Nola's Swimming Hole and 1 Acre Private Dog Park (POOL CLOSED) | Sniffspot

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Nola's Swimming Hole and 1 Acre Private Dog Park (POOL CLOSED)

Nola's Swimming Hole and 1 Acre Private Dog Park (POOL CLOSED)

Waterford, Virginia

Fully Fenced

1 acre

5.057 reviews

Hosted by Cassie D.

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

6+ 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 - privacy

Fencing details:

6 foot wooden privacy fence around the entire backyard. There is a garden inside the fenced in yard but it is also fenced in. One of my dogs constantly knocks out one of the lower boards on the big gate to stick his head out. A small dog ...

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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 domestic animalsSometimes

Other peopleSometimes

Private entryYes

Amenities

Swimming pool

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Rain shelter / sun shade

Trash can

Table

Pricing

$15 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

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Location

Waterford, Virginia

Description

1 acre fully fenced in yard with large pool for your pup to run, play and swim! Pool open April through September Discount code available for foster dogs and those nearing the rainbow bridge.

Cleanliness

97% 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. Full pool rules and info under “rules”. We have an alternative on site sewage system as our septic. There are 5 large plastic peat pods in the middle of the yard. It’s ok for them to be walked on briefly but they could potentially cause injuries if played on. The grey patio pavers do heat up in the summer sun. We do put down organic pesticides in the spring time to reduce ticks and other insects. You may encounter dog waste from our dogs. We have a service that comes every Tuesday and Friday to remove our dogs waste from the yard. And we do pick up waste that is @10feet around the pool between that. We do not clean the entire yard before your visit. Most of our dogs tend to go potty along the fence line.

Extras

2 Additional Non-Swimming Dogs$10

Bring two additional dogs with you to play but not swim

Life Jacket$0

Dog life jackets available in multiple sizes. They are in the gray bin by the basement stairs. Please leave wet life jackets on the picnic table to dry.

Up to 2 additional ADULTS$20

Bring up to two additional adults to play and swim with your dogs. Age 16+. No children are allowed in the pool. Proper pool attire required

Host Rules

Minimum visit length

1.0 hour

Required advanced notice for visits

1 hour

Max dogs per booking

Is the host present?

I generally do not meet my guests

Additional rules

All the info, rules and details you need for our SniffSpot: By booking our SniffSpot you are agreeing to all rules and information below so please be sure to read to the end. Be extra sure you read the Pool Rules, even in the off season, as they are the most important for you and your pets safety. 1. Be sure to smile, you are on camera as soon as you enter the driveway! 2. Please park on the right side of the driveway and enter the yard through the smaller gate next to the house. 3. It is very important that your dogs are up to date on all their vaccines and monthly preventatives. We do have foster dogs from time to time who are not and will have have access to the yard. We do not recommend our SniffSpot for under vaccinated puppies for this reason. If you have a puppy and want to use our Spot, you are welcome to ask us about our current foster dog status and make your own choice. 4. You are welcome to use any of the chairs, tables and umbrellas (seasonal) that are out. Please return them where you found them and close all umbrellas when you are done. 5. My dogs often leave their toys in the backyard. Your dogs are welcome to play with them. If for some reason one becomes damaged, please message me and to let me know! I have 4 German Shepherds, it happens. 6. Xfinity Wifi is available at the picnic table if needed. Message me and I will open the network for you to connect. There is a power outlet by the stairs you may use but you will need to bring your own extension cord. 7. Please dispose of all trash in the big bins in the driveway by the garage. You may dispose your dog waste bags in our trash bins as well. 8. Do not go in any of the sheds or bins. 9. Certain times of the year we have a fenced in vegetable garden within the yard. The produce can hang over the sides and be accessible to your dog. Please be mindful of this. Nothing grown is harmful to them but some of it is very tasty to them. 10. We do treat our yard with fertilizer and pet safe pesticides. 11. Please no glass or ceramic or other breakable objects on the pool deck. **Pool Rules** Please note the pool deck has multiple levels especially near the deep end; there is a step down. There is also a stone that is ajar near the shallow end stairs to the upper patio. October to April- The pool is closed. We reduce the rate during this time as the pool is closed and has a green winter cover on it. Please keep your dog off the pool cover as it is not designed to be played on. We understand they will more than likely run across it, which is not a big deal, but please try to discourage it. The cover can support “the weight of an elephant” but we have never tried. The green cover *IS* water permeable and your dog *WILL* get wet if they lay in the middle of it. The green winter cover does not prevent drowning. April- October Adults may use the pool to swim and play with their dog in appropriate swim attire. We ask that your primary focus of your visit is for your dog! Our SniffSpot is not designed for you to swim while your dog wanders the yard. Children under 16yo are not allowed in the pool at any time. We encourage you not to bring them to reduce the temptation. There is a maximum of TWO adults per visit during pool season. The pool is about 8.5 feet at max depth and 3.5 feet at the shallow end. There are stairs and a bench at the shallow end and a seat/step at the deep. It is a salt water pool and is NOT heated. The pool water temperature will fluctuate based on the outdoor temperature and recent rains. Towards the beginning and end of pool season the water temperature may drop below 80. Your doggie is welcome to jump off the top wall after their toy, lay on the steps or simply just go for a swim. Doggie life jackets are in the storage bin by the basement walk up stairs. Feel free to use one. Please leave wet jackets on the picnic table when you’re done. Please do not allow your dog to use any of the plastic pool floats as their nails will pop them. There is a blue dog float with white paw prints they’re welcome to use! If their ball or toy sinks, there is a net hanging on the black railing by the basement stairs that you can use to retrieve it. If you cannot get it, we will get it at a later time. During pool season, if you do not wish for your dog to have access to the pool, please message me for a discount code and I will close the pool’s grey auto safety cover. The auto cover is not water permeable. It is safe for your dog to walk on and run across but again please try to discourage this as it can damage the cover. If your dog is nearing the Rainbow Bridge and you’re searching for a place to take them swimming, please send me a message to discuss!

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

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Meet your host

Cassie D.

Joined in November 2023

Hello and thank you for checking out our Spot! We bought our house and made a doggie dream backyard for our dogs and would love to share it with yours! We have 4 German shepherds and 2 terriers and often have a foster dog or two.

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Nola's Swimming Hole and 1 Acre Private Dog Park (POOL CLOSED)

Nola's Swimming Hole and 1 Acre Private Dog Park (POOL CLOSED)

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