Hawthorne on the Park

Hawthorne on the Park is a renovated two-bedroom short-stay apartment in Hawthorne, QLD, listed on Brisbane Short Stay and Airbnb. The defining detail 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.

The pet policy. Dogs are explicitly welcomed for overnight stays. The listing states no size limit, so smaller and larger breeds are not automatically ruled out on paper. It is booked as an entire private residence, not a shared room, 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 conditions with the host when you book.

The place. A renovated two-bedroom apartment as a full private home, with a private (not shared) yard and rear gate access directly onto the adjacent Hawthorne Park, giving secure outdoor space plus an immediate extension onto public parkland.

Location and nearby. Hawthorne sits in Brisbane's inner east, close to the Bulimba stretch of Oxford Street. Beyond the park at the back gate, several off-leash parks and dog-friendly cafes sit within a short drive. For fenced off-leash exercise, try Balmoral Bulimba Dog Park or Bulimba Riverside Park Fenced Dog Park. Norman Park Off Leash Dog Park is another nearby option. For coffee with your dog out front, Willow Cafe, Balmoral and Linda's Cafe and Restaurant, Bulimba are both practical picks.

Who it suits. Owners travelling with one or two dogs who want a self-contained stay with genuine outdoor access, not an apartment where the nearest grass is a block away. The two-bedroom layout suits couples, small families, or two adults travelling together, and the absence of a published size limit makes it a realistic option for larger breeds.

When to go. 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 to avoid heat on unshaded grass. Whatever the season, confirm the pet fee and house rules with the host at booking so there are no surprises at check-in.

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