Featuring white-sand beaches stretching as far as the eye can see and crystal-clear water lapping up the shore, with the idyllic coastal town vibe oozing from every street and delicious freshly caught seafood to be found at beachside restaurants, Australia’s South Coast is bound to be every traveller’s favourite vacation destination. You can make the most of beaches such as Jervis Bay, Hyams Beach and Bateman’s Bay with activities such as whale-watching, hiking, fishing, surfing and snorkelling. If you wish to discover native wildlife, you can check out Montague Island Nature Reserve. Dine at The Illawarra Brewery and explore the historical village of Kangaroo Valley to get a taste of local culture. However, no vacation can be enjoyable if you have to leave your fur babies behind. If you are planning to travel with pets, continue reading to learn about the top pet-friendly cabin rentals on the South Coast, Australia.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and pet-friendly rules and regulations. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 29, 2024.
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1. Scribbly Gum Cottage (from USD 153)
This holiday house is one of the best pet-friendly accommodations on the South Coast. Carefully curated and exquisitely designed with contemporary furniture and eclectic decor while retaining its rustic flavour intact, this cottage in Kangaroo Valley is a perfect choice for couples on a romantic getaway.
This adults-only house also welcomes pets with prior consent during the time of booking. Your furry companions can stay with you for an additional fee of 50 USD. The self-catering Vrbo has a functional kitchen that lies at your disposal should you fancy preparing a home-cooked meal. The kitchen is also stocked with fresh eggs right from the working farm that has 8,000 hens.
Guests can interact with livestock on the farm during the hours when they relax outdoors. The rental is also a great base for exploring outdoor activities such as horse riding, canoeing, and bike riding in the surrounding areas.
2. Fairmont Cottage (from USD 132)
This self-catering accommodation is a pet-friendly Vrbo on the South Coast. Set in the beautiful countryside of Woodhill, the cosy rental is minutes away from attractions such as Mountain Ridge Wines, Stockland Nowra Shopping Centre, and Kiama Seaside Markets.
The dog-friendly Vrbo allows both large and small dogs with up to a maximum of two dogs to stay with you. The cottage also has a fully fenced yard with rails, wires, and nets to ensure the safety of your dogs.
A queen-sized bed ensures a good night’s rest after a tiring day of sightseeing. New sheets are provided for an additional charge of 30 USD. Games, books, a television, a DVD player, and a video library are in place for indoor recreation. A delicious meal can be savoured on the patio in an alfresco setting while soaking in the surreal sights of the looming mountains in the distance.
3. Cute cabin with one bedroom, Huskisson (from USD 140)
This charming self-contained cabin is ideal for a small family as it can easily accommodate two adults and two children, and welcomes pets as well. The dog-friendly cabin on the South Coast is situated a short walk away from the town and the local beach, which also welcomes dogs.
The rental features a fenced-in garden where your little ones or dogs can frolic all day. It also has a gas barbecue and off-road parking for your vehicle.
Top guest reviews
Host:
friendly owner provided excellent customer service and very generous provisionsalison and gary are the perfect hoststhe hosts were wonderful and very understanding and hospitable towards us and our 3 big dogsalison and gary were very welcoming and helpful during our stayalison was very welcoming and friendlyLocation:
great location easy to find and close to beach and shoppingclose to everything we pulled up and walked everywhere there was nothing we could faultclose to everything and the yard is secure for our dogbut there is a lovely walk with a path the runs along side the beachit was great to have our furry family member with us too short walk to the beachRead more reviewsCleanliness:
clean and comfortable accommodation amazing food supplies for us to enjoy which was very generousaccurate description of a clean well maintained property
4. Cosy beachside cabin with two bedrooms perfect for families
This lovely little cabin is deceptively large and features two bedrooms with a queen-sized bed in one and a triple bunk bed in the other making it perfect for large families. The hosts also allow pets on the property on the condition that they have the appropriate vaccinations done.
Some of the amenities you can enjoy here include a patio where you can enjoy al fresco dining, a well-equipped kitchen and a barbecue on the front deck.
