California's Best Dog-Friendly Airbnbs

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Looking for the best dog-friendly Airbnbs in California? Well, you've come to the right place. The editors at BringFido have dedicated themselves to digging up the most dog-friendly Airbnbs in The Golden State, as well as the rest of the country.

Read on to learn about some of the California Airbnbs that topped our list this year.

The Most Luxurious Dog-Friendly Airbnb

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Tahoe Stonehenge rocks! Four-legged visitors to South Lake Tahoe will enjoy putting their paws up in front of one of the roaring fires at California’s most luxurious dog-friendly Airbnb after a day on the slopes or the water. This incredible home is built into the very rock that surrounds it, which juts out into the living area to create a space that celebrates the natural beauty of the area. Outside, enjoy a soak in the hot tub or have dinner under the stars at the large dining table.

The Most Romantic Pet-Friendly Airbnb

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Spend quality time with your nearest and dearest at this rural home on the shore of Clear Lake, one of California’s largest natural bodies of water. Four-legged guests are invited to join you on a walk along the private beach, for a game of fetch in the completely fenced backyard, or for a cruise in your love boat setting off from the dock at California’s most romantic pet-friendly Airbnb.

Best Budget-Friendly (and Dog-Friendly) Airbnb

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Soak it up with your Saluki at Tillie Creek Retreat near Lake Isabella in Wofford Heights. Four-legged guests can enjoy the sights and sounds of a creek gently babbling below the side deck or venture down to the water for a refreshing paddle. Those who prefer warmer waters can relax in the hot tub and enjoy epic mountain views. Inside The Golden State’s best budget- and dog-friendly Airbnb, hardwood floors make for easy clean-up and there’s room for six guests to sleep comfortably.

Best Dog-Friendly RV/Camper Airbnb Rental

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Who wants to try van life in The Golden State? Experience a vintage vacation inside a 1973 VW Bus in Redondo Beach. Cali Blue Bus is permanently situated just a few steps away from the beach and fits a lot inside a small space, including a full-size bed, cookware, a power station, a Bluetooth speaker, a mini fan, two beach chairs, a selection of games, and curtains on every window for privacy. When nature calls, head to the public restroom. Rosie’s Dog Beach, one of the best dog beaches on the West Coast, is just a stone’s throw away from California’s best dog-friendly camper Airbnb rental for off-leash fun with your best friend.

Most Unique Dog-Friendly Airbnb

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Park your caboose inside a caboose in the redwoods in Cupertino. This stationary train carriage has reached its final destination underneath giant redwoods in the Golden State. The most unique dog-friendly Airbnb in California has been decked out with hardwood floors for easy cleanup, a full kitchen and bathroom, a dining area and a mezzanine bedroom. Friendly cats, dogs and chickens roam the shared garden space outside. Do you and your dog want to climb aboard a pet-friendly scenic train that actually moves? Buy a ticket to ride Roaring Camp Railroads in nearby Felton.

The Best Dog-Friendly Airbnb Treehouse

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Fido is invited to drift off to sleep to the sound of a river rushing past at this unique treehouse in Ben Lomond. Surrounded by redwoods that have stood strong for more than 500 years, guests of The Golden State’s best dog-friendly Airbnb treehouse will marvel at the unusual design of this home that spans several levels on a steep slope descending to the San Lorenzo River, which can be accessed off the lower deck. Water-loving Weimaraners can take a tubing adventure by your side with the tubes provided. If your pooch gets muddy paws while exploring the forest floor, clean him up in the open-air shower.

Best Dog-Friendly Waterfront Airbnb

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Panoramic Pacific views await visitors to the incredible Pebble Palace in Mendocino. Whether you’re watching the waves crash from the hot tub or observing sea lions bathing on rocky outcrops, you’re sure to be swept away by California’s best dog-friendly waterfront Airbnb’s stunning surroundings. Watch the sunrise through the master bedroom window, then cook Fido his favorite meal in the open-plan kitchen. Then dine with the whole family in the sunny breakfast nook. During the day, visit one of the area’s historic attractions like Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park.

Best Dog-Friendly Airbnb Cabin Rental

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Reverie Cottage in the Sierra Foothills is a breathtaking California cabin getaway. Swing open the French doors onto a redwood deck with a splendid soaking tub and watch the sunset on the horizon over Garden Valley. If you want to go deeper, take a short walk to the infinity pool together, or stay dry and explore the pet-friendly trails that wind around the 32-acre property with two fishing ponds. Then, head back to The Golden State’s best dog-friendly Airbnb cabin rental to curl up in the cozy living space with hardwood floors.

Best Dog-Friendly Airbnb Farm Stay

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Bellacollina Farms in the hidden valley of Briones near Martinez, CA provides the backdrop for you and your furry best friend to get away from it all. During the day, ramble around the grounds together and enjoy incredible valley views at sunset from the deck outside. Then, head inside the state’s best dog-friendly Airbnb farm stay to make dinner in the huge kitchen while your pooch relaxes on the hardwood floors.

Spookiest Dog-Friendly Airbnb

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Nestled in the mountain community of Idyllwild, The Dita is one of 10 rooms located on the Hicksville Pines property. This private chalet retreat was designed by fashion icon, Dita Von Teese to resemble the rooms of Disney’s Haunted Mansion. Don’t be too spooked by the ghouls in the fireplace or the creepy portraits on the walls at California’s spookiest dog-friendly Airbnb. The property also features shared access to a game room, hot tub, grill house and more.

Best Rustic Dog-Friendly Airbnb

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Somewhere in the woods of Gualala, Star Nest glows through the trees. This rustic A-frame with floor-to-ceiling windows invites the outside in and also welcomes you out onto the spacious deck to experience it. Stride out with your Saluki on the nearby pet-friendly trails that wind through the woodland surroundings. If you’d rather stay put at California’s best rustic dog-friendly Airbnb, fire up the wood-pellet-burning stove and lounge on the couch under vaulted ceilings all day.

Best Themed Dog-Friendly Airbnb

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The Observatory Retreat in Yucca Valley is one of Airbnb’s OMG! Properties, which means it’s one of “the quirkiest, most mind-bending vacation rentals” around. Bring your dog along to the state’s best themed dog-friendly Airbnb which features multiple game rooms, a hot tub, panoramic views, a fire pit, an outdoor deck and most importantly, a private observatory guarded by an alien statue that makes stargazing with your pooch easy.

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