Lake Illawarra, about 9.5 km (5.90 mi) long and 5.5 km (3.42 mi) wide, nestles between the Illawarra escarpment and the Pacific Ocean. It has 13 boat ramps for fun water pursuits, including boating, prawning, and fishing. Wollamai Point Park, Central Park, and Purra Bay Playground are ideal for family outings. Moreover, at Reddall Reserve, you can enjoy barbeque picnics. Stand Up Paddle Boarding Shellharbour delivers accredited instructors for those seeking to polish their stand-up paddle boarding skills. For a more relaxed, educational tour, head to Lake Illawarra Art Trail to explore the regional history and Aboriginal ancestry.
Are you traveling to this beautiful coastal lagoon with your furry friends? We’ve got you covered with the top accommodations. Check out this list of the best pet-friendly rentals near Lake Illawarra, 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 April 14, 2024.
1. Cudgeree Bay Lake Houses (from USD 212)
Cudgeree Bay Lake Houses is a bright and spacious dog-friendly rental. It welcomes two dogs of any size for 50 AUD (35.51 USD). They will have abundant play space in the fully fenced backyard that leads directly to the lake. You can easily visit beaches, beautiful lake entrances, and venues for water sports that can be found in the vicinity.
It offers family-friendly amenities such as a cot, highchair, and toys. Whether watching a Netflix show or using the free wifi to share vacation pics, indoor entertainment is assured. Don’t hesitate to bring your boat or a bigger vehicle, the complimentary parking is private and extensive.
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the view from the two double bed rooms and the living area is beautifulRead more reviewsLocation:
it is right on the road but once you close the big secure front gate you hardly notice
2. Shellharbour Beach Cottage (from USD 292)
Shellharbour Beach Cottage is within walking distance of the beach and permits small to medium-sized dogs for free. They can stretch on the lush yard as you enjoy alfresco dining on the shaded pergola. Since the property is completely fenced, you don’t have to worry about your pets wandering off. There’s an outdoor shower to rinse off after a pleasant day on the beach.
This charming rental is also walkable to shops, restaurants, cafes, and a swimming pool. It provides a gas barbeque to enjoy grilled dinners and a fire pit to gather around, share stories, and create memories. Parking is available in the front yard.
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plenty of room for 5 adults and 3 children and everything included that we could needcomfy beds and couchesvery cozy and cuteit was super comfy and cleanplenty of towels and blankets and the aircon worked brilliantlyCleanliness:
beautifully decorated and some lovely pictures of when the house was first builtHost:
the owner had a great communication and helped us all along the staykids and dog could wander safely to the beachmillie (cavoodle) loved having run of the yard and greeted every visitor to the beacheven she mailed our missed iphone charger to our homethe property was well appointed and spotless on arrivalRead more reviewsLocation:
great beach cottage in a great locationit is just a short stroll out the back gate to a very lovely beachit was just 1 min walk to beach and 4min drive to new woolworthlounge needs a good cleanloved that the beach was just a short walk away
3. Modern rental with a pool (from USD 165)
Treat your family to a memorable getaway in this well-appointed rental. It welcomes one dog, irrespective of size, which must be off beds and lounging furniture. Your four-legged friend will have substantial recreation options in the verdant courtyard or the fenced outdoor pool. And for outdoor activities, Warilla Beach is a short five-minute drive away. There’s a 50 AUD (35.51 USD) pet fee.
This modern rental allows both short and long-term stays. It has plenty of lounging spaces on the deck, pool, or living areas. If you’re on an extended stay, the washing machine and free parking will be valuable.
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had to clean all cooking essentials prior to useRead more reviewsLocation:
the house location was great - near shops parks and beaches
4. Spacious rental close to the beach (from USD 140)
This fantastic rental with excellent amenities promises an unforgettable visit. From a saltwater solar heated pool to a shaded outdoor deck with a barbeque grill, it provides all for your indulgence. Moreover, it is only 100 m (328.08 ft) from Warilla Beach and 1 km (0.62 mi) from Lake Illawarra. Warilla Sports Club is a five-minute walk away if you want to remain active.
You’re allowed to tag along two dogs for 50 AUD (35.51 USD). They can remain indoors only if they’re house-trained. Nonetheless, the children’s play area is perfect for them to roam around freely. And with the beach nearby, you can have all the fun you need with your pet.
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only a street away from the beach… the pool area reminded me of a little balinese paradiseCleanliness:
lots of space very clean and plenty for the kids to keep busyHost:
donna and scott excellent hoststhanks again for the early check in and late check out scott also super pet friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
this property has a fantastic location and was ideal for our circumstances
5. Cowley House (from USD 1079)
Cowley House is for you if you want a getaway in a rural setting. It permits events such as family gatherings with a maximum of 30 attendees. Imagine enjoying refreshing dips in the extensive pool overlooking the serene countryside. As you savor a glass of wine on the gazebo, you can watch your furry friends exploring the expansive property. There’s a surcharge for bringing them on the trip and terms and conditions to be followed. Inform the hosts about them during the reservation.
This lavish home is wheelchair accessible and provides driveway parking. Your large group can enjoy a camp-like experience by lighting the fire pit and roasting s'mores. A picnic on the grassy lawn may be ideal on a clear, bright day.
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enjoyed the space and the pool playing cricket in the backyardRead more reviewsCleanliness:
fantastic property very clean and with lots of space
6. Immaculate home with an easygoing ambiance (from USD 398)
This neat and clean home is perfect for families seeking convenient amenities for a comfortable stay. It is pet-friendly and welcomes two dogs or cats of any size without a fee. The fenced front and backyard provide sufficient space for them to have fun without much supervision. However, they must remain outdoors at all times.
