Watson's Retreat

★ 5.0 · 12 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Roy, WA
Watson's Retreat, Roy
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 12 reviews · top 13% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 9.6
Reviews read
12 on Google
Average stars
5.00 ★
Rank
#30 of 244 in Seattle
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$55 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $55
Source
Watson's Retreat’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Boarding $55- Per Night Per Dog”
Open their price page ↗

Watson's Retreat is a dog daycare in Roy, WA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 12 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #30 of 244 in Seattle. Its website lists boarding from $55 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.

Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
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
DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$55/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Seattle
#30 of 244
Google rating
★5.0 (12)
From downtown
42.7 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

3/27

3 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Shots Required (Rabies , Distemper and Bordetella [kennel cough] with in the last 6 months)”watsonsretreat.com/services
Spay / neuterRequired; intact dogs accepted for a surcharge
Their words
“Unaltered (not spayed or neutered) dogs add an additional $25”watsonsretreat.com/services
Operations1 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“24/7 Supervision & Care – Round-the-clock attention in a secure, loving environment”watsonsretreat.com/services
Show 24 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
Vaccination recordsNot 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
Photo / report-card updatesNot 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

9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★12
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★0
★ 5.00Google average
12reviews behind the score
★ 4.66Seattle 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

friendly staff 3dog retreat 2picture updates 2clean facility 2caring staff 2choice 2vacation 2socialization 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Pick up before 11 AM at no cost; later adds a daycare feeStated on their website
Late pick-up
$30 daycare fee after 11 AM; $55 full-day fee after 7 PMStated on their website

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

Who they take & how they care

Unaltered dogs & females in heat
Unaltered dogs accepted for an extra $25Stated on their website

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

Hours

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

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

For travelers

SEA · Seattle-Tacoma
32.2 mi
Weekday hours span
8 AM – 7 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

917 293rd St E, Roy, WA 98580

42.7 miles from downtown Seattle · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Watson's Retreat

What services does Watson's Retreat offer?
Watson's Retreat is listed as a dog day care center in Roy, WA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Watson's Retreat charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $55 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Seattle median published boarding rate is $65/night.
What vaccines does Watson's Retreat require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Watson's Retreat?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Watson's Retreat compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #30 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 12 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

Cite this record

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

Watson's Retreat, Roy, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/watson-s-retreat/

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