Amy

We enjoyed our lunch so much we ordered dinner to go. Don't forget dessert! Our dog was allowed to sit inside w/ us & there is a pleasant outdoor patio set back from the road. Will be back!

We stayed here twice w/ our big dog & had good experiences. This motel is a 5 min walk from Fort Griswald State Park, which offers big views of the Thames River/ New London/Groton, paths & lawns, and poop bag stations. Walk up the School St hill & make a right. The motel itself is clean on the inside, worn out on the exterior. They are trying w/ flowers & 2 small lawns which are nice for dogs. The staff are enthusiastic animal lovers; for example when a family of pets was abandoned at the motel they found permanent homes for all of them. Tip: request a room on the ground level if you have a senior dog (no elevator). We had a squeaky clean apartment w/ a private deck overlooking the ships, w/ kitchen & the dog & his humans were happy. I hope they can improve the exterior, it's a unique place.

Recently returned from our 2nd trip to Blackwater, it's such a gem and perfect for dogs, many trails. We stayed in a pet friendly lodge room and everyone was so nice, our dog made lots of friends. We could easily spend 5 days here, there's hiking, ranger programs, swimming, XC skiing, sledding, fun! They charge $40 pet fee (total, not per night). There are dog-friendly cabins too. Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant or indoor pool.

Good place for dogs surrounded by a big lawn. Pet rooms available on the 1st floor by the door, easy to get out for a potty break. Friendly welcome for the dogs w/ cookies. Quiet, big rooms. Excellent budget option for the Upperville Horse Show

This might be the most dog friendly place we've stayed. Our room was large, overlooking the canyon, on the 2nd floor but right by stairs to go out for peepee walks. Our dog enjoyed lying by the fire in the lounge while we played games, and he had fun meeting other guests. He had the best time on the hiking trails, very well kept & marked w/ interesting falls & rock formations along the way. Stunning pine forest w/moss, ferns & rhododendrons. He was not allowed in the pool area or restaurant - napped in his bed while we went to those spaces. Highly recommend for BringFido folks & doggies!

The motel is adjacent to the marina and there is a large lawn, so very amenable to dog walking. The room was old-fashioned but sparkling clean and has a fridge and coffee maker. They charge $20 extra pet fee. We felt it was a tad over-priced and the beds were uncomfortable. Good option for dog-owners visiting nearby Eastern Neck Nat'l Wildlife Refuge.

My big boy was welcomed and had a blast playing w/ the city dogs at this park. Has trees for shade, a picnic table, and a plastic kiddie pool. Can walk down to Rock Creek Park which is also lovely for dogs.

My big dog made fast friends w/ the staff members (who gave him yummy cookies). When I mentioned that I foster animals the staff kindly donated a bag of stained but clean towels from the hotel to our rescue. Good vibes

I can't imagine a better place to stay w/ a dog - our well behaved large dog was welcome to enjoy the cafe, bar & pool area w/ us. We stayed in room 1 which had easy access to the outdoors & had a bonus sitting area, & was sparkling clean w/ a very comfy bed. Our dog got a little welcome bag w/ treats & a ball. There's a cute park in front of the hotel & an outdoor patio at the cafe (w/ vegan options). We had fun lounging by the pool listening to music & drinking fancy cocktails w/ our dog.

Everything is built with dogs in mind - there is even a service to check on/walk your dog if you're out for the day. The dog parks are perfect for old dogs like mine (he did the agility course yay!), swimmers, athletic dogs and everything in between. We stayed in the yurt which was clean, welcoming and well stocked. The bathrooms are sparkling clean and the camp store is well supplied. Super quiet at night, convenient to the horse park & dog-friendly wineries. Perfect places to make memories w/ your dog(s) w/ dog savvy, outgoing staff.