Michigan's Best Dog-Friendly Airbnbs

Posted by Billy Francis

Looking for the best dog-friendly Airbnbs in Michigan? 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 Wolverine State, as well as the rest of the country.

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

The Most Luxurious Dog-Friendly Airbnb

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High Bluffs Lodge is an epic stone chalet etched into the hillside on Lake Michigan. The Wolverine State’s most luxurious dog-friendly Airbnb provides front-row seats to stunning sunsets across the water that can be enjoyed outside on the deck, or inside through the towering windows next to the blazing fireplace. During the day, Fido can romp across six acres before cozying up to one of two wood-burning fireplaces. High Bluffs Lodge has three bedrooms and two lofts, accommodating up to 13 guests.

The Most Romantic Pet-Friendly Airbnb

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Are you ready for a rendezvous at Rocky Top Farms? Designed with couples in mind, this pretty cabin on a cherry orchard invites you to enjoy coffee together in a living space bathed in light. Relax inside Michigan’s most romantic pet-friendly Airbnb as you gaze out across picturesque farmland. Fido can head out for his daily date with a tennis ball on the lawn outside, while you take a mindful moment among the landscaped gardens.

Best Budget-Friendly (and Dog-Friendly) Airbnb

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Located behind a historic old west side home in Ann Arbor, the Caboose Carriage House is an affordable home with a private entrance. Michigan’s best budget- and dog-friendly Airbnb is a great base from which you can explore one of the most pedestrian-friendly towns in the country. Walk around the block on the tree-lined sidewalk, sample Michigan’s craft beer scene at Glasshouse Brewing, and then head home for a restful night’s sleep.

Best Dog-Friendly RV/Camper Airbnb Rental

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Overwhelm yourself with beauty from the deck surrounding this lakefront camper in Rapid River. While Fido sunbathes on the deck, you can relax in the Adirondack chairs overlooking the water. Spend the afternoon paddling together in the property’s kayaks and let your pup toast his paws around the fire pit at night. If you feel like getting out to explore, hike with your hound at nearby Hiawatha National Forest.

Most Unique Dog-Friendly Airbnb

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It takes a village to raise a dog, which is why the whole pack can join you at Musher’s Village in Newberry. Used as a mushing camp for sled dogs during winter, Michigan’s most unique dog-friendly Airbnb on 11 acres includes a yurt, tiny house and cookshack, sleeping up to ten people in total. It’s an off-grid property and encourages guests to spend time outdoors to discover the beautiful backcountry on numerous private trails that weave through the acreage. The hosts operate their own professional sled dog kennel nearby, which is why barking can often be heard in the distance.

The Best Dog-Friendly Airbnb Treehouse

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Do you love to celebrate Christmas in July with your pooch? Book a stay at this treehouse under the stars located in Holly, a Christmas-themed town that loves it when reindogs come to visit, whatever the season. The best dog-friendly Airbnb treehouse in Michigan has A/C for warm nights, a luxury queen bed, coffee and tea station, large TV, and a recliner. Outside, gather around the fire pit and light tiki torches. There’s also an outhouse and outdoor rainfall shower behind the main home.

Best Dog-Friendly Waterfront Airbnb

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Located on the banks of Lake Huron, this cottage getaway in Port Hope is a great base for visitors hoping to spend time traversing the water. Squeeze into one of the kayaks with your canine companion and paddle around the coast of the lake, stopping to see Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse from the water. Back home at Michigan’s best dog-friendly waterfront Airbnb, gaze across the lake from inside the fully renovated cottage with an open floor plan.

Best Dog-Friendly Airbnb Cabin Rental

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Black Lake Cabin Retreat in Onaway is a quiet home that will connect you and your canine with Mother Earth. Fido can sniff out the dog statue in the garden, nestled between beautiful flower displays full of pollinators and birds. After saying hello to the permanent pooch resident, he can join you on the paddle boat, kayak, or paddleboard on the lake at Michigan’s best dog-friendly Airbnb cabin rental.

Best Dog-Friendly Airbnb Farm Stay

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Stretch out on over 10 acres at a cozy farmhouse in Galien. In the morning, grab a coffee and head to the porch to watch the sunrise over the countryside. Then, wander around the farm and visit the 3-acre pond where you can float with Fido on the moving deck or take the kayaks out for a paddle. If you want to relax even more, soak in the hot tub while your pup sprawls on the deck beside you. Finish your day with a board game in the spacious living room of Michigan’s best dog-friendly Airbnb farm stay.

Spookiest Dog-Friendly Airbnb

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It’s hard to miss this elegant historic home in Niles, MI. Dating back to the 1850s, Michigan’s spookiest dog-friendly Airbnb still has its original molding and doors. Inside, there are tall windows that fill the house with light during the day, hardwood floors for easy cleanup and a large fenced backyard with grass where Fido can play fetch or bury that mysterious bone he just found inside.

Best Rustic Dog-Friendly Airbnb

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Pups can make some four-legged friends during a stay at this loft cottage at the Northwind Llama Retreat in Sawyer. Wake up in the morning and head out to the patio to eat breakfast with legions of llamas wandering around the surrounding fields. Inside Michigan’s best rustic dog-friendly Airbnb, you can keep an eye on your new pals through the rear windows or turn your attention to the front of the property, which features a charming garden area. Daily walks can lead you and your Labrador to a pond or a different quiet corner of the farm.

Best Themed Dog-Friendly Airbnb

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The Rock n’ Roll Theme House in Brighton turns the amp up a notch with rooms devoted to Prince, Taylor Swift and Jerry Garcia. The main living space at Michigan’s best themed dog-friendly Airbnb has been converted into a jam room that features a full drum kit, big bongos, a piano, an electric guitar and a PA system. Keep rocking outside on one of two decks or head to the fenced backyard to soak in the hot tub which features psychedelic LED lights to provide a groovy atmosphere late into the night.

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