A Little Weekend Escape to Coronet Bay, Victoria
We arrived around 2:30 pm on Friday, with check-in starting at 2 pm, which gave us plenty of time to settle in before the evening.
One thing we did that worked really well was organising grocery delivery straight to the house so we didn’t have to stop on the way. After the drive and an early lunch though, we realised we probably should have organised it to arrive a little sooner — we definitely wished we’d packed an afternoon snack while waiting!
Once everything arrived, we unpacked and explored the property.
One of the standout features of this house for dog owners is the yard. It’s a great space for dogs to stretch their legs after a long drive. Being fully fenced meant we didn’t have to watch them and could just let them out as needed. Ours loved having room to run and sniff while we got organised inside.
A quick note for other dog owners though: The fence keeps dogs contained, but it doesn’t fully block the view of people walking past or cars on the road. If your dog is reactive to movement outside the property, it’s worth keeping that in mind.
For our dogs, it was perfect — they quickly settled into holiday mode.
Saturday morning started the way every dog-friendly holiday should: a walk to the beach.
Coronet Bay has several dog-friendly beach areas, and we wandered down to one of the nearby stretches early in the morning. The tide was out, leaving a wide expanse of sand for the dogs to explore and sniff.
One important thing to know about this area is that horses are also allowed on parts of the beach, which means there are strict on-lead sections. It wasn’t a problem at all, but it’s good to be aware of if you’re travelling with dogs.
We picked up burgers and chips from the General Store for lunch, and they were both delicious and very generous portions — perfect after a morning outside.
The weather was classic coastal Victoria: warm sunny days and chilly nights, which made the house feel especially cosy in the evening. We took things slow and enjoyed quiet afternoons reading and then some games before dinner.
Sunday morning was slower — the kind of slow you hope for on holiday.
We slept in and made a cooked breakfast at the house, which is always one of the nice things about staying somewhere self-contained. Afterwards we headed back toward the beach again.
This time we drove over to the main beach area, where dogs are allowed but must stay on lead. With the tide out again there were lots of people enjoying the shallow water and the wide sand flats. After our beach walk we headed back to the house to clean up. The sand was silky and soft but it did seem to like staying on our dogs fur and feet. Luckily we had planned for this and the car was covered. The house also had a hose and tap right in the driveway so we could all get hosed off and clean before going inside.
By this point the dogs were absolutely exhausted from two days of beach adventures, and they were asleep long before we were.
Monday morning arrived too quickly.
We had breakfast, packed up, tidied the house, and let the dogs enjoy one final play in the yard before heading home.
It was the kind of weekend where everyone — dogs included — went home happy, tired, and ready for a long nap.
Is Coronet Bay Good for Dogs?
If you’re travelling with dogs, Coronet Bay is a really lovely place for a getaway. What we loved most was:
Easy access to dog-friendly beaches
A quiet, relaxed coastal town feel
Plenty of space for long sniffing walks
Accommodation with yards where dogs can run
Lots of local dogs owners
Things to keep in mind:
Some beach areas haveon-lead requirements
Horses share parts of the beach
Coastal weather can mean warm days and chilly nights
