1 Beach House

1 Beach House is a four-bedroom holiday house in the Logans Beach Coastal Village on the edge of Warrnambool, with ocean views over the southern winter whale grounds. It is a large, upmarket rental rather than a cottage, and dogs are welcome with advance notice and a per-stay fee.

Dogs at 1 Beach House

The house is listed as pet-friendly, and the listing asks that you contact the property in advance if you plan to bring a dog rather than simply selecting it at checkout. The pet fee is $59 per stay. Confirm any size or breed conditions directly when you book, since the public listing does not spell them out.

For the dog, the practical draw is the secure garden, which gives enclosed outdoor space between beach walks. Inside it is a full family house, so a dog that settles indoors on its own bedding will be comfortable. Check the fencing properly on arrival if your dog is a climber or digger, as the garden is described as secure but the details are the host's, not a council-standard enclosure.

The vibe

This is a designed house, not a beach shack: four bedrooms, a chef-grade kitchen, smart-home features and an outdoor patio for eating. It suits a family or two couples travelling with a dog rather than a solo stopover. Logans Beach, the local whale-watching platform, is close by, and in winter you can time dog walks along the coast with a look for southern right whales offshore.

Getting there

Set your GPS for 7 Bass Close, Warrnambool VIC 3280, in the coastal village just east of the town centre. Warrnambool is about three hours from Melbourne via the Princes Highway, and the beach, foreshore paths and parks are minutes away by car or on foot.

Close by with the dogs

For an off-leash run, Victoria Park Community Dog Park is the local fenced option. Logans Beach Apartments is a nearby alternative in the same village, and Proudfoots By The River is a handy meal stop by the Hopkins River.

See more dog friendly stays in Victoria or the Warrnambool guide.