Cliff St. Cottage

Cliff St. Cottage is a standalone, self-contained cottage in Albany that takes well-behaved dogs, and the published pet policy makes it unusually easy to plan around. A stated weight limit, a stated fee and a whole-property stay, rather than a shared wall, is the combination most dog owners are looking for on a coastal trip.

Dogs at the cottage

Dogs up to 25 kg are welcome, with a limit of one pet noted on some booking platforms, and a $75 pet fee applies. The one non-negotiable is timing: you must tell the host at the time of booking that you are bringing your dog so the property can be prepared, so declare it up front rather than at check-in.

Because the cottage is standalone, you get the whole property to yourselves, and the booking listings mention surrounding private garden space. That privacy helps a dog settle into an unfamiliar place without hallway noise or shared entrances.

Max: this is a one-dog, under-25kg setup. If your dog is larger or you travel with two, contact the host before booking rather than assuming the policy flexes.

Worth knowing

Bring your own dog bedding and bowls, since the cottage is set up for humans and the pet fee covers the stay rather than a kit of supplies. The same self-contained setup means you handle your own meals, but the kitchen makes feeding a dog on a routine simple, and there is no need to run down to a shared dining room for breakfast before a walk. Confirm the exact address and parking arrangements when you book, as the listing is managed through booking platforms.

Out and about

The cottage sits in Albany's historic quarter, well placed for the town's dog-friendly cafes and the waterfront. For morning coffee, HazBeanz Finestkind Coffee and Ruff Morning both welcome dogs, the latter named for the clientele. Emu Point Cafe is the pick after a beach walk, and the Luke Pen Walk along the Kalgan River is a shaded mainland walk for a cooler morning.

More options are on the Western Australia pet friendly stays guide and the Albany destination page.