San Mateo Cottage

San Mateo Cottage is a self-contained holiday rental on San Mateo Avenue in Mildura, in Victoria's north west on the Murray River. It takes dogs by arrangement, which makes it one of the smaller pet-friendly options in town compared with the caravan parks along the river.

Dogs at San Mateo Cottage

Pets are welcome on request rather than by default. Tell the host when you book, add your dog's details to the booking notes, and wait for confirmation before assuming your dog is approved. Charges may apply depending on your stay, so confirm the fee up front rather than at check-in. The yard is fenced, which gives your dog somewhere to stretch, but the host notes there are small gaps in the fence line, so a small or determined dog may be able to push through. Walk the boundary with your dog on arrival before you trust it off-lead out there.

Max: A fence with small holes is a fence with a plan B. Do a lap of the yard with your dog before you relax.

The place

The cottage is a self-contained house setup suited to a couple or a small family who want a quiet residential base with the dog rather than resort facilities. Being in a suburban street means morning and evening walks are straight out the front gate, and the Murray River frontage and its walking paths are a short drive away.

Close by with the dogs

For a proper run, the Mildura Fenced Dog Park (Rio Vista Park) is the secure option in town. Bobby + Me is a dog-welcoming cafe stop, and 112 Olive Apartments and Apex RiverBeach Holiday Park are other pet-friendly Mildura stays if dates clash. More options are on the VIC stays page and the Mildura guide.

Message the host before booking to confirm pet approval, the fee, and the state of the yard if your dog is small or a known fence-tester.