Can I Book A Vacation Rental And Bring My Pet(s)?

Planning a trip with your furry friend? The good news is that many vacation rentals welcome pets, making it easy to bring your beloved companions along on your holiday. Whether you're booking through Holidu, Booking.com, or Airbnb, finding pet-friendly accommodations is simple and straightforward.

How Do I Find Pet-Friendly Stays?

All three platforms make it easy to filter for pet-friendly properties. Here's how to find the perfect accommodation for you and your pets:

Holidu

You can filter your search results in just a few clicks:

1. During the booking process:

• Start by selecting your destination, travel dates, and number of guests.
• Once the search results appear, you can refine your search by applying filters.

2. Using the pet-friendly filter:

• On the left side of the search results page, look for the "Popular filters" or "Amenities" section.
• Check the box for "Pets allowed".
• Your search results will then display only accommodations that welcome pets.

Booking.com

There are two easy ways to filter for pet-friendly stays:

1. During the booking process:

• When selecting your destination, dates, and number of guests, you will find the question in the drop-down menu of the guest selection: "Travelling with pets?"
• Select this option to see only accommodations that allow pets.

2. Using the search filters:

• If you didn't select "Travelling with pets?" earlier, you can still apply the "Pets allowed" filter.
• Simply check this box under the "Facilities" section of the filter options on the left-hand side of the search results.

Airbnb

You can filter for pet-friendly listings in two simple ways:

1. During the booking process:

• When selecting your destination, dates, and number of guests, you'll also see an option to add the number of pets travelling with you in the drop-down menu of the guest selection.
• Once selected, your search results will automatically include accommodations that allow pets.

2. Using the search filters:

• If you didn't enter the number of pets earlier, you can still apply a filter.
• Click "Filters" in the top right corner of the search page.
• In the pop-up window, check the box for "Allows pets" under the "Booking options" section.

Understanding Pet Policies and Fees

Each listing clearly states whether pets are allowed, along with any specific rules and restrictions. The description of each accommodation provides detailed information on house rules and regulations that apply to pets.

Some hosts may have restrictions on:

• The number of pets allowed
• The size of pets
• The type of pets (some properties may not allow certain breeds or species)
• Additional fees that may apply

Be sure to review the property description carefully before booking to understand all pet-related policies and any associated costs.

Adding Your Pet to Your Booking

Most platforms require you to add your pet information during the booking process. This is important because some properties specifically need to know about pets to confirm availability and arrange any necessary accommodations or fees.

If you forgot to add your pet during the initial booking, you should contact the host immediately to inform them that you will be bringing a pet. This allows the host to confirm that your pet is welcome and to clarify any pet-related fees or requirements.

Adding your pet details during booking ensures that:

• The host is fully aware of your pet's presence
• Any pet fees are properly calculated and included in your total
• The property can make any necessary arrangements for your pet's comfort

Review Property Details Before Booking

Before finalizing your reservation, take time to review:

• Holidu: The description and Extra Services section in the checkout page
• Booking.com: The property information and listing description
• Airbnb: The house rules located under "Things to know"

This will help you understand the specific pet policies, any additional costs, and what amenities or restrictions apply to your furry friend.

What Happens If There Are No Available Pet-Friendly Properties?

If the booking process indicates that no pet-friendly accommodations are available for your selected dates, it means properties matching your criteria with your pet are fully booked. In this case, you may need to adjust your travel dates or search in different locations to find a suitable pet-friendly rental.