Cape-Cod-DOG

Not Ruffin’ It

Cape Cod Dog  /  DOG Annual 2025 /

Writer: Leslie Hatton

Not Ruffin’ It

Cape-Cod-DOG

Cape Cod Dog  /  DOG Annual 2025 /

Writer: Leslie Hatton


Let’s face it: Your dog deserves a vacation as much as you do. These hotels treat your pups like peeps and go above and beyond so your dog isn’t left at home with FOMO (fear of missing owner). Offering upscale services with a side of belly rubs, the following lodging options are sure to be a hit for you and your fur-rend. 

Photos provided by The Cottages and Lofts at the Nantucket Boat Basin

The Cottages and Lofts at the Nantucket Boat Basin offer a charming and luxurious waterfront retreat that is perfect for anyone looking to experience the popular island’s coastal beauty—and your dog is even invited to tag along. Jason Curtis, General Manager at the picturesque resort concurs saying, “Nantucket is one of the best places to travel with your pet as it is so well adapted to pet-friendly activities. We have several pet-friendly dog walks and beaches close to the hotel, along with a number of dog-friendly restaurants in town.” 

What truly makes the resort stand out is its overall welcoming attitude toward dogs. The entire staff wants to make sure your current stay with your four-legged friend is top-notch, ensuring you’ll make the return trip to the Gray Lady and visit them again. One way...

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Leslie Hatton

Leslie (Horne) Hatton enthusiastically joined Cape Cod Life in October of 2022. Educated in Mashpee and Falmouth, she graduated from Assumption College and received her Master of Education degree from Lesley College. A former teacher, she has taught middle school, preschool and most recently, fifth grade. She and her husband Tom have three children: Aidan, Colin, and Erin. Their newest family member is Millie, an outgoing, outrageously happy chocolate lab. She loves to talk about all of them so better not ask. One neat tidbit about Leslie is that she is the author of the locally best-selling children’s book Cape Cod ABCs, with over 10K books sold on Cape Cod, the Islands and across Massachusetts. Happiest in the summer with a little sun on her face, she loves being with friends and her family, laughing, drinking and eating all over beautiful Cape Cod.