Can I Book A Vacation Rental And Bring My Pet(s)?

Planning a trip with your furry friend? Many vacation rentals welcome pets, making it easy to bring your beloved companion along on your holiday. Whether you're booking through Holidu, Booking.com, or Airbnb, finding pet-friendly accommodations is straightforward.

How Do I Find Pet-Friendly Stays?

Each platform makes it simple to filter for pet-friendly properties. Here's how to find the perfect accommodation for you and your pet:

Holidu

You can filter your search results for pet-friendly accommodations in just a few clicks:

During the booking process:

• Start by selecting your destination, travel dates, and number of guests
• Once the search results appear, you can refine your search by applying filters

Using the pet-friendly filter:

• On the left side of the search results page, look for the "Popular filters" or "Amenities" section
• Check the box for "Pets allowed"
• Your search results will display only accommodations that welcome pets

Booking.com

There are two easy ways to filter for pet-friendly stays on Booking.com:

During the booking process:

• When selecting your destination, dates, and number of guests, you will find the question in the drop-down menu of the guest selection: "Travelling with pets?"
• Select this option to see only accommodations that allow pets

Using the search filters:

• If you didn't select "Travelling with pets?" earlier, you can still apply the "Pets allowed" filter
• Simply check this box under the "Facilities" section of the filter options on the left-hand side of the search results

Airbnb

You can filter for pet-friendly listings in two simple ways:

During the booking process:

• When selecting your destination, dates, and number of guests, you'll also see an option to add the number of pets travelling with you in the drop-down menu of the guest selection
• Once selected, your search results will automatically include accommodations that allow pets

Using the search filters:

• If you didn't enter the number of pets earlier, you can still apply a filter
• Click "Filters" in the top right corner of the search page
• In the pop-up window, check the box for "Allows pets" under the "Booking options" section
• If you previously added pets during the booking process, this filter will already be applied

Important Information About Pet Policies

Each listing clearly states whether pets are allowed, along with any specific rules. Some hosts may have restrictions on the number, size, or type of pets allowed, and additional fees may apply. Be sure to review the property description and house rules before booking.

The description of each accommodation provides detailed information on house rules and regulations, including extra fees for pets and any restrictions on the types or sizes of pets allowed.

Adding Your Pet to Your Booking

It's important to add your pet's information when booking. For some properties, your pet needs to be added during the booking process to be allowed at the accommodation.

If you initially book without adding your pet and then realize you need to bring one, contact the host as soon as possible to inform them about your pet. This allows the host to confirm whether your pet can be accommodated.

If the booking process fails once you add a pet to your booking, it means that no more pet-friendly properties are available for your selected dates on that platform. Unfortunately, it is not possible to add a pet after the booking has been confirmed.

Understanding Pet Fees and Policies

When reviewing pet-friendly properties, check the listing details carefully for:

• Whether pet fees apply
• Any restrictions on the number of pets
• Size or breed limitations
• Specific types of pets allowed or restricted

This information is typically found in the property's description and house rules section. Taking time to review these details ensures a smooth booking experience for you and your pet.

Summary

Bringing your pet on vacation is possible with the right accommodation. Use the pet-friendly filters on Holidu, Booking.com, or Airbnb to find welcoming properties, review the specific pet policies for each listing, and make sure to add your pet during the booking process. Always contact the host directly if you have any questions about their pet policy or if you need to add a pet after your initial booking.