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Davidson's Cottage Penola: Open fire, AC, Wifi, SMART TV, Garden Dog Friendly

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A wooden porch with a metal table and two chairs, a metal shelf with various items, and a window with the text "DAVIDSON COTTAGE" on the wall.
A garden with various plants and flowers, a wooden fence, and trees in the background.
A laundry area with a washing machine, a wicker basket, and a water heater.
A dark wooden console table with a mirror, a vase with white flowers, and a small dog figurine. A black chair with a fringe throw is positioned in front.
A rustic colonial cottage with a corrugated metal roof, a wooden porch, and a sign indicating it is a private property.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Penola, SA
  • Place, Petticoat Lane
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Koonara Wines
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Penola

Located in Penola, this cottage is in a rural area. Koonara Wines and Raidis Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Muddy Flat Forest Reserve and Penola Conservation Park. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Map
Penola, SA

What's nearby

  • Petticoat Lane - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Koonara Wines - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Raidis Estate Winery - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lito - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Windara Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Drink Ottelia + Eat Fodder - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Red Shack Cafe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Davidson's Cottage Penola: Open fire, AC, Wifi, SMART TV, Garden Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Davidson's Cottage Penola: Open fire, AC, Wifi, SMART TV, Garden Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Davidson's Cottage Penola: Open fire, AC, Wifi, SMART TV, Garden Dog Friendly located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps away from Petticoat Lane and Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre. Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre and Koonara Wines are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy cottage, perfect for a couple. Excellent location, 2 min walk to cafes and pubs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2026
Thank you for staying with us. Very pleased that you enjoyed Davidson's Cottage and thrilled that you have re-booked for next year. We are very grateful to our guests who enable us to continue to improve the property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed in this lovely cozy cottage recently and enjoyed all amenities in the cottage. The bed was very comfortable and garden delightful.Easy walking to town’s main street.Excellent meals at the Royal Oak Hotel. The host was very responsive to any queries I had.Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2026
Delighted that you enjoyed the cottage so much and our Springtime cottage garden. We look forward to you staying again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage in Petticoat Lane. Comfortable with good heating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2026
Delighted that you enjoyed Davidson's Cottage in historic Petticoat Lane. I hope you cozied up by the fire with a nice glass of local wine. Thanks for staying with us. We hope you visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay in the centre of Penola. The fireplace was used each night and the aircon was great. An easy stroll into town for breakfast and/or dinner. So much history and choice of wineries to visit.We would love to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and Penola generally. We hope you went home with some local wines. Thanks for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay her was wonderful, very comfortable bed , the weather had turned quite cold but very toasty and warm inside and the fireplace was fantastic.It is a great location, and the fenced in yard was just for our little dog to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
Glad you enjoyed Davidson's Cottage and were warm and cosy by the fire. Hopefully, you enjoyed some of our local port too. Thanks for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, quaint cottage in a quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
Very pleased that you enjoyed a little slice of history. I hope you found time to explore more of Petticoat Lane. Thanks for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant historic cottage with charming fully enclosed garden for the dog. We enjoyed it so much we extended our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2026
I am so glad you and your fur kid enjoyed yourselves. Being a pit-sawn timber cottage makes Davidson's Cottage a bit special in Penola. Thank you for staying with us and helping to keep these cottages alive.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a fantastic two night stay at Davidson's cottage. The property was exactly as listed and very, very comfortable. I would highly recommend staying there if you are looking to explore Penola. A great cottage in a central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2026
Delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and Penola so much. We hope you return one day to explore a bit more.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was very charming, we felt part of the Heritage area, it was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time Will recommend to family and friends Thanks to National Trust S.A.Penola branch
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2026
Very pleased that you enjoyed spending time in this unique and historically important colonial cottage. We hope you also discovered some of the historical buildings situated at various wineries.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little get away with a tonne of history

