Stony Rise Lodge

Stony Rise Lodge is a boutique bed and breakfast set on a quiet rise outside Robe, on the Limestone Coast. The house is modern and generously sized, run by hosts who put homemade marmalades on the breakfast table and pour sundowners on the verandah.

It suits couples on a coastal escape and travellers splitting the long drive between Adelaide and Melbourne who want one night that feels like part of the holiday rather than a stopover.

Dogs at Stony Rise Lodge

Pets are reported as welcome with no charge on major booking platforms, and the South Australia Tourism Commission listing flags the lodge as pet friendly with an enquire note. Listings add the texture: dogs only rather than cats, and the lodge supplies dog mats, bowls and arrival treats so you are not packing the whole kit.

Treat all of it as reported practice: contact the hosts when booking and confirm the arrangement before you arrive. That conversation matters here because this is a host-run house rather than a large property with a standardised policy.

The property sits against regenerated coastal scrub beside Little Dip Conservation Park, and Highland cattle share the acreage, so the dog stays supervised and on lead around stock and wildlife. Echidnas and wallabies make regular appearances in the bush at the edges.

The vibe

Guests talk about a welcoming atmosphere, a comfy sofa by the fire and the homemade touches, from marmalades to the sundowner ritual. The decor is modern and the feel is luxurious without being formal.

There is a self serve guest bar stocked with Limestone Coast drinks, and the wrap around glazing and timber decks are made for an evening in while the dog settles on their mat. Ask the hosts about the rinse down spot before a sandy dog meets the polished stone floors.

While you're out there

Robe itself is five minutes down the hill: a historic fishing town with limestone buildings, a sheltered bay for swimming and the famous Obelisk on the point. Dog friendly stretches of the town's beaches and the coastal walking tracks make it easy to include the dog in a full day out.

Locals time Long Beach early or at golden hour, driving past the first ramps to the hard packed sand where the dog can run properly with the beach nearly empty.

More dog friendly stays in South Australia are listed for the rest of the trip.