TIMBER GYM

Timber Gym is a superbly finished red cedar cabin at 717 Hunchy Road, in the Sunshine Coast hinterland about two minutes from Montville. The name is literal: the property has a fully equipped outdoor gym on the grounds, set among rolling hills and valley views. It takes one pet per stay, which makes it a genuine option for owners who want a quiet hinterland base rather than a resort strip.

Dogs at the cabin

The cabin is marketed specifically as pet-friendly, and the listing terms cap it at one pet with a small cleaning fee. Food and water bowls are provided on site. One quirk worth checking: some platform listings describe the pet policy as cats only, while guest reviews describe dogs running around the property, so if you are travelling with a dog, message the host before booking to confirm. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Max: confirm the dog is allowed before you pay. The platforms list a one-pet limit and some read as cats-only, and it is cheaper to ask than to argue at check-in.

The setup

It is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin of about 55 square metres that sleeps two, with a kitchen, balcony or terrace, garden, barbecue and free on-site parking. Check-in is from 1pm and checkout by 11am. It is an adults-oriented property that does not take children, and parties or events are off the table. Rates vary by platform, since Vrbo and Stayz both list the same cabin under their own terms.

Close by with the dogs

Montville's main strip is two minutes away, with Kondalilla National Park and Gerrards Lookout within a 10 km radius for leashed hinterland walks. If you are comparing stays in the same pocket, Potters Place Montville is the other quiet hinterland option at Hunchy, and Apple Tree Cottage sits close to the Montville village cafes.

Best for a couple or solo traveller with one dog who wants a calm hinterland escape with the coast beaches a short drive away. Confirm the dog policy and the exact fee with the host before paying. More options are on the Queensland pet friendly stays guide and the Hunchy destination page.