Woodlands Pet Retreat emblem: a poodle and a tuxedo cat among pines

Owner‑operated dog boarding · St. Marys, Georgia

Dog Boarding & Day Stays
in St. Marys, GA

Personal, experienced care, right on the water.

Owner operated, with more than 10 years of professional experience in grooming, dog services, and dog shows behind every stay. Overnight boarding and day stays in private suites on a quiet, wooded lakefront.

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Monitored day & night

Our team checks the facility's built‑in monitoring and alert systems throughout the day, remains on call overnight, and responds promptly to alerts.

10+ years of experience

Professional grooming, dog services, and dog shows, including an award‑winning grooming salon right here in St. Marys.

Insured business

Woodlands Pet Retreat is an insured pet‑care business, extra peace of mind while your dog is away from home.

Secure & peaceful

Fenced outdoor play areas and private suites up to 5′×6′, set among the pines at the water's edge.

The owner of Woodlands Pet Retreat with a goldendoodle

Owner operated

The care behind the retreat

Woodlands Pet Retreat is owner operated, with more than a decade of professional dog experience behind every stay. The facility's monitoring systems are checked throughout the day, and someone remains on call overnight to respond promptly to alerts.

Our sister company, Chien d'amour, is a boutique dog salon in St. Marys, named Best Pet Groomer of Camden County in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

  • Experienced, owner operated care
  • 10+ years of professional dog experience
  • Built‑in facility monitoring & alert systems
  • On call overnight, prompt alert response
  • Secure outdoor play areas
  • Comfortable private suites
  • Affection & potty breaks always included
  • Walks, photos & grooming options
  • Convenient online booking through Gingr
  • Insured pet‑care business
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Reviews

Trusted by local pet parents

Real recommendations from pet parents on our Facebook page. Our sister company, Chien d'amour, adds 23 more Google reviews and three straight Best Pet Groomer of Camden County awards to the family record.

✔ Recommends

"Wonderful place to take your dog! Amber took great care of our goldendoodle and made it easy with communication and flexible drop off/ pick up. Highly recommend!!!"

Ashley K. · Facebook recommendation

✔ Recommends

"Very easy to communicate with, our dog did not warm up at the beginning but she was SO patient and sat with him for hours and gained his trust. We got updates constantly and even some pictures. Honestly, she went above and beyond. 10/10!!"

Rebeca B. · Facebook recommendation

✔ Recommends

"Gunner and Kuma have been going off and on since we moved here in the beginning of June. We had contractors in and out of our house and Woodlands Pet Retreat was just what we needed. We recently had to take a trip and they stayed for just under a week with Amber and the crew at Woodlands. Definitely will be back soon!"

Amanda R. · Facebook recommendation

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Rates

Straightforward pricing

Every overnight stay includes a private suite, comfortable bedding, fresh water, scheduled feeding, regular outdoor breaks, individual attention, and facility monitoring. Affection and necessary bathroom breaks are never extra.

Basic Suite

Overnight · 4′×6′ or 3′×6′ suites

$45/night

  • Private suite & comfortable bedding
  • Fresh water & scheduled feeding
  • 3–5 outdoor breaks a day
  • Individual attention & monitoring
  • Additional dogs, same suite: +$20/night
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Roomiest suite

Deluxe Suite

Overnight · spacious 5′×6′ suites

$65/night

  • Our largest private suite
  • Deluxe bed for extra comfort
  • Fresh water & scheduled feeding
  • 3–5 outdoor breaks a day
  • Additional dogs, same suite: +$20/night
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Day Stay

Daytime care, no overnight

$25/day

  • Comfy bed to relax on
  • Fresh water & outdoor breaks
  • Individual attention & monitoring
  • Additional dogs, same suite: +$10/day
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Or make it easy: stay packages

Comfort Stay

Standard boarding in a basic suite.

$45/night

Peace‑of‑Mind Stay

Boarding + a daily photo update + a daily nature walk.

$60/night

Fresh‑Home Package

Boarding + daily photo update + a departure bath, so they come home clean.

from $95/night

Deluxe Retreat

Deluxe suite + daily photo, walk & play session + departure grooming.

from $90/night, plus a full groom from $80

Weekday regulars: day‑stay bundles

5‑Day Pack

Five day stays to use anytime.

$115 save $10

10‑Day Pack

Ten day stays to use anytime.

$220 save $30

Weekday Regular

Two day stays every week, billed monthly.

$189/month

Packages and bundles have simple expiration and payment terms, ask at booking. Questions about the right fit? Call or text us at (912) 674‑4709.

What we offer

Two ways to stay

A private indoor boarding suite at Woodlands Pet Retreat

Overnight Dog Boarding

From $45 per night

Private indoor suites, feeding on your dog's own schedule, outdoor breaks through the day and a caretaker on site overnight.

