Holiday Kennels
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 28 reviews · top 45% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 28 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #60 of 156 in San Francisco
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published6 of 27From their website, 2026-10-19
Holiday Kennels is a boarding facility in San Carlos, CA, offering boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 28 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #60 of 156 in San Francisco. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Key facts
- Services
- Boarding
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Francisco
- #60 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (28)
- From downtown
- 19.8 mi
- 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, 2026-10-19. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements1 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“For all boarded pets, we require a current record for the following: Dogs - DHLPP or DA2PPL, Bordetella, and Rabies. Due to widespread vaccine shortages, we've temporarily suspended the CIV (canine influenza vaccine) requirement. It is however, highly recommended.”holidaykennels.net/boarding.html
Operations5 of 21 published
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Each of our guests is provided a spacious, individual indoor/outdoor run.”holidaykennels.net/boarding.html
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Each of our guests is provided a spacious, individual indoor/outdoor run.”holidaykennels.net/boarding.html
Veterinary accessVeterinarian on call
Their words
“we contract with a mobile veterinarian who remains on-call 24 hours per day.”holidaykennels.net/faq.html
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“Medication (up to 3x/day) - $5 per day”holidaykennels.net/boarding.html
FeedingHouse food, with exceptions
Their words
“We serve a high-quality, all natural canine & feline Formula. Nutritional information is available at our front desk. If your pet has a sensitive stomach or is on a special diet, please bring your own food.”holidaykennels.net/faq.html
Show 21 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 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
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
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
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
dog care 6staff 5cat boarding 4husky 2happy dog 2rates 2kind staff 2travel 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Who they take & how they care
- Cats
- Boards cats at $34 per nightStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Sat
- 8:30 AM–12 PM
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
221 Old County Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070
19.8 miles from downtown San Francisco · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Holiday Kennels
What services does Holiday Kennels offer?
Holiday Kennels is listed as a kennel in San Carlos, CA, offering boarding.
How much does Holiday Kennels charge?
We did not find a published rate on Holiday Kennels's website when we checked it (2026-10-19); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the San Francisco median published boarding rate is $85/night across 45 facilities.
What vaccines does Holiday Kennels require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Holiday Kennels?
Holiday Kennels's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-19). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Holiday Kennels compare with other San Francisco facilities?
It ranks #60 of 156 in the San Francisco index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 28 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Holiday Kennels, San Carlos, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/holiday-kennels/Similar places near San Carlos
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