Ruff Luxury Inn At The Dunes
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.1 /10Excellent · 54 reviews · top 81% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.1
- Reviews read
- 54 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.50 ★
- Rank
- #296 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$50 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
$40middle $60$90
Below the Chicago middle price
Sources
Behind the $50
- Source
- Ruff Luxury Inn At The Dunes’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“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”Open their price page ↗
Ruff Luxury Inn At The Dunes is a pet boarding in Chesterton, IL, offering boarding. It scores 9.1/10 (excellent) from 54 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #296 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $50 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
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
- Boarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $50/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #296 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.5 (54)
- From downtown
- 32.2 mi
- Additional dog
- $40/night in the same suite
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
6/27
6 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“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”ruffluxuryinn.com/valparaiso-boarding/
Spay / neuterRequired
Their words
“All dogs must be at least 3 months old, spayed if 6 months or older and neutered if 1 year or older.”ruffluxuryinn.com/valparaiso-boarding/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Before boarding and/or daycare, you must provide proof of the following vaccinations from your vet”ruffluxuryinn.com/valparaiso-boarding/
Operations4 of 21 published
HousingSuite
Their words
“Our spacious luxury suites provide enough room for a larger dog or even multiple dogs.”ruffluxuryinn.com/valparaiso-boarding/
Photo / report-card updatesYes — described by reviewers, not stated by the facility
Customer quote on their site
“We look forward to getting her weekly “report cards” with updates on how she engages with others and any health concerns.”ruffluxuryinn.com/
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“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.”ruffluxuryinn.com/valparaiso-boarding/
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“We will provide high-quality dog food for an additional cost if you choose not to bring your own food.”ruffluxuryinn.com/valparaiso-boarding/
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot 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
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
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
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 12dog daycare 5clean facility 4daycare 4grooming 3cleanliness 3health 3pomeranian 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Anxious or shy dogs
- Dogs that are not daycare-friendly get personal playtime with staffStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Boarding and daycare: dogs must be at least 3 months oldStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48/night | — | Archived page, 2024-10-15 |
| 2025 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2025-11-19 |
| Now | $50/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–6 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM–4 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
- 34.7 mi
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare
- 47.7 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
311 Melton Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304, United States
32.2 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Ruff Luxury Inn At The Dunes
What services does Ruff Luxury Inn At The Dunes offer?
Ruff Luxury Inn At The Dunes is listed as a pet boarding service in Chesterton, IL, offering boarding.
How much does Ruff Luxury Inn At The Dunes charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $50 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 Ruff Luxury Inn At The Dunes require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Ruff Luxury Inn At The Dunes?
Ruff Luxury Inn At The Dunes's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-08-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Ruff Luxury Inn At The Dunes compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #296 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.1/10, excellent), based on 54 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Ruff Luxury Inn At The Dunes, Chesterton, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/ruff-luxury-inn-at-the-dunes/Similar places near Chesterton
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