A Pet-Friendly Vacation Rental in Fort Lauderdale

Yes, you can bring your dog to Turtle Nest Bungalow. The house has a fully fenced backyard of roughly 3,000 square feet with new artificial turf, an outdoor shower for rinsing off sand, and Holiday Park about a five-minute walk away. Tell us about your pet (how many, what kind) when you book, and ask us about pet terms.

What the house offers a dog

The backyard is fully fenced, with its own private entrance and new artificial turf, so a dog can go straight out after a long drive or flight. The outdoor shower is the place to rinse off salt and sand after a day out. The pool is for people: hose the dog down with the outdoor shower instead.

Guests have stayed here with their pets before, and Airbnb tags several of the house's reviews "Stayed with a pet." The house sits in the Lakeridge neighborhood at 1116 NE 16th Ave. Publix is within walking distance for anything you forget, the beach is about 2 miles away (roughly a 10-minute drive), and the airport is about 15 minutes.

House rules that matter with a dog

• Quiet hours run from 9 pm to 8 am. The house has a noise monitor and exterior security cameras, so plan late walks and yard time with barking in mind.
• Arrival and departure: self check-in with a keypad from 4 pm, and checkout at 11 am. The minimum stay is two nights.
• Your pet: tell us about your pet (how many, what kind) when you book, and ask us about pet terms. Mention anything the house should know, such as a dog that barks at the door or likes to dig.

Where dogs can go in Fort Lauderdale

The local rules that shape every outing, as of September 2026.

Place	Dogs allowed?	The rule
Streets and sidewalks	Yes, leashed	No running at large; pick up waste on any public or private property
City parks	Yes, leashed	Leash or tether six feet or shorter; not on fields, courts, playgrounds, splash pads or in the water
City dog parks	Yes, off leash inside	Current vaccinations and license; no more than three dogs per person
Beach sand	Only at Canine Beach	Everywhere else is service animals only
State parks	Yes, leashed	Hand-held leash, six feet at most; not on beaches or playgrounds or in buildings
The pool at the house	No	Rinse the dog with the outdoor shower instead

The city has allowed dogs in all 110 of its parks since November 2024, and its park rules ask that every dog have current vaccinations and a license. Broward County requires dogs and cats 4 months and older to be vaccinated against rabies and to wear a county tag, but Broward's licensing service says non-residents only need to register a pet that is in the county for at least 3 months. For a vacation, bring your dog's rabies certificate and keep its home license and rabies tags on the collar.

What to pack for a dog

• A leash no longer than six feet, the limit in city and state parks, plus a spare.
• More waste bags than you think you need.
• The rabies certificate and vaccination records, on paper or on your phone.
• A collar with an ID tag and your home license and rabies tags.
• Food, bowls, the dog's bed or crate, and any medications.
• An old towel for the outdoor shower, and a dog life vest if you plan to paddle.

Save an emergency vet's number before you need it; the emergency vets page below lists the options near the house.

The first evening

Self check-in opens at 4 pm, which leaves daylight for settling in. Set out water, show the dog the yard and where the outdoor shower is, then take a short leashed walk to Holiday Park, which is open until 11 pm. As of September 2026 the park is mid-upgrade: the playground is closed, some paths have detours, and the western part of the dog run is expected to stay closed through summer 2027, while the rest keeps its posted hours. Have everyone back inside and settled before quiet hours begin at 9 pm.

A tour of the Pets section

Each page in this section covers one topic in depth:

• Dog walks near the nest: Holiday Park, the Riverwalk, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and A1A.
• Things to do with your dog: Yappy Hour, a paddleboard tour, a boat that takes pets and a nearby brewery.
• Dog-friendly beaches: Canine Beach and other sand where dogs are allowed.
• Dog parks: off-leash parks in and around the city.
• State parks and nature: where a leashed dog can explore.
• Dog-friendly restaurants and patios: where the dog can come to dinner.
• Emergency vets: where to go if something goes wrong.
• Daycare, grooming and pet supplies: for dog-free outings and forgotten gear.
• Flying in with a pet: airline and airport planning.
• Driving or taking the train: getting here by road or rail with a dog.
• Keeping your dog safe: heat and other local hazards.

For the short version, read Fort Lauderdale with your dog on the blog.

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