Traveling with your beloved pet can be an incredibly rewarding and joyous experience. The bond you share with your furry friend deepens as you explore new places together, creating lasting memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime.

Whether it's a road trip to a nearby national park or an international adventure, having your pet by your side adds an extra layer of excitement and companionship to your journey. 

Their enthusiasm and curiosity as they encounter new sights, smells, and experiences can be infectious, infusing your travels with a sense of wonder and spontaneity. From exploring dog-friendly beaches to hiking scenic trails with your canine companion or simply sharing a quiet moment in a cozy cabin, traveling with your pet opens up a world of unique opportunities for bonding and joy.

Furthermore, traveling with your pet allows you to discover pet-friendly destinations and accommodations that cater to both you and your furry friend's needs. It encourages you to explore the outdoors, stay active, and engage with the local community as you seek out pet-friendly parks, cafes, and events. 

The happiness and contentment that radiate from your pet as they bask in new experiences are truly heartwarming, making every journey an adventure worth taking. 

In the end, the joys of traveling with your pet go beyond the destinations you visit; they lie in the precious moments shared, the unspoken understanding between you and your pet, and the knowledge that you're creating a lifetime of cherished memories together on the open road.

Barkwells Dog-Friendly USA Hotel in Asheville, NC

We create happy vacation memories for dogs with people who love them. That means more to us than just allowing pets to stay in the room with you. We provide exceptional vacation accommodations, fun, and freedom for dogs and their families.

In order to cater to dog lovers, Barkwells is a tiny, tranquil neighborhood of vacation rental houses that are conveniently located near all the excitement yet removed from daily life. Dogs and cats particularly adore the following features of Barkwells:

• Private fenced yard
• Gated porch
• Extra large dog door
• Two large dog beds and one set of bowls
• Dog towels, furniture covers, poopie bags
• Dog gates and crates are available

Here are things pet owners love about traveling with pets to Barkwells:

• Private hot tub spa
• Parking at your door
• Personal grill
• Covered porch with ceiling fan
• Porch bird feeder
• Rocking chairs
• Outdoor table and chairs

We have properties in both Asheville and Brevard. Both areas are the perfect home base for a western North Carolina adventure. 

Asheville and Brevard Dog-Friendly Accommodations

Barkwells is a small, peaceful community of vacation guest homes specifically designed as a destination for like-minded dog lovers, close to all the fun yet far away from every day. Our values include the following:

• Safe, secure space for pets and people.
• Comfort and cleanliness for pets and people.
• Environmentally responsible practices.
• Protecting and enhancing natural beauty.

Amenities at both our properties include:

• High-speed Internet
• Onsite professional staff
• Fully fenced property with 5-6 foot perimeter fence
• Parking at your door
• Verdant landscaping and gardens
• Acres of fully fenced meadows to roam
• Large pond with bass, brim, catfish
• Beautiful views
• Hammocks in season

Amenities at Our Asheville Property

Some of what you’ll find that is unique to our Asheville property include:

• Paddle boat
• Large gathering porch at the office/barn
• Commercial dog wash (hot water, shampoo, and towels)
• Picnic tables and buffet table
• Campfire ring with firewood
• McDowell creek frontage
• Dog memorial garden

Amenities at Our Brevard Property

Some of what you’ll find that is unique to our Brevard property include:

• Multi-level waterfalls
• Footbridge
• Little River frontage
• Ass-tounding miniature donkeys: PrinceAss Leia, Assley Judd & Neil DeGrAsse Tyson (the Ass-trophysicist)
• Resident dogs: Fisher (lab/border collie mix) & Buster (cairn terrier/boxer mix)

Book Your Dog City USA Hotel in Asheville, NC Today

If you’re ready to make us part of your Asheville getaway, we would love to answer your questions and tell you more about how you and your dog(s) will be a welcomed guest. Contact us for more information, or reserve your place now on our website!