55This was a great experience. It was the first time swimming for one of my dogs and the stairs made it easy for her to get in the pool. My other dog just enjoyed laying in the grass and it was very quiet and peaceful for him, he was was very relaxed. There were treats, water, and towels, they really went above and beyond to make it a good experience. Thank you for everything!Amy S.
Amy S.
July 2023
This was a great experience. It was the first time swimming for one of my dogs and the stairs made it easy for her to get in the pool. My other dog just enjoyed laying in the grass and it was very quiet and peaceful for him, he was was very relaxed. There were treats, water, and towels, they really went above and beyond to make it a good experience. Thank you for everything!
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55Wow! What a fabulous place to visit! The pool was amazing and the dogs all had a wonderful time. The entire yard is beautiful and heaven for pups! We felt very welcomed and enjoyed our visit tremendously.Karen Z.
Karen Z.
July 2023
Wow! What a fabulous place to visit! The pool was amazing and the dogs all had a wonderful time. The entire yard is beautiful and heaven for pups! We felt very welcomed and enjoyed our visit tremendously.
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55This spot is great! The pool is amazing and our dog enjoyed his first time swimming! Lisa was very responsive and helpful with questions. She was very accommodating and there were even treats, toys, and towels available. We hope to be back! Amanda E.
Amanda E.
July 2023
This spot is great! The pool is amazing and our dog enjoyed his first time swimming! Lisa was very responsive and helpful with questions. She was very accommodating and there were even treats, toys, and towels available. We hope to be back!
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55Amazing spot for a beautiful afternoon at the pool with your dogs. All the amenities included, would recommend to anyone and will definitely be coming back!!Julianna W.
Julianna W.
July 2023
Amazing spot for a beautiful afternoon at the pool with your dogs. All the amenities included, would recommend to anyone and will definitely be coming back!!
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55It felt like a puppy resort! Everything was purrfect. Towels, treats and water bowls were sitting waiting for us. We didn’t need to bring anything! The pool was absolute heaven! We will be visiting again soon!Magdalena O.
Magdalena O.
August 2023
It felt like a puppy resort! Everything was purrfect. Towels, treats and water bowls were sitting waiting for us. We didn’t need to bring anything! The pool was absolute heaven! We will be visiting again soon!
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55What a beautiful, fun and relaxing space! We had the best time, and the host had every accommodation imaginable! We will definitely return frequently!♥️Marci S.
Marci S.
August 2023
What a beautiful, fun and relaxing space! We had the best time, and the host had every accommodation imaginable! We will definitely return frequently!♥️
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55The location was amazing! The directions and communication were clear. Our dog had a blast! Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden and pool with us.Lydia U.
Lydia U.
August 2023
The location was amazing! The directions and communication were clear. Our dog had a blast! Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden and pool with us.
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55Beautiful relaxing location! The dogs had a blast and came home nice and tired. The spot was very clean with poop bags and a trash can available. The host also had water bowls, dog toys, and towels available. Will definitely visit again. Rebecca Z.
Rebecca Z.
August 2023
Beautiful relaxing location! The dogs had a blast and came home nice and tired. The spot was very clean with poop bags and a trash can available. The host also had water bowls, dog toys, and towels available. Will definitely visit again.
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55The backyard was beautiful and the host was kind enough to leave out some towels, toys, water and treats. The neighbors dogs were very chill and we were happy to have a chance to expose our dog to a swimming pool. Our dog had a great time and we would definitely return to this spot!Eliese X.
Eliese X.
August 2023
The backyard was beautiful and the host was kind enough to leave out some towels, toys, water and treats. The neighbors dogs were very chill and we were happy to have a chance to expose our dog to a swimming pool. Our dog had a great time and we would definitely return to this spot!
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55Beautiful space and pool. My two Goldens loved swimming here today. Fetching balls back and forth. My 14 y/o (her birthday) was jumping off the side and loving every second. My 8 y/o is not a jumper but had no trouble getting in and out. Great exercise. Easy access. Safe neighborhood. And their coats are much fluffier and softer after this salt water pool than the chlorine pools we have normally visited. Highly recommend!Michelle I.
Michelle I.
August 2023
Beautiful space and pool. My two Goldens loved swimming here today. Fetching balls back and forth. My 14 y/o (her birthday) was jumping off the side and loving every second. My 8 y/o is not a jumper but had no trouble getting in and out. Great exercise. Easy access. Safe neighborhood. And their coats are much fluffier and softer after this salt water pool than the chlorine pools we have normally visited. Highly recommend!
