John's 4 Acre Partially-Fenced Private Dog Park In Nelson, VA - Amherst, Virginia #1

John's 4 Acre Partially-Fenced Private Dog Park In Nelson, VA

Amherst, Virginia

Partially Fenced

4 acres

31 Review

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Fencing

This spot is partially fenced

Info provided by host

Note from host

There is a knee wall and some barbed wire fencing along the frontage and border. The border of the property is well marked by marking ribbon and paint.

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

partially fenced

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 dogsNo

Other domestic animalsNo

Other peopleNo

Private entryYes

Amenities

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Trash can

Water - hose

Digging area

Fertilizer-free

Pricing

4 credits per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

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Location

Amherst, Virginia

Description

This is a beautiful spot for dogs. A quiet State Road runs along one edge of the property, but the woods throughout the property are the real draw. Lots of natural space to explore. When it rains, there is a stream that runs through. There are many footpaths through the woods for your dog to explore, but feel free to make new paths. The barbed-wire borders of the property are well marked by ribbons and paint, except for the road frontage.

Hazards

HOST NOTE

Some areas are muddy, and storms often bring down branches, so watch your step. There is barbed wire along the orange-tagged border. Barbed wire appears occasionally throughout the property. A long time ago, this was a cow farm, and there are reminders of that history throughout the property. More recently, I believe they operated a commune here, and there are signs of that as well. The trails are flat but rugged, and you and your dog are welcome to go off the path into zone 4 and 5 terrain. Vines, roots, and other walking hazards may be present. The property inclines gently towards an intermittent creek that runs along the middle of the property, which doubles as a wonderful path when dry. It appears after a heavy rain and disappears in a dry spell.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length

1 hour

Required advanced notice for visits

12 hours

Max dogs per booking

Is the host present?

I generally do not meet my guests

Additional rules

Pack it in, pack it out. Please be kind.

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

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.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies

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Meet your host

John L.

Joined in March 2025

Hi, I'm John. I love animals, and would love for you to come and visit this great space for dogs.

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