Adding "pet friendly" to a Winter Park rental search can halve what's left. Here's why, what to expect, and where your dog will be happiest once you've found a place.
Why pet-friendly leases are scarce
Winter Park's rental market is already thin. Nearly 80% of homes are second homes, and many others rent nightly. Pet restrictions narrow it again:
- Condo associations often limit or ban pets in units that are rented out.
- Nightly-rental owners who allow pets typically charge per night. Gravity Haus Winter Park, for example, lists a $35-a-night pet fee for non-members (Gravity Haus).
- Long-term landlords worry about wear on furnished units.
How to rent long-term in Winter Park covers the wider search.
What landlords ask for
When a landlord does allow pets, expect some combination of:
- A pet deposit
- Your pet named on the lease
- Limits on the number, size or breed of pets
- House rules on noise and common areas
Ask for the pet terms in writing before you apply, including whether the deposit is refundable.
Pets at U9200
Pets are welcome at U9200, on the Corridor trail between Winter Park and Mary Jane. Your pet needs to be named on the lease, there's a non-refundable pet deposit, and dogs mustn't bark in a way that disturbs other residents. Most residences are furnished.
| Residence | Size | From |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 Bath | 430 sq ft | $2,200 / mo |
| One Bedroom / 1 Bath / Den | 850 sq ft | $3,400 / mo |
| Two Bedroom / 2 Bath / Den | 1,280 sq ft | $5,500 / mo |
| Deluxe Two Bedroom / 2 Bath / Den | 1,476 sq ft | $6,500 / mo |
Starting rates on leases of 6, 12 or 15 months.
Dog-friendly Winter Park
Once you're here, the valley is good to dogs.
- Trails. Dogs are welcome on Winter Park's trails but must be on a leash. The Fraser River Trail is an easy riverside path between the town of Fraser and the resort.
- Winter. The Fraser River Trail and the Vasquez Creek Trail are both open for snowshoeing or Nordic skiing with a dog, and both work for beginners.
- Maps and advice. The Winter Park Visitor Center and Headwaters Trails Alliance in Fraser can point you to dog-friendly routes (Visit Winter Park: pets in the backcountry).
Winter with a dog at altitude
- Paws. Snow balls up between toes and road de-icer irritates pads. Booties or paw wax help; rinse paws after town walks.
- Cold. Short-coated dogs feel the cold at 9,000 feet quickly. A coat isn't vanity here.
- Wildlife. Moose live in the valley and can be aggressive toward dogs. Keep the leash on, and give them a very wide berth.
- Altitude. Dogs adjust too. Keep the first week's walks shorter.