Shipton Lodge

Shipton Lodge is a three-bedroom holiday unit at 25 McIlwraith Street in Moffat Beach, a short stroll up the hill from the beachfront, cafes and parkland. The dog-friendly designation applies to Unit 3, and it suits owners after a simple, well-located base rather than a resort with pet bureaucracy.

Dogs at the Shipton Lodge

Unit 3 is listed as pet friendly across booking platforms, with the policy set at one small dog on application. Dogs are allowed inside but must stay off all furniture and beds, and you clean up after them as usual. A pet fee is not listed separately, but extra charges can apply if cleaning is needed after your stay, so confirm the details with the managers when you book.

Max: the listing says one small dog on application, so ask before you book if your dog is big or you have two. Get the answer in writing.

The vibe

The unit sleeps a family across a queen master with ensuite and two bedrooms with single beds, plus free Wi-Fi, secure parking and an in-ground pool, with ocean views towards Point Cartwright. It is a practical holiday layout: room to spread out, a proper kitchen, and the beach six or seven minutes on foot downhill.

Getting there and parking

The unit sits on McIlwraith Street above the Moffat Beach headland, roughly an hour's drive north of Brisbane or twenty minutes from the Sunshine Motorway turn-offs. Parking is secure and on-site, so there is no street-hunting with a dog in the car.

While you're out there

Moffat Beach itself runs on Sunshine Coast Council time-share rules, with off-leash hours outside the middle of the day, so check the beach signage for current times before you unclip. Groundskeeper Willie Coffee Roasters at the beachfront is the morning coffee stop, and the Coochin Park dog off-leash area at Dicky Beach is a few minutes north for a guaranteed off-lead run.

More options are on the Queensland pet friendly stays guide and the Moffat Beach destination page.