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5.0168
55Nice spot! The gate has gaps so I kept my 15lb dog on a long line and it was an open enough area that it worked out great.
55Wish I had gotten pictures but it was drizzling on and off. Our dogs had a blast exploring and running around. My dog enjoyed the doggy pool that was made available to us as well. I loved all the little natural "obstacles" made from cut trees and other things. It is wooded so mosquitoes are a thing. They weren't bad at all but will probably bring some OFF spray next time.
55Tons of room to run around. Spot was easy to access and clean.
55Great sniffspot! This was our first time using Sniffspot and we were very happy! Our dogs were in heaven running around this property. We did a same day visit (scheduled less than 2 hours out) and had no issues. There wasn’t any water readily available for the dogs but I texted Tim who promptly replied and was happy to share how to turn on the hose (they were not home so completely understandable!). Only advice would be if going late in the evening to bring bug spray! Typical Florida! Will return again! LOVED IT!
55A lot to explore!
55I am giving this five stars because I think the Sniffspot was well described and our dogs had the time of their lives, but I am not sure it was the best place for us. My perspective is an owner with two dogs - a hound (read: stubborn with a nose that’ll get him in trouble) and a terrier/shepherd (read: high prey drive and curious). I hope this review contains information that will be helpful in deciding if this Sniffspot is the best for you and your dog(s). Pros: - communication. Tim gave us all the information we needed days in advance. He answered our questions in a timely manner, which we greatly appreciated. - location. Conveniently located, but also tucked away. We thought it was a good compromise. We heard cars, but no other animals or people. - space. We loved the amount of space our dogs had to run, sniff, and play. - accessories. Our dog loved the pool, which also doubled as our other dog’s water bowl. lol. There were other toys to play with, but we didn’t use them this time. - shade. There were so many places to stand to enjoy the shade. It was a refreshing break from the Florida heat. Things to Consider: - security. When you pull into the place, you’ll turn left. Your best bet is to keep behind the house because the fencing is more secure. However, there’s not a barrier to physically keep your dog behind the house. They have to have good recall. Even with our dog, who has decent recall, the mailman was too exciting for him and he slipped through the fence. The issue is really that my dog’s recall isn’t perfect, but something to consider when you decide to book. We also scanned the perimeter and found some of the fencing to be less secure than other parts. Some of the fencing was leaning, some of it was lower (like 3 feet) and I think there was even a small gap in the back. Given the dogs we have, I was nervous the entire time and had to follow them around. I also think dogs can get under the house. I’m not sure if they can go underneath it all the way, but when our hound gets hot, he looks for shade and we caught him trying to go under the house. - hard to follow our dogs. We loved the wooded aspect, but for some reason I thought the main path extended farther than it did. You could walk it for a minute, and then you had to choose which way into the woodsy part you wanted to go. Our dogs love going into the ferns, palms, and as deep into the woods as they could. However, it was hard for me to follow them into the woods, so I spent lots of time listening for movement and hoping they didn’t move from where I thought they would be. - bugs. You’ll definitely need bug spray. We only walked through a couple spider webs, but the mosquitoes loved us. I think that’s the feedback we have. This place is wonderful and peaceful, and great for so many dogs! It was just difficult for me to enjoy the space with our dogs needs, so I hope this review helps others make an informed decision.
55Great area for off leash fun! The owner is very responsive and accommodating.
55Great space for dogs to run like crazy! Brought my pup and his best friend and they were exhausted after only 30 mins. Also this was the perfect spot to work on my dog’s recall (he needs some work lol).
55Kiro had such a great time running around and splashing in the pool! He found a lot of interesting spots to sniff. He will be sleeping very good tonight :)
55Really good choice for my boy’s 1st birthday!
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Raisin's Pine Preserve and Picnic Prairie - Mount Dora/Apopka

Mount Dora, Florida
Fully Fenced
5 acres
5.0168 reviews
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Raisin's Pine Preserve and Picnic Prairie - Mount Dora/Apopka

Mount Dora, Florida
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Hosted by Tim G.
Sniffpass
5.0168 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
Fully Fenced
5 acres
Raisin's Pine Preserve and Picnic Prairie - Mount Dora/Apopka - Mount Dora, Florida
Raisin's Pine Preserve and Picnic Prairie - Mount Dora/Apopka - Mount Dora, Florida
Raisin's Pine Preserve and Picnic Prairie - Mount Dora/Apopka - Mount Dora, Florida

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 ft

95% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: Gaps


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 dogsYes

Other dogs

Yes (Always)

my dog will be kept in the home and should not be heard or seen during the visit.

GUEST FEEDBACK

23% 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

we have three indoor cats. you will not see or hear them.

GUEST FEEDBACK

4% 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 peopleNo

Other people

No

no other people should be present. the open field sits next to the nature preserve, so there will be no one on the other side of the fence.

GUEST FEEDBACK

2% 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

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog toys

Woods

Rain shelter / sun shade


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

Mount Dora, Florida

Description

We have 5 acres of land that is fully enclosed with a fence. Roughly 1.5 acres - 2 acres is cleared land, perfect for running and activity. The remainder is forested. We reside next to a nature preserve, so wild animal encounters can occur. We have seen bears, coyotes, and snakes. Most of these occur in the morning time. The fence up front has some larger holes that a small dog could get through, but this is far away from the primary area located in the back. There are plants toxic to dogs around the house, so it is probably best to remain in the open areas.

Cleanliness

99% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

We live near a nature preserve and wild animals are present occasionally. We have seen bears and coyotes in the early morning hours. Toxic plants are around the home.

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 (168 Reviews)

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Tim G.

Joined in September 2022


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