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List of Dog-Friendly holiday homes

List of Dog-Friendly holiday homes

Here is an updated list of our Down South holiday accommodation allowing dogs: Orchid House (Yallingup, sleeps 8),   The Beach House (Dunsborough, sleeps 10),  Little Gem (Dunsborough, sleeps 6), Bay Shack (Dunsborough, sleeps 7), Ard Na Mara (Yallingup, sleeps 8),...

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Houses with fires and fire pits

Houses with fires and fire pits

Cosy on down at one of our holiday properties with a fire. Click on the links below to view the house's photos and availability. Some houses also have an outdoor fire pit or chiminea, which makes for a memorable time with the family if you like toasting marshmallows,...

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New Listing: On the Bay

New Listing: On the Bay

Introducing our newest Dunsborough listing that is sure to be a favourite with families and beach lovers! On the Bay is just across from the beach in Quindalup and ticks all the boxes with its bright and breezy outlook and pet-friendly status. Air-conditioned...

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Book Direct and Save $50

Book Direct and Save $50

It may surprise you to know that booking direct with the property manager is almost always cheaper! We encourage our guests to avoid third-party booking channels like AirBnb and Stayz (VRBO) and to book direct with us. Unlike many of the global companies operating in...

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Eagle Bay Holiday Accommodation at its best

Eagle Bay Holiday Accommodation at its best

Elanora in Eagle Bay is simply gorgeous. The photos tell most of the story but it must be said that the warmth from the winter fire, the serenity of the bush and the picture-perfect styling sing its own special song. Sleeping up to eight people, this holiday home is...

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Epic Eagle Bay Accommodation

Epic Eagle Bay Accommodation

If you are looking for group accommodation for November's Eagle Bay Epic Adventure Race, book with us! We have several properties still available. The properties are close to all the action, self-catering and the price includes bedroom and bathroom linen. At the time...

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Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse walk trails

Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse walk trails

This beautiful section of the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse trail starts at the lighthouse (Bunker Bay) and heads south towards Sugarloaf Rock. It's wheelchair accessible and there are also a few bench seats along the way to soak up the incredible views, including views...

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Pet Friendly and Pool – the complete holiday package

Pet Friendly and Pool – the complete holiday package

Our Yallingup holiday home listing is the ultimate in family friendly retreats. Ard Na Mara has activities galore for the whole family to enjoy as well as beautiful ocean, valley and garden views at every turn. The plunge pool will be a great hit in summer and the...

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Our logo story

Our logo story

At Down South Holidays, we are passionate about the South-West's beautiful natural environment and just couldn't go past our favourite iconic plant, the grasstree genus Xanthorrhoea, to represent what we are all about. Local Xanthorrhoeas are very slow growing, tough...

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