The Gully - Best BNB In the Yarra Valley

The Gully is a self-contained two-bedroom BNB on 23 acres of bush in Smiths Gully, with views across to the Kinglake Ranges and regular kangaroo sightings on the property. It is on Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Road, about 45 to 60 minutes from Melbourne, and sits on the doorstep of the Yarra Valley wine region. It is pet-friendly and set up for a quiet country escape with your dog.

Dogs at The Gully

Dogs are welcomed at the property. The accommodation is a self-contained 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house with its own outdoor area, separated from the main house by a locked door, which gives you a private space to settle a dog in. Extra pet fees may apply depending on the booking platform, so confirm the amount at booking. Keep dogs off furniture and beds to avoid a cleaning charge.

Max: Bring your own bed and water bowl. With 23 acres of open bush and resident kangaroos, a dog that will not reliably recall is safer on a long lead here.

The place

The unit has a kitchen, TV and its own outdoor deck, with the full 23 acres available to explore and private on-site parking. Because kangaroos and other wildlife are common, dogs with a strong prey drive are best kept on lead outside the immediate garden area.

Close by with the dogs

Smiths Gully Cafe is the local coffee stop, Hurstbridge Dog Park gives a fenced run a short drive away, and Wild Wombat Cafe in Hurstbridge does outdoor seating. The Yarra Valley's dog-friendly wineries, including Fergusson Winery at Yarra Glen, are within easy reach.

More options are on the Smiths Gully destination page, and the full list is in the VIC stays index.