Zeally's on the Park

Zeally's on the Park is a three-bedroom, one-bathroom holiday house at 7B Walker Street, Torquay, listed as pet-friendly. It sits near the town's parklands on the quiet side of the Surf Coast town, and it suits a family or small group who want the run of a whole house with a dog rather than a cabin or motel room.

Dogs at Zeally's on the Park

Public listings describe the house as pet-friendly and family-friendly, with pets welcomed. Beyond that the detail is thin: no stated size limit, no published pet fee, and no published rule on how many dogs are allowed. Nightly rates in listings have started around the $101 mark, and any pet terms are set by the host.

Because the listing detail is limited, message the host before you book to confirm pets are accepted for your dates, whether there is a fee, and whether the yard is fenced if that matters for your dog. Ask about sleeping arrangements too, since managed rentals often restrict dogs to non-carpeted areas or outdoor sleeping.

The vibe

Walker Street puts you in residential Torquay a short drive or a decent walk from the surf beaches and the town centre. The house itself is a straightforward three-bedroom setup, which is the point: a kitchen, a lounge and a yard beat a single room when you are staying a week with a dog.

Getting there and parking

Torquay is just over an hour from Melbourne via the Geelong Road and the Surf Coast Highway exit. Walker Street is on the inland side of town, and driveway parking comes with the house. Zeally Bay Road and the Jan Juc turn-offs are minutes away for the beach runs.

Close by with the dogs

Surf Coast Shire runs seasonal leash-free rules, so check signage on the day. Jan Juc Dog Beach is the reliable off-lead option a few minutes south. If the house is booked, The Sands Torquay has designated pet-friendly rooms and BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Torquay covers the caravan-park side.

More choices around the coast are on the Victoria stays list and in the Torquay guide.