Madsen Retreat

Madsen Retreat is a pet-friendly guest house in Penguin that welcomes dogs overnight. It has a clear, specific pet policy, which is a plus if you would rather know the rules up front than guess, and reviewers rate the rooms as comfortable, roomy and clean with friendly hosts.

The pet policy. Dogs only, no other pets. The general rule is one dog per room, with some sources noting a preference for small-to-medium dogs and a couple suggesting small dogs only, so confirm your dog's size when you book. An extra charge of AU$25 per stay applies.

The house rules. Dogs must be fully house-trained, socialised and not left unattended in the room. They are not to be up on the furniture unless the protective throws, provided on request, are used. It is worth requesting those throws ahead of time if your dog is a habitual couch-sitter.

The place. This is a guest-house setup, and reviews single out comfortable beds, lovely clean rooms, friendly staff and a good outlook. Being a shared guest house is exactly why the socialised and not-left-alone conditions matter.

Before you book, confirm your dog's size fits their preference, ask for the furniture throws if needed, and have a plan for times you will be out. Good for owners of settled, well-socialised dogs who are happy to keep them close.

Sources

• Madsen Retreat - Penguin, Tasmania · booking.com

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