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FrederickMaryland21703US
5.097
55Bugs were bad this time a year but that is no fault to the Sniffspot owner. We loved the property!!!!
55Great spot!
55Love this location! It’s great to have the road and surrounding meadows and woods. The incline is great for exercise and visibility. I don’t worry about running into other people and dogs as much as some other spots. Can’t wait to see this spot in the snow! 😊 owner is very responsive
55Great open space!
55Just the best!!!!!!
55We had a hard time finding this place. I made the mistake of not reading the detailed instructions in the email :/ however once getting there it was great to let the dogs off lead in the woods! The stream was mostly dry today. Be prepared for lots of ticks. There was no one in sight except one deer!
55Absolutely wonderful we will definitely be back! Other reviews mentioned ticks and we also had several so just expect and prepare for them. Just a gorgeous property and great place for a dog to be a dog
55Had a great time! This time of year especially, be sure to check yourself and your dog for ticks. Found several on the dog and a few on humans.
55Great spot! The directions provided were perfect. My dog loved running along the path and puddles. Very relaxing spot.
55The property is vast and beautiful. I ridiculously got lost and ran over my time. Lisa and Mark were helpful and responded immediately to my text. I actually had to send them a photo of where I was and they texted me back immediately with clear options of how to get back to my car. They are wonderful; the setting is wonderful. I said it before; this place is a game-changer for my dog/s.
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Hard Struggle Homestead

Frederick, Maryland
Unfenced
30 acres
5.097 reviews
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Hosted by Lisa & Mark B.

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Hard Struggle Homestead

Frederick, Maryland
Host avatar
Hosted by Lisa & Mark B.
Sniffpass
5.097 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
Unfenced
30 acres
Hard Struggle Homestead - Frederick, Maryland
Hard Struggle Homestead - Frederick, Maryland
Hard Struggle Homestead - Frederick, Maryland

Fencing

Enclosure

Unfenced

Fencing details: There is high tensile fence on the east side of the property with white fence posts. With a gate that is generally open at the boundary of our property.


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 dogsNo

Other dogs

No

We will make sure our dog is not there or is kept inside if we are in the area.

GUEST FEEDBACK

5% 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 animalsNo

Other domestic animals

No

The only animals up here are bees.

GUEST FEEDBACK

14% 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

No one should be in the area except the owners and rarely potomac edison maintenance crews.

GUEST FEEDBACK

6% 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 entryNo

Private entry

No

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

Parkour obstacles

Field

Chairs

Woods

Trash can


Pricing
$10 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!
This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

Frederick, Maryland

Description

Complete freedom to roam on 30 acres with a bonus that our land is surrounded by another 200+ acres of electric company owned land with no roads, no cars, no neighbors… just grass and forest. We have a Google Earth picture roughly showing the property lines and the driveway for you to use while exploring. We ask that you please stay out of the treeline to the right of the driveway as you drive up the hill It's the neighbor's property and it's marked by no trespassing signs. There is no house on the property. Just a camper and a shed. Park anywhere on the road or at the big circle at the top (near the farm office.) We have wifi near the brown shed at the top of the road. Wifi: HSH Password: HardStruggleHomestead Be forewarned that our land is on the side of a mountain so the walk up the driveway will be on a slow incline. Your dogs will be tired after this trip, we promise. As of April 1st there are no animals or livestock on site except for a few bee hives on the property. Most often, the owner is not on site but may do some maintenance time to time. If you see him, he will wave hello… Rest assured he will not approach your dogs unless you approach him. We understand reactive dogs.

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

Uneven ground in the forest - watch your step. You may see wildlife, deer, birds, squirrels, rabbits, turtles or many other forest creatures. There is a colony of honey bees on site fenced in with an electric fence.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Max dogs per booking
20

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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This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests

5.0 (97 Reviews)

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Lisa & Mark B.

Joined in January 2023


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