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DurhamNorth Carolina27701US
5.049
55Rosey had a great time relaxing in the shade and exploring the...
55Amazing! Such a great space with every extra to make it a fun, comfy...
55We loved this spot! Our senior pug enjoyed just walking around,...
55Well worth a membership to visit this gem! Rosie and Max may have had...
55Such a cute spot to bring your furbabies and everything is provided....
55Well maintained and equipped spot! Had 3 dogs and owners with plenty...
55Truly a beautiful little wooded oasis in the heart of Durham. A good...
55Absolutely fantastic! Responsive host, convenient location, clearly...
55Great place to have your dog off leash!! My guy Major had so much fun...
55This hidden gem is just that. Our hounds and terriers LOVED this...
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Central Durham Hidden Gem

Durham, North Carolina
Fully Fenced
0.4 acres
5.0049 Reviews
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Hosted by Beth & Joe L.

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Central Durham Hidden Gem

Durham, North Carolina
Host avatar
Hosted by Beth & Joe L.
Sniffpass
5.0049 Reviews
Sniffpass
Fully Fenced
0.4 acres
Central Durham Hidden Gem - Durham, North Carolina
Central Durham Hidden Gem - Durham, North Carolina
Central Durham Hidden Gem - Durham, North Carolina

Fencing

100% 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

Welded wire fencing attached to posts and/or trees. Most of the fenceline is also secured along the bottom with underground fencing and/or vines. Gate fits securely, with no gaps.

Fencing height

4 feet (at lowest point)

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

fully fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 feet

100% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing details: Welded wire fencing attached to posts and/or trees. Most of the fenceline is also secured along the bottom with underground fencing and/or vines. Gate fits securely, with no gaps.


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

there are buffer zones on all sides--no shared fence lines. we are in a central durham residential neighborhood so you will probably hear some dogs bark and/or see dogs being walked on leash down the street. our neighbors typically quiet their dogs (or take them inside) pretty quickly if they bark. please don't permit extended barking by your dog. (occasional woofs or yaps are fine.)

GUEST FEEDBACK

69% 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 animalsNo

Other domestic animals

HOST REPORTS

No

n/a

GUEST FEEDBACK

4% 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

many pedestrians walk past our house (many with their dogs). they are visible from some parts of our spot. you may also occasionally see a neighbor from a distance in a backyard.

GUEST FEEDBACK

33% 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)

Direct quick access. (Not a gated community.)

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

Amenities

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog treats

Dog toys

Woods

Trail


Pricing
14 credits per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

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

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Location

Durham, North Carolina

Description

(Please keep our spot safe, open, and welcome in our neighborhood by keeping your dogs leashed up in the driveway area! Every dog. Every time.) Just 5 minutes from downtown, our Central Durham Hidden Gem is surrounded by an unexpectedly natural environment. A well-maintained combination of open play space and lightly wooded area, it is nearly half an acre and fully fenced. The entire romping area can be conveniently monitored from the outdoor seating. Owners of sensitive or reactive dogs will appreciate the buffer zones around our spot. There are no shared fence lines. (Be aware that, from some parts of our backyard, your dog might see and hear neighbors walking their dogs by the front of the house.) High-energy dogs love to run laps around our trail loop, which is big enough for an intense game of chase or wide-open "zoomies." The gentle slope of the land and thick natural mulch provide good drainage so mud is minimal. Relax in the rocking chair on the screened porch or in the hammock among the trees. (Purchase the "Poop Patrol" extra for guilt-free relaxation and to keep our spot safe and clean!) The entire space is neat, clean, and pleasant but not at all "fussy." No plants are off-limits and it's okay if your dogs dig a hole or two. (For safety, please try to fill in holes somewhat before you leave. Tools are provided.) The wooded area has lots of ground-cover plants and no poison ivy. (The Virginia Creeper looks similar but has five leaves rather than three.) Fortunately, we have never seen ticks here. Our spot is easy to find and has plenty of flat off-street parking. Just give us a heads-up if you need accessibility for use of crutches, walker, or wheelchair. Upon request and if we're available, we're happy to participate in your dog's socialization by being calmly seated in the driveway upon your arrival. Generally, visits are limited to 3 dogs, 5 humans, and 3 vehicles. (Please inquire for potential exceptions.) We look forward to hosting you and your pups soon!

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

HOST NOTE

Please keep EVERY dog leashed (coming and going) in our driveway area. Leashing up every time keeps our our spot safe, open, and welcome in our neighborhood. Whenever dogs share space, toys, bowls, and/or pools, there is a risk of communicable disease. The risk level varies depending on the prevalence of canine illness in the Durham area. Use your own judgment (perhaps with input from your veterinarian) when deciding whether visiting a Sniffspot play area is within your risk tolerance and whether you want to bring your own toys and bowls. Potential trip/splinter hazards are the usual: Ivy vines, wooden steps, wooden handrails, sweet gum balls, pine cones, sticks, uneven ground. Plants include: Various Kinds of Trees, Aucuba, English Ivy, Nandina, Honeysuckle, Grape Holly, Clematis, and Virginia Creeper. We cannot guarantee 100% removal of any plant, but we're vigilant in pulling any sprouts of poison ivy if they appear, and we try our best to keep the area free of pokeweed and mushrooms. (Please note that Virginia Creeper resembles poison ivy but has 5 leaves.) Highest retaining wall is only about 2 feet. If that's too high for your dogs, you may use the garden fence panels provided to make barriers. While we try to orient all sharp parts of fencing to the outside of the enclosure, it is possible for a dog to encounter a wire. You may want to redirect a dog that is vigorously rooting around the base of the fence. Home construction can sometimes be heard from our spot. The closest is about 60 yards away, through the woods.

Extras

Poop Patrol6 credits

For the price of a cafe latte, we will provide "dog poop patrol" after your visit to ensure a safe and clean park for our next guests. No guilt on your end. No resentment on ours. Most importantly, no poop spread among all these precious dogs. (Dependent on availability.)

Sponsor a Foster Dog Romp14 credits

Treat a foster dog from a local shelter or rescue program to an hour of "sniffins" and wide-open play at our hidden gem.


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
1.0 hour
Required advanced notice for visits
1 hour
Max dogs per booking
3
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
Additional rules

Keep our spot safe, open, and welcome in our neighborhood by keeping your dogs leashed in the driveway area--EVERY DOG, EVERY TIME. An occasional woof or yap is fine, but extended barked is not permitted. (We understand that your dogs may bark when a neighbor's dogs bark.) Maximum of 3 dogs, 5 humans, and 3 vehicles per visit. (Please message to request exceptions.)


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

Beth & Joe L.

Joined in January 2023

Avid dog lovers. My partner and I understand that each dog has unique challenges and needs--just like each person.


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