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Secure fenced play yard used for day stays

Day Stays

$25 per day

Daytime care with no overnight. A comfy bed, outdoor breaks, play and individual attention, then home the same day.

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    Estimated total$135

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    New clients

    Complimentary half‑day trial stay

    Before your dog's first overnight reservation, enjoy a free half‑day trial. Your dog gets to explore, we get to know them, and everyone sleeps better on night one.

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    Refer a friend

    $15 credit, for both of you

    Refer a new customer and both households receive a $15 credit after the new customer completes their first paid stay.

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    The Retreat

    Take the grand tour

    Tucked among the pines at the water's edge, with bright private suites inside, secure play space outside.

    Calm lake framed by trees, seen from the retreat's dock
    The view from the dock
    Dog enjoying the fenced play area
    Play time
    Woodlands Pet Retreat entrance sign
    Welcome in
    Secure fenced outdoor walkway
    Secure walkways
    Dogs settled comfortably in their private suites
    Settled in
    Dogs playing together outside
    New friends

    Additional services

    Make it a vacation

    Affection, potty breaks, and daily care are always part of the stay. These extras are for going above and beyond. Add any of them when you book.

    Private Nature Walk

    A one‑on‑one walk around the wooded lakefront property.

    $10 · 10–15 min
    $20 · 25–30 min

    Daily Photo Update

    Cute photos of your dog, sent by email or text.

    $5 · per day

    Extended Play Session

    A longer one‑on‑one play session in the secure yard.

    $10 · per session

    Brush & Comb Out

    Helps long‑haired pups stay mat‑free and comfy.

    $10 · per day

    Puppy or Senior Care Schedule

    Extra breaks, slower pacing, or special routines tailored to your dog.

    Priced to your dog's needs · ask us

    Departure Bath

    Your dog comes home fresh and clean.

    Based on size & coat · ask us

    Sunrise Scramble

    A scrambled egg served alongside breakfast. A very good morning.

    $3 · per meal

    Grooming · Chien d'amour

    Award‑winning grooming, same trusted hands

    Our sister company, Chien d'amour, is a boutique dog salon in St. Marys named Best Pet Groomer of Camden County in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Add a grooming service to any stay, or book the Board & Groom package and pick up a fresh, clean dog.

    Full-service grooming bath, fluff up, nail trim, ear cleaning & full haircut

    Smallfrom $80
    Mediumfrom $95
    Largefrom $110
    X‑Largefrom $130

    Bath & tidy bath, fluff out, nail trim & ear cleaning

    Smallfrom $45
    Mediumfrom $55
    Largefrom $65
    X‑Largefrom $75

    À la carte

    Ear trimming$15
    Nail trim only$10
    Board & Groom packageboarding with a full groom before pickup, ask for pricing

    Grooming regulars save more: book three or more grooming appointments within the same 60‑day period and get 10% off each one.

    Starting prices are estimates. Final pricing depends on your dog's breed, size, coat condition, temperament, requested style, and time required.

    Visit Our Sister Company, Chien d'amour Ask About Grooming With Your Stay

    Find us

    Come say hello

    Located in St. Marys, Georgia, proudly serving pet parents from Kingsland, Kings Bay, and Yulee too.

    Address

    120 Davis St
    St. Marys, GA 31558

    Call or text us

    (912) 674‑4709

    Drop‑off & pickup hours

    Drop‑off & pickup windows:
    6:30–8:00 AM · 12:00–1:30 PM · 4:30–6:00 PM

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    Common questions

    Good to know

    How do I book a stay?

    New clients: create a profile once, then request your dates. Existing clients: log in and book. Prefer to talk it through? Call or text us at (912) 674‑4709.

    Can my dogs stay together?

    Yes, dogs from the same family can share a suite. Each additional dog in the same room is +$20 per night for boarding, or +$10 per day for day stays.

    What's included in every stay?

    A private suite with comfortable bedding, fresh water, scheduled feeding, regular outdoor breaks, individual attention, and facility monitoring. Deluxe suites are our largest at 5′×6′ and include a deluxe bed. Affection and bathroom breaks are never extra.

    What are the drop‑off and pickup hours?

    Drop‑off and pickup windows are 6:30 to 8:00 AM, 12:00 to 1:30 PM, and 4:30 to 6:00 PM.

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    Our sister company

    Need professional grooming?

    Our sister company Chien d'amour is a boutique dog grooming salon in St. Marys. Grooming or a departure bath can often be coordinated with a boarding stay when scheduling allows, so your dog goes home clean.

    Visit Chien d'amour Dog Grooming

    Ready for their lake getaway?

    Suites fill up around holidays and school breaks. Reserve your dates early.

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