Hawthorne on the Park

Hawthorne on the Park is a renovated two-bedroom short-stay apartment in Hawthorne, in Brisbane's inner east, listed through Brisbane Short Stay and Airbnb. The detail that matters for dog owners: it is an entire private home with a big exclusive-use yard and a rear gate that opens straight onto Hawthorne Park.

Dogs at Hawthorne on the Park

Dogs are explicitly welcomed for overnight stays, and the listing states no size limit, so larger breeds are not ruled out on paper. It books as an entire private residence rather than a shared space, which removes the usual friction of shared walls and strangers.

A specific pet fee is not disclosed in the general listing highlights, so confirm the cost and any house rules with the host when you book so there are no surprises at check-in.

The place

The two-bedroom layout suits couples, small families or two adults travelling together, and the private yard gives secure outdoor space without leaving the property. The rear gate onto the adjacent parkland effectively extends the backyard, though check the latch yourself and scan the park before opening it, and keep your dog on lead until you have confirmed the rules for Hawthorne Park itself.

Getting there

Hawthorne sits in Brisbane's inner east a short hop from the Bulimba stretch of Oxford Street, with the CityCat terminals, ferries and buses of the eastern suburbs close by. Street parking is typical of the leafy inner-east streets.

While you're out there

For fenced off-leash exercise, the Balmoral Bulimba Dog Park and the Bulimba Riverside fenced area are both within a short drive, with the Norman Park off-leash park another nearby option.

For coffee with the dog out front, Willow Cafe in Balmoral and Linda's Cafe in Bulimba are both practical picks.

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable months to make full use of the yard and the park out back; in summer, plan walks and yard time for early morning or late afternoon. More options like this are on the Queensland dog-friendly stays guide, and the suburb's other listings sit on the Hawthorne destination page.