Londolozi Lodge

Londolozi Lodge is a small, African-themed bed and breakfast on the McCracken golf course pocket of Victor Harbor, and it takes dogs seriously as guests rather than exceptions. The property is capped at two pets per stay, and the host has built a reputation for welcoming travelling animals, even offering pet-sitting if you want to visit somewhere dogs cannot follow.

Dogs at the lodge

Up to two pets are welcome per stay, with no stated weight limit in the listing, which is good news for owners of medium and larger dogs. Pet fees are not published, so confirm the cost when you book, and ask directly about which rooms and outdoor areas your dog can use. If you have dinner reservations or a wine day planned, the host's pet-sitting offer is worth arranging in advance. Note the property keeps its own animals, so well-socialised dogs will settle in best.

The vibe

Expect an intimate, decorative style rather than a resort: African-inspired interiors, a courtyard wrapped in fruit trees and a homely breakfast. It suits a couple or a small group travelling with one or two dogs who want a genuinely pet-welcoming base on the south coast.

Getting there and the location

The lodge sits at Africaine Drive in McCracken, a quiet residential suburb a few minutes' drive south of the Victor Harbor town centre, with the golf course alongside. Encounter Bay and its waterfront are close by car.

While you're out there

Give your dog a proper run at the Victor Harbor Fenced Dog Park, which has separate size areas and agility gear. For coffee, Qahwa Coffee Roasters and Found Coffee House in town both work for a stop with a dog. Skip Granite Island, as dogs are barred from the causeway to protect the penguin colony.

More options are in the South Australian pet-friendly stays guide and on the McCracken destination page.

Pepsi: a host who offers to mind me while the humans go wine tasting. Five stars, no notes.