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A Little Taste of The Country

Valley Mills, Texas
Partially Fenced
85 acres
5.020 reviews
Top spot
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Hosted by Misty W.

Fencing

Enclosure

Partially Fenced

Fencing details: The fences on this property are for livestock and are electric. They are not going to contain your pet.


Audible/visible from spot

Only the people and dogs included in your booking can be in the spot during your visit. This section refers to distractions seen/heard from the spot.

DogsYes

Other domestic animalsNo

PeopleYes

Private entryNo


Amenities

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog treats

Indoor restroom available

Dog toys

Beach


Pricing
$8 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Optional monthly membership available!

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This spot offers additional Sniffpass discounts


Location

Description

Photos Updated 5/10/2023. We still have a decent amount of blue bonnets. We also have blankets of other native wildflowers. Our property consists of hand-mown trails that run from our home on Old Prairie Lane to the Middle Bosque River. As a bonus, the Middle Bosque River is flowing and you can actually tube it! The trails vary in terrain and also in elevation. It is recommended to wear good shoes for hiking, and maybe river shoes if you want to walk in the river. We have 85 forested acres with trails for exploring on this site. If you would like an accompanied tour of the land, please just ask. Otherwise, I will walk you to the trailhead and send you on your way. I will be happy to spend as much time as you like hiking through the woods, or just leave you be. There are two stocked fish ponds onsite, as well as a fishing boat and a paddle boat. Dogs and people are welcome to swim. There are also two waterfalls and some natural pools. We will happily provide dogs and their humans with toys, snacks, and water. In the spring, we have a glorious display of wildflowers at the prairie, just a mile away. Please call or text for immediate response. 254-749-8338

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

We do have cattle and 2 ponds on-site. There are some areas that are potential fall hazards, but those are not easily accessible.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
1 hour
Max dogs per booking
20
Is the host present?
I prefer to meet my guests on their first visits
Additional rules

These are necessarily rules persay but you will want to wear comfortable shoes as the terrain does vary in elevation, if you are hiking. There is a boat and a paddleboat if you are interested and there are fish if you like to fish.


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.
Arrive and leave on time, this is important for safety.
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

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.

(20) Reviews

  • Candace B., May 30, 2023

    Thanks Misty for sharing your paradise with us again. We followed the mowed paths with our shepherd through the woods, crossed the creek a few times and dipped our feet in the river. The rocky, forested terrain is like going back to cave dwelling times. Walk the paths in an hour or bring bathing attire and stay for a few. Your dogs will love this stress-melting beauty but you will enjoy it just as much..

  • Kim R., Apr 30, 2023

    Fantastic place. Worth the drive! The trails, the trees, the exploration…a dream location for my dogs. It was so much fun for my dogs and me. I could not have asked for more. Misty and her husband were beyond accommodating and extremely nice. If you’re looking for an adventure for your dogs, this is it. I hesitate to say good stuff about the spot because I selfishly want it all for me and my dogs. 🙂

  • Rhonda S., Apr 20, 2023

    First, Misty was so gracious. She greeted us and walked us to the trailhead while explaining her property. From there we followed our first doggo tour guide through the trails and river. Her property is absolutely beautiful and serene from end to end. While I did get a little turned around, a second tour guide appeared (her Dane) and showed us the way back 😊. I think this was a dream come true for both of my pups and just a wonderful getaway for me as well. There were plenty of areas we hadn't made it to but definitely plan to return. Completely worth the drive if you're on the fence. Thank you, Misty, for sharing your beautiful property and for supplying two lovely tour guides which made it even more fun!

  • Amber B., Apr 17, 2023

    Me and my dog had such a great time here. Fun and relaxing for us both. Misty has a beautiful property and is a great host. My dog loved being able to swim and we had a nice time on the trails as well. Also beautiful blue bonnets this time of year! We will definitely be back and so appreciative of Misty for sharing this land with us! :) thank you!

  • Taylor M., Mar 25, 2023

    I think this was my dogs’ favorite day ever. We all had so much fun hiking and exploring, and I think in our two hours we only saw a tiny bit of all there is to explore at this spot! Misty is such a great host and communicates so well from the moment you book! It was well worth the hour drive to get there and we can’t wait to go back!

  • Allie S., Mar 13, 2023

    This place is MAGICAL! It’s so hard to believe this is someone’s backyard! So much to do, we booked for 3 hours and barely made it to the end we were all exhausted and I have malinois’! We will definitely be back here again and again!

  • Erica L., Mar 7, 2023

    This place is truly incredibly. You have to see it for yourself

  • Maria R., Mar 4, 2023

    Phenomenal!!! The host were amazing, gave us a quick run down of the property & the trails. The land was very clean and tranquil. Most importantly, our pups loved it!! We will 100% be back.

  • Heather B., Feb 25, 2023

    Beautiful property with creek, waterfalls, stone cliffs, and overhangs. Dogs for our dog to play with. Amazing hosts that are just happy to share their piece of nature. More scenic than Mother Neff and Cameron Park. Great place to have a well trained dog off leash. Plenty of splashing fun

  • Krista M., Feb 21, 2023

    Perfect spot to hangout with the dogs and take a fun hike. Misty was very accommodating and explained the layout of the property perfectly. A little slice of heaven, our dogs had a wonderful time!

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A Little Taste of The Country

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