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55We feel everybody should know about this spot. The backyard was beautiful and pristine. Lisa went above and beyond in providing extra amenities such as towels, sunscreen, dog treats, toys and fresh water. It was such a fun and relaxing day for all of us. 10/10 would recommend and we will be back. Kyle M.
Kyle M.
August 2023
We feel everybody should know about this spot. The backyard was beautiful and pristine. Lisa went above and beyond in providing extra amenities such as towels, sunscreen, dog treats, toys and fresh water. It was such a fun and relaxing day for all of us. 10/10 would recommend and we will be back.
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55This private dog park was beautiful. The landscaping was very nice and the pool was clean and warm. I only wish my dog Chica liked to swim but I found out she didn't. My friend and I really enjoyed the swimming pool.Geralynn S.
Geralynn S.
August 2023
This private dog park was beautiful. The landscaping was very nice and the pool was clean and warm. I only wish my dog Chica liked to swim but I found out she didn't. My friend and I really enjoyed the swimming pool.
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55Great yard with an amazing pool! It was so much fun to have our 4 dogs enjoy themselves playing in the yard and swimming in the pool!
The host is absolutely great, really thought of everything to make this a wonderful sniffspot experience! Clear instructions are provided. Toys, towels, sunblock, and water bowls are available for use. The entire yard is very clean and welcoming, including the pool. The pool water temperature is perfect (controlled/heated).
We had a great time; the attention to detail the host provides makes this an even better experience! Highly recommend! We will definitely be returning.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful space! The fun we had has become a highlight of our summer!Richard A.
Richard A.
September 2023
Great yard with an amazing pool! It was so much fun to have our 4 dogs enjoy themselves playing in the yard and swimming in the pool!
The host is absolutely great, really thought of everything to make this a wonderful sniffspot experience! Clear instructions are provided. Toys, towels, sunblock, and water bowls are available for use. The entire yard is very clean and welcoming, including the pool. The pool water temperature is perfect (controlled/heated).
We had a great time; the attention to detail the host provides makes this an even better experience! Highly recommend! We will definitely be returning.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful space! The fun we had has become a highlight of our summer!
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55We had such a blast, my dogs didnt wanna leave yet because the yard was huge, they still wanted to run around play and swim. Totally gonna come back here. Thanks to lisa for preparing anything we needArgie V.
Argie V.
September 2023
We had such a blast, my dogs didnt wanna leave yet because the yard was huge, they still wanted to run around play and swim. Totally gonna come back here. Thanks to lisa for preparing anything we need
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55We had such a great time! Our dogs were confused by the pool ha but loved running around. It was absolutely beautiful and heated perfectly. Thank you so much for hosting us! Doreen S.
Doreen S.
September 2023
We had such a great time! Our dogs were confused by the pool ha but loved running around. It was absolutely beautiful and heated perfectly. Thank you so much for hosting us!
Happy Pups Private Dog Park/Pool in Lake Villa | Sniffspot
55Zelda and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at this spot! The yard is beautiful and secure, the host was very nice and accommodating, and the pool was awesome since it was heated salt water and had easy stair access on both sides. We will be coming back in the future!Tim D.
Tim D.
September 2023
Zelda and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at this spot! The yard is beautiful and secure, the host was very nice and accommodating, and the pool was awesome since it was heated salt water and had easy stair access on both sides. We will be coming back in the future!
How do Lake Villa's private dog parks work?
Private rentals by the hour
Our hosts are locals that are renting their yards and private land to dog owners
Trust and safety first
Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Reactive dogs welcome
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
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FAQ about our Lake Villa dog parks
Are dog parks good for dogs?
It is important for dogs to have off leash exercise to sniff and run. But the free and open nature of public dog parks has drawbacks. There could be aggressive dogs, disease transmission and cleanliness issues. For this reason, many dog behaviorists discourage visiting public dog parks and recommend Sniffspot's private dog parks. Sniffspot private dog parks only allow one guest to book at a time and are not open to the public, which solves many of these issues.
Are dog parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private for just you and dogs you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). All Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Lake Villa area are 5 stars.
How do I know if a dog park works for my dog?
You can filter Sniffspot dog parks by fencing and distractions. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our 302 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 41 off leash areas where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can also filter locations to avoid other domestic animals and people. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions.
What is the best dog beach near Lake Villa?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Lake Villa is Meracle Acres. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Lake Villa have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 302 fully fenced dog parks in or near Lake Villa. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Lake Villa?
The Lake Villa area has 7 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is Meracle Acres.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Lake Villa?