The Best Kid-Friendly Melbourne Airbnbs For A Top Family Break

Gather the fam, this South Yarra Airbnb has all you need for a luxe getaway, and with three bedrooms and three bathrooms there won’t even be any arguments over who’s turn it is to shower next. The Chambers sits in a top spot, less than 100m from the best cafes, restaurants, art galleries and shops of Melbourne’s Chapel St and Toorak Rd. 

When you’re not out punishing the credit card, you’ll find your home away from home a true delight. Underfoot, you’ve got Beach Oak timber floors and inviting rugs, while your light-filled living and dining space has ample room for the kids to run around. But that’s not even all. Step outside and you’ve got a little private deck, complete with dining table for alfresco meals. And a hammock for those lazy Sunday mornings with a cuppa and a book.

When you’ve got small peeps in tow, a single-level space takes away a lot of headaches, and at this family-friendly Airbnb you’ve got ample room for the littlies to play without stairs getting in the way.

Prepare for a pool comp with the crew, because your four-bedroom stay has a table to play at—and it’s handily located near the kitchen and dining zone, so you can munch lunch before rolling right on to pot some balls.

It’s not the only useful space either. There’s a sunken lounge to cosy up in, and a lovely spacious outdoor patio that’s sheltered from the weather so you can lunch outside if the mood takes. You’re moments from the water, too, in a quiet lakeside suburb, so a mooch to the local park and playground is on the cards.

A mere toddle from the delights of St Kilda sits Casa On Clyde—a family-friendly Melbourne Airbnb offering a lovely walled courtyard with comfy seating to sit back and relax in and a barbecue for family feasts. 

We love that your nominated chef can whip up something tasty in the kitchen here, while you can perch at one of the orange benchtop seats and chat away—all while keeping an eye on the kiddos as they play in that courtyard. There’s a light and bright living room for movie nights later, and an actual office in case one of the crew needs to WFH.

Throw in three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a location just moments from restaurants and cafes (and a tram stop at the end of the street) and we reckon this has to be one of the best kid-friendly options around.

Candy-coloured walls and fun stuff like a pool table and dart board—that’s what you get when you book a stay at The Evelyn, a family-friendly Art Deco Airbnb in a top spot between Melbourne CBD and Port Phillip Bay.

This place really is eye-catching inside, thanks to its statement prints and pops of colour (even the books are vibrant, and wait til you see the chandelier in the games room). 

Cooking at home? There’s a sleek, modern kitchen for whipping up dinner, and a barbecue on the big patio which has a table to munch on too. Rather let someone else do the cheffing? You’re next to a pub which does delish meals (and no, it’s not noisy), so you can dine and dash back for bedtime in no time at all.

Some cubby action is on the cards at this family-friendly Melbourne Airbnb, as it’s got a mini white playhouse in the backyard which comes complete with a yellow slide. Your home for a while is a double-fronted Victorian that sits just in a spot just 15 minutes from the city and a five-minute meander from the train station and bus stop.

The living space here is light and bright and there’s a full kitchen with benchtop seating so you can chop and chat at the same time. We love that there’s a separate sitting room at the front of the house too, with a smart TV so the kiddos can enjoy a movie night while the adults put the world to rights.

Our fave bit? That backyard, with its covered entertainer’s deck—it’s made for enjoying a sip as you watch the children play.

Thought of a villa with its own pool float your boat? At this five-bedroom Melbourne Airbnb you get a heated one and some pretty lush extras to make your family hol even more spesh.

First up, let’s chat living space. You’ve got a whopping three living areas to choose from so there’s a helluva lot of room for the humans big and small to spread out. We love the cinema room with its recliners and reckon a family movie night is a must. There’s a cosy fireplace lounge too, for cooler nights, and an actual office with two workstations in case someone has to check those emails during their stay.

Anyone musical among the crew? There’s a piano and a guitar to play, plus drums if they’re your forte. This pad even had an actual private gym in case a cardio sesh calls. Us? You’ll find us lounging by the pool, G&T in hand.

You might be just over an hours’ drive out of Melbourne itself at this coastal Airbnb, but there’s a whole heap of reasons why it makes one of the best family-friendly stays. Your home backs on to Balcombe Estuary Reserve and offers some lovely leafy views. It’s also got some added extras that bigger kids will absolutely love.

You’re mere minutes from South Beach here, as well as Mount Martha Village, Safety Beach and Martha Cove. There’s wineries and scenic walks to explore too, so there's plenty to keep you occupied. 

The home itself is split level and it’s worth noting the fourth bedroom is an attic space accessed via a pull-down ladder from the front bedroom (which is pretty fun for the youngsters). But the biggest shout-out has to go to the outside space, which features an actual basketball court, a big alfresco dining zone with a barbecue and outdoor fridge, plus a fire pit area for cosy post-dinner sips and a spot of marshmallow-toasting.

Looking for a decently-priced place from which you can explore funky Fitzroy and Collingwood with the fam? This Clifton Hill home is well worth a squiz. It’s a heritage Melbourne Airbnb that’s been updated into a spacious and stylish space with a private backyard that’s big enough to gather in and park the car too.

Bring your comfy shoes, because you’re going to want to walk from here to the plethora of restaurants and pubs nearby. If you’re eating back at base, there’s a gorgeously appointed kitchen to chef in, and it’s connected to the living room and dining area which then flows out into the fully-fenced backyard.

Keen for a nightcap once the kids go to bed? As all the bedrooms are located on the top floor of this home, you can snuggle in the lounge and chat, without worrying about waking them.

Call a classic double-storey Victorian terrace your home away from home for a few days at this character-filled Airbnb that sits in the heart of Richmond. If you’re visiting Melbourne Cricket Ground or the Rod Laver Arena, this is the pad for you as they’re close by, plus there’s easy tram and train access to the CBD too.

Want to be able to wander out for your morning caffeine fix? That’s no issue as you’re footsteps from the sips and eats of Swan Street. You’ve also got a Nespresso machine in your pad and a lovely private courtyard to slurp it in if that’s more your thing.

Your hosts provide a starter pack of useful things to help you settle in, which is pretty handy, and they can supply you with a parking permit too, (oh, and if you’ve got a Floof you want to join in the fun, they’re pet-friendly on request).