Stirling Estate Chalets

Stirling Estate Chalets sits on Mallokup Road at Stirling Estate, a rural pocket between Capel and Busselton in WA's southwest. It is a small property of river-view chalets with alfresco decks and paddle boats on site, and it is one of the few stays in the region where dogs get genuinely dedicated, fenced chalets rather than a grudging site at the back.

Dogs at the Stirling Estate Chalets

Dogs stay in Chalets 1, 2 and 3, the property's dedicated pet units, each with a fenced, enclosed verandah so your dog has real containment without a lead. Dogs are allowed inside the chalets but are expected to stay off the beds and furniture. A surcharge applies per pet, per stay: $30 for smaller pets under 15kg and $50 for larger dogs. On the open estate grounds beyond the fenced decks, keep your dog on a lead, and note the property also runs farm animals, so the hosts are used to travelling pets but boundaries matter.

Worth knowing

The chalets are consistently described as spotless, and the property also offers wheelchair-accessible units. The trade-off for fenced accommodation is supply: only three pet chalets exist, and they tend to fill before the rest of the property, so this is a book-early place, not a last-minute one. Call ahead, state your dog's weight so the correct surcharge is applied, and confirm the fenced unit for your dates before paying.

Getting there and parking

The address is 374 Mallokup Road, Stirling Estate, a short drive from Busselton and the Capel River, with parking at your chalet. Busselton's dog-friendly beaches and the coast are within easy reach by car.

Close by with the dogs

For coastal alternatives, Busselton Holiday Village and Busselton Villas and Glamping Village both take dogs closer to town if the fenced chalets are full.

More options are on the Western Australia pet friendly stays guide and the Stirling Estate destination page.

Max: a fenced verandah means you can step outside with your dog without scanning for gaps. Still walk the fence line on arrival, because not every enclosure holds up to a determined explorer.