Hey there! Jessica here. As the founder of KidFriendlyStays.com, can I start with a *big* thank you for simply popping by this site? This little corner of the web has been a labor of love, and I’m thrilled to have it live and available for you now, in hopes that I can make your life just a bit easier, and adventure, just a bit more accessible.

Traveling with kids in tow – especially small children – can seem like a daunting feat. I know this firsthand. For eight months, my family and I slow traveled full time, traversing 14 countries with a then infant and toddler, as a part of a family gap year that my husband and I took in 2023. And while the flights, ferries and footsteps were sometimes trying within themselves, the biggest struggle I encountered was in what I thought would be the easy part: researching and planning. (You can see a bit more of our story covered in this CBS Detroit TV segment.)

That time-sucking obstacle, which often included crazy tactics like endless Airbnb filtering and scrolling, falling down Instagram wormholes, and scanning review after review after review, led me to create this website. I wanted to deliver a simple and seamless resource that everyday folks could reference when dreaming up their next family adventure.

Whether you’re looking for an all-inclusive getaway that caters to grown ups and kids alike, or a cozy Airbnb with a playroom and crib, we’ve got you covered – with first-hand reviews to ensure you know exactly what to expect. So, please, grab a cup of coffee or pour a glass of wine and settle in. The hardest part now will be whittling down your wish list.

p.s. Follow along on social! We’re always posting on Instagram, but you can peep my personal feed too.