8.26 km (5.2 mi) from Mogo Wildlife ParkAccommodates: 7
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
Host:
a decent set of saucepans would be helpful rather than the mis matched assortmentwe found the owner (rohan) very responsive and thoughtful to any issue we hadLocation:
loved the cabin the value and locationperfectly set up beach house close to everything you need for a great beach tripthe big 4 park was great for the kidsclean tidy and conveniently located with a free shuttle bus to the local cluba beautiful property with everything we needed so close to everything to keep our family entertainedRead more reviewsCleanliness:
basic but clean and comfortablethis is an older style cabin but seems to be decorated and cleaned with lovebeautiful clean and tidy home away from home
5. One-bedroom cabin in a rural setting, Brogo (from USD 81)
Tired of staying in noisy vacation rentals surrounded by crowds every time you step out? Surrounded by rolling meadows as far as the eye can see, this lovely cabin is situated a short road trip away from Bega on the far south.
It features everything you may need for a relaxing stay, including a breakfast basket provided daily, fresh bed linen and towels, television and a cosy patio where you can enjoy the scenic beauty while sipping on a cup of tea or coffee. The cabin allows pets on the premises as long as they are vaccinated.
Top guest reviews
Host:
the hosts were welcoming and respectful of your privacywonderful generous and friendly hoststhe owners are welcoming and the breakfast is greatwe were personally welcomed and farewelled by the hostsi could have stayed here forever the peace and quiet is wonderful and the hosts are lovelyLocation:
we took a walk around the dams and paddocks in the valley- very prettycan go for a bush walk and explore which was greatCleanliness:
the cabin is clean and well equippedspacious clean unit with a nice viewa simple cabin clean & tidy set in the most spectacular countrysidekamiko and neil were really welcoming and the cabin very clean and comfortableRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
cosy and comfortable cabins and delicious very generous breakfast basketscomfortable accom with ‘special care’ taken to the needs of the occupantsthe large breakfast servings were great thank you neil and kumiko for an amazing staythe cabin is basic but has everything you need and was very comfortablebetter than any motel room
6. Serene one-bedroom cabin set amidst woodlands (from USD 109)
Situated amidst sweeping meadows and woodlands as far as the eye can see, this cosy cabin offers a tranquil stay away from the worries of our modern lives. It is pet friendly, so you can bring your furry friend along with you, and there is no restriction on the kind of pet you can bring (it even allows horses!)
The cabin is situated within a walking distance from the town centre as well as beaches and has a sprawling backyard where your pets can soak up the sun.
Top guest reviews
Host:
paul is a great hostthe hosts are amazing at making you feel like homepaul and denise were wonderful hostspaul is friendly caring and thoughtfulhosts were very friendly and accommodating as wellLocation:
great location to take a walk or a bike ridegreat place to get away without being uncomfortable or away from civilizationa beautiful and quiet weekend awaythe cabin was in a wonderful location with a great viewpaul and denice's place is stunning this is exactly how we wanted to spend time on our holidayCleanliness:
very clean and lovely hosts would definitely recommendRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the bed was really comfortable and the views were spectaculargreat views comfortable amenities and close to townlaying in bed watching the sunrise over the beautiful rural landscape was a definite highlightthe most beautiful view from the cabin bed was very comfortable and paul was a great hostthe bed is extremely comfortable
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7. Charming three-bedroom cabin in the woods (from USD 152)
This rustic cabin features a loft-style master bedroom and two more bedrooms and is surrounded by woodlands for miles around. The rental is pet friendly, and there are acres of meadows around where you can go on long walks with your fur baby.
The cabin is well equipped with everything you may need for a comfortable stay, including a fully equipped kitchen, a bath, a private patio and free on-site parking.
Top guest reviews
Host:
stuart is ready to help and a great hostthank you stuart for being such a wonderful kind hoststu is a great host toostu was very helpful and provided suggestions for activities and local site seeingstu is very friendly and brilliant at communicating prior and during the stayLocation:
beautiful bush locationthe location itself is perfectgreat place and great locationgreat location and mix of indoor/outdoor dininglocation was excellent with proximity to the beach and moruya townCleanliness:
the bathroom was large and very cleanyou need to clean the house for the next guests and bring your own linenRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
we loved the outdoor kitchen and the firepitkitchen/shed has everything you need great view of the forest and very cosy inside with the potbelly goingthe bath tub is huge and the shower is pretty good too
8. Peaceful boathouse-style cabin right on the water, Erowal Bay (from USD 271)
Situated in Erowal Bay overlooking the water, this cosy little cabin is a well-furnished studio perfect for solo travellers and couples. It features a large deck right on the water with outdoor lounge chairs where you can enjoy the sunset with your favourite beverage in hand.
