Authored by: Jessica Pawl
Are you wondering about the best and coolest Airbnbs in the U.S. for families? We’re taking a look at four wildly fun family vacation rentals; the kind that are a destination in themselves.
Scottsdale, Arizona
No one can contest the eye-popping appeal of the Playhouse Retreat Airbnb to toddlers and kids alike. The sprawling desert property has its own kid’s tiny town – complete with playhouses, roadways and riding cars. And that’s in addition to a splash pad, commercial-grade playground, putting green, mini soccer field and basketball court. Guests will also find a fully fenced-in heated saltwater pool and eight-person hot tub. In our minds, the Playhouse Retreat earns Best Airbnb in U.S. for families.
FAST FACTS: This family vacation rental sleeps 11 across 5 bedrooms with pricing starting in the $600s per night, not including taxes and hosting fees.
Kissimmee, Florida
Just six miles from Disney World, this luxe VRBO features an indoor play zone with climbing wall and slide. But it doesn’t stop there. A movie and game loft, bedrooms in both princess castle and NASA space shuttle themes, as well as an lanai pool offer hours of fun. But it’s not all for kids; sophisticated decor creates cozy main living spaces that are sure to re-center the adults after a day at the theme park. It’s located inside Solara Resort, which also grants guests access to pools, splashpad and even a surf simulator.
FAST FACTS: This family vacation rental sleeps 14 across 6 bedrooms with pricing starting in the $300s per night, not including taxes and hosting fees.
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
A lowest level cavern with indoor pool and kiddie splash area makes this Smoky Mountain retreat a family Airbnb to remember. But be warned, reviews comment that the water is cold! Once you’ve dipped in for a swim, cozy up in the indoor theater for movie night, then let the kiddos curl up in a bunkroom outfitted with arcade games.
FAST FACTS: This family vacation rental sleeps 12 across 4 bedrooms with pricing starting in the $500s per night, not including taxes and hosting fees.
Sugar Grove, North Carolina
The Fairytale Barn vacation rental sits on a small, vacation-rental resort with shared access to a private petting zoo, zip line, creek tubing, trampoline, summer sled hill, and stocked trout stream. Unlike the other highlighted listings, this accommodates smaller family sizes in cozy quarters, with a focus on exploring the grounds at Magic Mountain Resort.
FAST FACTS: This family vacation rental sleeps six across two bedrooms with pricing starting near $200, not including taxes and hosting fees.
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