Pets are the best, period. However, trying to find epic accommodation that’s also pet-friendly around Sydney/Eora isn’t the easiest.
Thank dog, though, because we've found everything from huge farms peppered with friendly farm animals and ample space for your doggo to run around to waterfront beauties for playful morning dips.
Here are Urban List's top picks for the best pet-friendly Airbnbs near Sydney.
Culburra Beach | Sleeps 9 Blue Island
This beachside Airbnb, around two and a half hours from Sydney, was voted one of the most pet-friendly Airbnbs in Aus—making it perfect for a trip away with your pup.
The sprawling fully-fenced backyard provides plenty of room for pets and little ones to run free, and it has its own street beach entry, positioning you minutes from the big blue. You’ll also love the games room stacked with fun activities like foosball, darts, air hockey and pool.
The Intel
- Drive from Sydney: 2.5 hours
- Dog-friendly beach at the end of the street
- Large fenced backyard
Kangaroo Valley | Sleeps 9 Moosewood
The ultimate NSW getaway for when you have a crowd with kids and dogs in tow, pet-friendly Moosewood has basically everything you need to keep everyone happy, with a saltwater swimming pool, tree swings, trampoline, loads of games and activities, a fenced garden area for pets to roam free, and kangaroos, wombats, lyrebirds to spot.
Set on 100 acres of beautiful bushland, this pet-friendly accommodation has four bedrooms, and is a quick ten minutes to Kangaroo Valley village.
- Drive from Sydney: 2 hours
- All pets welcome
- Fenced garden area
Binda | Sleeps 4 Rosewood Farm Stay
Escape to this pet-friendly farm stay with a twist, where your accommodation gets you close to nature without compromising on comfort.
This glamping tent is equipped with everything you'll need for a gorgeous weekender, including a fully open living space, a luxe bathtub on the verandah, and a fire pit for staying cosy once the sun sets.
The Intel
- Drive from Sydney: 3 hours
- No fenced area but heaps of space
Old Erowal Bay | Sleeps 12 Haus Fina
Haus Fina is a stylish, eco-designed two-storey Airbnb on the South Coast that's ideal for the whole family, including extended relatives and a couple of doggos. The secure backyard has ample room for dogs to play, and it's also super kid-friendly with a travel cot, high chair, and baby safety gates available.
Offering an ideal pet-friendly stay year-round, the house is kitted out with air conditioning, a barbecue area, and an outdoor shower for post-beach wash-offs in summer, or heating and heaps of board games for winter.
The Intel
- Drive from Sydney: 2.5 hours
- Fenced backyard for zoomies
Kangaroo Valley | Sleeps 3 Arabella
Arabella features a fully operational kitchen and outdoor gas barbecue, and she's pet-friendly. There’s also a combustion heater inside for chilly evenings and air-con for scorchers.
Located on a 140-acre property, this escape is surrounded by tall, dense bushland that’s home to Kangaroo Valley’s precious wildlife like wombats, kookaburras, and kangaroos. While your furry friend is out chewing twigs, you can keep a close eye from the sanctuary of Arabella’s outdoor bathtub fully enclosed in a giant, glass cube.
The Intel
- Drive from Sydney: 2 hours
- Pets must be approved first by the host and there are rules for pet-owners
- No fenced area
Rydal | Sleeps 2 Wattle Views
For the perfect blend of relaxation and action, this pet-friendly stay near Sydney is a must. As well as the gorgeous outdoor bath with Blue Mountains views, the property is mega cosy thanks to the fireplace inside and brazier outside, and you can even rent mountain bikes.
The yard is fenced so your pup will be safe and secure, but the owners limit four-legged guests to "small–medium dogs", so it's best to run your bestie past them first.
The Intel
- Drive from Sydney: 2.5 hours
- Private garden surrounding the tiny house is securely fenced
- Maximum of one small to medium size dog
Vincentia | Sleeps 6 Stay Casita
This pet-friendly retro-modern home gives off Palm-Springs vibes with effortlessly luxe interiors. But, it's the grassy fenced backyard that your pup will love most, while you enjoy cosy nights roasting marshmallows on the outdoor fire pit.
The Jervis Bay area also has heaps to do including cycling and hiking paths, cute cafes and restaurants run by locals, and perfect white-sand beaches with dogs allowed on- and off-leash at select beaches.
