Barn dog inn
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 73 reviews · top 63% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.2
- Reviews read
- 73 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.60 ★
- Rank
- #209 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$45 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
$50middle $70$90
Cheaper than most in Boston
Sources
Behind the $45
- Source
- Barn dog inn’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Overnight Boarding $45 per night ... Doggy Daycare $35 per day ... Traditional Boarding (per 24 hrs) 1 Dog $45 2 Dogs $80 Each Additional Dog +$40”Open their price page ↗
Barn dog inn is a pet boarding in Northwood, MA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 73 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #209 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $45 per night and daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $45/night
- Daycare rate
- $35/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Boston
- #209 of 352
- Google rating
- ★4.6 (73)
- From downtown
- 60.1 mi
- Additional dog
- 2 dogs $80 per 24 hrs; each additional dog +$40
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“the following are required for every guest before their first visit. Rabies Distemper Bordetella (Kennel Cough) Leptospirosis Lyme Parvovirus Negative Fecal Test (including Giardia)”barndoginn.net/services
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“A current negative fecal test including Giardia is also required.”barndoginn.net/services
Temperament evaluationRequired for some dogs
Their words
“Dogs who wish to board with daycare must complete a daycare evaluation before their first boarding stay. No evaluation is needed for traditional boarding or suite boarding without daycare.”barndoginn.net/services
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Please bring documentation of all vaccinations and a current negative fecal test (including Giardia) on your first visit.”barndoginn.net/services
Operations3 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Vaccinations are required, groups are carefully matched, and someone is always on the property.”barndoginn.net/about
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Midday rest period (if requested) — we offer all day play”barndoginn.net/services
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“We send daily photo updates and are always reachable.”barndoginn.net/about
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.2ExcellentDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
grooming 11daycare 9welcoming staff 4happy dogs 3nail trims 2senior dog care 2belgian malinois 2pet sitting 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Check-out window is 3–6 p.m.; early or late arrangements by requestStated on their website
- How a stay is counted
- Traditional boarding is priced per 24 hoursStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Asks 48 hours notice to cancel; holiday bookings need 7 days noticeStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 8–10 AM, 4–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- BOS · Boston Logan
- 60.1 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6 AM – 6 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
1114 1st New Hampshire Turnpike, Northwood, NH 03261
60.1 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Barn dog inn
What services does Barn dog inn offer?
Barn dog inn is listed as a pet boarding service in Northwood, MA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Barn dog inn charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $45 per night and daycare at $35 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Boston median published boarding rate is $70/night.
What vaccines does Barn dog inn require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at Barn dog inn?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Barn dog inn compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #209 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 73 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Barn dog inn, Northwood, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/barn-dog-inn/Similar places near Northwood
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