Healesville Getaway

Healesville Getaway is a self-contained holiday home on a quiet bush block at 53 Lalors Road, roughly a kilometre from the Healesville main street, and it takes dogs. Pet-friendly listings describe a house-sized setup rather than a single motel room, which makes it a workable base for a Yarra Valley trip with a dog in tow.

Dogs at the Healesville Getaway

Pet-friendly listings for the property report dogs of any size welcome and room for more than one animal, with no fixed pet fee published. As with most self-contained houses, expect the standard conditions: declare the dog when you book, keep it off the furniture and beds, and do not leave it unattended in the house. Policies vary between booking platforms, so confirm the dog rules and any charge for your exact dates when you reserve rather than assuming the first listing you read applies.

The house is set up for self-catering, with your own kitchen and living space, and sits in a quiet bush setting a short drive or a twenty minute walk from town. Free parking is on site, which keeps arrivals simple with a dog and luggage. It suits couples or family groups who want a whole house in the hills rather than a serviced room.

Close by with the dogs

The Healesville Showgrounds dog off leash area covers the exercise run a few minutes away, Cherry Tree Cafe is an easy coffee stop in town, and Boat O'Craigo pours at a cellar door where dogs are part of the furniture. The Maroondah Reservoir walking tracks are close for an on-leash leg stretch.

Max: bush blocks out here mean wombats, kangaroos and the occasional snake, so keep the dog on a lead around the property edges at dusk.

Getting there and parking

Healesville sits about an hour north east of Melbourne via the Maroondah Highway. Lalors Road runs off the edge of town, and the drive from the main street is only a few minutes. Parking is on site and free.

Worth knowing

A straightforward house-and-yard base for exploring the Yarra Valley with a dog, as long as you read the pet terms on your specific booking before you arrive. If a fenced yard is non negotiable for your dog, ask the host directly rather than relying on listing photos.