27 Family-Friendly Airbnbs With Putting Greens, Bowling Alleys, and More
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Planning the perfect family vacation can be exceptionally stressful, from coordinating kids' schedules to finding a location that is fun for all ages to figuring out transportation. When it comes to securing a place to stay during your trip, opting for a vacation rental can make things a little bit easier. Family-friendly Airbnbs make for an ideal home base thanks to the extra amenities and the increased privacy—you won't have to worry about waking up other hotel-goers with a crying little one. Airbnb makes it easy to find just what your family needs, too; search by bedroom number, for homes with private pools, ones with washing machines, or a well-equipped kitchen for picky little eaters. If entertainment and amenities are a top priority, the Play category is a great place to start. Whatever you're looking for, there are fun rentals for families of all ages, with everything from Disney-themed bedrooms to private arcades to resort-quality pools. We've helped narrow down the search with 27 of the best Airbnbs for families traveling with kids and teens, from Bali to Florida and beyond.
We've vetted these listings based on Superhost status, ratings, amenities, location, previous guest reviews, and decor. This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date. Additional reporting by Charlie Hobbs.
Chicago, Illinois
Bed & bath: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
Top amenities: Arcade room, movie theater, outdoor patio with grill and firepit
Best for: Gamers, movie-lovers, and arcade-goersIf your dream family retreat could also double as a game room, then this Chicago home is the place for you. There are three bedrooms that host an assortment of four bunk beds and two queen beds, as well as two additional queen sofa beds to bring the count up to 12 overnight guests. If the massive arcade room, pool table, Xbox, hot tub that fits up to seven, and movie theater with an 85" TV aren't enough of a draw, there's also a comfy backyard patio perfect for grilling up dinner and sitting around the firepit.
Poggibonsi, Italy
Bed & bath: 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths
Top amenities: Private pool, nearby vineyards and olive groves, air conditioning
Best for: A dreamy vacation fit for royaltySure, you could stay in a low-key villa, but why not live out your dream of being royalty by booking this massive Italian castle? While the property is particularly known for being a great spot for destination weddings and events, it is also wonderful as a family reunion location since it sleeps up to 10. The five bedrooms are made up of three double beds, one queen bed, and one room with two singles, and unlike the castles of old, you'll find that this one is comfortably outfitted with air conditioning. Take a dip in the private pool, wander through the olive groves, or simply enjoy the atmosphere of this quiet Tuscan getaway.
San Jose de las Matas, Dominican Republic
Bed & bath: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Top amenities: Two swimming pools (one for adults, one for kids), gazebo, gardens, basketball court, hammock
Best for: Young families traveling togetherKey to this rental is the bunk room—four full beds in one stone-walled enclave!—which ensures that any number of kids can pile in for the night. The other two bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with two full beds, can be for sets of parents or older siblings. Sleeping arrangements are hardly of the utmost concern, however. You’ll be spending most of your time in the gardens, wandering the paths and taking in the greenery or kicking back in the shade of the gazebo. Energy can be expelled in either of the two pools or on the basketball court.
Scottsdale, Arizona
Bed & bath: 10 bedrooms, 8 baths
Top amenities: Pool table, poker table, custom wet bar, home theater with recliners, pool, gas fire pit, nine-hole mini-golf course, shuffleboard, corn hole
Best for: Anyone seeking out a more private marriage of luxury with a desert settingThe reviews indicate that this spot hits heaviest with the work retreat crowd, although it too could host a family reunion or multi-family excursion without a hitch. But it is a more buttoned-up locale, situated in a premier Scottsdale suburb and with the scale and austerity to match. It’s a grand estate with meticulous landscaping—that, by the way, lends itself to a particularly fabulous nine-hole mini-golf course.
Waimea, Hawaii
Bed & bath: 5 bedrooms, 5 baths (with 2 half baths)
Top amenities: Private pool, private bathroom for each bedroom, outdoor showers
Best for: Big groups that want to travel together but maintain a little privacyThis pod-style home in Hawaii is ideal for large groups that want a little more privacy. Each bedroom is a building of its own, and all four rooms (three kings and one with two doubles) are clustered around the gorgeous outdoor pool—the perfect gathering space. If you need an additional place to sleep, the game room has a queen-size sofa bed alongside an Xbox. There's also a laundry room, lanai porch, spacious indoor-outdoor living area, and a golf cart and e-bikes available for use during your stay.
