FAQs

  • We are dog lovers too and your hosts have approved several homes for your furry friends! A nonrefundable pet fee of $100 per pet will be due prior to your arrival. Please let your host know that you plan to bring a pet. Should additional damages or heavy cleaning needs occur you may be charged an additional fee and agree to do so by booking a pet stay.

    *Unauthorized pet fees begin at $500.00, so please be sure to let us know.

    • Dogs are allowed on the beach and boardwalk at the Oceanfront during the off-season, which is before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. During the summer, dogs are allowed on the beach north of 42nd Street and in Sandbridge before 10 AM and after 6 PM. Dogs are not allowed on the beach in the Resort Area (between Rudee Loop and 42nd Street) during the summer. 

    • Leash laws

      Dogs must be leashed at all times on sidewalks, streets, public right-of-ways, and on the boardwalk. 

    • Dog parks

      Dog parks are open from sunrise to sunset. Some guidelines for dog parks include: 

      • Licensing and immunizing dogs 

      • Wearing a collar with proper identification 

      • Keeping an eye on your dog 

      • Avoiding dog fights 

      • Not bringing puppies under 4 months old 

      • Not bringing dogs that are sick or female dogs in heat 

    • Clean up after your dog

      Owners are responsible for picking up their pet's waste. 

    • Exceptions

      Service animals, guide dogs, and hearing dogs are exempt from these restrictions. 

    • Dog Friendly Parks & Beaches | City of Virginia Beach

      City of Virginia Beach

    • Beach Rules

      Pets & Animals The following pertain to pets/animals Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend: Dogs are allowed on the Boardwalk ...

      Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau

      Users must also have a current Virginia Beach dog license and current rabies vaccination.

      City of Virginia Beach (.gov)


  • So sorry, but our homes and cleaning crews are equipped for dogs only at this time.

  • *Source: www.ada.gov

    Stay Va Beach is always happy to make reasonable accommodations for your service dog. It is our pleasure to waive normal pet fees for service and assistance animals in our Stay Va Beach homes in accordance with the ADA regulations and Federal Fair Housing Laws.

    Under the American Disabilities Act (ADA), a service animal is defined as an animal that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the animal must be directly related to the person's disability. 

    Are emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals considered service animals under the ADA?

    No. 

    All service and assistance animals must be declared at the time of booking and prior to the check-in date in all instances.

    For Service Animals, you will need to answer the following questions:

    1. Do you or a person in your party need this animal to accompany him/her due to a disability?

    2. What work or task/s has the animal been trained to do?

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