The Treasure Chest

The Treasure Chest is a restored, design-led holiday home in South Burnie on Tasmania's north-west coast, and the host markets it squarely at travellers with pets. The reason to book it with a dog is practical: a secure backyard plus an enclosed deck, so the dog has somewhere safe to be while you use the house as a base for Cradle Mountain, the Tarkine and the coast.

Dogs at the Treasure Chest

Pets are explicitly welcome. What the listing does not publish is a weight limit, a pet fee or a cap on numbers, so message the host and confirm all three when you book. The standing expectation in a styled home like this is that dogs stay off the beds and furniture; read the house rules on your booking rather than assuming. The secure backyard gives off-lead time at the house and the enclosed deck lets your dog sit outside with you. The yard being secure is not the same as being jumper-proof: ask the host about fence height and gate gaps before trusting a determined escape artist off lead. Around the residential streets, walk on lead to keep the neighbours onside.

The vibe

It is a two- to three-bedroom boutique house with a curated vintage interior, built for couples or a family who want a slower kind of stay. There is a firepit and a full kitchen, so evenings tend to happen at home rather than in town.

Getting there

South Burnie sits on the coast a few minutes from the Burnie town centre, reachable off the Bass Highway. Parking is at the house. The position works as a touring base: the city's cafes are close, and the dog beach is nearly next door.

Close by with the dogs

South Burnie Dog Beach is the closest off-lead run, a short trip for a stretch on the sand before a day in the car, and Cooee Creek Dog Beach adds another option along the coast. For morning coffee, Infuse Coffee Roasters is in South Burnie. More options are listed at pet friendly stays across TAS and in our South Burnie guide.

Pepsi: Fenced yard, enclosed deck and a beach down the road. Ask about the gate height when you book, then relax.