Johanna, Australia
Bed & bath: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Top amenities: Nearby beach, bunk beds for kids, woodburning fireplace
Best for: A quiet, remote stay surrounded by natureGet in touch with Mother Nature at this secluded Australian stay that sleeps up to eight guests. Two queen bedrooms are ideal for parents or older kids while a third room with two sets of bunk beds is a great home base for the little ones. Spend the majority of your days exploring the nearby sights like Johanna Beach, The 12 Apostles (iconic limestone rock stacks in the water), and many waterfalls. Tell stories around the woodburning fireplace, cook up a delicious meal in the full kitchen, and enjoy the sunset after an exciting day from the back deck.
Gloucestershire, UK
Bed & bath: 6 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
Top amenities: Pool, hot tub, croquet, grass tennis, orchards, blackcurrant fields
Best for: City slickers in need of a constitutionalFor outdoor play of any sort in Great Britain, you’d better come during the warmer months. This manor house is best visited in the summer, for this is the season when the pool opens and tennis can be played on the grass. It’s not a stretch to describe the property as a cottagecore fantasy, with its quaint brick and surrounding gardens. Make a game out of claiming your room—each of the six boasts its own name and a personality to match. Apparently, the best goes by Shetland and sits on the very top floor. The best detail gleaned from the reviews? That the property made an excellent setting for a Great Gatsby-themed hen party.
Marsaskala, Malta
Bed & bath: 7 bedrooms, 6 baths
Top amenities: Hot tub and subterranean spa, game room with poker and pool tables, direct beach access
Best for: Friends in need of a Eurotrip home baseOne might tire of the Maltan beach at this venue, for no reason other than that it’s so easy to access. And if one takes too many journeys down the stairs and straight onto the sand that they can simply take no more, there are plenty of other options on hand. Descend another staircase and find a subterranean spa outfitted with a hot tub, sauna, and rain shower among other amenities. There’s also a game room—foosball and poker and pool, oh my!
Four Corners, Florida
Bed & bath: 11 bedrooms, 9 baths
Top amenities: Five themed bedrooms, proximity to Walt Disney World, arcade room, movie theater, private pool
Best for: Disney families or multiple groups who want to make the most of a Disney-inspired vacationOne thing we can promise you: This Airbnb will be like no other you've stayed in before. The 11 bedrooms sleep up to 29 guests and feature five themed rooms: Frozen's ice castle, a Mario Bros. room with a slide, a Harry Potter bedroom, an Avengers headquarters, and a room pulled right from Toy Story. Adults can enjoy some relatively “normal” rooms (if they opt out of a themed one) and cozy up in one of the additional four king and two queen bedrooms. The property is just a nine-minute drive from Walt Disney World, and when you're not spending the day with Mickey and Minnie, the movie theater, glow-in-the-dark jungle-themed arcade room, and private pool will keep you entertained on premises.
Cape Town, South Africa
Bed & bath: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths
Top amenities: Private pool, sun deck, three en suite bathrooms, fully landscaped garden
Best for: Nature lovers who want to take advantage of the many biking, walking, and hiking trailsAdventurous families, rejoice! This Cape Town property is the perfect place to call home at the base of Table Mountain. Hiking, biking, walking, and running trails are all nearby, as well as the lush Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden—that is, if you can pull yourself away from the onsite private pool, tennis court, and massive sun deck. The three en suite bedrooms (two queens and a king) also come with a crib, and those with little ones can request the use of a high chair, cot, or kids toys when they book.
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Bed & bath: 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths
Top amenities: Ocean and jungle views, private pool, included concierge and housekeeping services
Best for: Older kids and large family gatheringsHead to the tropics where you'll find this perfect family gathering spot in gorgeous Costa Rica. Cool off in the private pool after a long day of enjoying the nearby beach or jungle. Each of the four massive bedrooms features a king or queen bed, and with four and a half baths, you won't fight over who gets to take a shower first. Ideal for those with older kids, this property is within walking distance of surf shops, markets, restaurants, and more—plus it comes with a housekeeping service and concierge included in the price.
Kecamatan Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Bed & bath: 12 bedrooms, 12 baths
Top amenities: Pool, water slide, floating breakfast
Best for: The ultimate disrupter and eleven of his closest friendsThe jungle river is in sight, but you’d be just as well off closing your eyes. Hear the flow of the water and the chirp of the wildlife; smell the lush fragrance of a place so alive; feel perfectly at ease. When Bali’s adults-only resorts feel too remote and hushed, and kids under 18 are coming along, steal away to these two adjoining villas with your gang. A trip or two down the water slide can be enjoyed by any person of any age.
Poway, California
Bed & bath: 6 bedrooms, 5 baths
Top amenities: Pool, gym (with Peloton), Par 3 golf course, batting cage, baseball field, full playground, zip line, basketball court, orchard, walking paths
Best for: An Olympic team (or very sporty family)In the dusty browns of the desert outside San Diego, find an unexpected explosion of verdant greenery. This 15-acre estate is another mega-sports complex made luxury. It’s also under a half-hour’s driving distance from the San Diego Zoo, downtown, and the beach. Notes one review of the property’s transformative quality: “My 79-year-old Dad found his inner child and took advantage of the pickleball court … [he] even played a game of baseball with the kids.”
