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14329 Jordan Rd
ArlingtonWashington98223US
5.01587
55This was our first visit to a Sniffspot, and our dog had the happiest day of his life! Running and playing in the woods, splashing through the stream, it was all so much fun! We will be back….what a wonderful place!
55Always a pleasure to bring my ladies here for some fun and exploring
55Our dogs had an amazing time running up and down the hill and through the trees
55Best Sniffspot EVER. The property is stunning - plenty of room to hike, play fetch, and let the pup sniff around. After my pup ran to her hearts content she loved cooling off in the creek. We can’t wait to go back.
55This is a wonderful sniff spot! Grace is a very kind host; it’s obvious she takes good care of her property and values the wellbeing of her guests. This spot has lots to explore: our high-energy pooch loved running up and down the hiking trails, wading the creek, and sniffing many nooks and crannies around the property. Definitely bring a towel with you to scrub your pooch before loading up the car - but that’s the whole point, right?! There were several places in the fenced area for us humans to sit and enjoy nature’s respite. Our pooch was a very happy boy, and so were we. We’ll definitely visit again!
55Always a fun time here! 🥰
55We had a great time! Access to creek and a muddy fun time! Chickens are visible just across a creek. And goats on the way in. Beautiful property, lots of trails to explore. I opted for farm fresh eggs and had the cutest half dozen waiting for me when we got back! Will come again! There are multiple tables in a big area also, so it would be a good spot to meet up and hang out with multiple dogs and people! If I was thinking of a dog birthday party spot, this would be a good one!
55Love it !!
55So grateful for this place. What a treat to start the day walking through your own private forest and watching your pup run free. Thank you!
55This place is a little slice of heaven. My girl had an awesome time. the fence is super secure so i was at ease with her running around. the host is such an angel. met us when we got there and gave directions and a lil snack on the way out. Bean and I will definitely be back, maybe even rent a cabin sometime
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Hike up the mini forest

Arlington, Washington
Fully Fenced
9 acres
5.01587 reviews
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Hosted by Grace E.

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 ft

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

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing type(s): Cattle with wire mesh


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 domestic animalsSometimes

Other peopleSometimes

Private entryYes


Amenities

River, stream or creek

Agility equipment

Parkour obstacles

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs


Pricing
$18 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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Location

Arlington, Washington

Description

Our property is shy of 12 acres, 9+ acres of which we're sharing as a private off leash dog space or Sniffspot. The entrance is over the bridge where the creek is and 'From Creek to Back of Property' is all yours to explore. You may unleash your doggies right after the bridge and chain the gate if you want. Dogs might run down the creek for a splash or drink. Continue on to our family campground, there are picnic tables you could use. Then, up the hill you go to 'hike up the mini forest', free to roam around, listen to the birds, squirrels and other critters and sounds that nature brings you. You'll find seating areas while your dogs are at play, feel free to use them. Enjoy a picnic with your loved ones if you're up for it on one of the cabin porches or covered / uncovered picnic tables. The back of property behind fence is DNR land, so rest assured you’re on your own private little world with your furry buddies. The mini forest has some large walking paths and smaller trails scattered about, also some open meadows and is at a peaceful wooded setting. This is where I go to unwind and relieve my head of stress and worries. It’s my place of meditation, while my dogs sniff and romp around like crazy, do their zoomies and play hide n seek! *If you want to save a little bit of moolah, I offer membership. Forget about the gym, you'll get your exercise here with your dogs. If you are a member of my sniffspot, or have older dog/s and would like to drive below or up the hill to park so the fur buddy don't get exhausted, message me.* Some of you have asked about the cabins. Sniffspot is unavailable if Cabins are booked or vice versa. Booking is through Hipcamp (www.hipcamp.com). Name of listing: 'Grace E.'s Mini Forest Cabins'. Check it out by copying and pasting link below to browser or search listing through the hipcamp site. https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/washington-grace-e-s-mini-forest-ex9hrrp8?shareid=1ddvuyvr3yh Anyway, hope you too will enjoy your little hike up our mini forest..

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

Wear hiking boots, rain or dirty boots. Bear in mind that you’re in the country out in the woods, we have goats & when it rains watch out for muddy areas. Depending on the time of the day and season, bugs may be present, bring bug spray or use ours by the gate. When it gets windy, watch out for falling branches, limbs and twigs from old trees. There is also a section where we stack metal piles to be disposed off later, please pardon that eyesore. Occasionally, again, since you're in the country, by the mountains, our neighbor would once in a while do target practice or do some annoyingly loud shooting towards the DNR, you might also hear fireworks, even logging noise at times. :(

Extras

Mug$10

Hike Up The Mini Forest Mug, (11 oz.) w/ Sniffspot Picture & Location; White; Ceramic, Dishwasher & Microwave-Safe; 2 Choices (See Photo #10 among my sniffspot shots) Message me w/c Mug, 1 or 2. Thanks!

