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ArlingtonWashington98223US
52960
55Our favorite sniffspot! Rocky loves the stream and following his nose...
55The canopy of trees helped with air quality. Such an excellent area...
55Easy to follow instructions and absolutely beautiful spot!
55So much room to run around. My super active dog loved every minute
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55We had great fun today! Pups were exhausted at the end of the 90 mins...
55This was my first sniff spot and I’m hooked! Grace was extremely...
55As always, our favorite sniff spot. Oh, and of course our dogs too!...
55Our pup had so much fan there!
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Hike up the mini forest

Arlington, Washington
Fully Fenced
9.5 acres
52,960 Reviews
Top spot

Hike up the mini forest

Arlington, Washington
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Hosted by Grace E.
52,960 Reviews
Top spot
Fully Fenced
9.5 acres
Hike up the mini forest - Arlington, Washington
Hike up the mini forest - Arlington, Washington
Hike up the mini forest - Arlington, Washington

Fencing

98% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

This spot is fully fenced

Info provided by host

Note from host

Woven wire fencing

Fencing height

4 feet (at lowest point)

Fencing type

Cattle with wire mesh

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

fully fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 feet

98% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Fencing type(s): Cattle with wire mesh

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing details: Woven wire fencing


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 dogs

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

If my dogs sense your arrival, they will start barking inside the house, which might be heard from the parking area, but the sniffspot is far from our house. Also, as of 11/2022 our neighbor got a white dog that loves to bark on their side of the fence close to the creek if it spots you. If that cute yappy dog bothers you, you might want to stay up the hill instead to avoid it, which is more private anyway. And I've noticed it'll stop barking.. eventually. :(

GUEST FEEDBACK

27% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other domestic animalsSometimes

Other domestic animals

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

Depending on where our goat roam at the time, she may or may not be visible before the sniffspot entrance area, but she’s in her enclosed space. Our neighbors have 🐓🐔 but they’re far. You might hear gobbling 🦃 too from our neighbors.

GUEST FEEDBACK

74% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other peopleSometimes

Other people

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

but it's not in the area where the dogs will be playing around. Hubby and/or hubby's friend/s might do some work in the barn, workshop, garage, the area surrounding the house, and relatives might come visit unannounced or even deliveries. Once in a while our neighbors will also be seen or heard doing stuff in their own yard & unfortunately we don’t have control of their noise. As of 8/14/2024 we have new neighbors (property across the street from Jordan Road to our left, with the red barn). They have transformed their yard into a dirt bike playground, so just warning you about that. 🤷‍♀️🙄

GUEST FEEDBACK

7% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Private entryYes

Private entry

Yes (Always)

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.


Amenities

River, stream or creek

Agility equipment

Parkour obstacles

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs


Pricing
18 credits per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Member get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!

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Location

Arlington, Washington

Description

Our property is shy of 12 acres, 9+ acres of which we're sharing as a private off leash dog space or Sniffspot. The entrance is over the bridge where the creek is and 'From Creek to Back of Property' is all yours to explore. You may chain the gate & unleash your doggies right after the bridge. Dogs might run down the creek for a splash or drink. Continue on to our family campground, there are picnic tables you could use. Then, up the hill you go to 'hike up the mini forest', free to roam around, listen to the birds, squirrels and other critters and sounds that nature brings you. You'll find seating areas while your dogs are at play, feel free to use them. Enjoy a picnic with your loved ones if you're up for it on one of the cabin porches or covered / uncovered picnic tables. The back of property behind fence is DNR land, so rest assured you’re on your own private little world with your furry buddies. The mini forest has some large walking paths and smaller trails scattered about, also some open meadows and is at a peaceful wooded setting. This is where I go to unwind and relieve my head of stress and worries. It’s my place of meditation, while my dogs sniff and romp around like crazy, do their zoomies and play hide n seek! Forget about the gym, you'll get your exercise here with your dogs. As mentioned, there are cabins on the property. Sniffspot is unavailable if the Cabins are booked or vice versa. Booking is through Hipcamp (hipcamp.com). Name of listing: 'Grace E.'s Mini Forest Cabins'. Check it out and Search listing through the hipcamp site. Saturdays are usually blocked IF there's Hipcamp bookings. I would Unblock the hours for Sniffspot use if that day isn't booked for Hipcamp, so please try to check back, who knows that day might be available! Anyway, hope you enjoy your little 'hike up the mini forest’…

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

HOST NOTE

Wear hiking boots, rain or dirty boots. Bear in mind that you’re in the country out in the woods, we have a goat and when it rains watch out for muddy areas. Depending on the time of the day and season, bugs may be present, so please bring bug spray. When it gets windy, watch out for falling branches, limbs and twigs from old trees. There is also a section where we stack metal piles to be disposed off later, please pardon that eyesore. Occasionally, again, since you're in the country, by the mountains, our neighbor would once in a while do target practice or do some annoyingly loud shooting towards the DNR, you might also hear fireworks, even logging noise at times. :( Behind the fish ladder, some areas of the creek might be deep and muddy, so watch your pups closely or try to avoid that area. This spot has a water feature, make sure to review these guidelines for visiting spots with water before visiting: https://help.sniffspot.com/article/167-how-to-keep-your-dog-safe-around-pools-and-water

Water safety notice

Make sure to practice dog and human safety around water. Read more


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Max dogs per booking
15
Is the host present?
I prefer to meet my guests on their first visits
Additional rules

Please message me if you DON’T see a Welcome sign by the gate Near the garage, that might mean you’re not booked because of a glitch in the app you’re not aware of, so we might be in the sniffspot area. Please keep dogs leashed until after bridge. Don't let dogs dig please. After use of the outhouse, make sure to please put down the cover and toilet paper lids (so as not to attract rodents), make sure to turn the light completely off and latch the door. If you're bringing somebody else, please share them the rules as well. It is with utmost importance to take heed and familiarize yourself with the Community Safety Rules below.. only then can you let your dogs be dogs, be set free & let the fluff balls sniff away! So Now.. Go Book & Enjoy! :)


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


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.

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This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests

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Meet your host

Grace E.

Joined in May 2020

Bison and Peaches, are my 2 English Shepherds. In July of 2024, Kora Belle, an Australian Cattle Dog, was added to our family. The 3 furballs, along with hubby, Brian & myself enjoy hiking up our little hill, mini forest out back & sometimes with our goats. I found out about Sniffspot through Facebook. I saw a video of a couple talking about Sniffspot & loved the idea! So here I am doing the same thing & what a blessing it is. I love it especially when I see the faces of the parents & their 4 legged babies after the visit, tired, maybe dirty, but happy!


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