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Paradise Valley, Arizona
Bed & bath: 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths
Top amenities: Mountain views, central AC, pool, free parking
Best for: Epic birthday partiesThere's truly no way to be bored at this sprawling estate north of Scottsdale. The backyard features a sand volleyball court, tennis court, basketball half-court, bocce ball court, saltwater pool with a cabana, fire pit, koi pond, and stocked catfish pond spread over five acres. There are also more seating areas scattered around the backyard for additional relaxing. As for the five-bedroom home's interior, it's equally as stacked with amenities, like a billiards room, enormous couches to fit the whole family for movie night, and a well-equipped kitchen. (There's even a baby grand piano in the sunroom.) Note this home's caretaker, Clete, lives on-site with his two dogs and is there to help you with any unforeseen issues.
Lafayette, New York
Bed & bath: 7 bedrooms, 7.5 baths
Top amenities: Proximity to an apple orchard, pool, hot tub, porch swings
Best for: Sprawling families and extended friend groups with equal appreciation for excitement and idlenessFive generations of apple trees have flourished on the land surrounding this property—all the better for you to bring along five generations of your own family for a stay! With seven bedrooms, there’s certainly plenty of space. This upstate New York estate is within walking distance from an orchard and as such enjoys unrivaled views of the neat crops. Happy families do the picking, and you of course can make yourself one of them. But you also needn’t step beyond the property line if you don’t want to—swim in the pool, swing on the covered porch, and bask in the classic beauty of your temporary home.
Tybee Island, Georgia
Bed & bath: 6 bedrooms, 4 baths
Top amenities: Bowling lane, private yard, pool
Best for: Beachgoers who may not always muster the strength to make it so farThis charming, perfectly unassuming property on the popular Georgia island houses something unexpected. Originally constructed as a library and bowling alley in 1910 for the residents of the town, the rental home as of late returned to one of its roots. And it’s not that the house is scattered with books. A brand new bowling lane, complete with an automatic pinsetter and ball return, sits conveniently between the dining and living rooms—a clean white palette keeps the house minimal in the face of such an extravagance. Out back, a pool offers an outdoor activity onsite.
Hakuba, Japan
Bed & bath: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
Top amenities: Indoor climbing wall, close to ski resort
Best for: Families in search of quietA place you’ll love so much, you’ll be scaling the walls. People come to the village of Hakuba to ski and enjoy the vibrant downtown neighborhood of Echoland’s nightlife. This is a place that hosted several events in the 1998 Winter Olympics, and as such boasts some fabulous infrastructure. It’s only a two-minute drive to Echoland, and a four-minute walk to the ski resort shuttles. The climbing wall in the living room spans two stories.
Ortisei, Italy
Bed & bath: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Top amenities: Hot tub, ski storage, foosball
Best for: Snow bunnies and their aprés-ski compatriotsOn the sunny side of Ortisei, this serene home is in the ultimate location. The ski bus even stops here in the winter! It’s Chalet Bernardi, a recently renovated and, per guest reviews, impeccably clean rental. The interiors are variously composed of soft white neutrals and warm wood paneling, the latter being especially appropriate in framing the snowy vistas outside the windows. There’s a sunroom for the cold months and outdoor dining and foosball on the porch for the summer—either way, rest assured you’ll be basking in the mountain views.
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Kennebunk, Maine
Bed & bath: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Top amenities: Firepit, beach chairs, toys, coolers, and parking passes
Best for: Close proximity to the ocean and downtown KennebunkportWe were sold on this cabin in Maine from the moment we laid eyes on its pink front doors. With three bedrooms and four beds between them, a large open kitchen and wood-paneled living room, an extra-large back porch, and a backyard fire pit, there's plenty to keep you entertained onsite. (A travel crib and kids' toys are also available here.) But, a stay at the house also includes parking passes for the nearby beach.
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Catskill, New York
Bed & bath: 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths
Top amenities: Fully-equipped kitchen, central AC, pets allowed, in-building washer and dryer
Best for: "Quality time"; implementing a smart phone timeoutOriginally part of a girls' camp that operated in Upstate New York from the ‘20s to the ’60s, this three-bedroom home is beautifully designed, with a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, a well-equipped kitchen, and a sunny dining area. The home has one king bed, and two rooms with three single beds between them. Kids can romp in the backyard, which has a few seating areas.
