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Top 9 Pet-Friendly Vacation Rentals in Ocean City, Maryland

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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