Pets Welcome · Faqra
A Pet-Friendly Chalet in Faqra, No Extra Charge
Most chalets on the Faraya–Faqra mountain either refuse pets or charge for them. The Nest welcomes them at no extra charge, leaves a bowl out on the lawn, and sits inside a village with planted paths at the door. A few rules come with the deer reserve, and they are worth reading before you drive up.
At a Glance
- $0 pet fee
- Private lawn at the door, not fully fenced
- Leash on RedRock's shared paths
- Walks start at the door; bigger trails minutes away
What Pet-Friendly Means Here
Pets are allowed at no extra charge. Tell Karl what you are bringing when you book so a bowl is waiting on the lawn. The chalet is single-level with a covered patio opening straight onto private grass, so an early-morning let-out is a door, not a lift and a lobby. The lawn is private but not fully fenced, so a dog that wanders needs watching.
Inside, the floors are hard and the sofa is not a dog bed. Bring your own blanket or bed, and the usual courtesy applies: no pets on the beds, and the place left as you found it. Cleaning is included in the rate, but pet hair in the linens is not a normal clean.
RedRock's Rules for Dogs
RedRock is a residential village and its shared spaces are shared with people who live there. Dogs stay leashed on the paths, around the pools and near the internal roads. The pool decks themselves are for people. Quiet hours after 11 PM apply to barking as much as to music, because sound carries down the valley.
The most important rule is the deer. RedRock has a fallow-deer reserve and a bio-farm inside the village, reached on planted paths a short walk from the chalet. Keep dogs leashed and away from the fence, and do not feed the deer. Look, photograph, leave them alone.
Walks from the Door
Inside the village, a daylight loop of door, garage, gate, pools and bio-farm takes twenty to forty minutes and is a stroll, not a hike. Beyond the gate, the Chabrouh dam loop above Faraya is an easy two kilometres of wide path with no traffic, the plateau toward Bqaatouta is open limestone with big views and no shade, and the paths around the Faqra Roman ruins make an easy half-day. Bring water for both of you; there is little shade and no shops on the trails.
In winter, shaded paths ice over and the plateau is snow. Paws cope better than you expect, but a towel by the door does a lot of work.
Practicalities
Faraya, eight minutes below, has shops for food and basics and many deliver up to Faqra. Bring what your pet is used to eating; the mountain is not the place to change brands. The drive from Beirut is about 45 minutes, with a stop at Em Bachir Saj on the way up if you want one. Your car sleeps in the indoor garage, so a dog left in the car for five minutes while you unload is out of the snow and the sun.
Common Questions
Are dogs allowed at The Nest?
Yes, at no extra charge. Let Karl know what you are bringing so a bowl is left out. Dogs stay leashed on RedRock's shared paths and away from the deer reserve.
Is the garden fenced?
The lawn is private to the chalet but not fully fenced. A dog that wanders needs watching, especially near the internal roads.
Can my dog swim in the pools?
No. The shared pools and decks are for people. The Chabrouh reservoir is also not for swimming, for dogs or humans.
Are there vets or pet shops nearby?
Faraya has shops for food and basics, but bring your pet's usual food and any medication. For anything serious the coast is the nearest option, so message Karl and he will help with the road.
Check Your Dates
The calendar shows live availability and the exact total for your dates, cleaning and linens included. Same nightly rate here and on Airbnb.
