Belle Aire Kennels

★ 4.2 · 92 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Downers Grove, IL
Belle Aire Kennels, Downers Grove
BoardingCat boarding
Dogs Away score8.6 /10Very good · 92 reviews · top 96% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 8.6
Reviews read
92 on Google
Average stars
4.20 ★
Rank
#350 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$40 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $40
Source
Belle Aire Kennels’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Dog Rates: $40 Small $44 Med. & Large”
Open their price page ↗

Belle Aire Kennels is a pet boarding in Downers Grove, IL, offering boarding. It scores 8.6/10 (very good) from 92 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars — #350 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $40–$44 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 2.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
BoardingCat boardingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$40–$44/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#350 of 386
Google rating
★4.2 (92)
From downtown
20.6 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

2/27

2 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-08-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements1 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“We do require a current booster for Rabies, Distemper & Bordetella.”belleairekennels.net/dog-boarding-services
Operations1 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Expert boarding for dogs and cats, we live on site with our guests.”belleairekennels.net/
Show 25 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
Play modelNot 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
Photo / report-card updatesNot 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

8.6Very goodDogs Away score
5 ★68
4 ★5
3 ★1
2 ★1
1 ★17
★ 4.20Google average
92reviews behind the score
★ 4.65Chicago average

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

friendly staff 9affordable 7loving staff 5safe environment 5accommodating 4backyard 3medication needs 2cleanliness 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Boards cats ($40 per night)Stated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Hours

Mon
8 AM–4 PM
Tue
8 AM–4 PM
Wed
8 AM–4 PM
Thu
8 AM–4 PM
Fri
8 AM–4 PM
Sat
8 AM–4 PM
Sun
9–10 AM, 3–4 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

ORD · Chicago O'Hare
12.7 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
13.9 mi
Weekday hours span
8 AM – 4 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

4205 Belle Aire Ln, Downers Grove, IL 60515

20.6 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Belle Aire Kennels

What services does Belle Aire Kennels offer?
Belle Aire Kennels is listed as a pet boarding service in Downers Grove, IL, offering boarding, cat boarding.
How much does Belle Aire Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $40–$44 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night.
What vaccines does Belle Aire Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Belle Aire Kennels?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Belle Aire Kennels compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #350 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (8.6/10, very good), based on 92 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Belle Aire Kennels, Downers Grove, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/belle-aire-kennels/

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