Gap Creek Hideaway

Gap Creek Hideaway is a two bedroom cottage on Gap Creek Road in Kenmore Hills, a leafy acreage pocket on Brisbane's western side. Greygum Cottage, the rental here, sits in a quiet bush setting with a fireplace, and it is listed as pet friendly, which makes it one of the few stays in this part of Brisbane where a dog is genuinely part of the plan rather than a negotiation.

Dogs at the Gap Creek Hideaway

Pets are allowed under the property's listed pet friendly policy, applying to the two bedroom cottage rental. What the listings do not spell out is any size limit or nightly pet fee, so put that question to the host before you book rather than assuming. Booking platforms change their pet terms more often than their photos, and a direct confirmation is the only reliable answer.

The bush setting is the whole point of staying here, but it comes with one practical note: wildlife moves through properties like this after dark. Keep your dog leashed outside at night and inside when you head out for dinner, both for the wallabies' sake and your dog's.

The vibe

Guests describe the property as peaceful, private and welcoming, and the topics that come up repeatedly are the fireplace, the nature around the cottages and the quiet. It suits a couple or small family who want a base that feels like bushland while staying within reach of Kenmore village and the rest of the western suburbs.

Close by with the dogs

For a run, Cubberla Creek Reserve Dog Off Leash Area in Chapel Hill is the closest off-leash option, with the fenced Blackbutt Place Park Fenced Dog Park in Brookfield as a second pick. Both are a short drive down Brookfield Road. For coffee, The Olive Grove Cafe in Kenmore and The Curious Caravan Cafe in Pullenvale both welcome dogs at the outdoor tables.

More options are in the Queensland dog friendly stays guide and the Kenmore Hills destination page.