Family-friendly vacation rentals in North Island

Mark’s AirBnB is an experience rather than a stay. Is a combination of coastal rural Nz right on the doorstep (short boat ride away) from a bustling town Raglan where there are 5 star restaurants, super markets and everything you would need or expect. And the accomodation itself is nestled on a cliff top with 180 views of the harbour and if Raglan. Private, the feeling of seclusion and neighbour free - the best of both worlds made better by a host that balances your needs with respectful distance. Make a pizza in the wood fired oven and then warm your bones in the spa boat and arching the harbour u til the sun melts away listening to birds evening song. We can’t wait to head back and hopefully catch the big uncle of the 12 lb snapper we caught in the raglan harbour!!! Outstanding place.

Very enjoyable and comfortable stay

Lovely place to stay in Taupo, with beautiful views and easy access to town

Loved how Merrill’s places feels like at a home away from home, a wonderful getaway location. Thank you Merrill for your hospitality. :)

What a fantastic place! We had the Easter long weekend here and had a lovely time. Place was perfect with great views of the lake, well kitted out and clean. The owners were extremely communicative. Would book here in a flash!

Clean and comfortable. Matched pictures. Great location for a variety of activities. Responsive and helpful host. Had everything we needed. Second double bed was rather soft, not as comfortable as the master bedroom. Very happy with our visit. Thanks!

Easy to work with the landlady as we were a very late notice booking, and very accommodating for extension if required. Highly recommended.

We booked our getaway for 14 for my Mum’s 60th Birthday and the home absolutely exceeded all expectations. The space catered to us all, the location was so peaceful and relaxing with amazing views of the ocean. We enjoyed our stay so much we did not want to leave :) I would definitely look at booking again. Thank you to Karley for being an awesome host as well.

Neat house to stay in, had everything we were after. Great location for what we wanted that weekend. Awesome host

Our family really loved our stay here, it was so peaceful and quiet… the house has homey feel and a hour drive from the beautiful beaches, we loved that the cows were right outside our fence, lots to enjoy! Thank you !

sam is an amazing host and her space is beautiful and clean. perfect for your fury friends to join. look forward to staying here again and again.

Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely little farm cottage that fit all 5 of us in perfectly! The beds and pillows were very comfortable and the house had everything we needed. The wood burner in the lounge was cranking and kept us all very warm and cosy, especially with all the double glazed windows too. There was an amazing selection of DVD's that kept us entertained and my son was very taken with the flag pole (especially once he found some flags he could raise and lower!) It had a lovely big garden and everything was clean on our arrival. It was easy to clean for the next guests with all cleaning supplies provided. Amazing value for money - we will definitely visit again :) Thank you!

A great spot for a stay in beautiful Mt Maunganui… great beach access and a cool cafe over the road for a nice ce brunch/lunch option.

My Roadie friend and I love staying at Nicolas place, I'm an ex Wellingtonianand I love the Petone vibe, so many great restaurants and op shops!! ❤️ Will definitely be back again ...

We stayed at Aaron’s place for a month after moving over to New Zealand from the UK and it was perfect. Homely, very spacious, really comfortable, had everything we needed and is really centrally located in Auckland meaning we could easily get around. The garden was gorgeous and enjoyed lots of sunshine, and it was fantastic to be able to use the bbq. The area was quiet considering it’s so central too. Aaron was the perfect host, so helpful, flexible and supportive as we started our new life out there. I would absolutely recommend his home!

Jane is an absolutely incredible host and the space was clean and welcoming. Close to the beach and a short distance from local hiking spots. She gave amazing recommendations for local food, bars and activities, I would definitely stay here again.

Julie was so friendly and communicative, she made us feel right at home. So did Archie and Stevey the dogs, who we loved! The villa was larger than I expected and was perfectly set up for us. The location is ideal, close to the waterfront, wineries and cafes, and not too far from Havelock North for more restaurants, cafes and shops. Would recommend and would definitely stay again 😊 Thank you Julie for having us

Quirky fun layout. Very practical & roomy enough for 9 guests. The kids loved that the pool was available even though it was Easter weekend. Roszarri was very helpful and welcoming.

We had an awesome time at the Beachside Bliss. Everything was just WOW. Ian made us feel right at home. The layout of the place is so kids friendly and safe. Loved the peace and quiet and a very clean beach. We are sure to come back soon. 101% recommended! Thank you Ian for sharing your lovely home and space with us🙏

In a lovely section on the edge of Pukekohe, Norrine's place was ideal to stay over while we attended a family function in Pukekohe. Lovely and peaceful, with ducks greeting you at the door, the two double bedrooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable, and Norrine supplied everything one could wish for the morning after. Toast, cereal and fruit juice most appreciated. A wonderful, clean, peaceful respite. Great value for money. Highly recommended.

The team we had staying loved their stay. They said Tracey was extremely friendly and welcoming. Facilities were clean but homely....and the beds nice and comfortable at the end of a long day! With future contracts coming up in the area they have asked to book this accommodation again. Highly recommend

Great place to stay for a small family gathering over Kings Birthday. Easy walk to town. Clean and warm.

My husband, my friend and I very much enjoyed our stay at John’s place. It was as described, situated conveniently near both the beach and town. Especially appreciated was a second bathroom. John responded promptly to a query or two and offered helpful suggestions. We would definitely recommend his place and would stay there again.

Mandy's house is located in a very quiet area. There are beautiful views outside the house and the interior is decorated with great care. It's a wonderful accommodation experience and highly recommended.