Experience True Pet-friendly Lodging at a Luxury Vermont Inn 
Many hotels, inns, and bed and breakfasts claim to be pet-friendly. They invite you to travel with your pet, yet once you’ve arrived, you find that the best rooms are reserved for those without pets, while you and your dog are directed to the oldest and ugliest accommodations. On top of the less-than-lovely lodging, you have to pay a hefty per night pet charge, including a safety deposit. If you’ve ever experienced this kind of ‘pet-friendly vacation’, you’ll find the Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn to be a refreshing change.
The Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn, a Jay Peak, Vermont pet-friendly inn, offers a TRUE pet-friendly vacation experience at a beautifully-restored romantic Vermont inn only 8 miles from Jay Peak. Unlike other lodging properties that will only tolerate your dog, we will welcome you and your pet with genuine enthusiasm. We have found that through the years, dog owners and their pets are among our most enjoyable guests. At the Phineas Swann, we are “DOG CRAZY!!!!”, and would love to have you and your dog as our guests.
As a testament to our pet-friendly nature, The Phineas Swann was recently awarded the LanierBB.com Travel Guide Most Pet Friendly 2011 and 2010 Awards. Through online voting, Lanier readers named Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn the Most Pet Friendly lodging in their Guests’ Greatest Picks Award program out of 8,500 B&B’s world wide. This is the second year in a row that Phineas Swann has received this "Most Pet-friendly" distinction, as we also won the 2010 Pet-Friendly Inn award from Lanier Publications. Thank you to everyone who voted!
Would you like to visit our online Pet-Friendly Photo Gallery? We invite guests to submit their photos for inclusion - simply send us your favorite pictures of your dog(s) enjoying their vacation at the Phineas Swann, and we'll post them for the enjoyment of all!
Our Pet-friendly Vacation Details…
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The Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn is pleased to welcome dogs of all sizes and breeds, from Great Danes to Chihuahuas. Bulldogs are especially welcome.
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There is no per night charge for your pet. One dog is free, with a $25 flat fee per stay for each additional dog to assist with cleaning costs.
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Our inn does not charge a pet damage deposit, however we hope you understand that any damage that may be caused by your pet is your responsibility (though we have yet to need to charge for damage.)
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The Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn does not charge an extra cleaning fee for visitors who travel with pets, although we do ask you to remember the hard work of the cleaning staff and figure an extra gratuity if there is a lot of pet hair to clean
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Dogs are invited to stay in our Honeymoon Suite, Bulldog Suite, Terrier Suite, and Green Mountain Suite in our Carriage House, and the First Floor and Second Floor Suites of our River House Cottage. All these suites are our largest and most luxurious units
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Rooms in the Main Inn, including the Common Areas, maintain a pet-free environment for the comfort of our guests who may be allergic. Guests with pets are invited to enjoy our Trout River Sitting Area
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Well-behaved pets may stay unattended in rooms, but please consider crating your pet if your canine friend tends to be mischievous or is likely to hop on the bed
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However, we do have to insist that dogs must be crated or taken out with you for the day if you would like housekeeping services during your stay
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The Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn welcomes guests with more than one dog – there is no fee for the first dog, but we do change a $25 flat fee per stay for each additional dog to assist with cleaning costs.
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Dogs are invited to swim in the Trout River that borders our property and hike on nearby hiking trails
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Dog beds, food and water bowls, pet-sitting services, dog-walking services, special dog towels, and dog treats are available. Please tell us your needs when making your reservation so we can be prepared to accommodate your pet in regal style
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For an extra special vacation with your pet, consider our Deluxe Dog Spa Package, which includes accommodations in our luxurious Honeymoon Suite, dog-walking services every 3 hours, bed-sleeping permission, a bag of deluxe dog treats, and more! During the Winter, try our Pet Perfect Ski Package - this wonderful package includes lodging, breakfast (with a Doggie Bag treat for your pet), ski tickets to Jay Peak, dog-walking services, and a lot of TLC for your baby while you ski the slopes.
We invite you and your dog to experience the pet-friendly nature and hospitality of the Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn, conveniently located only 8 miles from Jay Peak Resort in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. You’ll enjoy the luxury comforts of an old-fashioned inn with all the modern amenities one expects from deluxe accommodations, and your pet will be welcomed with enthusiasm. After all, a vacation without your dog is not really a vacation, is it?!!
Please contact us if you have any questions at all about our pet-friendly lodging and policies.
