BOUTIQUE STAYS - Victorian Vogue

Victorian Vogue is a Boutique Stays property at 41 Murphy Street in Richmond, a self-contained inner-Melbourne base for owners who want a whole house rather than a hotel room. It sits between the Swan Street and Bridge Road strips, and pets are welcome with prior notice.

Dogs at Victorian Vogue

Pets are generally allowed, but Boutique Stays needs to know at the time of booking or before arrival, not on the day you roll up. There is an extra charge of about 12 dollars per pet per night, and service animals are welcome and exempt from the fee. Restrictions apply and some Boutique Stays properties are geared to small dogs, so confirm your dog's size and breed with them directly before you book. Get the pet terms in writing: how many pets, whether they can be left alone in the house, and any indoor or furniture rules. Assume you bring your own bed, bowls and bags unless told otherwise.

Max: the fee is modest but the size rules are the thing to nail down. A small-dog property does not bend on the day, and a non-refundable booking does not care either.

The place

A heritage-facade house done out in the Boutique Stays style, self-contained and suited to couples or a small family who want room to spread out. Because it is a whole property rather than a serviced apartment, it suits owners planning a longer Melbourne stay with the dog in tow.

Getting there and parking

Murphy Street runs off the Burnley side of Richmond, with Swan Street's trams, shops and eateries a short walk and the city across the river. Check the listing for parking arrangements before you drive in, as inner-Richmond streets are permit-heavy and street parking is tight.

Close by with the dogs

Richmond is a strong base for a dog trip. Barkly Gardens has a dog off-leash area for a proper run, the National Hotel runs a dog-friendly beer garden, and Reading Room is the local footpath-cafe pick.

More options are on the Victoria dog friendly stays guide and the Richmond destinations page.