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ArlingtonWashington98223US
5.01825
55very nice host and well kept area! everything was well marked and maintained, there were even treats left for us at the gate when we were finished. our dogs had so much fun, we will definitely return!
55This Sniffspot was the best Sniffspot experience I've ever had! My dog and her friend had the time of their lives! The Sniffspot instructions were clear, and the signs were very helpful. Grace is an excellent host! The dogs loved exploring the trails! It was a lovely hike! I could relax because the area was fully fenced and we had the whole space to ourselves. The dogs enjoyed exploring the beautiful nature and playing in the open areas. On the way out, my friend and I left some apple slices for the goats. They were adorable! Thanks for hosting us and for leaving treats for the dogs and humans! I'm looking forward to our next visit!
55Fantastic! The fence is good out in the forest and as the listing says, there is a secure fence up to the house. They can see the goats and stand along the fence next to the goats up near the house. Our dogs don’t have great recall but this was a good spot for practice! And WOW! What a lovely spot with the creek, huge trees and nooks and crannies to explore! We will be back!
55Great spot! My boys loved the amount of land they could explore. One of them got muddy in a puddle and he washed it off in the creek. They both loved it and will definitely be back! Loved the fully fenced area so they could run around without any worries from me. Thank you for such a great time!
55Always such a peaceful and fun spot to get to visit. The hosts take care of their shared property and mini forest trail system so well. Always a favorite for the boys!
55My favorite sniffspot experience so far. I LOVED this place, and my dog did too. Grace was so kind. The area is so beautiful. I already can't wait to be back.
55Had a wonderful time with my 2 dogs! Plenty of trails to hike, sniff and explore. We will definitely be returning in the near future!
55Such a perfect day at this spot. The dogs had the best day!!!! The property is so beautiful and the host so sweet. We came back to some doggy snack and human snack waiting for us on the car. The perfect end to the perfect day.
55This is such a fun and unique property!! It doubles as a literal campground (not camped at during your visit) and therefore has lots of tables/picnic spots, trash cans, and even an outhouse. The creek is really pretty and the trails are lovely, as is the host, Grace, who made sure we knew exactly where to go and even left my dogs and I a sweet treat as we were leaving. We booked another spot in Arlington after this one and had a lovely morning away from Seattle <3
55Our pups loved visiting! I felt very safe letting them run around! Will definitely visit again.
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Hike up the mini forest

Arlington, Washington
Fully Fenced
9 acres
5.01825 reviews
Top spot
Host avatar
Hosted by Grace E.

Hike up the mini forest

Arlington, Washington
Host avatar
Hosted by Grace E.
5.01825 reviews
Top spot
Fully Fenced
9 acres
Hike up the mini forest - Arlington, Washington
Hike up the mini forest - Arlington, Washington
Hike up the mini forest - Arlington, Washington

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 ft

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

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing type(s): Cattle with wire mesh


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

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

Sometimes

Depending on where our 4 goats roam at the time, they may or may not be visible before the sniffspot entrance area, but they are in their enclosed space. You may visit or even feed them, they love apples, bread & carrots. Our neighbors & us have 🐓🐔 but they’re far. You might hear gobbling 🦃 too from our neighbors.

GUEST FEEDBACK

73% 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

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, but it's not close.

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 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!

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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 unleash your doggies right after the bridge and chain the gate if you want. 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! *If you want to save a little bit of moolah, check out Sniffpass. Forget about the gym, you'll get your exercise here with your dogs. If you have older dog/s and would like to drive below the hill to park so the fur buddy don't get exhausted, message me.* Some of you have asked about the cabins. Sniffspot is unavailable if Cabins are booked or vice versa. Booking is through Hipcamp (www.hipcamp.com). Name of listing: 'Grace E.'s Mini Forest Cabins'. Check it out by copying and pasting link below to browser or Search listing through the hipcamp site. https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/washington-grace-e-s-mini-forest-ex9hrrp8?shareid=1ddvuyvr3yh Saturdays are usually blocked if there's Hipcamp bookings. But 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 too will enjoy your little 'hike up the mini forest..'

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

Wear hiking boots, rain or dirty boots. Bear in mind that you’re in the country out in the woods, we have goats & 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. :( 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

Extras

Mug$10

Hike Up The Mini Forest Mug, (11 oz.) w/ Sniffspot Picture & Location; White; Ceramic, Dishwasher & Microwave-Safe; 2 Choices (See Photo #10 among my sniffspot shots) Message me w/c Mug, 1 or 2. Thanks!


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 bowl and toilet paper lids (so as not to attract rodents), make sure to turn the light completely off and latch the door. You may visit my goats & feed them. They love apples and bread. If doggos happen to escape back to the front (not sniffspot area), no worries, it's all fenced in. 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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Meet your host

Grace E.

Joined in May 2020

Bison and Peaches, my 2 English Shepherds along with hubby, Brian & myself enjoy hiking up our little hill, mini forest out back & sometimes with our goats. They’ll all be locked up when you come visit so don’t worry. I found out about Sniffspot through Facebook. I saw a video of a couple talking about Sniffspot & I said... oh, i like that idea! So here I am doing the same thing & so far loving it. 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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