Apple Tree Cottage, Montville.

Apple Tree Cottage is a self-contained cottage at 12 Hoffman Close in Montville, about a kilometre from the village centre, set up for couples who want a quiet Blackall Range escape. Well-behaved small dogs are welcome inside, and there is no pet fee, which makes it one of the simpler dog-friendly bookings on the hinterland.

Dogs at the Apple Tree Cottage

Small indoor dogs and indoor cats are accepted on request at no extra charge, but the property wants advance notice, so mention the dog when you book rather than on arrival. The cottage suits a calm, house-mannered dog that will settle indoors; it is a private garden cottage rather than a property with a big running yard, so plan walks outside the fence line. Check-in is from 1pm and check-out by 10am, and guests consistently mention attentive hosts and thoughtful touches, with linen and towels included.

Pepsi: a quiet cottage means every bark carries. This is the stay for a dog that sleeps on its mat while you eat dinner, not one that patrols the window.

The vibe

Reviews point at a serene location, walkability and genuine attention to detail, and the property holds a perfect rating from a modest number of stays. It is a couples' getaway first: walk into Montville's Main Street for shops and cafes, watch the sunset from the lookouts, then come home to a cottage rather than a motel corridor. The low-key setting is exactly why it works with a settled dog along.

Getting there and out with the dog

Montville sits on the Blackall Range about half an hour from Nambour, and the cottage is close enough to walk to the village on leash. One thing to know: the famous national park walks around here, including Kondalilla Falls, prohibit dogs, so plan dog time around council spaces instead. The Mapleton Dog Park is a short drive for off-leash play, the Maleny Trail makes a good on-lead walk, and the Mapleton Public House is a village pub option nearby.

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