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148 Highland Ave
San RafaelCalifornia94901US
5.0473
55Love this spot! Easy to access, beautiful space! My pup loves running around in the grass and carrying around sticks from the excellent selection provided :)
55Lovely yard, quiet, owners even offer a supply of toy choices. My dog had a blast!
15No one was home and we were unable to use the spot
55Beautiful, quiet, sunny backyard. Perfect sniffspot!
55Nice space, quiet, clean and beautiful.
55I wasn’t able to go at the last minute. Sorry for the inconvenience
55This yard was so clean and was perfect for our lab who loves to play fetch. It’s also very relaxing for humans, with really good views of the hills. We will be back again for sure. Thank you Karin.
55Gorgeous space. My pups had a blast exploring, sniffing and running about. One of our local faves for sure!
55We loved our first Sniffspot experience at Karin’s! We have a very anxious German Shepard (trauma from his past life), and he cannot handle being approached by other dogs. We are on alert during every walk and can’t go to dog parks. It was SO nice for all of us to get to relax, go off leash, and watch him get to explore and run around while we enjoyed the sunshine and our feet in the grass. The property was absolutely beautiful and serene.
55Such a special place for the dogs and us. 😜. So much room to roam and it is also very clean, well kept and peaceful. Thank you for letting us use it!
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Lawns, Gardens, Views, Pool, in San Rafael

San Rafael, California
Fully Fenced
0.5 acres
5.0473 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
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Hosted by Karin S.

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

5 ft

98% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing details: The perimeter of the property is completely fenced; however please note the pool is not separately fenced off within the property.


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 domestic animalsNo

Other peopleSometimes

Private entryYes


Amenities

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog toys

Trash can

Hand sanitizer

Water - hose


Pricing
$21 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Sniffpass holders get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

San Rafael, California

Description

Pups of all sizes enjoy this spot. Half acre property, fully fenced and gated, good privacy, lawn, pool, lounge chairs, small table and chairs, flower gardens, redwood trees, olive trees, persimmon trees, meditation garden, hummingbirds, and even a red fire hydrant. Optional pool access for people can be purchased as an Extra, by the hour and by the person. The pool is below 70 degrees right now. We love all dogs and welcome dogs of all shapes and sizes and hair types to visit; however we can only offer pool access for non-shedding pups, as long hair and fur was unfortunately causing damage to the pool equipment; If you are booking for more than one non-shedding dog swimming or for longer than an hour, please message us with info about your dog(s) and we will create an extra for you for the number of dogs you have swimming . Most visitors find the lawn size ample for running around and throwing a ball a bit, but if you are looking for a field to throw a tennis ball as far as you possibly can with a Chuck-it, the yard is not really the right size and shape for that, sorry! Hours right now are 7:30am to 8:30pm. We look forward to your visit!

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

Pool: please note that though the perimeter of the property is fenced, the pool is not separately fenced off within the property. The pool is about 3 feet deep in the shallow end and about 8 feet deep in the deep end. The pool is uncovered. Please no dogs in the pool unless we have communicated and arranged this in advance. Thanks.

Extras

Non-shedding Dog Swim, per dog$22

1 hour of swimming for 1 non-shedding dog

Pool A: 1 person for 1 hour$22

Pool access for 1 person for a 1-hour booking

Pool B: 2 people for 1 hour$36

Pool access for 2 people for a 1-hour booking


Extras

Non-shedding Dog Swim, per dog$22

1 hour of swimming for 1 non-shedding dog


Pool A: 1 person for 1 hour$22

Pool access for 1 person for a 1-hour booking


Pool B: 2 people for 1 hour$36

Pool access for 2 people for a 1-hour booking


Pool C: 3 people for 1 hour$50

Pool access for 3 people for a 1-hour booking


Pool D: 3 dogs for 1 hour$60

Pool access for 3 dogs for a 1-hour booking


Pool E: 1 person for 2 hours$33

Pool access for 1 person for a 2-hour booking


Pool F: 2 people for 2 hours$54

Pool access for 2 people for a 2-hour booking


Pool G: 3 people for 2 hours$75

Pool access for 3 people for a 2-hour booking


Pool H: 4 people for 2 hours$90

Pool access for 4 people for a 2-hour booking

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Max dogs per booking
4
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
Additional rules

Welcome and enjoy! Please no smoking or alcohol. Please clean up and leave the area as you found it. Please double-bag your poos before placing in the trash can--this helps reduce odors in the trash can area (bags are available for your use.) Please no swimming or wading unless purchased as an Extra. Please bring your own towels. No glass on the property, and especially not in the pool area, please. No more than 6 people visiting at a time. I'm sorry, we don't allow kids under 9 for liability reasons. Swimming for people can be booked as an Extra, by the person, by the hour. Swimming for non-shedding dogs can also be purchased as an extra. Please brush out your dog before coming if they are going in the pool. For the moment we are not taking bookings for dog swimming for shedding dogs, due to issues with dog hair in the pool equipment. Thanks and enjoy.


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

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.

(473) Reviews

  • Kristina G., May 12, 2024

    Love this spot! Easy to access, beautiful space! My pup loves running around in the grass and carrying around sticks from the excellent selection provided :)

  • ellen s., May 12, 2024

    Lovely yard, quiet, owners even offer a supply of toy choices. My dog had a blast!

  • Elizabeth W., May 11, 2024

    No one was home and we were unable to use the spot

    Host replied: Hi Elizabeth, I'm so sorry for any confusion. The day before your visit I messaged you a gate code to use to let yourself in.

  • Rebekah R., Apr 28, 2024

    Beautiful, quiet, sunny backyard. Perfect sniffspot!

  • Ana B., Apr 28, 2024

    Nice space, quiet, clean and beautiful.

  • Linda W., Apr 23, 2024

    I wasn’t able to go at the last minute. Sorry for the inconvenience

  • Rayu T., Apr 14, 2024

    This yard was so clean and was perfect for our lab who loves to play fetch. It’s also very relaxing for humans, with really good views of the hills. We will be back again for sure. Thank you Karin.

  • Kiem S., Apr 12, 2024

    Gorgeous space. My pups had a blast exploring, sniffing and running about. One of our local faves for sure!

  • Holly G., Apr 7, 2024

    We loved our first Sniffspot experience at Karin’s! We have a very anxious German Shepard (trauma from his past life), and he cannot handle being approached by other dogs. We are on alert during every walk and can’t go to dog parks. It was SO nice for all of us to get to relax, go off leash, and watch him get to explore and run around while we enjoyed the sunshine and our feet in the grass. The property was absolutely beautiful and serene.

  • Anastasiya R., Apr 7, 2024

    Such a special place for the dogs and us. 😜. So much room to roam and it is also very clean, well kept and peaceful. Thank you for letting us use it!

Meet your host

Karin S.

Joined in June 2022

Hi, Karin and John live here with our senior Havanese, Jack.


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