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Oak ParkIllinois60302US

5.0216

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Urban Retreat

Urban Retreat

Oak Park, Illinois

Fully Fenced

0.05 acres

5.0216 reviews

Top spot

Sniffpass

Hosted by Nancy G.

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

6+ ft

100% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing type(s): Wood - privacy

Fencing details: The entrance is a 6ft. plus secure wood gate.

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsSometimes

Other domestic animalsNo

Other peopleSometimes

Private entryYes

Amenities

Agility equipment

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog toys

Rain shelter / sun shade

Trash can

Pricing

$10 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

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This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

Oak Park, Illinois

Description

Our yard is a longer more narrow yard which allows the dogs a little more distance for their runs. There is landscape bordering the fence and a garden in the front of the yard next to a yoga studio. There are areas to explore and areas for both dog and owner to relax, and a secure dog run that can be used for training. There is some agility equipment, a small plastic pool, as well as a sandbox and a deck with a roof in the dog run to help keep the dogs cool on a hot day. Water(hose), dog bowl(s), toys and towel(s) to dry the dogs off will be provided.

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length

30 minutes

Required advanced notice for visits

2 hours

Max dogs per booking

Is the host present?

I generally do not meet my guests

Additional rules

I am happy to meet you if you prefer but I respect your privacy and am fine with communicating through email or text only.

Community safety rules

	Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
	Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
	Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
	Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
	Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
	Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules

	Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
	Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
	Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
	Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
	Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
	Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies

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This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests

5.0 (216 Reviews)

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Meet your host

Nancy G.

Joined in July 2019

I am a mother and a yoga studio owner and instructor. My husband and I have lived in this house for 14 years and in Oak Park for nearly 20.

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	Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
	This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
	Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
	Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.