Vacation Rentals for Large Families

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Vacation Rentals for Large Families

We've stayed in all kinds of places when traveling with family:

• Tent-camping

• Glamping in a yurt

• Crashing with friends or family

• Swanky resorts

• Not-so-swanky hotels and inns

• Homes for rent on the beach

• Vacation cabins in the mountains

• Sweet BnBs in Europe

But truly, when traveling on a budget and looking for comfy, cozy beds plus a fully outfitted kitchen to boot, your most affordable option is booking large vacation rentals so everyone can spread out.

Advantages to renting vacation homes for Large Families

Before I show you some fantastic large family vacation rentals, let’s cover the huge advantages to going with big vacation homes, cabins, and cabanas:

1. Nightly fee for a rental home is usually cheaper than hotel accommodations, even in popular destinations.

2. Way more room to spread out. Why cram your family in 400 square feet when you can have 1800+ square feet?

3. More privacy. Many large vacation homes include a hot tub - that you don't have to share with anyone else.

4. Fully outfitted kitchen helps you sleep in (no breakfast hours), save money, and eat healthier. Dining out becomes a treat and something to look forward to on vacation.

5. Your own personal laundry room enables you to pack light.

6. Owners are super helpful and ready to answer questions. Plus, they give great suggestions of where to go and what to do.

7. Some large vacation homes are dog-friendly. Bonus!

8. Kid and baby-friendly amenities often included. For example: lug less stuff knowing a pack-n-play is already there for your use.

9. No hidden fees and no surprises. The total cost discussed with the owner is what you pay. Plus, if you take good care in the home, you'll get your damage deposit back.

10. If you are a last-minute planner, many owners are willing to negotiate the price for last-minute bookings. We've saved hundreds, if not thousands, this way.

Now on to our favorite large vacation rentals in some of the best vacation spots in the USA and beyond! 

Loved this dreamy, spacious vacation cabin in Columbia Falls, Montana just minutes away from the west entrance of Glacier National Park.

Large Vacation Homes for rent

As we share travel destinations below with vacation homes for big families, we mean homes that easily sleep six people or more.

In fact, many of these large vacation rentals below sleep eight or even up to 20 — think family reunion!

The last one included is a five bedroom flat in Sevilla, Spain. This lodging option really helped my dad plan and budget for an epic 50th wedding anniversary trip for five couples.

Be inspired and get out there!

Head to the island of Holbox Mexico

Holbox Mexico Island Vacation

Before we dig into our favorite USA destinations with family, we want to show you Holbox Island.

This skinny Mexico island is just a 20 minute ferry ride north of Yucatán Peninsula, Holbox is north of Cancun in Quintana Roo.

Holbox is a great vacation for large families. Here you can see flamingos, whale sharks, sea turtles, and so much marine life.

No cars for you to drive here! You’ll move around this car-free island and the village of Holbox simply by foot, bicycle or golf cart taxi.

Take your family on an adventurous Mexico Island vacation on Holbox

Most people only visit Holbox Island in Mexico as a day trip, but we spent an entire week in Holbox.

Casa Mariposa is the only beach house here on the island that can accommodate a large group of up to 20 guests comfortably with your own private beach on Isla Holbox.

Casa Mariposa offers an outdoor pool, gazebos with hammocks, two kitchens, six bedrooms and six baths.

Or book a modern beach front villas that sleeps eight.

Colorado Springs Colorado

The best zip lines in Colorado Springs. Flying high over Seven Falls

Vacation rentals for large families are easy to find in major cities too.

We love Colorado Springs for all the outdoor adventures waiting to be had in a 360 direction.

With hiking and biking all around Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, one of America’s top zoos, award winning Soaring Adventure Ziplines*, and so much more, this Olympic City inspires all ages to get out there and move your body in a breath taking natural world.

Use our promo code RADFAMILY to save 10% off these epic Colorado Springs zip lines.

Book this large vacation home in Colorado Springs near all the venues — sleeps up to 15 people. Great for families to share.

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Big Cedar Wilderness Club

Ridgedale, Missouri 

This the only resort I will mention in this post because you can rent vacation cabins and condos here.

You'll feel right at home at this rustic, classy Ozark mountain resort.

Big Cedar Lodge is the quintessential outdoor resort, with amazing large vacation rentals - check out the Cliffs at Long Creek and Wilderness Club.

Great in all season, Wilderness Club, the inexpensive way to stay at Big Cedar, offers outdoor fun and indoor luxury for all ages.

Big Cedar has been rated #1 Top Midwest Resort by Travel + Leisure readers.

We visited this Table Rock Lake resort just 10 miles south of Branson, Missouri multiple times a year when we lived in Kansas City.

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Marathon, Florida - the Middle Keys

While we loved Cape San Blas, our family decided to try a different part of Florida. So we headed to the Keys for snorkeling and fishing over spring break one year. 

We rented a boat since our vacation home in Coral Lagoon had a boat slip. WE HAD A BLAST. Throw in a swimming pool just steps away from the house, plus state park beaches and our week was made!

