--- title: "Ruff Luxury Inn At The Dunes — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/ruff-luxury-inn-at-the-dunes/" updated: "2026-08-20" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-08-20" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Ruff Luxury Inn At The Dunes Pet boarding service in Chesterton, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.5 from 54 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.1/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** boarding - **Address:** 311 Melton Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304, United States - **Phone:** +1 219-841-9246 - **Website:** https://ruffluxuryinn.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ruff%20Luxury%20Inn%20At%20The%20Dunes&query_place_id=ChIJ3fjL1Sy9EYgRz7S6ldse8lg ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Minimum age (months):** Boarding and daycare: dogs must be at least 3 months old — facility's words: "All dogs must be at least 3 months old, spayed if 6 months or older and neutered if 1 year or older." (https://ruffluxuryinn.com/burns-harbor-dunes-boarding/) - **Anxious or shy dogs:** Dogs that are not daycare-friendly get personal playtime with staff — facility's words: "If we find your dog is not daycare-friendly, he will receive personal playtime with our canine companions." (https://ruffluxuryinn.com/burns-harbor-dunes-boarding/) ## For travelers - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 34.7 miles, straight line - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 47.7 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 8 AM to 6 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $50 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Additional dog:** $40/night in the same suite > “4x8 Suite Our custom-built suites have an open top and a steel door with a window. $50.00 per night Add an additional dog in the same suite $40.00 per night” Source: https://ruffluxuryinn.com/valparaiso-boarding/ — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 6 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census August 20, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Before boarding and/or daycare, you must provide proof of the following vaccinations from your vet: Bordetella (Canine Cough) - Up-to-date vaccinations Parvovirus & Distemper - Up-to-date vaccinations Rabies - Up-to-date vaccinations” — https://ruffluxuryinn.com/valparaiso-boarding/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required > “All dogs must be at least 3 months old, spayed if 6 months or older and neutered if 1 year or older.” — https://ruffluxuryinn.com/valparaiso-boarding/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Before boarding and/or daycare, you must provide proof of the following vaccinations from your vet” — https://ruffluxuryinn.com/valparaiso-boarding/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Housing:** Suite > “Our spacious luxury suites provide enough room for a larger dog or even multiple dogs.” — https://ruffluxuryinn.com/valparaiso-boarding/ - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes — described by some Google reviews; not stated on the facility's website as of August 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Walk-in tours welcome > “Feel free to stop by for a tour Monday-Saturday between 8:30am and 4:30pm or Sunday between 10:30am and 3:30pm. No Dogs on tours, please.” — https://ruffluxuryinn.com/valparaiso-boarding/ - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Feeding:** Either house or owner's food > “We will provide high-quality dog food for an additional cost if you choose not to bring your own food.” — https://ruffluxuryinn.com/valparaiso-boarding/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ## Licensing Illinois licenses and inspects dog boarding and daycare facilities. The Animal Welfare Act (225 ILCS 605) makes it unlawful to operate as a kennel operator without a license from the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and the Department's Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare licenses and inspects kennel operators, day care operators, breeders, dealers, pet shops, shelters and animal control facilities. The application fee is $350 per license type, licenses expire annually on 30 June, and a preliminary Department inspection is a prerequisite to issuance. Minimum standards for boarding are set in rules, not left to the operator. This is the first market in the index outside Colorado with a genuine state regime — Texas has none at all. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/ ## How to cite Ruff Luxury Inn At The Dunes, Chesterton, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/ruff-luxury-inn-at-the-dunes/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. 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