Waterfront Boarding

Vacation for them, peace of mind for you.

Do you feel guilty for booking a trip? We get it. We have clients who went years without traveling because they couldn’t bare to leave their best friend behind.

And then… they found us. At Essential Paws, your dog gets to enjoy their own vacation—complete with oceanfront comfort, interactive play, and personalized care. Our resort is tucked into the heart of South Hutchinson Island in sunny Fort Pierce Florida. With waterfront views and a cooling ocean breeze, your dog will be vacationing in luxury. Wouldn’t it be great if your dog got excited when you pulled out your suitcase?

Our mission is to create a home-like atmosphere where guests and their parents feel valued, nurtured, and supported with personalized care. Please keep in mind our moto is “curated over crowded,” which means we keep things intimate and intentional. Spaces are limited; we recommend booking reservations well in advance! 

Our Sleep-Rover package includes:

24-hours of Love, Care, & Attention

  • A spacious, coastal themed Condo

  • Room Service: upgrade your pet's stay!

  • Outside Potty Breaks every 2-3 hours

  • 4-6 hours of structured Play Groups

  • Breakfast, Snack & Dinner served

  • A raised, therapeutic Bed & Blanket

  • 2 personal Doggy Dishes for food & water

  • One-on-one Play Time with caregivers

  • Discounted Go-Home Bath or Groom

  • Happy Tail Mail: receive 2 daily photos

  • Organic, Grain-Free Treats at snack time

Your dog deserves the best.

Let us give your dog the BEST EXPERIENCE ever.. Whether they crave an island stroll to the beach, a YAPPY HOUR with their best friends, or just simply a tuck-in followed by a bedtime story WE have you covered. Our AWARD WINNING dog resort caters to even the most bougie pooch!

Skip the sad good-byes and kick anxiety to the curb.

We have strict policies in place to ensure a safe and comfortable stay.

While most boarding facilities require a “meet and greet,” (typically one day of daycare), we require a 3-day full personality assessment conducted by our behavior-certified dog handlers.

What does it take to become part of our pack?

Proper dog-to-dog greetings

Appropriate play styles

Appropriate reactions to social cues

Zero reactivity when gates or leashes are present

Manageable level of separation anxiety from parent

Ability to self-regulate/relax during down time

Zero food aggression towards handlers during feeding

and overall happiness/contentment in our care!

*All of our guests are also required to be fixed by the age of 6 months old, and show proof of Rabies and Distemper vaccines or recent titers.

PRICING

RECEPTION

Monday-Saturday

7am-11am and 3pm-7pm

Sunday

9am-11am and 3pm-5pm