July 15, 2015
Pet-Friendly Accommodation: Gippsland Coast
East Gippsland
Hilltop Mallacoota
With water views, overlooking the lake and ocean, this 2-bedroom, 2 bathroom house is newly renovated.
Well-behaved, house-trained dogs are more than welcome, and whilst the yard isn’t secure the deck is.
From $180 per night.
Karbeethong Road, Mallacoota 3892
M 0413 383 381
Prime Tourist Park
This accommodation is exclusively for those travelling with pets, and they do not discriminate by breed, size or seasons. All pets are allowed to stay inside with their owners. Of course, all dogs must be kept under control and on a lead whilst moving about on the Park. There’s a great little off-leash area and they have a K9000 Wash Station, and also a washing machine specifically for pet bedding, to cater for the needs of our furry guests. All pets welcome, including cats & birds.
60 Myer Street, Lakes Entrance 3909
T 03 5155 1735
www.primetouristpark.com.au
The Mariner
Guests will love the attention to detail with portraits of the infamous ‘Sea Dogs’ and a cosy fire, built-in bookcase and day bed. This well-appointed 3-bedroom house with 2 bathrooms has a boat theme suited to the town. Small four-legged friends sleep inside and have access to a fenced garden and courtyard.
T 03 9775 4015
www.oceanbluecoastalretreats.com.au
The Oar House
This charming cottage is located in a quiet street on the outskirts of Metung. The 3-level weatherboard home welcomes small pets inside.
T 03 9775 4015
www.oceanbluecoastalretreats.com.au
Lakes Bushland Caravan Park
This 34-acre property has lots of space for exercise and there is even a ‘doggy day-care’ available. Pets must not be left unattended, must be kept leashed in the residential area or park and must be cleaned up after. Facilities include a pool, pitch & putt golf, tennis court, playground, camp kitchen and campfires.
363 Stephenson Road, Nicholson 3882
T 03 5156 8422
Parkvale Holiday Cabins
A 10-minute drive from Bairnsdale, Parkvale Holiday Cabins are pet friendly. They welcome pets of all types via arrangement. Each of the three rustic log cabins has 2 bedrooms (a queen bed in the first room and 3 single beds in the second). They are self-contained, with kitchen and lounge areas, and balconies, and are set in a natural bush setting. All linen and towels provided.
140 Waterholes Road, Granite Rock 3875
T 03 5156 8168
90 Mile Beach House & Villas
This property has 2 dog-friendly options either the beach house that has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 6 or a villa which sleeps 4. Both have enclosed back yards and great for families or couples and only 200mtrs walk to Golden Beach which is dog-friendly all year round.
M 0434 531067
Ninety Mile Beach Holiday Retreat
Just a short walk from 90 Mile Beach, this park welcomes pets by prior arrangement.
Track 10, Loch Sport 3851
T 03 5146 0320
www.90milebeachholidayretreat.com
Shearers Cottage
This 1-bedroom cottage welcomes dogs indoors in these very private pet-friendly cottages that include secure fencing with huge yards. Inside the cottages are immaculately clean, modern and recently refurbished. This cottage is one of three very private self-contained cottages on its own private acre in a rural area just 5 minutes from Paynesville. Each of the cottages sits on its own acreage. Children are warmly welcome to pet the friendly lambs, collect the chickens’ eggs or enjoy spotting local echidnas, koalas and kangaroos in the local area. Located about 8 minutes from Paynesville’s main esplanade by road. From $185 per night.
M 0409 137 988
90 Jones Road, Eagle Point 3875
Captains Edge
Offering 3 spacious bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms and can sleep up to 9 guests, ideal for families travelling together, groups of friends or even a corporate retreat. Rooms consisting of master bedroom with king bed & walk-through ensuite. Queen bed in the second room and bunk bed with double & single bed in the third room. In the sitting room, a double sofa bed is provided.
It has a fully fenced yard and kennel for your pets, an outdoor entertainment area with blinds to provide comfort & privacy all year round, a bbq, and outdoor table & chairs to make the most of the space.
A beautiful modern open plan living design with a massive 900mm stainless steel upright oven & large side-by fridge the space comes complete with 2x smart TVs, ducted heated & split system room air conditioner.
M 0412 005550
Park Lane Tourist Park
This 41⁄2 star tourist park has 6 designated pet-friendly cabins. Linen is provided for all cabin accommodation and facilities include a laundry, camp kitchen and TV room/games room. All sites also allow pets, but they must be on a leash at all times, except in the designated run-free area and doggy bags are provided.
5353 Princess Highway, Traralgon 3844
T 03 5174 6749
Village Leisure Park
Set on 10 acres with a swimming pool, camp kitchen, laundry facilities, kiosk, BBQ and 2 modern amenity blocks, pets are welcome at this park but conditions apply. Animals must be leashed while in the park and they are not allowed in park accommodation. A nice quiet park away from the highway. Well set out with spacious drive through powered sites.
35 Airfield Road, Traralgon 3844
T 03 5174 2384
Motel Traralgon
With clean and tidy rooms, this motel is set in a quiet location and welcomes people travelling with dogs.
Hwy &, Lodge Dr, Traralgon 3844
T 03 5174 2241
Yanakie Caravan Park
Pets are welcome in site accommodation only, not in the park’s cabins, and must not be allowed to roam free. Conditions apply. The caravan park is just a 5-minute drive to Wilsons Promontory National Park.
390 Foley Road, Yanakie 3960
T/F 03 5687 1295
Best Friend Holiday Retreat
This multi-award winning retreat has been specially designed for people holidaying with their four-legged best friend! Choose from cabin accommodation, camping and caravan sites which are individually fenced to help ensure your total relaxation.
Located two-and-a-half-hours east of Melbourne and only 3 km from the cool temperate rainforest of Tarra-Bulga National Park. Features include a dog playground & The Giant Dog Ball Run, hydrobath hut for dogs, and 6 securely fenced off-leash dog exercise areas.
1720 Tarra Valley Road, Tarra Valley 3971
T 03 5186 1216
https://www.bestfriend.net.au/
Cuttriss by the Beach
This 6-bedroom house with a games room and outdoor spa sleeps 16 people. It’s well-equipped and only a 100m walk to the Inverloch foreshore. A 15-minute stroll will take you into the busy town centre where you will find a supermarket, cafes & restaurants. There’s also an enclosed yard for dogs.
11 Cuttriss St, Inverloch 3996
T 03 9443 7538
phillipislandholidayhomes.com.au
Inverloch Luxury Retreat
Located a short walk to the local surf beach, this beautifully decorated 4-bedroom property can sleep up to 11 people and offers a great place for a getaway. With a fully fenced front and back yard, dogs are welcome inside. Please inform you will be bringing a pet at the time of booking.
58 veronica street, Inverloch 3996
M 0411 133 112
This affordable family-friendly holiday home welcomes pets and is 300m to the Inlet Beach and an easy 1km walk to the town centre. A cosy and comfortable place to stay and has everything you will need to make your break in Inverloch as comfortable as possible.Facilities include FREE WiFi, an APPLE TV With FREE NETFLIX, LCD TV, DVD player and movies, BBQ, stereo, table tennis table, board games and books, and dog bowls.
There’s also a massive deck, and French doors opening out onto it, to enjoy those summer BBQs plus there’s a fully enclosed backyard, to keep the kids of the human and furry varieties safe