The Intel
- Drive from Sydney: 2.5 hours
- Well-behaved pets accepted on request (send an email before booking)
- Pet-owners are advised that ticks are active in the nearby area
Dangar Island | Sleeps 3 The Boatshed
This restored pet-friendly waterfront cabin sends out all the rustic vibes you need for a no-frills pet-friendly getaway, with air conditioning and electric blankets keeping you comfy year-round. You can also expect a number of vantage points including the upstairs balcony which overlooks the Hawkesbury and a large shady deck.
You can also make the most of the jetty (in case fishing tickles your fancy), head over to Bradley’s Beach, or take to the water in one of the kayaks—doggos can even jump in with you.
The Intel
- Drive from Sydney: 1 hour + boat trip
- Pets must be approved first by the host
- Dogs must be treated for fleas and ticks before arriving
- The island isn't fenced so your dog should be on a lead
Broughton Vale | Sleeps 7 Milkwood Barn
Swap the city life for a countryside getaway just five minutes from the beautiful town of Berry and ten minutes from the famous Seven Mile Beach. Although this pet-friendly Airbnb is technically a "barn", it certainly doesn't feel like one with three cosy bedrooms, three living areas including a cosy library space, and an open kitchen.
There's also a fully fenced backyard with a swimming pool, outdoor fire pit, treehouse, chook shed, and creek for fishing and exploring.
The Intel
- Drive from Sydney: 2 hours
- Dog bowls provided
- Lots of space for playtime with the pup
- Dog-friendly beach 15 minutes away
Termeil | Sleeps 2 Billabong Cottage
Billabong Cottage is well worth the drive for a dog-friendly getaway from Sydney. You’ll be in complete seclusion here and, yes, much like its name suggests, it’s situated right next to its own billabong. Surrounded by bush, this is any dog’s version of heaven with 25 acres of land right at its paws.
There’s even a wildflower farm, a short trail through nine acres of bush, and two large organic veggie gardens so you can level up your feeds while you stay.
The Intel
- Drive from Sydney: 3.5 hours
- Maximum of two pets per stay
- $40 surcharge per pet
- Ulladulla Pet Motel nearby for pet-sitting
Culburra Beach | Sleeps 9 Barefoot Beach House
Two words we guarantee resonate with your little furry mate: big backyard. Barefoot Beach House rests on the bay of the Shoalhaven River and it’s just a few minutes walk from the iconic and absolutely stunning Culburra Beach.
From the dog-friendly garden, you can go kayaking, paddle boarding, start up the barbecue, and throw a feast in the outdoor dining area (or even slip into the six-person spa).
The Intel
- Drive from Sydney: 2.5 hours
- Enclosed front yard. Back yard not fenced
- Short walk to dog-friendly beach
Kangaroo Valley | Sleeps 4 The Treehouse
If you’re looking to step up your usual getaway, this pet-friendly place is absolutely for you. The Treehouse is suspended high among treetops and it described as an adults-only retreat.
Up here, you’ll get to soak up the sounds of the river below, chill out in a sunken courtyard or zone out in a double bath. For this one, you’ll just need to notify the owners of your dog’s breed so they can approve it before your stay.
The Intel
- Drive from Sydney: 2 hours
- Pets are allowed on application only, so ask before booking
Ilford | Sleeps 2 Hepburn Retreat
Offering stunning pet-friendly accommodation on a picturesque working cattle farm, Hepburn Retreat is a relaxing escape on top of the Great Dividing Range.
The off-grid cabins have modern luxuries and 180-degree views of the bushland, native birds and kangaroos through the floor-to-ceiling windows. There are chickens and miniature horses you can meet on the property, and the cabins are fully fenced in to keep pets safe.
The Intel
- Drive from Sydney: 3 hours
- Fenced garden for your dog to explore
Upper Kangaroo Valley | Sleeps 7 The Shed
When there’s a quiet country road that leads you all the way to a stunning farmyard property on the Kangaroo River, you know you’ve hit a jackpot.
This stay is a converted farm shed and has been transformed using a heap of recycled materials and you’ll be able to invite up to six other mates onto its grounds (plus any animal friends you’re keen to bring along).
The Intel
- Drive from Sydney: 2 hours
- Fenced dog yard
- Hosts ask that pets be kept off furniture
Contributors: Katherine Davison
Main image credit: Barefoot Beach House | Airbnb
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