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The Best Family-Friendly Airbnbs Near Sydney

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Sydney/Eora is surrounded by some of the best family-friendly holiday spots in NSW, just five hours or less from the CBD. Kid-friendly Airbnbs line the north to south coast, from beach houses, farm stays and unique escapes—you just have to know where to look.  

OB真人视讯 has scoured high and low to find the best holiday homes near Sydney that come with kid-approved activities. Think: pools, cinema rooms, tennis courts, arcade games, ping pong tables, farm animals, and easy access to nearby beaches, playgrounds, zoos, and iconic Aussie attractions. 

Here are the 13 best kid-friendly Airbnbs near Sydney for your next family holiday. 

Jervis Bay Indio

Image Credit: Indio | Airbnb

Smack bang in the heart of Huskisson, is a holiday haven for both parents and kids. While parents enjoy chic Palm Springs-inspired interiors and luxury bathrobes, the secure backyard is the stuff of kids’ dreams. There’s a slippery slide-equipped treehouse, swing set, heated pool, shaded lawn, and firepit for roasting marshmallows, not to mention an indoor climbing wall. It's also pet-friendly, so all members of the family are truly welcome.

Just five minutes from the beach, local playground, cafes, and restaurants, this gem is ideal if you’re into snorkelling, dolphin watching, eating well, or indulging in a smidge of retail therapy. You can even order a massage and private chef via the host to make the most of your stay. 

THE DETAILS 

Drive from Sydney: 3 hours 
Beds: one king bed, one queen bed, one double bed
Kids will love: outdoor play equipment, indoor climbing wall, heated pool, firepit

Wollombi Billy's Hideaway

Image Credit: Billy's Hideaway | Airbnb

is a peaceful wilderness cabin on the doorstep of Wollombi that’ll take you off the beaten path without straying too far from civilisation. It’s decked out with designer furniture from HAY and comes with all the necessities, including a king bed, bunk bed, lounge area, dining space, bathroom with a hot shower, a small kitchen, bbq, firepit and a wood-fire hot tub to top it all off, while air-con keeps things comfy all year-round. 

Floor-to-ceiling glass walls blur the line between indoors and out, so you can watch on as native birds, kangaroos and wombats scurry to the nearby billabong. Adventure on walking tracks, hit up the local markets or meet rescue animals at a Where Pigs Fly sanctuary tour.

THE DETAILS 

Drive from Sydney: 1.5 hours 
Beds: one king bed, one bunk bed
Kids will love: wood fired hot tub, firepit, native wildlife

Comboyne Hilltop Farm Stay

Image Credit: Hilltop Farm Stay | Airbnb

If you're venturing slightly further north of Sydney,  on an avocado farm in Comboyne was crowned one of the best family-friendly stays of 2024. It ticks all the boxes for a memory-making holiday with a volleyball net, tree swing, jacuzzi, firepit, chook shed and separate games house with table tennis, a pool table and a darts board, plus, waterfalls and walking tracks are just around the corner. It’s also halfway between Sydney and Byron Bay if you plan on keeping the family fun going.

THE DETAILS 

Drive from Sydney: 4.5 hours
Beds: three king beds, one single bed and a travel cot 
Kids will love: board games, volleyball net, tree swing, jacuzzi, firepit, chook shed, table tennis, pool table, dart board

Shoal Bay Loft Shoal Bay

Image Credit: Loft Shoal Bay | Airbnb

The  is a warm and welcoming family-friendly stay that's flawlessly styled with three cozy bedrooms, two polished bathrooms, a trendy open kitchen and living space, and a backyard bbq area leading out to a shaded swimming pool with a built-in daybed. 

If you're feeling adventurous, Port Stephens has heaps of kid-approved activities like tobogganing, sand boarding, quad bike tours, camel rides, frisbee golf, go-karts, snorkelling, paddle boarding and more. For animal-lovers there's dolphin watching cruises, the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary and Oakvale Wildlife Park—so you'll basically never run out of fun things to do.

THE DETAILS 

Drive from Sydney: 2.5 hours
Beds: two king beds, one bunk bed 
Kids will love: swimming pool, two complimentary cruiser bikes, fun activities nearby

Forresters Beach Magnolia House

Image Credit: Magnolia House | Airbnb

Voted one of the Central Coast's best family-friendly stays on Airbnb, is truly designed for kids. The backyard is massive with lots of grassy lawn, an alfresco dining area, firepit, veggie garden, and impressive play equipment made to look like a mini version of the house, complete with a trio swing set and twisty slide. 

As for inside, there's three bedrooms if the grandparents want to come too, and plenty of baby-friendly amenities including two cots, a high chair, a changing table, plus kids' toys, books and board games. 

THE DETAILS 

Drive from Sydney: 1.5 hours
Beds: two queen beds, one bunk bed, two cots 
Kids will love: play equipment, toys, books, board games

Copacabana Beachcomber Bliss

Image Credit: Beachcomber Bliss | Airbnb

This one-of-a-kind takes glamping to the next level and is located in a prime position—just three minutes from Copacabana beach.

Similar to the tent in Harry Potter, there's more space on the inside than one might assume. It has two fully-enclosed bedrooms, a bathroom, dining area, and small kitchen kitted out with a double stovetop, electric oven, microwave, coffee machine, fridge and freezer for all your cooking needs.