Visited the area for the field day so we didn't get the chance to explore as much as we would have liked, but the property was great, the surrounding food was delicious and the curious alpaca was an interesting surprise to the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2025
Thank you for staying with us. There is much to see and do in the area and I hope you return one day to continue your exploration. Goldie, the alpaca, is certainly a delight.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved having such a beautiful cottage that was also pet friendly. The facilities were great, the location so close to the centre of town was fabulous and being able to have an open fire was just lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
So pleased you enjoyed the open fire and I hope it was well matched with a bottle of local wine. We hope you enjoyed exploring the region and return one day to discover more.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the experience of staying in a historic property with modern conveniences close to the local wineries.Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying with us and delighted you visited our lovely wineries. We hope you return one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, comfortable and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A pleasure to stay in Davidsons cottage, warm and comfortable and situated in the midst of Penola's history in Petticoat Lane. The cottage has been carefully restored to suit the era but still has all the modern facilities to make your stay easy. Thanks to Jen, the host, who responded promptly to all enquiries.Would highly recommend as a base to explore the history and the vineyards in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Delighted that you enjoyed Davidson's Cottage and Petticoat Lane. Thanks for staying with us and we hope you visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent. Cosy and well appointed cottage near the main street. Very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2025
So glad that you enjoyed the cottage. We hope you had a lovely Christmas and found time to enjoy both the history of the cottage and the local history of area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Davidson Cottage Penola

The whole experience was excellent. And my dogs enjoyed it too.
The cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
We are delighted that the 3 of you enjoyed your time at Davidson's Cottage. Thanks for staying with us and we hope you return one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and historical experience

We had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay in this historical cottage and neighborhood. The decor both outside and inside was perfect without being over the top. Only stayed for 2 nights and upon leaving wished we had organized to stay longer. Communication with the host, Jen, was efficient both leading up to and on the day of arriving. Would love to visit again and will recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you for staying at Davidson's Cottage. We really appreciate your considered review. We try hard to get it right and your feedback is helpful in keeping us on track. We hope you return one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage

Great historical place to stay, walking distance to everything panola has to offer. Cottage is snug and cosy. Im 6'2" so have a few bumps on my head....haha. all wineries within a short drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Delighted you enjoyed the cottage and thank you for staying with us. I am sorry about your head. People were a good deal shorter 150 years ago. (Or was it the wineries?)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the "Old World" feel of the property and Petticoat Lane. Highly recommend. Should say that temperature dropped at night, so bring your woolies!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
So glad that you enjoyed the cottage. The weather has certainly cooled off after an earlier than usual harvest. We have not long had this cottage and are working on improving the heating and cooling. Thanks for staying with us and being lovely guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was gorgeous and charming. Being an historic cottage, it was in some ways like staying in a museum, transporting my imagination to life in the 1860s, but with electricity, wifi, hot running water, induction cooktop, microwave and all the other mod con for convenience and comfort.The yard was secure and my dog thought it smelt very interesting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
What a lovely review, thank you. Delighted that you and your fur kid enjoyed the cottage. We hope you return one day.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable. Clean. Kept finding thoughtful touches in the cupboards and drawers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
A lovely historical cottage, although the kitchen is very small but not unexpected. Beware of the cold at night during winter but thanks for a generous supply of firewood!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Thanks for staying with us. I am deeply disappointed in your review and do not understand where we missed the mark. There has been no criticism or contact made with me. You chose to stay in a 160 year old cottage in the country in August. Heritage cottages are small and August is cold.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and Cosy

Davidson Cottage was charming and cosy and very well situated for a walk into the Penola township or a drive to the wineries.Our hosts had thought of everything we may need and we made good use of the open fire, whilst our little dog loved the sun filled fenced yard and getting to know the Alpaca next door. This was a great base to explore the Coonawarra and we have stocked up our cellar for winter. We certainly hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
We are delighted that you enjoyed Davidson's Cottage. A trip around our wineries is a nice way to spend a couple of days. Hopefully, you sampled some red wine in front of the fire too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts think of everything. A charming getaway in a pretty setting and an easy stroll to shops cafes and restaurants. All the Coonawarra wineries on your doorstep. Our little Jack Russell loved the backyard. The fireplace made it very cosy in the crisp Autumn weather. The only downside for us was that the NBN team chose our last day to undertake noisy drilling works right beside the cottage which went on for 10 hours. Needless to say it encouraged us to head out for a few more wine tastings!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2026
Delighted that you enjoyed you time in the cottage. I am so sorry about the NBN. We would have told you if we knew. However, it does seem that you found alternative activities for the day. Hopefully, you took some of our lovely wine home with you. Thanks for staying with us. We hope you do so again one day.
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