Peron Cottage By the Bay!

Peron Cottage By the Bay is a standalone cottage rental at 33 Peron Avenue in Dunsborough, pitched squarely at dog owners: a huge backyard is the headline feature of the listing, and the beach and local taverns are within walking distance. It is a whole-house stay rather than a room, which makes feeding routines, wet towels and sandy paws far easier to manage on a Geographe Bay trip.

Dogs at the cottage

Dogs are welcome, with the big backyard specifically noted for them, plus a patio for the humans. Two rules shape the booking. First, dogs must not be left unattended at the property at any time, which matches the shire's short-stay conditions. Second, multiple dogs are possible but only by prior arrangement with the owner. The rental listings lean towards smaller dogs, so confirm size expectations with the host before you book rather than assuming a large breed clears.

Max: no dog left alone means every lunch and dinner is a two-part plan. That suits beach days, less so winery afternoons.

Worth knowing

No separate pet fee is stated in the public listings, but a cleaning fee applies to bookings, so get the full breakdown from the host up front. Guests flag one real gap: there is no wifi at the cottage. The host has a strong record for being welcoming and responsive, which helps when you need to sort dog logistics on arrival. The walking-distance position covers on-lead foreshore walks and dog-friendly meals without driving.

While you're out there

The Vasse Dog Park is the nearest off-leash option a short drive inland. For breakfast, Breakky & Brew and Evviva Cafe are the local listings. If the cottage is booked out, Dunsborough Lakes Holiday Resort at Quindalup is the nearby alternative.

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