Outside there's a covered bbq area with a picnic table, a firepit area, and a private hot shower, plus a charming mini caravan bed for pooches. Added bonuses include the smart TV for Netflix bingeing and a washing machine for post-beach laundry—the hosts have truly thought of everything. 

THE DETAILS 

Drive from Sydney: 1.5 hours 
Beds: one queen bed, one bunk bed
Kids will love: TV, firepit, beaches nearby

Meroo Meadow Moondance

Image Credit: Moondance | Airbnb

Whisk away to , a luxe 10-person estate on 30-acres in Shoalhaven hills that’ll have you feeling like you’ve just landed in Italy—except it’s only a two-hour drive from Sydney. With a 200-year-old Port Jackson fig tree, a 15-metre swimming pool, outdoor firepit, pool table, and an all-weather bbq area complete with a wood-fire pizza oven, you’ll be living the good life with zero effort required. 

THE DETAILS 

Drive from Sydney: 2 hours
Beds: three king beds, two bunk beds
Kids will love: swimming pool, firepit, pizza oven, pool table

Gorokan Lakes Breeze

Image Credit: Lakes Breeze | Airbnb

Nothing says family vacay like a lake house retreat. offers direct access to Lake Tuggerah in Gorokan, a small town on the Central Coast, less than two hours drive from Sydney.

Dive into lakeside fun like swimming, fishing, and taking the double kayaks out for a spin, or fill your time with ping pong tournaments, air hockey competitions and arcade games in the playroom. And when hunger strikes, fire up the three-in-one outdoor firepit, bbq, and pizza oven for a sunset feast featuring the daily catch.

THE DETAILS 

Drive from Sydney: 1.5 hours
Beds: one king bed, two queen beds, four single beds, and a cot 
Kids will love: kayaks, ping pong, air hockey, arcade games

Murrays Beach The Harmony Retreat

Image Credit: The Harmony Retreat | Airbnb

This 10-guest  in Murrays Beach is the ultimate all-in-one playground for families with kids who don’t do downtime. If a home cinema, basketball court, indoor gym, pool table, trampoline, firepit, and hot tub somehow aren’t enough to keep you entertained, Lake Macquarie’s town centre is just a few minutes away, providing boat tours, gyrocopter flights, and enough adventure to make your head spin.

THE DETAILS 

Drive from Sydney: 2 hours
Beds: one king bed, three queen beds, one sofa bed
Kids will love: home cinema, basketball court, pool table, hot tub, trampoline, firepit

Kangaroo Valley The Casa

Image Credit: The Casa

This laid-back  is the bougiest of the bunch with room for up to 14 adults and 6 children. The splashy price tag hooks you up with a full agenda of fun, including a private tennis court, basketball hoop, pool, firepit, wood-fire pizza oven, reading room, and pool table, while keeping you close to all the sights like Kangaroo River and Fitzroy Falls—a jaw-dropping 81-metre waterfall.

THE DETAILS 

Drive from Sydney: 2 hours
Beds: three king beds, four queen beds, two single beds, two bunk beds
Kids will love: tennis court, basketball hoop, pool, firepit, wood-fire pizza oven, reading room, and pool table

Kiama Kiama Retreat

Image Credit: Kiama Retreat | Airbnb

If 180-degree ocean views and keeping kids entertained for days sounds like your kinda holiday, has you covered. With space for up to eight guests across three bedrooms, it’s the perfect spot for one or two families.

Pinball machines, retro ‘80s arcade games, table tennis, an Xbox, and a board game library make for never-ending fun. It’ll also take you just 10-15 minutes to pop down to the beach, town centre and famous Kiama Blowhole, or control the action at the adrenaline-pumping Jamberoo Action Park, which is just a short drive away. 

THE DETAILS 

Drive from Sydney: 1 hour 45 minutes
Beds: three queen beds, two single beds
Kids will love: pinball, arcade games, table tennis, Xbox, board games, nearby beaches

Katoomba Cliff Haus

Image Credit: Cliff Haus | Airbnb

The Blue Mountains is a seriously underrated holiday spot for kids. There's glow worm tunnels, stargazing, rock climbing, amazing waterfalls, the Three Sisters, Blue Mountains Chocolate Company, and who could forget Scenic World—the proud owner of the world's steepest passenger railway.

Discover it all with a base at , a pet-friendly Katoomba cabin made for families of four. When you're not out exploring, the fully fenced backyard gives kids space to run wild while you unwind on the deck. 

THE DETAILS 

Drive from Sydney: 1.5 hours
Beds: one queen bed, two single beds
Kids will love: spacious backyard, nearby sights like Scenic World

Berry Torrente House

Image Credit: Torrente House | Airbnb

Set on a stunning five-acre estate, is a luxe creek-front getaway blending countryside charm with endless entertainment. With six spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms across two levels, there’s more than enough room for the whole crew and extended family.

Kids will be kept busy with the heated pool, hot tub, treehouse, reel-ready creek and sprawling lawns to run riot on. And when everyone's ready to explore, Berry’s historic town centre is just a ten minute stroll away, with top-notch cafes, eateries, shopping, and must-visit sites for little ones like The Treat Factory and Boongaree Nature Play Park. 

THE DETAILS 

Drive from Sydney: 2 hours
Beds: one king bed, two queen beds, four single beds, two bunk beds
Kids will love: heated pool, hot tub, treehouse, creek, nearby playground

Main image credit: Moondance | Airbnb

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