Banyandah

Banyandah is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom holiday home in Margaret River advertised specifically as dog-friendly, aimed at families and groups who refuse to leave the dog in a kennel. It sits within easy reach of the town centre, so wineries, cafes and the river are all short drives.

Dogs at Banyandah

Dogs are welcome inside the house, but under clear house rules: no furniture, no couches and no bedrooms, so bring your dog's own bedding, crate and bowls. Dogs must never be left alone at the property, inside or out, which matters in wine country where many cellar doors are people-only. You are expected to leave the home free of pet hair, drool and waste, and to manage barking and digging for the neighbours. A pet fee often applies per stay, and the fenced-yard status can vary, so confirm both at booking. If you need dog-free hours, the hosts point to local minding options such as Gypsea Tails, Furry Fit Dog Club and MadPaws sitters.

The house

It is set up as a genuine family home rather than a rental unit: four bedrooms handling group bookings, modern amenities, garden outlooks and a deep soaking tub. The dog-friendly listing angle means feeding routines, muddy paws after beach runs and multi-dog households are expected rather than tolerated.

Getting there and the coast

Margaret River townsite is the base, with Bussell Highway linking Perth and the Cape to Cape coastline. Beach rules are council-enforced: the Shire of Augusta Margaret River requires dogs on-lead except in designated exercise areas. Gnarabup Back Beach has about 300 metres of designated off-lead sand, and Riflebutts Reserve at Prevelly is largely off-lead, though dogs must stay clear of the playground, the dunes and the stretch near the White Elephant Cafe.

Close by with the dogs

In town, the shire's fenced exercise area sits at Brookfield Reserve for secure off-lead time, and Morries is the town's well-known dog-friendly restaurant. Other dog-welcoming bases include Margaret River Bungalows and Margaret House. More options are on the Margaret River destination page and in the WA stays index.