11 Family-Friendly Airbnb Alternatives For Popular Vacation Spots
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You have your Summer vacation destination all picked out, but now comes the hard part — finding the best lodging accommodations for your family. Hotels are the most convenient options, but for families with small children and teens, sometimes sharing one hotel room isn't the most comfortable. Luckily, there are plenty of kid-friendly homes on Airbnb with spacious living quarters. For families who are traveling to popular vacation spots like Disneyland and Washington DC, the rentals ahead offer amenities fit for children and adults. From a playroom to an ocean view right on the beach, these houses are the very definition of a home away from home.
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Anaheim, CA
Price: $179 per night
Accommodates: Eight people
A five-minute walk from Disneyland, this family-friendly town house has all the amenities a family needs for vacation. There's a pool and hot tub in addition to kid gear — including baby strollers, safety gates, high chairs, toys, and computers — to keep your little ones busy during downtime.
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Brooklyn, NY
Price: $175
Accommodates: Six people
For families who want a quieter residence while staying in New York City, this two-bedroom apartment is the perfect vacation rental. Transit is just three blocks away, and families can get into the heart of Manhattan in just 35 minutes. The apartment comes equipped with a baby tub, slip-free mat, bath toys, and a high chair. There is also a personalized guidebook to get families started on shopping and dining attractions.
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San Francisco
Price: $180 per night
Accommodates: Four people
If you're looking for a family getaway home, this house is childproof and kid friendly. There's a playroom for children as well as a backyard deck and garden for kids to run around. Transit is also easily accessible to popular destinations like the San Francisco Zoo, Sunset beach, and the downtown area.
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Austin, TX
Price: $189 per night
Accommodates: Five people
For a nice weekend getaway, this house has all the amenities adults and children need. There's an outdoor deck with a grill and children's chalk table in addition to a child's playhouse and baby swing. The location is also just blocks away from restaurants and local coffee shops. For families who want to venture downtown, there are several bus lines around the neighborhood, so you're never far from central Austin.
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Takoma Park, MD
Price: $125 per night
Accommodates: Five people
This three-level house, located in Takoma Park, is one block away from transit that takes you into the touristy areas of Washington DC. The family-friendly abode has a zip line, kid swing, sandbox, BBQ fire pit, and a shed full of bicycles and toys. There are also toddler beds, a high chair, and a grow-with-me chair for kids.
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Evanston, IL
Price: $85 per night
Accommodates: Six people
This eclectic Victorian home is right by Northwestern University. There's an indoor fireplace, washer, dryer, parking, and wireless Internet for guests. When children aren't resting indoors, there's a kid-friendly play lot across the street and several along the lakefront. And a block away is a train that'll take you to downtown Chicago for all the popular tourist attractions.
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Philadelphia, PA
Price: $145 per night
Accommodates: Five people
This family-friendly house has a child-size trampoline in the playroom, which is filled with toys and children's books. The home is only two blocks away from the train station and is close to the Please Touch Museum, Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse, and the zoo. Nearby are restaurants, playgrounds, and hiking trails for the entire family.
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San Diego
Price: $195 per night
Accommodates: Six people
This family-friendly spacious condo offers a pool, hot tub, gym, tennis courts, and a sand volleyball court. Families can get to the beach or Sea World in just five minutes, and there is also a lake with ducks for kids to enjoy.
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San Diego
Price: $197 per night
Accommodates: 10 people
For the ultimate relaxing vacation home, this 2,700-square-foot house offers breathtaking scenic views. The home is located only 15 minutes from the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. Packed with kid-friendly toys, games, and a La Pavoni espresso machine (for moms and dads), the house also has a big backyard for entertaining. There's a swimming pool with a safety fence as well as a playhouse.
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Kissimmee, FL
Price: $120 per night
Accommodates: Four people
For families who want to stay close to Disney World without the hefty price tag, this family-friendly residence in a community in Kissimmee is the perfect vacation rental. There are waterslides, game rooms, a children's movie theater, and even a minigolf course on site. Disney World is only a 10-minute car ride away, and there is also a free shuttle that goes to the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores.
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Myrtle Beach, SC
Price: $102 per night
Accommodates: Six people
This beach-inspired condo sleeps six and has all the amenities of a large house. Your children will be lulled to sleep by the sound of cascading waves right outside their windows. The building also has an indoor pool, lazy river, and an oceanfront bar and grill for when you're not spending the day at the beach.