This was one of our best spring break family destinations yet and there are plenty of vacation rentals for large families in the area. 

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Cape San Blas, Florida

Our favorite beach vacation in Florida, you won’t find any high-rise condominiums along this 17-mile long peninsula. 

You’ll find wonderful homes for rent at the beach. Many of them are literally just steps from the beach.

Just past Port St. Joe, this quiet cape awaits to help you relax and play on the Gulf side and the Bay side.  

White sugar sands invite you to put your feet up and stay a while.

Vacation rentals for large families, multigenerational vacations, or for multi-family vacations are easy to find in Cape San Blas, Florida.

Find lots of big vacation homes for rent in California near Orange County beaches

Orange County Beaches in California

Looking for a beach vacation in southern California?

Orange County beaches are some of the best along the Pacific Ocean in SoCal.

Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Dana Point, and Newport Beach just to name a few.

We found ourselves going back to Laguna beaches three different days over our recent Spring Break trip.

Even though we stayed in San Clemente and loved its state beach and long strolls there, we loved launching our Isle Megalodon multi person paddle board out on the ocean from Crescent Bay Beach in Laguna.

Easily find homes for rent at the beach, like this San Clemente gem. This roomy, comfy beach home sleeps 10 and is within walking distance to all the area’s best beaches.

Check out this Upscale Waterfront Home with Panoramic Views on Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan Beach Homes

Explore one or all of these Top 5 Beach Towns in Michigan: St. Joseph, South Haven, Holland, New Buffalo, and Saugatuck.

All nestled on the east side of Lake Michigan, from a local Michigan, here's what to do in these southwest Michigan beach towns with your family.

Everyone gives the above upscale waterfront home 5 star reviews. Boasting panoramic views on Lake Michigan, this 3,000+ square feet home sleeps 12 with plenty of living spaces for everyone to spread out. Best part: it’s right on the beach!

Families love sharing homes for rent at the beach — click on the photo above to see more like it.

Pro Tip: Before or after you visit these five magical towns, make the most of your trip by hopping through Indiana Dunes State Park for their gorgeous beaches too.

West Glacier National Park, Montana

When it comes to outdoor adventure travel, Glacier National Park should be at the top of everyone’s bucket list.

With majestic mountains, the best-dressed wildflowers, and rivers and alpine lakes at nearly every every turn, it’s no surprise that Glacier National Park is known as the “American Alps”.

Use our guide and take your crew hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Capture glorious sunsets along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, spy wildlife at every turn, and treat yourself to huckleberry sweets.

There’s something for every age to enjoy in this part of Montana’s Big Sky country, like this West Glacier log home with a pool.

Crested Butte shows off with amazing views and fantastic vacation cabins.

Crested Butte, Colorado

High altitude outdoor adventures, heart pumping action, and adrenaline rushes in the midst of colorful wildflowers.

Crested Butte delivers as one of the best summer family vacation destination in Colorado.

Hiking, biking, and paddling are some of best things to do in Crested Butte.

Dive into Colorado’s wildflower capital, where the outdoor fun is non-stop.

The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival is a week-long event that takes place in mid July each year.

The spunky main street is teeming with great restaurants, brews, art, and shops. Find idyllic vacation cabins in historic Crested Butte or up in the mountains.

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West Yellowstone, Montana

We can’t get enough of Montana in the summer!

Yellowstone National Park is a must-see in this gorgeous state in the wild west.

Old Faithful, waterfalls, mud pots, more geysers, geothermal swimming holes, rivers, horseback rides, and more, this is one epic national park vacation.

We rented this gorgeous vacation cabin above just on the outskirts of West Yellowstone, Montana.  We were 7 miles from Yellowstone's west gate.

Yellowstone National Park is a great destination for large families and multigenerational travel.

Snowmass / Aspen, Colorado

Just this summer, we spent four day and five adventure-filled days in mountains of Snowmass and Aspen. Let me just say we'll be back as the entire area around Independence Pass has become our favorite nearby playground for long weekends with family and friends. 

Biking, hiking to the famous Maroon Bells (looming above!), spying the Aspens changing colors, plus snow skiing and more make this a year-round destination.

Ten of us (two families) stayed in this awesome large vacation rental with killer views in Snowmass Village, just a few minutes from Aspen.

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Sevilla, Spain

Flamenco, bullfighting, tapas, history, cafe con leche*, and more, a week in Andalucia (or southern Spain) turned out to be the best 50th anniversary celebration idea ever for my parents.

*Café con leche is a Spanish coffee beverage consisting of strong and bold coffee mixed with scalded milk in approximately a 1:1 ratio. You MUST try it.

Basing ourselves in Sevilla, Spain, we experienced urban sprawl mixed with old town charm, and all of our sites were within easy walking reach. This city and road trips to nearby destinations re-tell Moorish and Christian history throughout the countryside.

Just a leisurely 10-15 minute stroll from dinner, shopping, and historic sites, our spacious 5 bedroom flat was just right for the 10 of us. 

Where are you favorite big family vacation rentals and why? We’d love to know!