The top 6 Airbnb Categories your kids will love

Searching for a private pool for your family? Homes in the Amazing Pools Category let you make a splash together, race your older kids to the deep end, or grab some overdue R&R in the shade, and then whip up a snack or full-sized meal in the kitchen. Go for mid-century swank in Palm Springs, California or pair your swim with bbq and inspiring new music in Austin, Texas.

Leaving your destination open invites spontaneity to your search — especially with categories like OMG. If you’re also flexible about when you’re traveling, you can choose the “Flexible” option under your dates on Airbnb and select whether you want to stay for a weekend, week, or month. This gives you more choices for homes and opens up places that might otherwise be booked for your specific travel dates.

Wake up to salt air and soft sands without having to drive, park, and stake out a place on the beach. The Beachfront Category lets you stay near the shore, so you can dip your baby’s toes in the sea, or help your kids build the sandcastle of their dreams before making the (very) short trip home for meals and naptime. Try family-friendly vacation rentals in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, or Destin, Florida, for a beach trip closer to home that feels like paradise.

If you enter a park name in the destination field, the National Parks Category will show available homes within a 60-minute drive of a park’s entrance. Getting some fresh air can sharpen critical thinking in kids and even help them become better learners. Spot new plants and animals with your baby, or check out some kid-friendly hikes. Want some specific ideas of where to go? Check out this quick read on the best national parks for families or go for one of these underrated but amazing national parks to avoid the crowds of the more popular destinations.

Bowl until you land a strike, mini golf without a curfew, or grab a bite with views of some (fake) dinosaurs. The Play Category rounds up homes with spectacular play-centered amenities or kid-friendly themes — like superheroes or giant indoor slides. You’ll find Play homes all over the U.S. and beyond, but Orlando, Florida, is the perfect place to explore if you’re wanting to make a big impression and have tons of kid-friendly activities nearby.

Find even more places to travel with your kids, from campers to cabins. You can narrow your results by adding family-friendly features like cribs — then let wanderlust take you and your crew away.