Organic Eggs$2.5

Half a dozen (6 eggs) from our 3 chickens - an Americauna, Wyandotte and Maran


Extras

Mug$10

Hike Up The Mini Forest Mug, (11 oz.) w/ Sniffspot Picture & Location; White; Ceramic, Dishwasher & Microwave-Safe; 2 Choices (See Photo #10 among my sniffspot shots) Message me w/c Mug, 1 or 2. Thanks!


Organic Eggs$2.5

Half a dozen (6 eggs) from our 3 chickens - an Americauna, Wyandotte and Maran

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Max dogs per booking
15
Is the host present?
I prefer to meet my guests on their first visits
Additional rules

Please message me if you DON’T see a Welcome sign by the gate Near the garage, that might mean you’re not booked because of a glitch in the app you’re not aware of, so we might be in the sniffspot area. Please keep dogs leashed until after bridge. Don't let dogs dig please. After use of the outhouse, make sure to please put down the bowl and toilet paper lids (so as not to attract rodents), make sure to turn the light completely off and latch the door. You may visit my goats & feed them. They love apples and bread. If doggos happen to escape back to the front (not sniffspot area), no worries, it's all fenced in. If you're bringing somebody else, please share them the rules as well. It is with utmost importance to take heed and familiarize yourself with the Community Safety Rules below.. only then can you let your dogs be dogs, be set free & let the fluff balls sniff away! So Now.. Go Book & 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.

(1587) Reviews

  • Jan A., May 2, 2024

    This was our first visit to a Sniffspot, and our dog had the happiest day of his life! Running and playing in the woods, splashing through the stream, it was all so much fun! We will be back….what a wonderful place!

  • Flannery K., May 2, 2024

    Always a pleasure to bring my ladies here for some fun and exploring

  • Chris R., Apr 30, 2024

    Our dogs had an amazing time running up and down the hill and through the trees

  • Becca B., Apr 29, 2024

    Best Sniffspot EVER. The property is stunning - plenty of room to hike, play fetch, and let the pup sniff around. After my pup ran to her hearts content she loved cooling off in the creek. We can’t wait to go back.

  • Janet F., Apr 29, 2024

    This is a wonderful sniff spot! Grace is a very kind host; it’s obvious she takes good care of her property and values the wellbeing of her guests. This spot has lots to explore: our high-energy pooch loved running up and down the hiking trails, wading the creek, and sniffing many nooks and crannies around the property. Definitely bring a towel with you to scrub your pooch before loading up the car - but that’s the whole point, right?! There were several places in the fenced area for us humans to sit and enjoy nature’s respite. Our pooch was a very happy boy, and so were we. We’ll definitely visit again!

  • Alyssa L., Apr 28, 2024

    Always a fun time here! 🥰

  • Chelsey P., Apr 28, 2024

    We had a great time! Access to creek and a muddy fun time! Chickens are visible just across a creek. And goats on the way in. Beautiful property, lots of trails to explore. I opted for farm fresh eggs and had the cutest half dozen waiting for me when we got back! Will come again! There are multiple tables in a big area also, so it would be a good spot to meet up and hang out with multiple dogs and people! If I was thinking of a dog birthday party spot, this would be a good one!

  • Jasmine K., Apr 27, 2024

    Love it !!

  • Laura M., Apr 27, 2024

    So grateful for this place. What a treat to start the day walking through your own private forest and watching your pup run free. Thank you!

  • Emma S., Apr 25, 2024

    This place is a little slice of heaven. My girl had an awesome time. the fence is super secure so i was at ease with her running around. the host is such an angel. met us when we got there and gave directions and a lil snack on the way out. Bean and I will definitely be back, maybe even rent a cabin sometime

Meet your host

Grace E.

Joined in May 2020

Bison and Peaches, my 2 English Shepherds along with hubby, Brian & myself enjoy hiking up our little hill, mini forest out back & sometimes with our goats. They’ll all be locked up when you come visit so don’t worry. I found out about Sniffspot through Facebook. I saw a video of a couple talking about Sniffspot & I said... oh, i like that idea! So here I am doing the same thing & so far loving it. I love it especially when I see the faces of the parents & their 4 legged babies after the visit, tired, maybe dirty, but happy!


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