The home also features a fully equipped kitchen where you can prepare your favourite meals, a large queen-sized bed, WiFi as well as a smart TV subscribed to Netflix for those fun movie nights. The cabin is also pet friendly, so you can bring your dogs along.
Top guest reviews
Host:
maria and ian were lovely hoststhe owners were lovely and checked in with us a couple timesthe owners are very easy to get along with and are very helpfulour hosts maria and ian made us most welcomegreat spot perfect property and great hostsLocation:
we had a lovely time in a wonderful locationthe boathouse location is just lovely and the accommodation itself was beautifulRead more reviewsCleanliness:
very clean and fantastic views
9. Gorgeous one-bedroom cabin surrounded by meadows (from USD 145)
Situated at the foot of Gulaga Mountain, this pet-friendly Airbnb on the South Coast in New South Wales overlooks a babbling brook and is ideal if you want to get away from it all for a while. Retreat into the lap of nature, as this cabin doesn’t offer high-speed internet or live television blaring news all day.
The cabin is pet friendly and offers a fenced-in yard where your pets can frolic and sunbathe in peace.
Top guest reviews
Host:
lovely farm context with very friendly host and childrenwonderful hosts - highly recommendkathryn was an amazing hostkathryn is a wonderful hostkathryn is an awesome hostLocation:
tilba central is close by and a lovely placebeautiful secluded location overlooking the mountain rangesamazing location great little cabinswhat a great location to stay atan ideal place for a relaxing getawayCleanliness:
light space and cleanathe cottage was clean and well designeda lovely clean and character filled cottage with added warm touches by the hostessthe space was clean and well equipped and kathryn was a fabulous hostit is small and cosy and very comfortable sparkling clean and the bedroom has a beautiful viewRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
nice comfortable farm stay cottage with all amenitiescomfortable bed and lounge area but the deck with the view was the bestthe cottage was comfortable the view spectacular the horses and chickens friendly and kathryn was warm and hospitablebeautiful views from the front porch make up for no wi-fi/tvthe cottage is warm and comfortable and equiped with the basic necessities for our stay
10. Historic wooden cabin located on sprawling grounds
Built in 1865, this lovely one-bedroom cabin is perfect for couples who want a secluded accommodation for a romantic getaway, a solo traveller looking for solitude or a family with young children. It is located on a sprawling property and features gorgeous interiors.
You can enjoy amenities such as fresh bed linen, a Nespresso coffee machine, an outdoor fire pit where you can gather around and roast marshmallows on chilly evenings and more. The cabin welcomes pets, so you can bring yours along.
153.9 km (95.7 mi) from Mogo Wildlife ParkAccommodates: 4
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
Host:
it does feel like the owners put in effort to provide guests with decent furnishingsthe hosts were wonderful going out of their way to ensure we had an enjoyable stayRead more reviewsLocation:
great place to escape and enjoy some quiet time in an amazing locationwe absolutely loved our weekend at the slab hut in the beautiful grounds of leicester parksuch a relaxing place to escape
11. Two-bedroom cabin built with natural materials
This lovely two-bedroom cabin is perfect for a small family with pets as it is family friendly and pet friendly. It is located close to most of the local points of interest.
Some of the amenities you can enjoy here include a tea and coffee service bar, a cosy fireplace, a well-equipped kitchenette and an outdoor barbecue where you can have family cookout nights.
Avoca, New South Wales, AU
135.56 km (84.3 mi) from Mogo Wildlife ParkAccommodates: 4
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
Make the most of your stay with pet-friendly cabins in South Coast
If you are a pet owner, you know that you simply cannot unwind and let loose on a vacation if you are worried about whether your fur baby is happy and well-fed back home. Often, pet owners have to forgo vacations while taking care of an animal. However, with these pet-friendly cabins, you can take as long a vacation as you please and fulfil everything on your bucket list knowing that your pet is safe with you.
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