Pet Friendly Resorts In The United States: A Comprehensive And Updated List

As the pandemic rages on it is unlikely that you will be vacationing with your furry friend anytime soon. However like many, you are probably excited to start traveling again with your pet as soon as travel restrictions are lifted. 

Many facilities will allow pets with certain restrictions such as size, breed, and animal type. Furthermore, if your pet is an official emotional support animal these rules tend to be more lenient. 

The following is a list of RCI-Affiliated resorts within the United States that permit pets i.e. dogs, cats, and birds. This list is subject to change and you should always call the resort prior to making reservations to confirm their pet policy. Some resorts do require a pet deposit, have restrictions regarding the pet’s weight and/or breed, and others will not permit you to leave the animal unattended. Most resorts allowing pets do have kennels nearby. You should always be sure to bring all of your pet’s pets papers, vaccine information, medications, and tags with vacation contact information. 

With a little extra preparation traveling with pets can be a very rewarding and enjoyable experience – happy tails! For more information on friendly pet hotels and successful vacations with your pet read – Traveling with Your Pet? and Flying with Your Dog – Tips for Taking Dogs on Airplanes

RCI Resorts Which Accept Pets: Update 03/03/2021

1. Chateau Rouge Lodge – Red Lodge MT # 0808
2. Merriweather Resort – Fort Lauderdale FL #1426
3. The Waves – Ocean City MD #1690
4. Lucayan – Ocean City MD #2349
5. Inn At Silvercreek – Silvercreek CO #2524
6. The Plaza Resort And Spa – Palm Springs CA #3187
7. Kala Point Village – Port Townsend WA #3986
8. Kohl’s Ranch Lodge – Payson AZ #4876
9. Royal Host Club/Holly Bluff Marina – Deland FL #5002
10. Atlantic Resorts – Ocean Pines MD #5009
11. Caribe Beach Resort – Sanibel Island FL #5043
12. Vacation Villas –  Titusville FL #5133
13. Rancho Ruidoso Condos – Alto NM #5184
14. Royal Host Club / Lake Eufaula – Stigler OK #5383
15. Celebration World Resort – Kissimmee FL #6047
16. Mrop At Kala Point Village –  Port Townsend WA #6057
17. Vacation Village in the Berkshires – Hancock MA #6772
18. The Hilton Club Of New York – New York NY #8784
19. Pointe on the Bay – Ocean City MD

Update 02/2011

RCI Resorts Which Accept Pets

1. Chateau Rouge Lodge (#0087) – Red Lodge, Montana
2. Oak ‘n Spruce Resort (#1243) – South Lee, Massachusetts
3. The Waves (#1426) – Ocean City, Maryland
4. Lucayan (#1690) – Ocean City, Maryland
5. Inn at SilverCreek (#2349) – Granby, Colorado
6. The Plaza Resort and Spa (#2524) – Palm Springs, California
7. Kala Point Village (#3187) – Port Townsend, Washington
8. Kohl’s Ranch Lodge (#3986) – Payson, Arizona
9. Royal Host Club at Holly Bluff Marina (#4876) – Deland, Florida
10. Atlantic Resorts (#5002) – Ocean Pines, Maryland
11. Caribe Beach Resort (#5009) – Sanibel Island, Florida
12. Rancho Ruidoso Condominiums (#5133) – Alto, New Mexico
13. Royal Host Club / Lake Eufaula (#5184) – Stigler, Oklahoma
14. Celebration World Resort (#5389) – Kissimmee,Florida
15. Apple Mountain Resort (#5487) – Clarksville, Georgia
16. MROP at Kala Point Village (#6047) – Port Townsend, Washington
17. Vacation Village in the Berkshires (#6057) – Hancock, MA
18. The Hilton Club of New York (#6772) – New York, New York
19. Grand Houseboat Vacation Club (#7468) – Stigler, Oklahoma
20. The Inn at Taos Valley (#7544) – Taos, New Mexico
21. Pointe on the Bay (#8784) – Ocean City, MD

** UPDATED 7/2009

A few of the RCI resorts no longer accept pets including – Quadna Mountain Village (#0104) – Hill City, Minnesota; Silverleaf’s Ozark Mountain Resort (#0741) – Kimberling City, Missouri; Silverleaf’s Holiday Hills (#1004) – Branson, Missouri; Outrigger Ohana Islander Waikiki (#6117) – Honolulu, Oahu; Outrigger Palms at Wailea (#6118) – Wailea, Hawaii; Sandestin (#6667) – Sandestin, Florida; Residence Club at Lighthouse Pointe (#6925) – Amelia Island, Florida; Eagle’s Landing at Running Y Ranch (#6930) – Klamath Falls, Oregon; Paradise Found Vacation Club at Sapphire Beach Resort (#6986) – US Virgin Islands, St. Thomas; Driftwood Worldgate Resort (#7916) – Kissimmee, Florida

A new pet friendly resort has been added – Pointe on the Bay (#8784) – Ocean City, MD

**UPDATED 2/2011

Silverleaf resorts appear to have changed their policy to ‘no pets allowed’. If you are visiting a Silverleaf resort and plan to take your dog or cat please be sure to contact them in advance of your stay for up-to-date timeshare pet policy information. Some resorts have been accepting certain dogs/cats if they have proof of vaccination and fall within certain size requirements.

Silverleaf Timeshare Resorts -Silverleaf’s Villages (#0370) – Flint, Texas, Silverleaf’s Holly Lake Ranch (#0712) – Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, Silverleaf’s Hill Country Resort (#1029) – Canyon Lake, Texas, Silverleaf’s Piney Shores Resort (#1780) – Conroe, Texas, Silverleaf’s Lake O’ the Woods (#2492) – Flint, Texas, Silverleaf’s Fox River Resort (#4863) – Sheridan, Illinois, Silverleaf’s Timber Creek Resort (#4863) – De Soto, Missouri, Silverleaf’s Seaside Resort (#5545) – Galveston, Texas