Cedar Lane Kennels

★ 4.5 · 62 Google reviews·Boarding facility·Downers Grove, IL
Cedar Lane Kennels, Downers Grove
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.1 /10Excellent · 62 reviews · top 81% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.1
Reviews read
62 on Google
Average stars
4.50 ★
Rank
#296 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$36 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $36
Source
Cedar Lane Kennels’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Small Dogs 5-24 pounds $36/per night Medium Dogs 25-44 pounds $38/per night Large Dogs 45-89 pounds $40/per night Giant Dogs 90 pounds and up $45/per night”
Open their price page ↗

Cedar Lane Kennels is a boarding facility in Downers Grove, IL, offering boarding. It scores 9.1/10 (excellent) from 62 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #296 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $36–$45 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
Boarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$36–$45/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#296 of 386
Google rating
★4.5 (62)
From downtown
21.5 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

5/27

5 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.

Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“24-hour supervision (the owner lives on the premises)”cedarlanekennelsinc.com/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Our one-on-one Dog Play Times means we can play fetch, soccer, Frisbee, agility games, treasure hunt or we can take a leisurely or power walk on our natural GRASS.”cedarlanekennelsinc.com/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Spacious indoor/covered outdoor runs (4x16)”cedarlanekennelsinc.com/boarding/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Climate controlled heat and air conditioning”cedarlanekennelsinc.com/boarding/
FeedingHouse food provided
Their words
“We feed a premium 4 Star dog food: Dr Gary s Best Breed.”cedarlanekennelsinc.com/
Show 22 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot 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
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot 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
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

9.1ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★51
4 ★2
3 ★1
2 ★3
1 ★5
★ 4.50Google average
62reviews 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

healthy 6dog grooming 4dog daycare 4caring owner 4caring staff 4credit cards 3cash 3german shepherd 2

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

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Check-out is 12 PM; a half-day charge applies after 1 PMStated on their website
Late pick-up
Leaving after 1 PM is charged a half dayStated on their website

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

Who they take & how they care

Anxious or shy dogs
One-on-one play times, including separation anxiety treatmentStated on their website

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

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2019$28.5–$32.5/night—Archived page, 2019-11-17
2020$30–$34/night—Archived page, 2020-11-25
2021$31–$36/night—Archived page, 2021-11-27
2022$33–$38/night—Archived page, 2022-11-29
2023$34–$39/night—Archived page, 2023-11-30
2024$35–$40/night—Archived page, 2024-12-08
2025$35–$40/night—Archived page, 2025-12-05
Now$36–$45/night—Their website, 2026-10-27

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
8 AM–1 PM, 4–6 PM
Tue
8 AM–1 PM, 4–6 PM
Wed
8–10 AM, 4–6 PM
Thu
8 AM–1 PM, 4–6 PM
Fri
8 AM–1 PM, 4–6 PM
Sat
8 AM–1 PM, 4–6 PM
Sun
9–10 AM, 5–6 PM

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

For travelers

MDW · Chicago Midway
13.8 mi
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
15.7 mi
Weekday hours span
8 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

6901 Dunham Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60516

21.5 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Cedar Lane Kennels

What services does Cedar Lane Kennels offer?
Cedar Lane Kennels is listed as a kennel in Downers Grove, IL, offering boarding.
How much does Cedar Lane Kennels charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $36–$45 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.
Is someone on site overnight at Cedar Lane Kennels?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Cedar Lane Kennels compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #296 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.1/10, excellent), based on 62 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.

Cite this record

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

Cedar Lane Kennels, Downers Grove, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/cedar-lane-kennels/

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