15 Of The Best Kid-Friendly Airbnbs In Australia For Family Fun

How about snagging yourself a peaceful cottage 30 minutes from the hipster hangout of Byron Bay for your Australian getaway? This delightful A-frame Airbnb suits families and groups of friends and we just love how the hosts at this place can set up an outdoor cinema to keep the kiddos entertained come evening time (for an additional cost).

Trundle on up the spiral staircase and you’ll find an open plan kitchen, dining and living area, a hanging daybed and the best floor-to-ceiling triangular window opening out to lovely hinterland views. Bring your bathers because from November 2025 there’s a heated pool to relax in, and an infrared sauna is available for your use on request. Fancy heading out for a bite? You’re a short drive from shops and restaurants, plus back at base you might pick up seasonal oranges and a fresh egg from the chooks for brekkie if you’re lucky.

This renovated 1940s Australian sandstone cottage is equally good a kid-friendly getaway as it is a cheeky couple’s stay (you be the decider). Whatever kind of vacation you’re looking for though, we guarantee Blue Salt Cottage will become part of your staple weekend road trip repertoire to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

Charming, quiet and bearing the best views of Pittwater, if you’re looking for a lowkey place to set up over a long weekend, this leafy sanctuary won’t let you down. And hey, if you’re opting for a staycation, there’s also a dedicated workspace for your zoom calls.

Reckon the little ones in your crew might fancy feeding a miniature horse called Patchy during your next Australian getaway? This epic farm stay, just 10km from the quaint township of Berry, NSW, has creatures galore and 100 acres to explore. Expect all the furry things at Ameroo Farm: wombats, kangaroos, wallabies, plus the aforementioned Patchy and a cow called Quinny. 

Inside your Airbnb you’ll find high ceilings, timber floorboards and a big country kitchen perfect for whipping up those family feeds. Potter outside and you can collect fresh eggs from the resident chooks, but we’ve saved the best for last… Your kid-friendly home away from home has its own children’s playground with a cubby house, trampoline, swings and a slide. And while the small ones are occupied, we suggest the adults gather in the outdoor pergola and fire up the barbecue.

The whole gang is welcome at this restored old school, 90 minutes’ drive from Brisbane, in the heart of the Lockyer Valley. Your kid-friendly Australian Airbnb sleeps six in a cabin-like setting—expect wooden floors, calming colours and the best country kitchen with counter tops made of solid wood.

Pad into the lounge and you’ll find a cosy couch, an armchair and an inviting black wood-burning fireplace, plus board games, DVDs and toddler toys to keep the small ones entertained. Outside you’ll find free-range chooks and goats roaming in the paddocks, adding to the farm stay vibe. Keen to settle in for the whole weekend? The local pub offers delivery to the cottage so you don’t even need to grab the car key.

Staying in an idyllic Australian beach house over the summer is a childhood rite of passage and this gorgeous shack situated in a kid-friendly area just ten minutes' walk from Coolum Beach is really it. Bring the bathers, because this Airbnb has a lovely outdoor pool for splashing in, and the backyard is fully enclosed for added peace of mind too.

Armed with a wrap-around verandah, firepit, cabana, grassy area and deck egg chairs for an afternoon snooze, no stone has gone unturned here. The entrance hose means you can wash the kids off after a day spent playing in the sand and we highly recommend a games night on the foosball table.

How’s the serenity? Bring the fam to Croftby Hills, a 1920s Australian farmhouse, and you can expect a kid-friendly, single-level space jam-packed with character. Your Airbnb sits on eight peaceful acres, surrounded by cottage roses and exotic cacti around 90 minutes’ drive from Brisbane, and a big plus at this pad is that extended relatives can come too—the champions that own it allow camping on request.

The two main bedrooms feature comfy queen beds, and the third features enough space for four to six littlies to sleep on double bunks and roll-out mattresses. Roll on out to the farm bar and games room, where the adults can enjoy a drink and a game of darts. There’s flat lawns for the kids to throw a ball on and a fire pit to get blazing come sunset (just don’t forget to bring the s’mores).

Water views? Yes. Games room? You bet. Heated pool to play in? Yup, that too. Sandpiper House is a top kid-friendly Airbnb sitting on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula, just 200m from Curlewis Beach. Lazy days spent making sandcastles is totally on the cards at this light and bright spot, although you’ll find it hard to tear yourself away from your own pet-friendly backyard, with its pool, sun-loungers, barbecue, outdoor kitchen and bar fridge.

Dig into the complimentary breakfast hamper you received on arrival and enjoy a brekkie of homemade bread, granola, eggs, bacon, yogurt, fresh milk, pancake mix, fruit, butter, and more. Clifton Springs boat ramp and fishing jetty is just five minutes’ away if you fancy a spot of exploring, or you could just take a load off with cuppa on the balcony, while the kids play foosball on the ground floor.

Just 300m from the Yarra River and sitting among a canopy of tree ferns, Gingers on the Hill is the perfect kid-friendly Australian getaway spot. You’re a riverside stroll to the Victorian township of Warburton and yet you’re wrapped up in rugged nature here. Expect a four bedroom, two bathroom Airbnb that’s split into two wings, with a dining, lounge and kitchen space in the middle.

