The View Albany

The View is a large luxury holiday house set high on the slopes of Mount Clarence at Middleton Beach, looking down over the bay towards Emu Point. It sleeps up to nine, which puts it in rare company: a genuinely upscale, whole-house rental that is explicitly marketed as pet-friendly, secure yard and all. Bring the whole family and the dog does not have to wait at home.

Dogs at The View

Dogs are welcome to stay overnight, and the setup is built for them. There is a secure yard for safe off-lead time and a doggy door, so your dog can move between the house and the garden without you propping doors open. Pet fees apply. What the listing does not publish is the fine print around furniture, or any limits on breed or number of dogs, so confirm those directly with the booking agent, Great Southern Holiday Properties, before you commit. A quick message avoids surprises at check-in.

Max: the yard and doggy door do the heavy lifting here, but the furniture rules are not spelled out online. Get them in writing before you book.

The house and the setting

Inside it is coastal luxury styling with a fireplace for Albany's cooler evenings and panoramic water views from the living spaces. It is geared towards family groups and gatherings, with a full kitchen for nights in. Being up on the mountain slope means the beachfront is a short drive down the hill rather than a flat walk, so plan car trips for beach runs rather than counting on a stroll out the gate.

While you're out there

Middleton Beach's off-leash exercise area is a few minutes' drive away for a proper run. For coffee, The Surfing Bean sits right on the beachfront strip. Emu Point Cafe and Ocean & Paddock both do outdoor dining with dogs, and Hooked on Middleton Beach Fish & Chips is the easy takeaway option for a beach dinner.

If The View is booked out, BIG4 Middleton Beach Holiday Park and Salt 112 are other dog-friendly options in the same pocket of Albany.

More options across the state are on the WA dog-friendly stays guide, and the Middleton Beach destination page covers the area in full.