Innistaigh Retreat Bed and Breakfast

Innistaigh Retreat is a bed and breakfast in Mount Mellum, in the Sunshine Coast hinterland near Landsborough, Maleny and the Glass House Mountains. It holds a 4.9 rating from 18 reviews, with guests praising the house, the peaceful atmosphere and the hosts. The critical detail for dog owners: pets are considered on application only and the property is not fully fenced, so you need host approval before booking and a solid plan for managing your dog outdoors.

The pet policy. According to the property's Airbnb listing, pets are considered on application only, not automatically accepted. You must contact the host directly before booking to confirm your pet will be approved. Pets are not permitted on furniture or beds. The property is not fully fenced, which means it is not suitable for dogs that require a secure, enclosed area to roam safely off-lead. A pet fee of $60 applies. Note the penalty structure: failure to follow the pet rules, including not cleaning up after your dog or allowing it on furniture, results in a $200 cleaning fee.

The place. The guest feedback is consistently strong, referencing an amazing house, a peaceful atmosphere and welcoming hosts in a beautiful spot. Beyond what reviewers mention, specific room configurations and on-site amenities are not detailed in the available material, so it is worth confirming particulars with the host when you submit your pet application.

Location & nearby. Mount Mellum puts you in the Sunshine Coast hinterland with Landsborough, Maleny and the Glass House Mountains all within reach. For dog-friendly options nearby, consider the Landsborough Pub for a meal or the Didi's Coffee Haus in Landsborough. If your dog needs a proper off-lead run, Pioneer Park Fenced Dog Park in Landsborough is the safest enclosed option in the area.

Who it suits. A well-behaved, house-trained dog whose owner will actively manage it around an unfenced property and keep it strictly off the furniture. This is not the right venue for a dog that needs to run off-lead unsupervised or one that will be stressed by an open boundary.

Before you book. Contact the host directly through the property's Airbnb listing to submit your pet application and get written confirmation before locking in your dates. Budget for the $60 pet fee on top of the nightly rate. Take the no-furniture rule seriously, as breaches trigger a $200 cleaning fee that could easily sour an otherwise peaceful stay.

Sources

• Innistaigh Retreat Bed and Breakfast - Airbnb listing pet policy · airbnb.com

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