Travel Has Gone to the Dogs: BnBFinder.com Offers Pet-Friendly Accommodations at B&Bs

Bed & breakfasts have listened to the needs of travelers and are providing pet-friendly accommodations.  Travelers can celebrate National Dog Week (September 23-29) with a B&B getaway for themselves and their four-legged friend.

It’s no surprise that an increasing number of travelers take their dogs with them on vacation and the B&B industry has responded to this travel trend.  Nearly 25% of inns listed on BnBFinder.com offer some sort of pet-friendly accommodation.  "Unlike chain hotels, B&Bs can be flexible with their policies and can often accommodate a guest's and a pet's needs," says Mary White, founder of the travel industry's leading online bed and breakfast directory.  Not only do some inns welcome pets, but they specifically cater to them by offering welcome baskets, special bedding and more.  With so many bed and breakfast inns welcoming dogs and other pets, it's now easier than ever for travelers to hit the road - leash, pull-toy and water bowl in tow.

When deciding to take a dog or other pet on vacation, it's important to plan around them and book accommodations that are pet friendly. www.BnBFinder.com/PetTravelTips provides tips and tricks for traveling with pets.

Choose from a few of BnBFinder.com's favorite pet-friendly bed and breakfasts or search from over 500 pet friendly inns at www.BnBFinder.com/PetsWelcome.

A Lodge at Sedona, Sedona, AZ
www.BnBFinder.com/LodgeatSedona
This Arizona lodge is noted for being an extremely dog-friendly place to stay. Visitors will enjoy several designated King suites especially for guests visiting with dog companions. Guests will also receive throw blankets, extra towels, a comfortable sleeping cot, water bowls, and a canine goodie bag upon arrival.

1859 Historic National Hotel, Jamestown, CA
www.BnBFinder.com/1859Historic  
For an additional $15 per night, the inn's Pet Fee provides a basket with suggested guidelines to make for a comfortable stay, dishes for food and water, plastic waste bags, towels, a pet bedspread, and biscuit treats...everything a pet could wish for to make their stay enjoyable.

Casa Laguna Inn & Spa, Laguna Beach, CA
www.BnBFinder.com/CasaLaguna  
What dog wouldn't love staying at this California seaside inn? To welcome each four legged guest, the inn provides place mats, food and water bowls, bottled water, treats and a welcome note. Casa Laguna can also suggest pet-friendly restaurants, pet services and a local dog park for use during stays at the inn.

The Captain Jefferds Inn, Kennebunkport, ME
www.BnBFinder.com/CaptainJefferds
Treats served on silver platters, scented waste bags and tennis balls with paw prints...all this and more await dogs at The Captain Jefferds Inn. In addition, canine guests will receive extra towels, food and water bowls, matching mats, and the wonderful town of Kennebunkport to explore.

1847 Blake House Inn, Asheville, NC
www.BnBFinder.com/BlakeHouse
This Asheville inn welcomes pets in four of their guestrooms and can suggest pet services located near the inn to make each pet's stay comfortable and enjoyable. The inn will also donate a portion of the small $20 pet fee to the Blue Ridge Humane Society.

Holladay House Bed and Breakfast, Orange, VA
www.BnBFinder.com/HolladayHouse 
The Holladay House believes that pets are "people" too and provides a little welcome basket upon arrival. For an additional $25 per pet, per night, you and your pet can relax in the inn's two rooms that are designated pet friendly. With easy access to the grounds and private patios, you and your pet can enjoy some fresh air at anytime of day. Even though pets don't have freedom to roam freely throughout the inn, they will still be able to run and play on the many trails and parks that are located near the inn.