Amazing Family Vacation Rentals That Are Tricked Out for Kids
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Traveling with kids can be exhilarating, but it can also be a real pain entertaining bored little ones who are used to their creature comforts. If you want to actually enjoy your next trip, try out a kid-friendly vacation rental instead of a confining hotel room. Airbnb and Vrbo are full of places where you can socially distance in style, with everything from pools to playgrounds to arcades. Here are some guaranteed kid-pleasers across the country.
2 / 37Decked Out Near Disney
Kissimmee, Florida | Sleeps: 24
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Why should the magic begin and end with Disney World? Stay in this fully decked-out nine-bedroom home, and it won’t have to. The eye-popping pool with a spillover spa and a lazy river only hints at the wonders inside, but we wouldn’t blame you for relaxing on the covered lanai all day while the kids splash.
3 / 37Decked Out Near Disney: Even More
The kids may not even want to swim when they see the themed bunk-bed rooms with hidden entrances to a secret kids’ zone, complete with talking portraits. There’s also a theater room and two game rooms, with everything from air hockey to arcade favorites.
4 / 37Texas Tree House
New Braunfels, Texas | Sleeps: 8
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This tricked-out treehouse will delight kids of all ages. It has two bedrooms (who said treehouses need to be small?) and a full kitchen and bathroom. You’ll appreciate the room to stretch out and rest, especially if you’ve spent a busy day at nearby Schlitterbahn waterpark or Natural Bridge Caverns.
5 / 37Texas Tree House: Even More
The treehouse is perched on the edge of a walk-in salt-water swimming pool, complete with a cabana where parents can relax. There’s also a charming playground for kiddos who would rather have fun while staying dry.
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6 / 37Blue Mountain Retreat
Chimacum, Washington | Sleeps: 25
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A house that bills itself as a place "where kids entertain themselves" sounds promising to us, especially since the grown-ups can relax in the hot tub or on the large deck with views of 20 private, scenic acres. Nearby Olympic National Park offers more chances to drink in nature’s beauty.
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8 / 37Family Friendly in the City
Chicago | Sleeps: 8
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Anyone who has done much traveling with little ones knows hotel rooms can feel confining. This immaculate coach house offers 3,000 square feet for them to run, jump, and burn some energy. It’s close to Wrigley Field, while Lincoln Park Zoo and other classic Chicago attractions aren’t much further away.
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10 / 37A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Anaheim, California |Sleeps: 16
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Your tiny Jedis will flip when they see the "Star Wars" bedroom inside this roomy SoCal rental, complete with the coolest custom bunk beds this side of Tatooine. You’ll flip when you see the luxurious open living room, fully stocked modern kitchen, and proximity to Disneyland.
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12 / 37Boone, North Carolina | Sleeps: 6
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A charming cabin in the mountains would appeal to plenty of kids on its own. Add in the fact that it’s got its own petting zoo, and the little ones may go, well, a little ape. They’ll also be surrounded by some of North Carolina’s loveliest scenery, including Grandfather Mountain and Pisgah National Forest.
13 / 37Private Petting Zoo: Even More
If the kids can tear themselves away from feeding the pigs, goats, and donkeys, they’ll love exploring the lush grounds complete with a fire pit, hammock, hot tub, and waterfall. Inside, the cabin is a charmer, too, with a big stone fireplace and cozy covered porch.
14 / 37Toy Story Experience
El Paso, Texas | Sleeps: 8
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Pixar fanatics big and small will fall in love with this three-bedroom "Toy Story" home. What looks like an unassuming suburban abode from the outside is actually a movie-themed wonderland inside.
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16 / 37Hollister, Missouri| Sleeps: 10
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This four-bedroom home close to the family-friendly playland of Branson has a view of Table Rock Lake from the back deck, and there’s access to a gleaming neighborhood pool and playground if the kids want to burn off energy without going too far.
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18 / 37Not Quite Roughing It
Broken Bow, Oklahoma | Sleeps: 10
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If the kids need a little dose of nature, consider this slick three-story forest tower in southeastern Oklahoma the spoonful of sugar that will make it a treat. Little ones can run through the trees and go crazy on the playset while parents enjoy a cup of coffee on the deck, or even better, soak in the large hot tub in its own cabana.
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20 / 37Larger-Than-Life Fun
Groveland, Florida | Sleeps: 54
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Big enough for a family reunion, this is the rental your kids will never shut up about for years. It’s close to Disney World, but one look at the billiard-themed swimming pool with a cue stick slide and a lazy river might have them begging to stay put. The yard also has giant bowling, human whack-a-mole, soccer darts, a basketball court, and more.
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22 / 37Gamer’s Paradise
Lithia Springs, Georgia | Sleeps: 4
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Tiny houses are all the rage, and this one near Atlanta is tucked away in a lush yard, with a big deck for relaxing. There’s even a salt-water pool with lights and a slide, plus a screened-in porch with board games and exercise equipment. You’ll also be just a few miles from Six Flags.
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24 / 37Utah Playground
Orem, Utah | Sleeps: 16
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Who needs a hotel when you can have this Utah mansion with every conceivable kid-friendly amenity? There’s a theater room, an indoor basketball court, an arcade and game room, a dance space, two kitchens, and plenty of play equipment for little ones to burn energy outside, including a trampoline.
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26 / 37A Pirate’s Life for Me
Lyndon Station, Wisconsin | Sleeps: 6
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Misbehaving kids can walk the plank at this insane rental near the Wisconsin Dells. The kids will have a bunk room in the belly of the ship, and parents have their own private quarters, too. There’s a separate bath house to answer nature’s calls. The waterparks, shows, and other attractions of Wisconsin Dells are close by.
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28 / 37Smiles in the Smokies
Sevierville, Tennessee | Sleeps: 12
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This shiny new four-bedroom cabin in the Smokies is kid-friendly not just because of its amenities, but because of its location: You’ll be near Dollywood, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and all of Gatlinburg’s endless activities, from mini golf to dinner shows to skiing.
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30 / 37Wild in the Woods
Murphy, North Carolina | Sleeps: 5
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If you have outdoorsy kids who want a real mountain adventure, this rustic treehouse may be just what the family ordered. Together with a nearby hut, it sleeps five — just bring your sleeping bags, and be prepared to cook over a fire and use a compost bathroom.
31 / 37Wild in the Woods: Even More
What’s a treehouse without a fun way down? This one has several, including a spiral staircase, two slides, and a fire pole. There’s also a goliath swing, a slackline, and another huge slide that speeds kiddos through the woods. When the kids are finally exhausted, they can relax in a hammock or chill out in their treehouse bunk beds.
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34 / 37Just Let ‘Em Slide
Garden City, Utah | Sleeps: 45
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The kids can bring all their cousins, their friends, and maybe even their whole class to this massive home in Garden City, the "Caribbean of the Rockies" on scenic Bear Lake. There are three huge decks off the back, with four slides — perfect for adults who want to relax while the kids go nuts.
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36 / 37Going Underground
Santa Fe, Tennessee | Sleeps: 8
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Got a "Lord of the Rings" fan in the family? You’ll feel like you have your very own hobbit houses with this unique rental near Nashville. The family gets the run of three fully heated and cooled earth huts on 15 acres, one of which even has a kitchen. There’s a bathhouse with laundry just yards away, too.
37 / 37Going Underground: Even More
Kids can gather eggs from the farm’s chickens, pick berries, hike to two nearby waterfalls, or hang out in an adorable play hut that’s just their size. There’s also a fire pit where the family can warm up, roast marshmallows, and tell stories under the stars.
