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55Great spot for exploring new sights and sounds! This beautiful 10...
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55My dogs had a great time!
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Over 10 Acres Fully Fenced Farm

Middletown, Delaware
Fully Fenced
10 acres
4.9583 Reviews
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Hosted by Victoria K.

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Over 10 Acres Fully Fenced Farm

Middletown, Delaware
Host avatar
Hosted by Victoria K.
4.9583 Reviews
Fully Fenced
10 acres
Over 10 Acres Fully Fenced Farm - Middletown, Delaware

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): Wood - non-privacy

Fencing details: Your booking includes the designated doggy area, ideal for your pup’s enjoyment. Our entire 10.6 acres are neatly wrapped in farm fencing, except for a private wooded trail marked by a peek-a-boo creek.


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

While our pups will be safely indoors, our dedicated doggy area for your use is well-defined. However, we can’t control the curiosity of neighboring pets (and farm animals) who might come to sniff their own side of the property line.

GUEST FEEDBACK

18% 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

Please note: the barn, stables, and dressage paddock are off-limits for everyone’s safety. Thanks for understanding and respecting these boundaries. You’ll also be able to see neighboring goats and pigs in their own pasture.

GUEST FEEDBACK

67% 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

While this land is our family’s haven, complete with the laughter and footsteps of our small children, we hold your peace and privacy in high regard.

GUEST FEEDBACK

8% 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)

To ensure the well-being of all, our property maintains vigilant security measures, including surveillance cameras discreetly placed to respect your privacy while safeguarding our family home. When you enter our property, please close the gate behind you as this is the only “escape route” for your furry friend. This also lets our delivery drivers know to not enter thus disturbing your visit.

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

Amenities

River, stream or creek

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog toys

Woods


Pricing
$30 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!

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Location

Middletown, Delaware

Description

Welcome to our Delaware oasis, a 10-acre testament to nature’s beauty on a horse farm. Our family’s heart holds a special place for my first dog, Cody, a spirited soul who taught us resilience. If Sniffspot existed then, it would’ve been a haven for us, a place to learn and grow without the fear of hills and unpredictability. In his memory, we offer this space – a peaceful realm for training, exploration, and connection, just like Cody would have loved.

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

HOST NOTE

Should you wish to explore our wooded (unfenced) trail, we are happy to guide you as it is naturally decorated with steep slopes, fallen branches and leaves! The back pastures have a hidden hill leading to roughly an acre of green grass overlooking the commercial farm land behind us. Until we welcome our farm animals, and with advance notice, we are open to providing a guided tour. However, please keep in mind that we try to fill in as many gopher holes as we can. Help us help you by being mindful of your steps while frolicking our farm land. Safety is paramount, so please share your dog(s) needs and triggers. Stay by their side, watch them revel in their freedom, and cherish the uninterrupted moments together. We are located near an active aviation summit and railroad tracks. Though infrequent, you may occasionally hear or see them nearby. Please keep this in mind.

Water safety notice

Make sure to practice dog and human safety around water. Read more


Extras

Wash Station$0

PLEASE NOTE: this option is located next to our horse stable and requires an approved advance booking for an additional fee. By selecting this option, you acknowledge responsibility for potential liabilities. We cannot be held responsible for any reactions due to poor judgment. If your dog is easily triggered by large animals, do NOT choose this option for their safety and comfort.


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
2 hours
Max dogs per booking
5
Is the host present?
I prefer to meet my guests on their first visits
Additional rules

1. All pets must be up to date on vaccinations. 2. Please keep pets within designated areas to ensure their safety and the safety of our animals. 3. Clean up after your pets - we provide doggy bags for your convenience. 4. Pets must be supervised (and leashed upon entering and exiting our doggy area) by a human adult at all times. 5. No digging or destructive behavior allowed. 6. For the safety of all, aggressive behavior is not permitted. Pets exhibiting such behavior must be removed immediately. 7. Be mindful of noise levels to respect our children, farm animals and neighbors. 8. Please inform us in advance if you plan to bring more than three dogs. 9. Enjoy our property, but please leave the space as you found it when your booking is complete. *** By booking, you’re acknowledging that 10+ acres of farm land is riskier than walking on a neighborhood sidewalk. While we personally and professionally maintain our land, it is impossible to pick up every fallen branch or fill every hole dug by gopher or visiting dog. We will not be held liable for any trips, slips, or bumps that are out of our control. ***


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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Meet your host

Victoria K.

Joined in October 2023

Hello to all the pawrents out there! I dove into the SniffSpot world inspired by the memory of my first dog. His spirit was too much for ordinary dog parks, but it’s exactly what spurred me to create a safe, welcoming space for dogs like him.


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