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FrederickMaryland21703US
5.0126
55Our dog had a great time!! Excellent property!
55We had such a great time at this spot! It was very secluded and...
55This was our first sniff spot! I wasn’t sure what to expect, so I...
55Beautiful property, fully fenced with a nice pond. Dog loved running...
55Awesome place to get a hike and steps in! The dogs loved exploring...
55The hosts were very helpful. The gravel path/ driveway is clear and...
55The location is easy to find, all roads an easy and enjoyable ride. ...
55This is my favorite place in the world to take my dogs. Just...
55The walk was lovely!
45Great spot !
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Hard Struggle Homestead

Frederick, Maryland
Unfenced
30 acres
4.98126 Reviews
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Hard Struggle Homestead

Frederick, Maryland
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Hosted by Lisa & Mark B.
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4.98126 Reviews
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Unfenced
30 acres
Hard Struggle Homestead - Frederick, Maryland
Hard Struggle Homestead - Frederick, Maryland
Hard Struggle Homestead - Frederick, Maryland

Fencing

This spot is unfenced

Info provided by host

Note from host

There is high tensile fence on the east side of the property with white fence posts. With a gate that is generally open at the boundary of our property.

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

unfenced


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 dogs

HOST REPORTS

No

No dogs on site.

GUEST FEEDBACK

3% 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

The only animals up here are bees.

GUEST FEEDBACK

12% 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

No one should be in the area except the owners and rarely potomac edison maintenance crews.

GUEST FEEDBACK

6% 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 entryNo

Private entry

No

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

Parkour obstacles

Field

Chairs

Woods

Trash can


Pricing
10 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!
This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

Frederick, Maryland

Description

Complete freedom to roam on 30 acres with a bonus that our land is surrounded by another 200+ acres of electric company owned land with no roads, no cars, no neighbors… just grass and forest. We have a Google Earth picture roughly showing the property lines and the driveway for you to use while exploring. We ask that you please stay out of the treeline to the right of the driveway as you drive up the hill It's the neighbor's property and it's marked by no trespassing signs. There is no house on the property. Just a camper and a shed. Park anywhere on the road or at the big circle at the top (near the farm office.) We have wifi near the brown shed at the top of the road. Wifi: HSH Password: HardStruggleHomestead Be forewarned that our land is on the side of a mountain so the walk up the driveway will be on a slow incline. Your dogs will be tired after this trip, we promise. As of April 1st there are no animals or livestock on site except for a few bee hives on the property. Most often, the owner is not on site but may do some maintenance time to time. If you see him, he will wave hello… Rest assured he will not approach your dogs unless you approach him. We understand reactive dogs.

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

HOST NOTE

Uneven ground in the forest - watch your step. You may see wildlife, deer, birds, squirrels, rabbits, turtles or many other forest creatures. There is a colony of honey bees on site fenced in with an electric fence.

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
20
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

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.

4.98 (126 Reviews)

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Meet your host

Lisa & Mark B.

Joined in January 2023


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