Ruff Luxury Inn

★ 4.7 · 243 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Valparaiso, IL

BoardingDaycare

Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 243 reviews · top 46% in Chicago

Sources

Behind the 9.4

Reviews read: 243 on Google
Average stars: 4.70 ★
Rank: #168 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of: July–October 2026

See the reviews on Google ↗

Published rate$50 /night

$40middle $60$90

Below the Chicago middle price

From their website, 2026-10-27

Sources

Behind the $50

Source: Ruff Luxury Inn’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 ... Weekday Daycare Monday through Friday $27 (availability applies) Add a second dog for $25 more Weekend Daycare Saturday & Sunday $32”

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Ruff Luxury Inn is a pet boarding in Valparaiso, IL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 243 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #168 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $50 per night and daycare from $27–$32 per day. 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: BoardingDaycareTrainingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type: Dedicated facility
Boarding rate: $50/night
Daycare rate: $27–$32/day
Open 24 hours: No
Rank in Chicago: #168 of 386
Google rating: ★4.7 (243)
From downtown: 41.3 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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score

5 ★210

4 ★15

3 ★2

2 ★1

1 ★15

★ 4.70Google average

243reviews 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

grooming 27daycare 18clean facility 5socialization 5kennel 4play time 3doggy report card 2dog training classes 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

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
Year	Boarding	Daycare	Source
2024	$48/night	—	Archived page, 2024-10-15
2025	$50/night	—	Archived page, 2025-11-19
Now	$50/night	$27–$32/day	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: 42.3 mi
ORD · Chicago O'Hare: 56.3 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

55 Morthland Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383

41.3 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Ruff Luxury Inn

What services does Ruff Luxury Inn offer?

Ruff Luxury Inn is listed as a pet boarding service in Valparaiso, IL, offering boarding, daycare.

How much does Ruff Luxury Inn charge?

Its website lists overnight boarding at $50 per night and daycare at $27–$32 per day (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 require?

According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.

Is someone on site overnight at Ruff Luxury Inn?

Ruff Luxury Inn'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 compare with other Chicago facilities?

It ranks #168 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 243 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.