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BarringtonIllinois60010US
4.92156
55Maybel loves coming to visit & play in your backyard! She had a great...
55The property features a great, enclosed yard. While the chain-link...
55Very clean and well kept backyard! Amazing, will be back :)
55My dog, Winter, enjoyed running and playing with her friend here. The...
55Our dog had such a fun time at Born Free today. He loved playing with...
55Clean yard, secure fence, quiet neighborhood and friendly owners -...
55Outstanding sniff spot for our beagle! Fenced area was very secure!!
55amazing yard! super cozy and fun! she offerd us water and toys
55This was our first time here and we loved it! Nice, private yard with...
55My family and I love this spot. My pug can run as much as he wants...
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Born Free in Barrington

Barrington, Illinois
Fully Fenced
0.25 acres
4.92156 Reviews
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Born Free in Barrington

Barrington, Illinois
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Hosted by Mary Ann O.
Member Discount
4.92156 Reviews
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Fully Fenced
0.25 acres
Born Free in Barrington - Barrington, Illinois
Born Free in Barrington - Barrington, Illinois
Born Free in Barrington - Barrington, Illinois

Fencing

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

This spot is fully fenced

Info provided by host

Fencing height

5 feet (at lowest point)

Fencing type

Chain link - privacy

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

fully fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

5 feet

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

Fencing type(s): Chain link - privacy

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps


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 dogs

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

we have no pets.

GUEST FEEDBACK

27% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play

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

Other domestic animalsSometimes

Other domestic animals

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

no animals.

GUEST FEEDBACK

2% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play

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

Other peopleSometimes

Other people

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

We're a former dog owner and now empty nesters. Love dogs and happy to offer our shady backyard for a good romp (for dogs, that is!)

GUEST FEEDBACK

39% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play

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

Private entryNo

Private entry

No

Designed for private play

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


Amenities

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Indoor restroom available

Rain shelter / sun shade

Table

Water - mister


Pricing
8.85 credits per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Member get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

Barrington, Illinois

Description

(FYI guests. We might have to block out Winter and Spring days after rain. Our yard becomes a muddy mess). Let your pooch(es) romp away in our spacious fenced-in backyard. Our late boxer loved it. Enjoy a shady view from comfortable chairs on our deck. We love litter reunions! You're welcome to BYOB and appetizers. Also, while you're in Barrington, visit Bredwell for customized dog meals. https://bredwell.com/

Cleanliness

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

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Max dogs per booking
10
Additional rules

Dogs that don't react well with other dogs are fine. Dogs who might attack a person? Too much of a liability for ourselves and our neighbors.


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


Booking Policies
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.

4.92 (156 Reviews)

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Meet your host

Mary Ann O.

Joined in July 2022

My husband and I are empty-nesters with a beautiful backyard for others to enjoy.


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