Tallowood Beachfront Cottage

Tallowood Beachfront Cottage is a Bonny Hills beachfront cottage on the NSW Mid North Coast, listed through SOLscape Holiday Rentals, that takes dogs overnight on request. The beach is on the doorstep, with a fully enclosed side yard and back patio for secure time off-lead on the property.

Dogs at the cottage

Up to 2 dogs are accepted, approved on request at booking rather than automatically. Dogs sleep inside the back hallway or the laundry, and must be kept off the furniture and beds, which is why the cottage suits outside dogs or smaller, well-trained inside dogs. Some listings note no extra pet charge, but confirm the fee when you enquire rather than assuming. Bring bedding for the hallway or laundry and your own water bowl.

The beach run

Bonny Hills sits under Port Macquarie-Hastings Council dog rules: Rainbow Beach is off-leash from Duchess Creek north to Middle Rock, with access through the designated leash-free point, and parts of the shoreline south are on-leash or restricted. Walk north from the cottage early before the day warms up. For dinner, Bonny Hills Beach Hotel is the local dog-friendly pub, and if the cottage is booked out, Reflections Bonny Hills Holiday Park is the alternative in town.

Flag the dog when you enquire, confirm the number and size are acceptable, and lock in the fee before you book. More options are on the New South Wales pet friendly stays guide and the Bonny Hills destination page.