Planning a delicious mid-year break, with friends, family and your four-legged pal? We’ve rustled up some of Victoria’s p’awesome accommodations, that’s cozy, quaint and 100% pet-friendly. Read on for some of our favourites.
King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre
Escape the ordinary and experience the extraordinary at King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre– your pet-friendly haven nestled in the heart of the stunning Otway Ranges.
Consisting of five cottages, lodge, hall and campground, King Parrot is a popular destination for romantic getaways, family holidays and large family celebrations. The architecturally designed accommodation is fully self-contained, ranging in size from single to four bedrooms, accommodating between two and fourteen people. Each offers superior comfort, stylish, rustic character, and privacy with stunning views of the surrounding hills and bushland. With modern amenities, a barbeque, fireplace, and deluxe bedding in each cottage, a comfortable stay is assured whatever the season.
Rich River Tourist Park, Echuca
Located in the historic port town of Echua, Rich River Tourist Park offers beautiful scenery, excellent facilities and a relaxed charm. Plus, the iconic, mighty Murray River is right on your doorstep, with a boat ramp and sandy beach only 350m from the park!
Rich River Tourist Park welcomes dogs and all their ensuite-powered and unpowered camping/caravan sites are pet-friendly. If you’re travelling with guests who have other requirements, there’s also self-contained standard and deluxe cabins available. There’s even a leash-free area and dog wash available for when your fur-baby runs amuck.
High Country Holiday Rentals
Escape to Victoria’s breathtaking High Country and discover a pet-friendly retreat where every member of the family is welcome, including your four-legged companion. Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, High Country Holiday Rentals provide the perfect base for exploring the region’s outdoor adventures, charming towns and scenic waterways.
Guests can enjoy spacious accommodation with modern comforts, fully equipped kitchens, quality furnishings and plenty of room to relax after a day of exploring. Nearby walking trails, open spaces and the shores of Lake Eildon offer endless opportunities for adventures with your dog, while local cafés, wineries and attractions make it easy to experience the best of the High Country together.
Conveniently located close to Mansfield and Mt Buller, these pet-friendly properties are ideal year-round, whether you’re planning a winter snow trip, a summer boating getaway or a peaceful countryside escape. At High Country Holiday Rentals, pets aren’t simply allowed—they’re warmly welcomed.
Alpine Valley Getaways
Bright is a stunning mountain town located in the valleys of the North East Victorian High Country. The valley bursts with vibrant colors as the seasons change.
Offering picturesque views at every turn, it’s an ideal retreat for you and your dog. Whether you want to unwind with a warm cup of coffee, pamper your pup with a “puppuchino,” soak in the scenery, or take a leisurely walk with your four-legged friend through town or the surrounding bushland, Alpine Valley Getaways offers over 40 pet-friendly properties with all the amenities you need for your Bright getaway.
The location is also perfect for visiting Mount Hotham and the Alpine National Park.
Must Love Dogs B&B and Cottage, Rutherglen
True to its name, Must Love Dogs Rutherglen is a pet-friendly escape designed with dog lovers in mind. Set amongst the vineyards and rolling countryside of Victoria’s famous Rutherglen wine region, this charming retreat welcomes both two-legged and four-legged guests to relax, explore and reconnect.
Spend your days discovering local wineries, country walks and gourmet delights before returning to comfortable accommodation where your dog is just as welcome as you are.
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer country escape, Must Love Dogs Rutherglen offers the perfect blend of comfort, character and pet-friendly hospitality.
Sweet Tide O’ Moyne
Nestled between East Beach and the Moyne River in the charming seaside town of Port Fairy, Sweet Tide O’ Moyne is a pet-friendly coastal retreat designed for relaxed family getaways. Sleeping up to nine guests, this beautifully renovated beach-style cottage combines modern comforts with a secure, dog-friendly backyard, making it ideal for travellers exploring Victoria’s stunning southwest coast with their furry companions. With dog-friendly beaches, walking trails, and Port Fairy’s cafés and shops just a short stroll away, it’s the perfect base for a memorable pet-friendly escape.
Verandah Retreat Phillip Island
Verandah Retreat offers boutique accommodation only 200m from Bay Beach in Cowes. Perfect for family holidays, weekend retreats, and wedding receptions, this delightful home comfortably accommodates 6 guests. Its spacious verandah serves as the heart and soul of the house, ideal for entertaining or watching the sunset with an outdoor dining set, BBQ, and swing fan.
The fully fenced garden, outdoor shower, and entertainment area provide plenty of space for kids, pets, and adults to relax and play.
Merrick’s Cottage
Nestled in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula, Merricks Cottage offers an idyllic escape from the city. Whether you’re seeking a romantic getaway, outdoor adventure or ultimate foodies weekend, this boutique accommodation has it all.
The property features two bedrooms and can comfortably sleep 5 adults. Dogs are welcome inside and outside and the yard is fully fenced and secure for your fur baby. Food and water bowls are also provided.
With beaches, wineries, cafes and restaurants right on your doorstep, this is a gorgeous getaway that will give you a chance to recharge, with your pet by your side.
Sunday House Maldon
Sunday House is an ode to the most relaxing day of the week. This stylish 1865 architecturally converted Welsh Baptist church is luxury holiday rental at its finest – right in the heart of Maldon’s historic township. Sleeping 8, Sunday House has 3 queen bedrooms, 1 master king room and 2 bathrooms with large glass walk-in showers.
Sunday House LOVE dogs and are proudly pet-friendly, with secure fencing. They also supply dog beds, bowls, towels, blankets and fresh bones in the freezer!
Sabina on Little Myers
Sabina on Little Myers is a beautifully appointed, luxury three-bedroom self-contained house. It is a sophisticated accommodation base for your stay in Geelong. Tucked away in the quieter part of the town, it’s an exquisite house for a romantic weekend, relaxation and rejuvenation, a family holiday, visiting family and friends and ideal for wedding guests/family, friends or the bride and groom. Eastern Beach and the Waterfront together with cafes, gourmet restaurants and shopping are all within a short walk.
The backyard is securely fenced for your use to contain your pet safely, so your dog is free to play outside or spend time indoors. On arrival your dog is welcomed at Sabina on Little Myers with feeding bowls, fresh water and doggie treats and we provide their owners with a pocket size map showing where dogs are permitted on and off the leash in Geelong and the surrounding district.
We are an older couple with two small well behaved dogs. Neither of us is interested in skiing, we just want a winter holiday with snow. ive lived Aus for 55 yrs and love it, however I haven’t seen snow since I was a small child. We intend driving across the Nullarbor to Victoria and spend approx. 14 days in snow country. A small cottage would suit us well.