This laid-back home faces a local park and is a five-minute walk to the beach for great family outings. You won’t complain about relaxing or entertaining spaces with two living areas indoors and three entertaining areas outdoors. Also, there are enough family-friendly facilities to delight your children, from entertainment such as toys, books, and games to a suitable travel cot.
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access was simple easy and the property was very cleanthe property was spotless on arrival and was more than comfortable for 8 adultsRead more reviewsLocation:
close to beach easy accesslocation is perfect not far from wollongong and a very short stroll to the dog friendly beach
7. Little Lake Beach House (from USD 284)
Little Lake Beach House is an impeccable lakefront unit with a garden and a deck beside the water. It is an excellent family vacation home with sizeable plush bedrooms and ample room for indoor family gatherings. It uses solar electricity and provides a charging station for electric vehicles in the double garage.
You can play fetch with your furry friends in the extensive fenced backyard. And if it gets too hot for their comfort, a soak in the nearby lake will cool them down. Small pet dogs are preferred for this refined home, and it has a “pets on application” policy.
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excellent tv sound system and coffee machine we are already talking about going back next yearthere was plenty of space for everyone to enjoy and the fully stocked kitchen was excellenthouse has lots of room and everything needed for a great staydespite poor weather we were all very comfortable and totally enjoyed our stayCleanliness:
house is spacious clean and well set upbilly's house was clean spacious and had everything our family neededwonderful location extremely clean and very comfortablebeautiful place to stay everything was clean and view was amazingbilly was a lovely host and his house is clean and in excellent conditionHost:
definatley felt like home very thoughtful hoststhe hosts were available and easy to communicate prior to and during our stayvery responsive owner who answered all our questionsbilly and diana are exceptional hosts and made our stay so easybilly was very accommodating and trustworthyRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location for the familybeautiful house and ideal locationthe location was also great literally a few steps away from the waterbeautiful property in a great locationbeautiful house in perfect location with the water literally on your doorstep
8. Luxurious home with a hot tub (from USD 601)
This luxurious home with effortless access to the beach assures an opulent escape. It is architecturally designed, offering multiple socializing areas, including two decks and living areas. For retreat, you have the heated pool and the adjacent gas-heated hot tub. You can play music using the Sonos sound system while entertaining.
Your pets are accepted in this grand villa, absolutely free. They can goof around in the completely fenced garden, and you’ll have incredible opportunities to create beautiful memories together on the nearby beach.
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the kitchen is excellent with everything you need and all the basics (oil condiments plus loads more)the two lounge areas with tv’s were great as were the bbq’sCleanliness:
it was perfect very clean and very cheapgreat stay would recommend so cleanthe place was very clean and well equipped with everything you needthe pool and spa were clean and got great morning sunthe thing i look out for most is cleanliness and his property was very satisfyingHost:
ben was a fabulous host and answered any questions we had immediatelyben was a great host that made us feel very comfortable during our staybest place with even better hostben was a relaxed wonderful kind and responsive hostsuch and unreal spot and ben is a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location near the beachamazing house in a location to matchsuch a beautiful home and a great location directly across from the beachamazing location across the road from the beachfantastic property great location & the extras that ben supplied were a very nice touch
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9. Minimalist home close to Little Lake (from USD 317)
This minimalist rental in Barrack Point is suitable for travelers with small pet dogs. Pet parents must seek prior approval as pets are allowed on application only. This unfussy home is a short walk from Little Lake, with several choices for cheerful ventures with your pets. Conveniences, including restaurants and shops at Shellharbour Village, require a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute drive.
Enjoy water activities with your four-legged confidants, such as fishing, surfing, and snorkeling. While at home, they can recline in the fenced backyard or lie beside you in the cozy living room.
Garage parking for two vehicles is included in your stay.
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we enjoyed the enormous kitchen and the covered outdoor spacelots of room and space and its so well located near the ocean and cafesperfect for our family with lots of rooms for the kidsthe kitchen is very well equipped and had everything we needed and morevery spacious with plenty of room for all neat and tidyCleanliness:
clean comfortable and describedbeautiful well maintained and very clean placethe house is clean and freshawesome place clean organised and easywas really clean and just a beautiful home altogetherHost:
great host and great stayrichard is a great hostrichard was responsive with answers to questionsthe hosts are absolutely fantastic - we couldn't have asked for a better place to stayRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing location right near the beachthe location was great it was close to beach and shopsgreat location and lovely spacious housegreat location and a very beautiful placeexcellent house we chose this based on the price location and being pet friendly
10. Spic-and-span single-level home (from USD 115)
Surprise your significant other and lovely pets with a pleasant holiday in this spic-and-span one-bedroom rental. The clean bedroom leads to the private deck where you can enjoy your meals and coffee. A fully fenced lawn ensures the safety of pets while they have a good time exploring it.
Lake Illawarra is walkable from this single-level home for joyous day excursions with your furry comrades. Free on-street parking and a washer and dryer are offered to make your stay even more enjoyable.
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great house very comfortable with all the amenitiesCleanliness:
extremely clean and well appointed throughoutthe accomodation was spotless and perfect for my overnight stayeliza's place was warm clean & just what we neededeliza's place was spotlessly clean and comfy everything i needed for the nighteliza’s place is super lovely - really clean tidy and spacious perfect place to stay for our stopoverRead more reviewsLocation:
in a very private location with a nice spacious backyard should you travel with pets
Excellent rentals for your getaway in Lake Illawarra
Enjoy your idyllic escape to scenic Lake Illawarra while living in perfect vacation homes with your furry friends. From lavish to minimal homes, we’ve listed the best pet-friendly rentals near Lake Illawarra, USA, so that you have no problem finding the right one for you.
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