The Storekeeper’s House - Self Catering Hosted Accommodation

The Storekeeper's House is a self-catering hosted accommodation in Tatura, a small town in Victoria's Goulburn Valley dairy and fruit country about 20 minutes west of Shepparton. A perfect five-star rating across 46 reviews is built on a renovated home styled with quirky vintage pieces, a fireplace and a large backyard, and it is a rare pet-welcome option in a region with limited dog-friendly stays.

Dogs at the Storekeeper's House

Small to medium, house-trained dogs are allowed overnight, but only upon application: you advise the breed, age and size of your dog, and a maximum of two pets per stay applies. Additional fees apply, though the exact amount is not listed publicly, so confirm the fee directly with the host before booking. Inside, pets are not permitted on furniture or beds and are restricted from carpeted areas, which includes the bedrooms. The yard is not fully fenced at the front, so supervise your dog outside, clean up all waste, and keep parasite prevention up to date.

Max: the front yard is where the gap is. Use the large backyard for the off-lead toilet stops and keep the lead on anywhere near the street side.

The vibe

Guests describe a homely atmosphere with an elegant interior that blends period character and modern comfort, and the vintage styling is the thing people photograph. It runs on a self-catering basis, so you manage your own meals and the dog's routine without check-in theatre. Tatura itself is small and quiet, a working irrigation town rather than a tourist strip, which suits travellers after a relaxed rural base.

Getting there and parking

Tatura sits off the Midland Highway between Shepparton and Bendigo, about two and a half hours north of Melbourne. It is town accommodation, so parking is at the door and everything in Tatura is walkable with the dog on a lead.

Close by with the dogs

For a proper fenced run, the Shepparton Fenced Dog Park (Princess Park) has a 1.8-metre perimeter fence, separate large and small dog sections and agility equipment, about 20 minutes away. In Shepparton itself, Noble Monks is a popular cafe stop, and if a town base with character appeals for the next leg, Miss Boulevard - Art Deco Accommodation Shepparton is another styled house on PawScapes.

More options are on the Victoria dog-friendly stays guide and the Tatura destination page.