Dog Bark Park Inn

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Dog Bark Park Inn Bed & Breakfast
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Dog Bark Park Inn
General information
Location Highway 95
Address Cottonwood, Idaho, United States
Coordinates 46°03′27″N116°20′40″W / 46.057531°N 116.344491°W / 46.057531; -116.344491 Coordinates: 46°03′27″N116°20′40″W / 46.057531°N 116.344491°W / 46.057531; -116.344491
Opening2003
OwnerDennis Sullivan and Frances Conklin
Height30ft
Technical details
Floor count2
Design and construction
Architect(s)Dennis Sullivan
DeveloperDennis Sullivan and Frances Conklin
Other information
Number of rooms1
Number of suites1
Parkingoff street
Website
Official website

The Dog Bark Park Inn is a hotel located along Highway 95 in Cottonwood, Idaho. [1] The hotel is built in the shape of a beagle, making it a famous landmark in the state. It is colloquially known as "Sweet Willy" by local residents. The hotel, which is located in north central Idaho, is a two-bedroom bed and breakfast which also features dog-themed contents.

Contents

History

Designed and building by Dennis Sullivan & Frances Conklin as the World's Biggest Beagle the bed and breakfast inn opened in August 2003.

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Inside the Dog Bark Park Inn
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Toby and Sweet Willy Dog Bark Park Inn

Facilities

Dog Bark Park consists of the bed & breakfast inn, a gift shop & visitors center, and the gallery of chainsaw artists Dennis Sullivan & Frances Conklin. Many breeds of dog carvings are prominently featured.

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References

  1. "Where We Are, Directions and Travel Tips". Dog Bark Park Inn. Retrieved 16 January 2016.

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