The Cottages on Mount Tamborine

The Cottages on Mount Tamborine is a small collection of self-contained cottages in the Gold Coast hinterland, a quiet drive up the mountain from Nerang. Guests book it for fireplaces, king beds, large showers and a rural block with paddocks and birdlife, and it is one of the more clearly documented dog-friendly stays on the mountain: pets are welcomed by prior arrangement with a published fee, weight limit and house rules.

Dogs at the cottages

Dogs and cats are accepted by prior arrangement, so flag the pet when you book rather than assuming it is automatic. The stated limit is 30kg per pet, and the pet fee is AUD 50 per pet, per stay. Pets must be house-trained and kept under control, they cannot be left unattended inside the cottages, and furniture and beds are off limits. There is no supplied pet kit, so pack your own bedding, bowls and food. If your dog is used to sleeping on the bed, this is a stay to prepare it for before you arrive.

Pepsi: pack a spare towel. Rainforest mornings mean wet paws, and the large shower is for you, not the dog.

On the property

The cottages are self-contained with kitchenettes for self-catering, and guests regularly mention bird feeding around the grounds, king beds, large showers and a peaceful, unplugged feel. The paddocks give a dog space outdoors, though Tamborine National Park sections nearby do not allow dogs at all, so plan walks around village streets and council spaces rather than bush tracks.

Close by with the dogs

The fenced Tamborine Mountain Leash-Free Dog Area on Central Avenue is the reliable off-lead option in town, and Tamborine Beer Garden does outdoor dining that suits a well-mannered dog after a walk. If the cottages are full, Songbirds Rainforest Retreat is another mountain stay to compare.

More options are on the Queensland pet friendly stays guide and the Tamborine Mountain destination page.