55Great place! We saw some people at the disc golf course, but there is a wire fence along that property line. Trails are wide and marked with wooden signs. Before we arrived, the host let us know they'd be doing some work in the garage by the entrance, but they'd keep the doors closed to keep our space. The dogs loved itKaitlyn E.
55My puppy had a blast! Trail is nice and wide (a two track in most places), and fairly well maintained. There are several places where the trail branches, but there isn’t a lot of risk of getting lost. Many of the intersections have arrows or are blocked with a sign to keep you on the right trail. We booked 1.5 hours, but definitely could have done the whole thing (including looping through some of the side trails) in an hour.
Watch your footing - the trail is uneven in places and there are lots of little stumps under the leaves. West side butts up against a public disc golf course (there are some parts that are fenced, but much of the fence is missing) but it was deserted on a cool, windy Friday morning.
Views over the lake are pretty, but there’s not a beach area or access to the water. I’m sure a motivated dog would find a trail through the cattails to find water, though.
Overall, a nice place for a peaceful walk in the woods. Absolutely recommended. We will be back!Meredith G.
55Best Sniffspot we’ve been to yet! The host is very gracious and is great at communicating. There’s so much room for our fur babies to run and sniff around, and we love the trails. The host provided water and a bin for your poop bags, and signs to navigate the trail. Our Pomeranian is a veteran park lover, but our young lab is still very shy around new people/dogs, so this is such a great option for us. We would definitely love to come back!!Lauren C.
55This was perfect! This is right next to a park, so we saw a couple walking, but both of my dogs watched the people for a second and moved on. No bugs based on the time we came 😊veronica a.
55Loved the privacy for our boys and they enjoyed it. We will be back!Kaitlyn J.
55My Weimaraner had a blast! The trails were well maintained and marked and we had a nice long walk. Lots of exciting sniffs and space to stretch and spend time with nature. The host provided water and bug spray and instructions were very clear. Wonderful experience!Su D.
55Great space. Safe entry. So much room. Nice trails through woods. Thank you. We will be back!susette a.
55Our golden retriever Duke had a blast! He especially loved the swamp and made sure get as muddy as possible! He went home happy and tired. Katie E.
55My dogs had a blast! It was great to have them run on trails off leash without any worry of running into another dog. Definitely a lot of bugs, so bring bug spray. Overall a great time and we will be back! Brianna M.
55My dogs loved it! The mosquitos were real heavy so make sure to bring some spray but it’s definitely worth it. My pups had a blast and the trail is pretty clear as well, it’s a fun trail and lots of smells and space for them to roam. Ana K.
Monarch Hills Farm Private Dog Trails With Lake View In Holly
Monarch Hills Farm Private Dog Trails With Lake View In Holly
Holly, Michigan
Hosted by Matt K.
Sniffpass
4.940 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
Unfenced
59 acres
Fencing
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
Sometimes
We do not have a dog but sometimes a dog nearby can be heard from a distance.
GUEST FEEDBACK
15% 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 animalsNo
Other domestic animals
No
We have no domestic animals.
GUEST FEEDBACK
6% 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
Sometimes
Some disc golfers on a neighboring property can be heard and seen from the trails.
GUEST FEEDBACK
61% 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
Lake or pond
River, stream or creek
Field
Dog drinking water
Woods
Trail
Pricing
$10 per dog per hour
50% off all dogs after the 1st dog
Sniffpass holders get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits! This spot offers additional discounts.
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Location
Holly, Michigan
Description
Enjoy a beautiful walk on a network of trails that traverse rolling hills in and out of the forest. At the back of the property, you will enjoy some of the best and most private scenery in Oakland County. As summer turns to fall there are a lot fewer bugs and beautiful color changes. Some trees are changing already. Please stay on the cleared paths on the West side and South portion of the property due to work being done on other sections. There are wooden arrow signs that help you navigate to the back of the property and back to the parking area. Thank you.
(We are currently expanding and connecting the trails, as well as clearing the views to the lake and river, so watch for some nice additions in the future.)
Cleanliness
97% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.
Host Rules
Minimum visit length
1.0 hour
Max dogs per booking
10
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
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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Top spot!
This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests