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Golden Wood, Happy Valley

Name: Golden Wood, Happy Valley
Address: 500 Maurer Ln, Julian, PA 16844, Julian, PA, 16844, US
Telephone: +1 814-692-8279
Rating: 4.6

500 Maurer Ln, Julian, PA 16844

4.6

271 Google reviews

Outdoor yardPool / water playMedication adminClimate controlled

Overview

Golden Wood is a pet boarding and daycare facility in Julian, PA offering dog boarding in three room tiers (Standard $47, Private $60, Luxury $65 per day), doggy daycare at $32/day, plus cat and small animal boarding. The facility features climate-controlled rooms, outdoor exercise areas, a swimming pool, and charges additional fees for peak season stays, medication administration, and after-hours drop-off/pick-up.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free

Webcam

Staff overnight

Outdoor yard

Pool / water play

Small dog area

Accepts puppies

Reactive breeds

Medication adminExtra fee

Grooming

Training

Climate controlled

Overnight potty breaks

Online booking

Spay/neuter required

Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7:30am-10am

Pick-up hours:4pm-6pm

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation notice:2 days notice

Cancellation penalty:25% charge 7 days to 48 hours prior; 50% charge less than 48 hours prior

Holiday surcharge — $3/day during Peak Season

Care & Play

Group play

Extras

Multi-dog discount — 5% discount for boarding more than one pet in same room

What Reviews Say

269 reviews analyzed

Golden Wood (formerly Royal Pet Resort) is highly regarded for its exceptional staff and personalized care, with numerous owners praising the detailed 'report cards' and photo updates. While historical reviews under previous ownership mentioned hygiene and safety concerns, recent feedback under the new management (2024-2025) is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting significant facility upgrades and deep cleaning. The primary remaining friction points for customers are the premium pricing structure and restrictive weekend pickup hours.

Staff

5.0

Dog happiness

4.9

Communication

4.9

Cleanliness

4.8

Safety

4.8

Facility

4.7

Drop-off / pickup

4.5

Value

4.2

People love

Report Cards and Photo Updates(22)Life-Saving Medical Attentiveness(3)Successful Transition to New Ownership(15)

Staff shoutouts

Savannah(12 mentions)Nicole(10 mentions)Denise(4 mentions)Isabella(3 mentions)

Worth noting

Historical safety/health incidents under previous 'Royal Pet Resort' management

“Back in 2011, our sweet beagle Ash came home from a stay there with kennel cough and a back injury... this is a new chapter for the facility.”

Pricing and Fees(12 mentions)

“Price is hard to swallow in my opinion. In the summer they require you stay 3 days if you cross into a weekend.”

Limited Pickup/Drop-off Hours(5 mentions)

“The only thing we could ever ask for is if they could extend the pick up time frames.”

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 2dwarm tone42 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.6 stars from 271+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 271 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating

4.6/ 5

Review score

4.7/ 5

Amenities4 of 14

Reviews271

Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.42

Pricing

Boarding

$47–$65/night

Daycare

$32/day

Contact

Visit Website +1 814-692-8279 500 Maurer Ln, Julian, PA 16844

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