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The iconic destination of Ocean City, Maryland is known for its boardwalk, watersports, kid-friendly attractions, and great rental properties. There are lots of Airbnb and Vrbo properties that you can book in Ocean City to be close to the beach and everything else you want to see and do here. Better yet, lots of them let you bring your pup along! Here are the best pet-friendly vacation rentals in Ocean City.
Mad Men Beach House
This highly-rated Airbnb property accommodates 10 guests in a house that has three bedrooms and two baths. The beach is just a seven-minute walk away when you stay at this dog-friendly spot. Guests like that the beach house doesn’t have carpet when they’re staying with dogs. There’s a private dock that you can fish off of or use for a boat or jet ski. Use the kayaks onsite and head over to the pools and tennis courts a few blocks away. The home is 1,248 square feet in size and is great for families with kids because the host can provide a stroller, pack-and-play, high chair, and lots of other child amenities. Restaurants and nightlife are just a short walk away, as well as Northside Park with its sports fields and playgrounds and the 24-hour bus service to take you to the boardwalk and Delaware beaches.
West Ocean City Waterfront Anchor House
Here’s a great pet-friendly house for a group that’s listed on Airbnb. It accommodates 12 people and has four bedrooms and 3.5 baths in West Ocean City. You’ll be in a private location across from Martha’s Landing and look out across the bay at the pier. It’s not too close to traffic noise but also not too far away from the bus station, restaurants, and grocery stores. The hosts offer complimentary bikes to use and also beach chairs and a fishing rod. Other perks are the two full kitchens and two sets of washers and dryers. There’s a 700-square-foot suite on the first floor that you can shut off if you prefer.
Condo with Walkable Downtown Locale
Pets can stay with you at this two-bedroom condo that’s in the heart of Ocean City and offers a seasonal pool. It’s in the Parrot Bay complex and close to the boardwalk and city attractions. The home sleeps five people and also has board games, a well-equipped kitchen, a spacious balcony, and a location just steps from the beach. Within one block you can walk to the market, bay, and free fishing pier. This is a TurnKey vacation rental property that prides itself on providing clean, sanitized, and well-appointed spaces for guests in Ocean City.
Central Ocean City Condo with Patio
A Vrbo rental that’s pet-friendly and that sleeps up to six people. The pet fee is $50 per stay to bring your dog along. It’s a 700-square-foot condo with one bedroom and one bathroom. You’ll be just 100 steps from the beach when you stay here and a scenic four-mile drive from the Ocean City Boardwalk where the Ferris wheel and street performers are. The sleeping arrangements are two queen-size beds and a pull-out bed in the living room. Other perks are the free Wi-Fi, centrally located unit, and 24/7 contact available if you need anything from the vacation rental company.
Ocean City Condo with Balcony
This Vrbo pet-friendly rental is an 808-square-foot condo with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The pet fee is $25 per stay, and there’s a 20-pound weight limit. It sleeps up to four people and is a short walk from the shoreline. With this booking, you’ll get a full kitchen, open-concept living area, in-unit laundry, free Wi-Fi, and community amenities like the pool and tennis courts. It is an Evolve Vacation Rental property with contact available 24/7 if you need anything.
Beachy Getaway Cottage
Pets love this cottage in Ocean City because there’s a fenced-in yard and plenty of room to play. The home has a backyard fire pit, and the home is surrounded by the Atlantic and the marina. It’s an Airbnb rental for up to six people and that has two bedrooms and two baths.
The Laurel House
Pets are welcome at this Airbnb house that’s very clean and accommodates six people. The home has three bedrooms and two baths in 1,625 square feet of space in the Caine Woods section of North Ocean City. The home comes with Wi-Fi, multiple TVs, a kitchen with dishwasher, and parking areas. Pet owners like the doggie door that leads out to the grassy back yard. There’s also no carpeting here – just area rugs. The sleeping arrangements are queen-size beds in each of two bedrooms and four single beds in the third bedroom. The neighborhood this home is in is quiet with wide streets and close to Fenwick Island, Delaware’s tax-free shopping.
Spacious Clean Townhouse - Steps to Beach Pool
You can also bring your pet to stay with you at this townhouse that accommodates 11 people and has four bedrooms and 3.5 baths. It’s a 1,600+-square-foot home that’s a short walk to the sand. You’ll have access to an outdoor community pool that’s open seasonally, a private two-car garage, and a location that’s in Midtown Ocean City to be close to beach attractions. The space also features Wi-Fi, cable TV, a balcony off the master bedroom, hardwood floors, and Corian kitchen countertops. Guests here enjoy being in a great location that’s in the middle of everything.
Apartment with Old Ocean City Charm
This apartment listed on Vrbo is a pet-friendly unit that allows one dog under 40 pounds that is quiet, housebroken, and non-aggressive. It is unit #15 at the beach house at 509 Baltimore Avenue. There are four identical units in this building that all sleep 10 people and have three bedrooms and two baths. These are older units with some wear and tear. However, the interior has been remodeled, and the home is a block to the beach and boardwalk.
Cute Oceanview Condo
Here’s a condo for up to five people that’s available on Airbnb and that allows pets. It has one bedroom and 1.5 baths and offers ocean views from your private balcony. It’s an ocean-block, mid-rise building that has a swimming pool, full kitchen, in-unit laundry machines, and elevator. Guests who stay here need to bring their own towels, linens, and toiletries. Book this Airbnb for a quiet and clean place to stay with your pup.
Oceanfront, Southern Exposure 2nd Floor Condo
This Vrbo listing is a condo that allows pets with a $100 surcharge and with approval by the owner. It sleeps up to seven people and has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. You’ll be in a cheery space in a four-story building. The owner provides linens, beach chairs, umbrellas, central air conditioning, and ceiling fans. The condo has a lovely 60-foot wrap-around balcony and a Midtown location that’s four blocks from the Rt. 90 bridge. From here, you can walk to shops and restaurants.
Oceanfront Studio for Two
Here’s a studio space that allows up to two dogs and has a 50-pound weight limit for one pet or a 70-pound weight limit combined for two pets. The pet fee is $50 for one pet and $25 per additional pet. Available to book on Vrbo, the studio is on 46th Street and has a sand patio and grill area for relaxing. You’ll love the views from this unit and being close enough to walk to lots of great eateries and entertainment.
Cloud Nine Beach Townhouse
Up to four people can stay here and bring their well-trained dogs with owner approval when they book this townhouse listed on Airbnb. It has two bedrooms and 1.5 baths and a location on 73rd Street. It’s about 70 steps from here to the sand. The townhouse has two parking spots in the front, cable, games, internet, grill, and picnic table.
Pet-Friendly Bayview Apartment
Bring your pet along to this apartment that’s great to book for two to four people. It’s a Vrbo property in a 411-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bath. You’ll be on the first floor and just two short blocks to the beach and boardwalk. The free fishing pier on the bay is a block away. Guests can use the tropical-themed outdoor pool here, free Wi-Fi, and cookware for preparing meals. The bus is a block away, and there’s a small grocery store on the corner for your convenience.
