Hound Away From Home

★ 5.0 · 8 Google reviews·Boarding facility·San Mateo, CA
Hound Away From Home, San Mateo
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 8 reviews · top 31% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.5
Reviews read
8 on Google
Average stars
5.00 ★
Rank
#41 of 156 in San Francisco
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published2 of 27From their website, 2026-10-19

Hound Away From Home is a boarding facility in San Mateo, CA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 8 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #41 of 156 in San Francisco. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 2.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycarePet sitting
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in San Francisco
#41 of 156
Google rating
★5.0 (8)
From downtown
15.0 mi
Neighborhood
Central San Mateo
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

2/27

2 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 · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Our mandatory vaccinations are: rabies distemper Bordetella”houndawayfromhome.com/faqs
Operations1 of 21 published
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Daily pictures, a large backyard, and other friendly playmates are just some of the perks of your pup’s stay at Hound Away From Home.”houndawayfromhome.com/
Show 25 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
HousingNot 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
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot 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

9.5ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★8
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★0
★ 5.00Google average
8reviews behind the score
★ 4.71San Francisco 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.

Booking terms & safety

Cancellation
No fee with at least 24 hours notice; Thanksgiving and year-end holidays need 3 days noticeStated on their website

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

Who they take & how they care

Senior dogs
Offers special accommodations and care for senior dogsStated on their website

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

Hours

Mon
7 AM–7 PM
Tue
7 AM–7 PM
Wed
7 AM–7 PM
Thu
7 AM–7 PM
Fri
7 AM–7 PM
Sat
7 AM–7 PM
Sun
7 AM–7 PM

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

Location

30 N Grant St, San Mateo, CA 94401

15.0 miles from downtown San Francisco · Central San Mateo · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible parking lotFree parking lotFree street parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Hound Away From Home

What services does Hound Away From Home offer?
Hound Away From Home is listed as a kennel in San Mateo, CA, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Hound Away From Home charge?
We did not find a published rate on Hound Away From Home'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 Hound Away From Home require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Hound Away From Home?
Hound Away From Home'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 Hound Away From Home compare with other San Francisco facilities?
It ranks #41 of 156 in the San Francisco index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 8 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

Cite this record

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

Hound Away From Home, San Mateo, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/hound-away-from-home/

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