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CandlerNorth Carolina28715US
4.9121
55My puppy loved the pond
55Lovely fenced in spot with great hillside views. My dogs had a great time prancing around in the cold! We will be back!
55Loved it!
55Easy to find, easy to park! Fence is sturdy, amenities are as advertised. Pups loved the pond and chasing each other! Lovely way to spend an hour. Thanks so much for having us. We will come again!
55Our pup Anna had a great time. There was plenty of space for her to get her zombies out
55Another great visit! Doggos had lots of swims and zoomies. Thank you!
55Fantastic spot. Out dogs had a lot of fun
55This spot is great! Awesome amenities for dogs and humans alike :) my dog loved the pond and the toys available to chase around. Highly recommend!
55This sniffspot is AWESOME! We have been waiting for a space to open that allows for some safe fenced in swimming, and this is IT! My doggos love to swim so they thoroughly enjoyed this spot. I did as well! You can tell the owners put a lot of thought and hard work into making this space safe and comfortable for both the puppers and their humans. The fence was very secure, and the pond was the perfect size for doing swim laps. There is also plenty of space for zoomies. The human accommodations were excellent, with nice seating, shade, and a garbage can for waste disposal. I know some of the previous posts mentioned the mud, but honestly it was significantly less muddy than I expected it to be for a sniffspot with a pond. I don’t expect my dogs to stay clean when they are playing in/around water and just anticipate baths when they get home. The owners even provide a small pool by the gate to rinse your dogs on the way out. It’s an excellent spot and it has been added to our short list of favorites! Thank you, Matt and Laura, for giving my dogs a local, safe place to swim! 💜🐾
55My pup had such a good time swimming and running around. Lots of deer in the area which she loved barking at too!
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Pondside Paws Park

Candler, North Carolina
Fully Fenced
0.5 acres
4.9121 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
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Hosted by Matt and Laura W.

Pondside Paws Park

Candler, North Carolina
Host avatar
Hosted by Matt and Laura W.
Sniffpass
4.9121 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
Fully Fenced
0.5 acres
Pondside Paws Park - Candler, North Carolina
Pondside Paws Park - Candler, North Carolina
Pondside Paws Park - Candler, North Carolina

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 ft

100% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing type(s): Sheep Fence 4” hole

Fencing details: Fence is sheep fencing. It’s very sturdy and fully enclosed. The fence material is a 4” opening so most breeds will be fine.


Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsSometimes

Other dogs

Sometimes

There are no dogs on the property. The neighbors have dogs in earshot but not close by. The space is all yours.

GUEST FEEDBACK

34% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other domestic animalsNo

Other domestic animals

No

There are some wild deer in the neighborhood even during the day. There is a field of cows out of direct line of sight from the property, but visible when driving to and from the spot, which our dogs always love to see.

GUEST FEEDBACK

9% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other peopleSometimes

Other people

Sometimes

The area is very quiet but there are neighbors on the gravel drive and walking on the road occasionally.

GUEST FEEDBACK

45% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Private entryYes

Private entry

Yes (Always)

Please use the right hand gate on the double gate. The latch is double locked for your pets protection. Raise the left catch and it will rotate. Raise the right latch and swing down to close.

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Amenities

Lake or pond

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog toys

Rain shelter / sun shade


Pricing
$10 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Sniffpass holders get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

Candler, North Carolina

Description

Welcome to Pondside Paws Park, located in a quiet valley 15 minutes outside of downtown Asheville NC. Here you will find a peaceful, fully fenced in half acre lot with a pond for your pups to swim, romp, sniff, play and have a great time. For those more adventurous dogs, there's even a dock for jumping into the pond! There are opportunities for enjoying the pond regardless of your dog's age or exercise ability, as there is a shallow area with tall grass for wading and splashing, and a deeper area for swimming. The slope of the land is gentle for those older dogs as well- this spot is suitable for dogs of all ages and abilities. For the humans, we have several seating options including a picnic table and 4 chairs under a shade sail. Bug spray, sunscreen, fresh drinking water for the dogs and a tote full of toys is also provided in the weatherproof storage shed next to the seating area. Waste bags are available if needed, although we appreciate people bringing their own, and there is a waste container located at the entrance, next to the kiddie pool that is used to rinse off muddy paws. It's recommended that you bring a towel to dry them off before getting back into your car. We hope you enjoy the spot and leave it as you found it for others to enjoy as well.

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

This spot has a water feature, make sure to review these guidelines for visiting spots with water before visiting: https://help.sniffspot.com/article/167-how-to-keep-your-dog-safe-around-pools-and-water

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Max dogs per booking
10
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
Additional rules

- Please be sure to put toys back in the tote. - Adults and children are not allowed in the pond. Pets only please. - Ensure all pet waste is disposed of in the container provided - Please empty the water bowl and put in shed for next guest. - Keep gates closed at all times - Close gate upon exit


Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies


Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

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This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests

4.9 (121 Reviews)

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Meet your host

Matt and Laura W.

Joined in May 2024


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Pondside Paws Park

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