a private outdoor area with a hot-tub garden and a walkable neighborhood around it. We'll share dog details for that one when it opens. Meanwhile, the Eugene homes are an easy base for a Ducks weekend or a wine-country day with the dog along.

A few practical things

Each home's booking page has the specifics — how many dogs, any fees, and house notes — so you know exactly what to expect before you book. Please let us know your dog is coming when you reserve.

• Most Oregon beaches welcome dogs, with seasonal leash rules in a few areas to protect nesting shorebirds. Signs at the beach access will tell you.
• Bring a towel or two beyond the ones we leave out; the coast in winter is a wet-dog situation.
• Fenced doesn't mean supervised. Wildwood's acre is big and wooded, and a determined digger is still a determined digger.
• Pick up after your dog, indoors and out. Our cleaners are wonderful and we'd like to keep them.

Questions about a particular home and a particular dog? Ask us. We've probably been in your situation.