Ratchford Farmhouse

Big yard with a small nature area of leave and grass clippings. Shaded. Fully fenced. Street parking.

Entering the spot: The gate is to the right of our garage, it just swings open and is held shut by a metal loop. There is no lock. Parking: Our driveway is steep and curves. You can park in the driveway in front of the garage and then back into the space beside our truck to drive down the driveway when leaving, I do not recommend backing down it. I am also happy to open our garage to give you more room if needed. We used to have a F250 and were able to navigate without issues. You can also park in the culdesac in front of our house. Getting Here: We live in a gated community so I will have to call in a pass (this is why I require a 2 hour notice for visits). I will reach out when you confirm your visit to request a first and last name to call in a pass for you to enter. Use YMCA Camp Thunderbird’s address to be sure you go to the main gate of our neighborhood. The gate is manned 24/7. Give them your name and our address and they will provide you with a paper pass. Please note, you will be required to show them your drivers license to enter. Restroom: If you need to use the restroom, please just send me a message so that I know you may be inside. To access it, use the doors closest to the hose in the back yard. There is a half bathroom inside immediately to the left. Please note this amenity is only available if we are home. You can message prior to booking an appointment to confirm availability. WiFi: Info sent upon request when booking is confirmed.

Welcome spring special pricing ☀️☀️ Spring has sprung 🌸 enjoy the beautiful weather with many sitting areas Fully Fenced in backyard with 2 gated entry. Please see photos of complete fence. (Where there is the split rail there is chicken wire to contain smaller pets ) Please use single gate for entry on the left side of the house by the brick fireplace. ( facing the house ) When you book our pet friendly backyard you will be the only guest here with your pet In a secured location. We have a great area to play with your pet or sit back and relax in the eno or one of the comfy patio chairs. Please check all our amenities listed and photos to see what’s available. We have many sitting areas to choose from. We have everything you need to have a awesome visit. Just bring your pets. After each visit, all toys, water bowls and touch areas are cleaned and sanitized for our next guests. And be sure to share our spot with your friends and family when you return 🐶❤️ Thank you ! Our Instagram account is @moe.hardwick

Every spot is very unique which is the fun part of Sniffspot. We want visitors to have clear expectations before their first visit; this is why we provide so much detail in the description. Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions, so we can ensure you have the best visit possible. Parking: Please park in the gravel driveway, not the concrete driveway. Do not park in the grass as it becomes damaged over time. If you arrive early, feel free to hang out on the swing next to the gravel driveway. Chain Link Gate Entrance: Walk down the gravel driveway to access the chain link gate entrance. Next to the man gate, there are water canteens, water bowl, dog toys, dog towels, bug spray, white bucket for trash, and dog treats majority of the time. We do our best to keep the water canteens at the entrance full with water. The only water hose to refill water canteens or rinse your dog off is at the house. There is a water hose on a reel at the front and back of the house. At the entrance, we have a solar light which only lights up the entrance. If you are comfortable being on the property past sunset, head lamps and flashlights can be provided. We will leave the outside house lights on which provides light in the back yard but not the whole property. Also, if you turn your car headlights on, the lights point directly at the field providing some light. Nature: 3 sides of the property run parallel to a creek and woods, so you might see critters (i.e. turtles, snakes, deer, raccoons, birds, crawdads, ants, etc.). Closed toe shoes are a good idea to wear. In the wooded section, there are wood chips, so they easily get caught in flip flops. Open Field: There is a large open field when you first walk through the man gate. In the field, there is a metal glider, two metal chairs, two swing chairs, and table. There is a dome climber play center for kids and a trampoline. Dogs and kids are welcome to jump on the trampoline. (Note: The trampoline has a safety net; the zipper is broken on the net.) The open field holds water after a good rain. We put straw down to help prevent mud. Woods: Towards the back of the property behind the house, there is 2.3 acres of open space with plenty of shade from the mature trees with two hammocks and a fire pit. If the field is wet, we suggest hanging out behind the house in the woods. The ground is always more dry. House: Our house is located on the property within the fenced in area. During visits, we always stay indoors with our dogs with the blinds closed to give guests their privacy. If we happen to arrive from work or errands during a visit, we park at the end of the driveway and walk through the driveway gate straight to the house. We try to message our guests ahead of time if we might arrive during visiting hours. If your dog is reactive to strangers, we certainly appreciate a message stating that, so we can plan better. Creek/Kiddie Pool: To the right of the large open field, there is another man gate that provides access to a creek. The creek is not fenced in but is on our property. The creek has a small sandy beach for digging, two lounging chairs, and a small table. Our dogs swim in the creek almost every day. We keep a long orange leash at the creek gate in case your dog wants to enjoy the creek but has selective listening skills. The leash is long enough for the dog to get in the creek while the owner stands on the bank. (Note: The previous owners buried their trash for years on the creek bed. We are in the process of cleaning it up. The section that has trash is barricaded off with black netting, so dogs can't access the area with glass, metal, etc.) We understand some people don't want their dogs swimming in the creek. We have a kiddie pool, 30 gal black plastic stock tank, and splash pad available during warmer months. The water hose is on a hose reel at the back of the house. Feel free to fill it up with water for your dogs to cool off. Neighbors: We have neighbors that have indoor dogs. Our fences do not touch at all. However, when their dogs are outside in their fenced in back yard, they can see visitors at the main entrance. The neighbor's dogs will bark out of excitement when they see visitors. If you walk back further on the property, they can't see you and won't bark. If your dogs are reactive to the sight or sound of other dogs, this spot might not be the best fit for your dogs. Lastly, we have a neighbor across the creek and through the woods with a rooster. The rooster can't be seen but can be heard at times.

Private, fenced back yard with gentle slope in South Charlotte. Plenty of room for dogs to play and humans to relax on the back patio. Plenty of parking on the driveway or on the street.

Perfect spot for your doggies- fully fenced in, tons of toys, clean kiddie pool which is refreshed every day lots of shade on the back patio (with overhead fan) and under evergreen trees. Plenty of options for you to sit if you'd like. Backyard is about a 1/3 acre. Would love to let my very friendly puppies with your dog(s) if he/she could use some companionship and a good workout.

Price discounts as low as $5/hr are available in membership tiers. https://www.sniffspot.com/to/as0jr Please give me more than 4 hours notice. Approximately 5k Sq Ft of fenced (chain link) play space (grass) with a 100+ ft Oak tree for plenty of shade. No patio. No chairs. Please bring your own lawn chairs if you want to sit. Often, there are balls, dog friendly frisbees, and sometimes a doggy pool left out from my two dogs. Feel free to use those. I will do my best to have fresh water in the yard with enough heads up.

Welcome! I hope you enjoy our little piece of land! We are blessed to have a large, fully fenced backyard with a small wooded area as well. We live in a residential neighborhood so we have put privacy ivy on the front fencing to block the view of the driveway and road. We have several animals of our own but we will either be safely inside or away from the property when you visit so you can enjoy your park in peace! If you are interested in a play date and would like to discuss a dog play date I'd love to chat with you. Please pick up after your pet and place any trash/poop in green trash can before leaving. Thank you!

Big yard for dogs to run and play in

We call this the dog yard! It is over an acre fully fenced and a very safe place for dogs to play! We have dog toys, a kiddie pool and hose, dog water bowl, and chairs for the humans. We also provide doggy poop bags and a pooper scooper and trash can. You can enjoy viewing the rolling fields of pasture, horses, and chickens on your visit, and you can play disc golf!