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5610 James Gunnell Ln
AlexandriaVirginia22310US
5.023
55Easily accessible grassy yard with great space for running around. Host provided fresh cold water, bowl, lawn chair, and toys. Delightful!
55Wonderful little space to play some fetch and let your dog lounge! My dog had a blast sniffing, running, and rolling around.
55The yard is immaculate and my hyper golden retriever, Benson, had the best time. There’s a nice portion of the yard that is shaded from the sun so it was perfect. Will definitely be back!
45Nice spot! Perfect size, quiet, and the grass is nice. The host left out some supplies (toys, treats, etc) along with some fresh water in a bowl for the dogs. Everything was as expected and labeled/communicated well. My 75lb dog was able to jump through the gap in the fence (between the X areas), though, so keep an eye out for any dogs that sometimes like to wander.
55We had a great time here! The doggies loved the fresh grass. I loved that the yard was very clean and nice. We will definitely be coming back!
55This was my first time using the Sniffspot and it was lovely. Our puppies are on the bigger side and Marilyn’s home provided ample space for them to run around. Marilyn provided treats, a bowl for water, and toys for the pups to play with as well! I would recommend this spot and use it again
55Plush grass that my dogs absolutely loved! Very clean and quiet. We went in late afternoon and it was mostly shaded from the sun. Perfect spot for hot summer days.
55This was a beautiful spot and my dog enjoyed it very much. Marilyn gracious left a bowl of water out for Bruno. We will definitely be back!
55Great space! Grass was green and luscious. Pups loved it!
55buddy and Hank had a blast😍
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Grassy Bliss - Your Own Private Dog Park In Alexandria/Franconia

Alexandria, Virginia
Fully Fenced
0.12 acres
5.023 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
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Hosted by Marilyn J.

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 ft

94% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing type(s): Wood - non-privacy


Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsSometimes

Other domestic animalsNo

Other peopleSometimes

Private entryYes


Amenities

Dog drinking water

Dog treats

Dog toys

Trash can

Hand sanitizer

Lit at night


Pricing
$8 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Sniffpass holders get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

Alexandria, Virginia

Description

Fully enclosed fenced backyard. Lots of space to run and chase balls. Wide open. Lots of shade in the morning, full sun for a couple hours during the day, and scattered shade from neighboring trees in the late afternoon.  Pesticide-free and natural lawn care, maintained and mowed on a regular schedule. Soft plush grass that feels good on paws and feet. Bring a blanket to lie down on and have a picnic! I'll be getting two rocking chairs in a couple of weeks!

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

Basement walkup stairwell by gate entrance

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
1 hour
Max dogs per booking
6
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

(23) Reviews

  • Jennifer B., Apr 28, 2024

    Easily accessible grassy yard with great space for running around. Host provided fresh cold water, bowl, lawn chair, and toys. Delightful!

    Host replied: Thanks, Jennifer! Glad you enjoyed your visit.

  • Caitlynn P., Apr 28, 2024

    Wonderful little space to play some fetch and let your dog lounge! My dog had a blast sniffing, running, and rolling around.

    Host replied: So happy to hear your pup had a great time! 🐾😊

  • Yen D., Apr 26, 2024

    The yard is immaculate and my hyper golden retriever, Benson, had the best time. There’s a nice portion of the yard that is shaded from the sun so it was perfect. Will definitely be back!

    Host replied: So happy to hear that Benson enjoyed running around. Would love to have you visit again soon! ♥️ 🐾

  • Kylie L., Apr 24, 2024

    Nice spot! Perfect size, quiet, and the grass is nice. The host left out some supplies (toys, treats, etc) along with some fresh water in a bowl for the dogs. Everything was as expected and labeled/communicated well. My 75lb dog was able to jump through the gap in the fence (between the X areas), though, so keep an eye out for any dogs that sometimes like to wander.

    Host replied: Thanks for your review! There is an 8 inch space between the cross bars. I posted a pic so that potential guests can see.

  • Miranda V., Apr 24, 2024

    We had a great time here! The doggies loved the fresh grass. I loved that the yard was very clean and nice. We will definitely be coming back!

    Host replied: Hi Miranda! Thanks so much for visiting. So glad that you and your doggies had a great time. 🐾🐾Come back anytime!

  • Helen M., Apr 23, 2024

    This was my first time using the Sniffspot and it was lovely. Our puppies are on the bigger side and Marilyn’s home provided ample space for them to run around. Marilyn provided treats, a bowl for water, and toys for the pups to play with as well! I would recommend this spot and use it again

  • Samantha R., Apr 22, 2024

    Plush grass that my dogs absolutely loved! Very clean and quiet. We went in late afternoon and it was mostly shaded from the sun. Perfect spot for hot summer days.

    Host replied: Hi Samantha, so glad your dogs loved playing in the grass. Thanks for your review!

  • Kristen M., Apr 22, 2024

    This was a beautiful spot and my dog enjoyed it very much. Marilyn gracious left a bowl of water out for Bruno. We will definitely be back!

    Host replied: Thanks so much, Kristen! Would love to have you visit again.

  • RM A., Apr 20, 2024

    Great space! Grass was green and luscious. Pups loved it!

    Host replied: Thanks! So glad your pups had a great time!

  • Kelly G., Apr 20, 2024

    buddy and Hank had a blast😍

    Host replied: They look so happy running all around! Great action pics.

Meet your host

Marilyn J.

Joined in March 2024

Hi! Welcome to Grassy Bliss! Your own private dog park! Super soft grass that is well maintained in a peaceful neighborhood. We built this fence for our dogs to enjoy the backyard. They have all crossed over Rainbow Bridge so we thought that other pups could enjoy it as much as ours did. Thanks for stopping by!


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Fully Fenced
0.5 acres
5(239)
$11 dog / hour
Springfield, VA
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Patio Heater now available for the winter months! And our playground chips received a fresh covering for the 2024 season installed in Feb! All earnings will be donated to a couple of smaller rescue groups, including Pets With Disabilities - http://petswithdisabilities.org; Lizzy's Lodge Rescue - https://www.lizzyslodgerescue.org/ and more recently added Miri's Legacy, Angel's Among Us Pet Rescue, Big Dog Ranch Rescue, Lost Ball Canine Rescue, HART and Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation - each month. Any funds left over go to pledges for harder to adopt out pups on death row in overcrowded kill shelters, so rescue groups can pull them out. We have a very private fenced in yard, we would like to offer up to any other pups who might enjoy some freedom! Lots of availability for weekdays too. We have a natural wooded yard that borders a county park on one side, with a 6ft wooden fence all the way around the property, and a side entry gate. The ground cover is the soft playground wood chips, specifically designed to be comfortable for all kinds of furbabies! Endless amounts of smells and sniffing opportunities from all the local wildlife that frequent our yard. Good space for long runs, frisbee, tennis ball, soccer ball action for the energetic pups, and plenty of space for meandering, or just lounging around in the sun spots for the more mature pups. The yard has sunny areas and plenty of natural shade from the trees. You can also enjoy a deck with a patio table, cushioned chairs and lawn chair seating, poop bags, extra dog water bowls, outdoor spigot with hose for water bowl refills, or hose play and elevated feeders for the pups who cannot bend down very well to drink. The public park next to us has several wooded trails, so if your pup has any energy left, it is a nice park to walk. Quiet spread out and very dog friendly neighborhood. Easy parking on the street outside the house, side entry gate but please make sure you click the gate shut when you leave though!

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