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MariettaGeorgia30060US
4.914
55Great spot, really appreciate that there was clean water to use, the...
45Good sized area. My pup really enjoyed playing with the water hose...
55It is nice space, a lot of nature. Lauren is really sweet, left water...
55Enjoyed the spot very quiet and secure and lots of space for the pups...
55Love the addition of the agility hurdle! Got to teach the pup...
55Love it here!
55We went late but the the host was very accommodating even for being...
55Awesome yard with lots of opportunities for sniffing and exploring!
55Great yard with plenty of room to run and chase toys and lots of...
55We had fun at Rue’s Refuge! The price (literally) cannot be beat and...
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Rue's Refuge

Marietta, Georgia
Fully Fenced
0.25 acres
4.9314 Reviews
Sniffpass
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Hosted by Lauren B.

Rue's Refuge

Marietta, Georgia
Host avatar
Hosted by Lauren B.
Sniffpass
4.9314 Reviews
Sniffpass
Fully Fenced
0.25 acres
Rue's Refuge - Marietta, Georgia

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

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

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps


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

GUEST FEEDBACK

83% 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 animalsSometimes

Other domestic animals

Sometimes

GUEST FEEDBACK

14% 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

GUEST FEEDBACK

28% of guests saw/heard

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

Amenities

Agility equipment

Table

Water - hose

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Off street parking


Pricing
$2 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

Marietta, Georgia

Description

Large open backyard with some trees and gently sloped land. Perfect spot for your dog to chase a ball or wander around and enjoy sniffing all the spaces.

Cleanliness

85% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
2 hours
Max dogs per booking
10
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests

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.

4.93 (14 Reviews)

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Meet your host

Lauren B.

Joined in February 2025

We love to host and can't wait for you to enjoy Rue's Refuge.


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