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West ChesterPennsylvania19380US
4.99108
55This was my first time to bring my dogs here and they had a blast! The spot is huge with beautiful streams and lots to investigate. Bird is incredibly friendly and provided extremely clear instructions and info. We will definitely be back!
55Plenty of room to run and swim!
55This place is probably the best sniffspot around. My dogs are always so happy here! Bird is always super nice to us! Thank you! 💜
55A super sweet spot and Bird is the best!
55Incredible host and property! It’s so serene I wanted to chill there without my dogs 🤣 brought my anxious little and bigger senior dog here and they absolutely loved it. Both even got in the water. Cannot recommend this enough!!! Will be back
55This property stood out from the others we’ve visited so far because it was our first unfenced Sniffspot—yet we felt totally secure. Our gracious host, Bird, was very kind. She gave us all the information we needed from the start, and when terrible navigation delayed our arrival, she adjusted our time so that we could have a full hour. There is so much to marvel about this location. The massive field and stream—unfenced, but with natural barriers just as the listing said. Vast room to explore and very private. Again, it is unfenced. I would advise dog parents to remain mindful of gaps in the boundary that surrounds the property, which likely lead to the road. Just a note if you’re going to go off-leash. My pup has decent recall and a 50ft long lead, so I was able to let him run the field, then call him back if he began to stray somewhere too far. But most of the time, he didn’t need it. We hung out by the stream for most of the hour because it was a hot afternoon, and he had lots of fun playing in the water.
55Such a great property, exactly as described. My pup had such fun swimming and exploring and was lucky enough to get a cup of doggy ice cream from our wonderful host!
55Absolutely perfect! My 2 dogs loved running and playing in the stream. Clean, safe, beautiful space.
55Bird was a fantastic host! My 2 Great Dane puppies had a wonderful time running and exploring the creek. My 3 kids went swimming in the creek and had just as much fun as the dogs! We will definitely return!
55Always a fun time
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Historic and scenic property with natural barriers

West Chester, Pennsylvania
Unfenced
4.5 acres
4.99108 Reviews
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Historic and scenic property with natural barriers

West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Hosted by Bird M.
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4.99108 Reviews
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Unfenced
4.5 acres
Historic and scenic property with natural barriers - West Chester, Pennsylvania
Historic and scenic property with natural barriers - West Chester, Pennsylvania
Historic and scenic property with natural barriers - West Chester, Pennsylvania
Fencing

This spot is unfenced

Info provided by host

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 dogsSometimes

Other dogs

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

“My neighbors have a small dog who you may hear bark, but you won’t be able to see (or have access to) this dog from my property.”

GUEST FEEDBACK

9% 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 animalsSometimes

Other domestic animals

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

“I have indoor cats your dog(s) could see from one window.”

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

“You’ll be able to see people in cars driving by.”

GUEST FEEDBACK

18% of guests saw/heard

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

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog toys

Woods

Trail

Pricing
20 credits per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

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Location

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Description

I own 11+ acres in West Chester (bordering Downingtown), although I’m currently offering access to the 4.5 acres that is not fully forested. The side of the property you’ll be enjoying has the mill which was built in the 1760s and converted into a home in the 1970s. This strip of land is bordered by a creek on the one side, and a millrace on the other. The millrace is where the water used to run when the mill was operating many moons ago. Both the creek and millrace have water, although the creek has proven to be much more alluring to visiting dogs. Both serve as natural barriers on either side of the property. The deepest area in the creek is approximately 8ft. There are chairs there for you to sit and enjoy the view while your dog swims in the water. There is another, more private area, where your dog can get easy access to the creek water. I call this the “money spot” because there is easy access to and from the creek for dogs and humans. There are steep embankments for both the creek and the millrace so it would be an effort for your dog to cross them to “escape.” At the end of my 4.5 acre property, the land comes to a peninsula where the millrace and creek meet to become one body of water. This peninsula serves as a natural barrier although my friend’s young German Shepherd did jump out into this water and after a deer on one frightful day. Fortunately, we got him home/back but I think it’s prudent for me to disclose this harrowing event for the safety of your fur baby. There is an outdoor stone patio where you and your pup(s) can relax in the shade. Here you’ll find a filled water dish for your pup(s) to enjoy and a trashcan for your dog waste. If past dog visitors are any indication of future visits, your pup(s) will likely be thirsty from all the exploring, good smells and open land to run and play. I have one of those tennis ball throwing devices that help you throw a ball super far that you’re welcome to use too. There are two dog leads on the property you’re welcome to use for training etc. One is ~50ft and the other is nearly 100 ft long. They both attached to trees and can handle the weight/pull of large dogs. I ask that you don’t encourage your pup(s) to chase after the wildlife here, not just for their sake, but for the safety of your pup(s) too. I think the hawks might have put a dent in the small wildlife around here. You won’t see many small animals like squirrels or bunnies, although you are likely to see deer. If your dog is a young/strong “chaser” you might want to visit with a leash. You’ll also find less snuggly wildlife here like snakes and ticks. I ask that you use your best judgement in supervising your dog(s) and be sure to check them for ticks before leaving. Of course at your first visit, I’ll give you a tour of the layout with your dog leashed to ensure your comfortability with the space. I’d ask you to kindly replace the raft(s) in the creek should your visit cause it to pop.

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

HOST NOTE

This spot has a water feature, make sure to review these guidelines for visiting spots with water before visiting: https://help.sniffspot.com/article/167-how-to-keep-your-dog-safe-around-pools-and-water

Water safety notice

Make sure to practice dog and human safety around water. Read more

Host Rules

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

Bird M.

Joined in June 2021

My name is Bird and I’m a happy new(ish) home owner who loves all animals. I’m vegan and respect all life and I do my best to enhance the quality of life for the living creatures on my property. My hope and plan is to make my property an animal sanctuary of sorts in the future.

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