Crank up the indoor fireplace and take your pick from the best board game, puzzle and movie selection, or head out to your huge outdoor balcony and get the Weber barbecue sizzling. There’s hammock swing chairs for whiling away an hour or two and day beds for a quick post-meal snooze. Kids will adore the outdoor nature play space, with its hidden fairy houses, tepee cubby and tree swing, while the whole fam will dig the complimentary breakfast hamper filled with local goodies. You get a welcome gift too, plus there’s yoga mats and ten toboggans (yep, really) for you to use, in case it snows.

The legends who own The Hideaway "don't like having doors closed" and the result is one of the best Australian kid-friendly Airbnbs by the sea. The house was designed to make the inside and outside "feel like one": cue a charming covered verandah where you can swing in an egg chair and take in the garden view.

The small ones will have a ball playing at the beach a 200m toddle away, while the bigger kids can grab a complimentary surfboard and take to the waves. There's a lovely grassy lawn to pad about on back at base and a backyard slide for afternoon fun in the sun. Don't forget to bring the marshmallows as there's a fire pit to toast them on come sunset while the adults relax with a glass of something spesh.

If you’re travelling with children, you’ll definitely want to pop Casa Billie on your list. This Palm Springs-inspired pad is gorgeously styled and just 200 metres from the shores of Aldinga Beach, which means sandy days with the littlies are calling (there’s an outdoor shower for clean-up time afterwards). 

This kid-friendly Australian Airbnb sleeps six across three bedrooms and has a brand new kitchen equipped with Bosch appliances and an integrated Ilve fridge making family cook-ups a breeze. The youngsters will love the myriad of entertainment options including “Mini Billie” the super cute cubby house, a trampoline and a selection of outdoor games that will keep everyone occupied for hours. Once the small peeps are in bed, the adults can head out to the lush lawn and gather around the fire pit with whatever beverage beckons.

Years ago, Belinda Carlisle told us “heaven is a place on earth”, and at Pure Heaven Airbnb it’s possible we’ve found just the spot. It’s a kid-friendly property with, not only the best view in Port Lincoln, but a tempting infinity pool to dive right into. Grab your floatie and spend an hour or two drifting on the water—if the weather’s not too hot then there’s a heated built-in spa to soak in instead.

Need more? Your Australian home has a 600 sqm lawn which just calls out for a game of cricket with the kids and dog (it’s pet-friendly), plus the legends that own this place supply baby essentials if you’ve got a tiny human in tow too. Throw in the fully-equipped gym and huge alfresco barbecue and dining zone and we reckon that’s your family trip sorted. (Oh, did we mention the two on-site sheep? Bella and Ella are responsible for munching the grass on the lower half of the block, so make sure you give them a wave.)

Prepare for something extra spesh. Southfork is a seriously delightful Australian resort-style stay set on five acres just 25 minutes from Hobart. When we say resort we really mean it: think outdoor hot tub, heated indoor pool, gym, tennis/pickleball court, wood-fired pizza oven, and outdoor kitchen. Phew!

Your kid-friendly Airbnb is quite simply the best—and that’s before we’ve even mentioned the resident alpacas who will be waiting at the door each morning to say hello. Yep, there’s five of the furry friends, plus chickens who roam around the property and make this stay super special for animal-lovers. Plus, you can bring your own furry one too, as this place is now accepting pets. 

Gather the crew and prepare to connect with nature at this kid-friendly Australian Airbnb sitting on 3.5 acres in the tranquil Tamar Valley. As the name suggests, Rivers Edge Homestead is right on the water and it even comes with three friendly Pekin ducks—Mr. Waddles, Mrs Tiggy Winkle and Jemima Duck who love to be fed by guests (your superstar hosts leave you food to give them).

Got mini-explorers in your gang? They’ll love the three kayaks available for complimentary use. Just tell your hosts if you’d like to use them and they’ll provide life jackets and fishing rods too. There’s also two adult bikes and two kids’ bikes to get pedalling on if you fancy it—just let your hosts know and they’ll leave them out. After all that hard work, we reckon taking a load off in front of the fire pit might be just the thing, perhaps with a cheese plate and a glass of the good stuff.

If you’ve got slightly older kids who need keeping entertained, finding the best Australian Airbnb can be a punish, but Overlock Park has a whole heap of fun stuff tucked away in its grounds and separate games room so it’s sure to be a winner. This place sits on a ten-acre property with two dams and a concrete scooter track, which means young children should be closely supervised, but the older ones will have a ball digging out the Nerf guns, playing pool or air hockey, and kicking back with the retro games console linked to the TV.

With the kids sorted, the adults can kick back in the industrial-style main house—with its gorgeous open-plan living and dining space and cosy pot-belly stove. Pad on out to the deck and you’ll find outdoor couches, a barbecue and a big table for family feasts. Plus, once the kids are in bed, you can retire to the fire pit and put the world to rights.

You don’t even need to cram the fam in the car to enjoy this limestone home in WA, because it sits just 200m from Margaret River’s town centre. Restaurants, cafes and attractions within a gentle stroll at this Australian Airbnb—and it has some lovely kid-friendly features to boot. You’re just a short 12-minute drive from Surfers Point, and close to mountain bike tracks and walks if you like to get out and about. Prefer to chill? Kids young and old will love the old school gaming machine back at base that comes with more than 60 games to play—so you might find it hard to prise the crew away. 

Your holiday home accommodates eight across three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and one of the rooms has a queen-size bunk bed so the kids can get their own space. Helpfully, there’s also smart TVs in every bedroom in case movie nights call. The north-facing outdoor living area is just the spot to enjoy a drop of Margaret River wine and there’s a barbecue out there too for firing up come snag-time.