Brookfield Retreat

Brookfield Retreat is a private six-bedroom holiday house on Kintyre Street in Brookfield, a leafy acreage suburb on Brisbane's western fringe about 20 to 30 minutes from the CBD. It is a whole-property rental built for groups, weddings and family gatherings, and pets are welcome at no extra fee, which is rare for a house this size this close to the city.

Dogs at Brookfield Retreat

Listings for the property accept dogs of any size, with cats also welcome, and no additional pet fee reported. Pets are by arrangement rather than automatic, so tell the host about your dog when you enquire and confirm the house rules: whether dogs are allowed on furniture, whether they can be left inside unsupervised, and whether the garden is fully enclosed. A private rental sets its own rules, so get them in writing before you arrive, and bring your own bedding and water bowls for the dog.

Max: With a whole house and a garden, the main question is containment and furniture rules. Ask both before you pay the deposit.

The place

The property has six bedrooms, a pool and garden space set on acreage-style grounds, which gives a big dog room to move that motel accommodation in the city cannot match. The setup suits a group getaway, a wedding party or a family reunion where multiple households and their dogs converge. Guests rate it well for the property itself, though review numbers are small.

While you're out there

Blackbutt Place Park Fenced Dog Park is the local off-lead run, minutes from the house. For a meal out with the dog, Wild Canary Bistro is a Brookfield institution on the broccoli farm, and The Olive Grove Cafe in nearby Kenmore is a cafe option. More choices are on the QLD stays page and the Brookfield guide.

Confirm the pet arrangements with the host before booking, and check the yard's fencing if your dog is an escape risk.