Little Green Cottage By The Sea - All bookings via Airbnb.

Little Green Cottage By The Sea is a self-contained beach cottage at Dundowran Beach on the quiet northern edge of Hervey Bay, booked entirely through Airbnb. For dog owners the pitch is simple: a fully fenced yard, a stretch of beach out the front, and a permanent off-leash beach section about 50 metres east along the sand.

Dogs at the Little Green Cottage By The Sea

Dogs are permitted to stay overnight, and the listing specifically flags the yard as fully fenced, which is the detail that matters: your dog gets secure outdoor space at the property rather than leash-only exercise for the whole trip. The beach directly in front runs timed off-leash rules, with mornings and evenings off lead and daytime hours on lead, so check the current council times when you arrive. Size limits, pet fees and house rules are not spelled out in the listing text; they are handled through the Airbnb booking flow, so confirm all three with the host before you pay. Bring your own bowls and bedding to be safe.

Pepsi: fenced yard, beach out front, and another off-leash beach two minutes down the sand. This is what a dog holiday looks like.

The vibe

Guests describe a comfortable, quiet cottage with rainforest surrounds and genuine hospitality, set in a residential pocket rather than a resort strip. This is a beach-and-yard stay, not a walk-everywhere holiday: expect to drive a short way for restaurants and shops, which is exactly the trade most dog owners are happy to make.

Getting there and parking

The cottage sits on the Dundowran Beach Esplanade, about 15 minutes north of the Hervey Bay town centres at Scarness and Pialba. Parking is at the door in the usual holiday-house style. Hervey Bay airport is roughly a 20 minute drive if you are flying in with a small dog in the cabin.

Close by with the dogs

Arkarra Lagoons offers an easy leashed walk through rainforest and lagoon paths, and Arkarra Gardens Cafe Restaurant is right there for coffee. The Scarness 24/7 off-leash beach area is the bigger off-leash option further south. More stays are on the Queensland stays list and the Dundowran Beach destination page.

See all dog friendly stays in Queensland at pawscapes.com.au/stays/state/qld, and everything nearby at pawscapes.com.au/destinations/dundowran-beach.