The Village Eco Stay Byron Bay
- Dogs
- Welcome
- Size cap
- No cap
- Where
- Skinners Shoot, NSW
- Policy checked
- 2026-06-11
What visitors mention
Pet policy
Yes. The Village Eco Stay Byron Bay permits dogs to stay overnight on their property, though you must secure prior approval before your arrival. The pet policy includes the following guidelines: - Which Rooms/Accommodation: Pets are generally welcome across the property's rustic, semi off-grid site (which features outdoor showers, composting toilets, and communal areas). However, exact room restrictions (such as glamping tents versus campsites) are determined by the property when you request approval. - Size Limits: There is no explicitly published weight or size limit, but because the propert
The Village Eco Stay is an adults-only, semi off-grid eco campground at 50 Skinners Shoot Road, a few minutes out of Byron Bay on the edge of the Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve. Dogs are permitted, but only with prior approval from management, which is the single most important thing to organise before you lock in dates. This is rustic by design: eco-bungalows and campsites, composting toilets, outdoor showers, and a shared village setup rather than ensuite comfort.
Dogs at the eco stay
Approval comes from management direct, and conditions are firm. No unneutered males are accepted. A pet fee applies and is payable on arrival, and you bring everything your dog needs: bedding, bowls and treats, none are supplied. Outdoors, dogs must stay restrained at all times because the property borders native wildlife habitat and neighbouring farmland with ducks, birds and farm animals. Note also that this is an 18-plus property, and booking channels list pets as welcome with charges possible, so confirm the current fee when you request approval.
Max: this is a wildlife-edge property, so a short lead is not optional. Bush rats, bandicoots and the neighbour's ducks will test an off-duty dog within the first hour.
The place
The setup is a large communal kitchen, shared lounge, gardens, outdoor showers and composting toilets, plus a sauna and ice bath for guests. Reviewers land on the same words: cosy cabins, a communal vibe, lovely staff, and a rural quiet where the night sounds are farm and wildlife rather than traffic. It suits travellers who want the eco-camping experience with their dog, not a polished resort stay.
Getting there and close by
The address is 50 Skinners Shoot Road, Skinners Shoot, a few minutes' drive from Byron Bay town centre, with free on-site parking. The Skinners Shoot back roads are good for a quiet on-lead walk past farmland. For an off-lead beach run, Belongil Beach South - Dog Exercise Area is the council off-leash zone, with seasonal time restrictions to check first, and Byron Bay Canteen is a dog-friendly breakfast stop in town.
More options are on the New South Wales pet friendly stays guide and the Skinners Shoot destination page.
Policy verified 11 June 2026 Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
