Dogs allowed in our rental apartment

{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "inLanguage": "nl", "headline": "Dogs allowed – Everything you need to know about seaside vacations with your dog", "description": "Seaside vacation with your dog in Ostend? Dogs are very welcome in our apartment and our loft. Read all about rules, costs, beaches, and tips.", "url": "https://appartement-met-zeezicht.be/honden-toegelaten/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://appartement-met-zeezicht.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Oostende_hondenstrand_dog-beaches_2026.png", "width": 1200, "height": 675, "description": "Dog zones and dog beach Ostend 2026" }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Anke Dewilde & Hans Hermans", "url": "https://appartement-met-zeezicht.be/particuliere-verhuurders-anke-dewilde-hans-hermans/" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Apartment with sea view (Seamore)", "url": "https://appartement-met-zeezicht.be/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://appartement-met-zeezicht.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Logo-Seamore_gold_transparant-background.png", "width": 300, "height": 300 } }, "datePublished": "2023-02-08T00:00:00+01:00", "dateModified": "2026-08-29T20:06:41+00:00", "articleBody": "Do you find it difficult to leave your loyal four-legged friend behind when you go on vacation? That is not necessary at all! Dogs are very welcome in our rental apartments on the Zeedijk in Ostend. Up to two dogs can stay in both The Apartment and The Loft. We believe that your holiday is only complete when you can bring all your loved ones along – and that includes your dog.  A holiday by the sea is extra special for dogs. The sand under their paws, the procession of playmates by the water's edge, and the smell of salt and sea – it makes them happy. Moreover, you enjoy the phenomenal sea view and the frontal view of the North Sea, while your friend can enjoy it too.  On this page, you will find everything you need to know about a holiday with your dog in Ostend: the cost, dog zones on the beach, legal regulations, and practical tips for a carefree stay. We allow a maximum of two dogs per stay. Why are we doing this? Because we believe that your holiday is only complete when your loyal four-legged friend enjoys the sea, the beach, and the phenomenal sea view with you.
      } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does my dog's stay cost?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We charge a small surcharge of 7,5 euros per dog per night for bringing a dog. This also covers the extra thorough cleaning afterwards, ensuring our accommodation is spotless for new tenants every time.
      } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can my dog ​​come on the ferry in Ostend?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "A free ferry sails back and forth in the port of Ostend. It takes you to and from the lighthouse, Fort Napoleon, and the new residential towers of Ostend. Your dog is certainly allowed on the ferry. The only condition is that it is on a leash.
      } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When and where is my dog ​​allowed on the beach?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "From April through September, you are only allowed on the beach with your dog before 10:00 AM and after 6:30 PM. In July and August, this is even only allowed after 20 p.m. During those hours, the dog zones indicated on every beach map apply: Green icons mean that dogs are always welcome. Red icons mean that dogs are only allowed outside of supervised hours. On some sections, such as the Klein Strand and the area near Raversijde close to the border with Middelkerke, dogs are allowed all year round (required to be on a short leash). Outside the season (October to March), more flexible rules generally apply to the entire beach.
      } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is there a dog beach nearby?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Ostend has specific beach zones where dogs can happily run and play. From our central location on the Zeedijk, you are quickly at the designated dog zones.
      } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where can my dog ​​run free on the beach all year round?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The only zone in Ostend where dogs are allowed to run off-leash all year round is on the Oosteroever. This is from beach head 5 to the border with Bredene. This is also the quietest dog zone in the city, with dunes and a beautiful view of the harbor entrance and Fort Napoleon.
      } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What rules apply to dogs in Ostend?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The City of Ostend clearly collects all information about your visit to the coast with your dog on their website. Visit www.oostende.be/honden" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where is my dog ​​required to be on a leash?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "On the Klein Strand, between the Westerstaketsel and the Westelijke Strekdam, your dog must be on a short leash all year round. This zone is a popular resting place for seals. The same short-leash requirement applies on the beach at Raversijde, between the Westlaan and the border with Middelkerke. This is a nature reserve where tranquility comes first.
      } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will the location remain accessible to people with allergies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, people with a pet allergy will also find their way to the apartment. We have strict rules regarding pets. Furthermore, we thoroughly clean and ventilate the room well after every stay. Because of this, you don't notice that dogs regularly stay there.
      } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Why must my dog ​​be on a leash near seals?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Keep your dog on a leash and at least 30 meters away from a seal. This is how you protect both animals. Usually, the seals flee quickly into the water, but larger specimens defend themselves and bite back. Seals can also be carriers of infectious diseases that dogs can contract.
      } } ] }

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