Pet-friendly vacation rentals in Hepburn Shire

Akyra Lodge was everything we hoped for. Spacious and yet cosy at the same time. Jojo had both fireplaces inside & the outside fire pit, stoked and ready to go when we arrived, which was a lovely added touch. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need including the butler's pantry. Our favorite thing was chilling in the sunken lounge at night. Locality wise it was perfect for us, the quaint little township of Trentham under a 10 min stroll away. Cafe, bakery & hotel all friendly & beautiful food. The General Store was very well stocked & surprisingly affordable. Thanks Jojo for the lovely stay. 🌺 Cheers Kerie & Billy

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful and cozy home! The house is not only stylish and well-equipped but also incredibly comfortable—perfect for a relaxing getaway. One of our favorite parts was the backyard, where our baby was absolutely delighted watching the birds and ducks each day. The location is great—peaceful, yet just a short drive into town. We especially loved the pastries at Redbeard Bakery and found the most amazing strawberries at the local farmers market. Gordon was a fantastic host—super responsive and helpful throughout our stay. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a charming and peaceful retreat!

We had a wonderful stay at this charming Charter Farm house! The property was beautifully decorated, blending classic old-world charm with modern amenities. It was spacious, comfortable, and perfect for our group. The kids loved the trampoline, while the men had a great time on the tennis court. A perfect retreat for families looking to relax and enjoy some outdoor fun. Highly recommend!

Emma’s place is a dream! Dream location, dream property, dream communication. The property is so magical, the gardens are gorgeous and the house has so much character. Such an amazing place stay. We would HIGHLY recommend!

Great spot, big spacious house - Walking distance to town Easy to communicate with hosts . Love my weekend away.

Cosy and fun home, perfect for a weekend getaway with friends and family. Lots of cafes and quaint stores nearby. Highly recommend!

We absolutely loved our week at Jarrod's place - the house itself was perfect, just the right amount of cosy with lots of comfy couches, pillows, blankets, rugs, an amazing open fireplace but all modern too. Really appreciated the high quality tv, sound system, Analon cookware, dishwasher and washing machine/dryer. Everything felt generous and welcoming. The location was great - a nice (short) walk out the back with our dog (lookout for the posse of kangaroos!), some awesome longer hikes very close by, and a ~3 min drive to the main street of Hepburn and a ~7 min drive into Daylesford. Jarrod was a great host too, communicative and lovely. Already planning our return trip! ❤️

We had the most beautiful weekend staying in this gorgeous house during the Spudfest weekend! It was so handy being such a short walk from all the action, and having young children it made it very easy knowing anything we needed was so close back at the house. The house is beautiful and so well presented, it was such a treat coming home after the busy days to the warm fire.

We had a great stay and Renee and Izy's. The location was fantastic for nature, food and fun. Thanks for having us.

a fantastic airbnb home with a great location that will sit on the top of the list for my friends and family to visit Daylesford!

What an absolutely beautiful place! It was sweltering hot when we stayed and yet the beauty of the house , its entertaining area and the furnishings inside and out were so mind blowingly beautiful the chest was quickly forgotten. Whoever owns the house is very cultured, well travelled and has an eye and we are very grateful that they share it with people like us. Beautiful. And the restaurants nearby are exceptional. We ate at Sault and it was better than most Melbourne restaurants in our opinion.

This was such a cool property in an isolated location but still very close to Hepburn springs. It was a very peaceful and relaxing place to stay with a big group that had everything you need.

Felt so comfortable here. Plenty of space, good size kitchen and bathroom , comfiest couch in the world. The pool was beautiful, even at 5am. Two cheeky horses and a bunch of chickens on the property. Fenced in area in the backyard was really safe for my dog and toddler. All in all an excellent property, with a lovely host.

perfect little spot in Hepburn, Sharee was flexible and the place was so easy to check in to, even at 8pm in the dark (they left the lights on for us) bedrooms are get, multiple bathrooms and overall just a spacious environmental! One thing i will mention, coffee and tea is not provided at this house, so bring your own!

I have never stayed in a house with so many amenities. We didn't want for anything, Serena has thought of everything making our few days in Trentham very comfortable and welcoming. The open fires, the stocked pantry, books, games, magazines and the small touches that made the stay special. I highly recommend this property for families and groups of friends. Serena was a pleasure to deal with; she was responsive and provided us with a late checkout. Thank you!

My family and I went here to celebrate our dad’s 60th and it was perfect! We brought along our dogs and it was a joy to have them there with us. The property had beautiful views and gorgeous farm animals which made our experience so much better than we could’ve even imagined. Thank-you so much Ricardo for hosting us!

Kim’s place was lovely. We took our two golden retrievers who really appreciated all the little touches that make it ideal for pups - things like snacks for them on arrival and pup friendly bed linen. The area is ideal if you’re looking to step away from the city hustle and bustle, and just vanish into the countryside. Whilst Vaughan is very quiet and peaceful, Daylesford was about a 20-30 mins drive away which of course has plenty to do. An ideal balance of both worlds. Kim’s responses were super quick which was hugely appreciated and a great welcome pack was available too. Highly recommend to anyone who just wants to step away from the world for a little hush time. Freddie, Hamish, and their pawrents x

All I can say is we’ll be back. This place is one of those gems that makes Airbnb great, especially for travelling with pets. The cabin is spacious, clean and a pleasure to stay in. Ali and her partner have thought of every detail including incidentals for dogs and even a welcome hamper on arrival. Quiet location while still being close to Daylesford. The kitchen is stocked like a real kitchen and the place is kept very clean. Great find.

Lovely old miners cottage. Great bed. Had everything required for a relaxing stay. Short walk into Daylesford. Nice extra touches.

Cannot fault the accom. Walkable and surrounded by peaceful greenery. Really enjoyed it. The accom itself was super cute and stylish. Very happy overall and would recommend.

We stayed at Allison’s for our babymoon. She welcomed us with yummy home baked friands as well as bone for our pup! Instructions were clear and she even had local recommendations in handy. She was kind enough to have fires lit for our arrival. The place was close to both Ballarat and Daylesford, and very peaceful. We’d highly recommend anyone looking for a dog friendly stay near Daylesford ☺️

We stayed at the Brooker Tiny home in May 2025. It was autumn, and we had clear and chilly nights which was perfect for lighting fires inside the fireplace, campfire and the sauna. Brooker was compact but designed so well that it was comfortable for two adults and a chocolate labrador- plenty of space for lounging, reading and relaxation. The sauna was amazing with the view of the forest. The peaceful surrounds had walking trails into the forest at your doorstep! All of us enjoyed our stay and wish we could've stayed a little longer next to the Wombat forest. Thank you for hosting :)