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Newark, Delaware
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0.17 acres
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Welcome to our Backyard Nature Retreat

Newark, Delaware
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Hosted by Tywanda C.
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Fully Fenced
0.17 acres
Welcome to our Backyard Nature Retreat - Newark, Delaware
Welcome to our Backyard Nature Retreat - Newark, Delaware
Welcome to our Backyard Nature Retreat - Newark, Delaware

Fencing

This spot is fully fenced

Info provided by host

Fencing height

6+ feet (at lowest point)

Fencing type

Wood - privacy

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

fully fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

6+ feet

Fencing type(s): Wood - privacy

Gaps or holes in fence: 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 dogsNo

Other dogs

HOST REPORTS

No

N/A

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

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

This is a quiet, peaceful college-town neighborhood. We are a family of four with two kids.

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)

Park on the side of the house and enter backyard from the single fence door to the right of the house.

Designed for private play

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


Amenities

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Trail

Trash can

Water - kiddie pool


Pricing
8 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

Newark, Delaware

Description

If your dog(s) loves sniffing, exploring, and experiencing nature, you've found the perfect spot. Our backyard isn't a perfectly manicured lawn—it's a peaceful, park-like woodland oasis filled with natural scents, textures, and wildlife that encourage healthy enrichment for curious pups. Wander through a landscape of tree stumps, logs, stones, woodland plants, wetlands, wild strawberries, flowering trees, rose bushes, lilacs, hostas, boxwoods, common ivy, and seasonal blooms. Listen to birds chirping while your dog explores. You may spot red cardinals, robins, and many other songbirds enjoying our bird feeders and bird bath. There are countless sights, sounds, and scents for dogs to investigate, and depending on the season and time of day, you may also see rabbits, squirrels, bees, butterflies, fireflies, snails, ladybugs, and other fascinating wildlife. For humans, we've created cozy places to relax while your pup plays. Enjoy our antique iron park bench nestled among the gardens or gather around the fire pit area with our bright orange camping stools. An elevated hill offers another fun place for dogs to explore, and a water hose is available if your pup needs a quick drink or rinse. Property Information Fully fenced backyard for off-leash play. Additional unfenced side yard is available if desired. Please enter through the fence gate on the Devon Drive side of the house (it will be open). Please park along the side of the house—there is ample parking. No resident pets on the property, though you may see or hear neighborhood dogs. Please Note Please stay off the deck and deck stairs. You're welcome to relax anywhere else in the backyard. Please pick up after your dog and take all trash with you before leaving. Tips are always appreciated but never expected. Every booking helps us continue maintaining and beautifying this little wildlife sanctuary and expanding the gardens for both people and pups to enjoy. We hope you and your furry friend have a peaceful, sniff-filled adventure!

Extras

Cup of coffee or tea4 credits

Cup of Joe or Herbal Tea to go

Dog Treat2 credits

Milkbone treat for Pooch

Hose5 credits

Use our outside hose to give your dog a bath.

Extras

Cup of coffee or tea4 credits

Cup of Joe or Herbal Tea to go


Dog Treat2 credits

Milkbone treat for Pooch


Hose5 credits

Use our outside hose to give your dog a bath.


Pet and Owner Photo3 credits

We will take a posed photo of you and your dog.


Stick1 credit

Take a stick of choice home with you.


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
6 hours
Max dogs per booking
4
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
Additional rules

Please do not use deck at all.


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

Tywanda C.

Joined in June 2026


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