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Savannah, Georgia
Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
Top amenities: Washer/dryer, indoor fireplace, private garage
Best for: Families traveling with a petSavannah's famous Forsyth Park is the place to be when you have kids to run ragged. Within walking distance of the park and the city's historic center, this townhouse can sleep six (as long as two are up for a sofa bed), has two garage parking spots, nearby bike rentals, and a grocery store close by for home-cooked meals in the well-equipped kitchen. There's also—crucially for Savannah's sticky summers—air conditioning and a washer/dryer. Note, the living area is a flight of stairs up from street level, and the bedrooms are another flight, so take that into consideration if you have small children or mobility issues of your own.
Dripping Springs, Texas
Bed & bath: 10 bedrooms, 7 baths
Top amenities: Bowling, volleyball court, shuffleboard, putting green, pickleball court, basketball court, playground, soccer field, outdoor BBQ, gas fire pit, saltwater pool with waterfall
Best for: A family reunion or elevated spring breakAstonishing when viewed from above, this vast and well-equipped kingdom of a compound sleeps a population in the double digits with absolute ease. The reviews largely talk of family reunions and other similar ventures—groups of five families or more made up of all ages, comfortably housed. The estate totals 10 acres, meaning you can get your steps in and then some flitting from the pickleball court to the putting green to a cocktail beside the gas fire pit, all before a hearty dinner at the 18-seater dining table. Entertain en masse!
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Asheville, North Carolina
Bed & bath: 4 bedrooms, 2 baths
Top amenities: Firepit, BBQ, free parking, natural and organic household products
Best for: A multi-family trip to AshevilleOn the outskirts of Asheville on an acre of land, this four-bedroom modern cabin has plenty of space inside for everyone to spread out. (There's a bunkbed room for kids of all ages, with a lower double bed and an upper single.) But it's the outside that's the real perk, with a spacious deck, grill, and fire pit with a seating area. Note, this Airbnb only has a kitchenette, with a mini-Smeg fridge and microwave, so plan to grab takeaway from Asheville's incredible restaurants (we'd start with Benne on Eagle and Cúrate, if we were you).
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Water Mill, New York
Bed & bath: 4 bedrooms, 2 baths
Top amenities: Pet-friendly, seasonal pool, vintage wood-burning stove
Best for: Summer vacationThe pool is the draw at this Hamptons Airbnb, with both steps and a ladder to get in and plenty of surrounding land for kids to play, plus a stone patio (the pictured deck has been replaced) with lots of seating and loungers, too. But the 3,000-square-foot house itself has plenty of perks, with room for 10 guests across four bedrooms, including one with both a king and single bed inside. Despite being such a huge home, the design is incredibly cozy—we're partial to the sunroom with a daybed—and makes us want to steal a few decor ideas for our own homes.
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Breckenridge, Colorado
Bed & bath: 5 bedrooms, 3 baths
Top amenities: Ping-pong table, dedicated work area, washer/dryer
Best for: Those hoping to be snowed inIt's no secret that we're a sucker for an A-frame cabin—but this may be the king of the A-frames. At three stories, its living room ceiling reaches some 20 feet into the air, highlighting the impressive fireplace. There's also a fully-equipped kitchen, an open dining area, and three bedrooms (plus a sofa bed in the family room), all with doors, a rare feat for an A-frame. The hosts have small kids in mind, too, when it comes to amenities: a travel crib, kids' plates and utensils, and stair gates are all available. It's also located just three miles from the hiking trails and ski slopes of Breckenridge, making it a perfect year-round cabin.
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Yosemite National Park, California
Bed & bath: 4 bedrooms, 2 baths
Top amenities: Fireplace, gas grill, rocking chairs, outside deck dining area
Best for: Families with an annual park passSet just inside the borders of Yosemite National Park, this three-bedroom is a mere 30-minute drive from the famed Half Dome and a short walk from a number of other trailheads. The sunny, open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area leads out onto a shaded back deck looking out over the trees. Perfect for two families, or a large single family, it has one king bed, one queen, and a room with two sets of bunk beds for the ultimate kids sleepover. There are also standard amenities like a washer/dryer and outdoor grill.
Anaheim, California
Bed & bath: 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
Top amenities: Dinosaur backyard, arcade, Xbox
Best for: Anyone interested in a spot eight minutes from DisneylandYou don’t need to book a room at a Disney property in order to secure something special and experiential during your off hours from the park. This Airbnb is all about the kitsch–model T. rexes, brachiosauruses, and more are frozen in time out back, standing sentinel over a pristine putting green. There’s also a BBQ grill and outdoor dining table, as well as a fully-equipped Xbox inside for days when the weather may grow dreary. The reviews largely exalt how easy it is to entertain their kids here, and it’s not hard to see why.
