Grandmas House

Grandmas House is a two-bedroom holiday home at 10 Rodgers Lane in Evandale's historic village, five minutes from Launceston Airport and about fifteen from the Launceston CBD. It takes dogs, and as a whole-house booking it is a low-stress way to travel with one.

Dogs at the Grandmas House

Guest reviews on Airbnb and Rent By Owner confirm the property as pet-friendly, including one that singles out a good area on the property for a game of fetch. No weight or size limit is published, and Booking.com notes pet charges may apply, so message the host before booking to confirm the fee, any limits on size or number of dogs, and which parts of the property the dog can use. As a self-contained house booking you get private access to the entire property rather than shared hotel corridors, which suits a dog that is uneasy around strangers or other dogs.

Pepsi: ask about fencing before you promise your dog a free run, the fetch reports are good but the boundary details are not published.

The place

The house sleeps up to four adults across two bedrooms, runs on a cosy wood fire with electric heating as back-up, and is fully self-contained with your own kitchen, handy for a longer stay or an early flight day. Evandale itself is a heritage village with a weekly market, and the position puts you between Launceston's airport and the city.

Close by with the dogs

For a contained run, the Saddlers Reserve Fenced Dog Park is in Evandale with a single-gate entry, and the riverside Perth Dog Exercise Area is a few minutes up the Midland Highway. Longford's Coronation Park Fenced Dog Park adds agility equipment and water. Travellers weighing up the region can also check Brickendon Estate at Longford.

More options are on the Tasmania dog-friendly stays list, and the local guide is at Evandale.