Family-friendly vacation rentals in Waikato District

After two weeks of utilizing airbnbs in NZ, this property has by far been our favorite. Beautiful views, walkable to great restaurants, very clean… we can’t say enough good things about our stay here. We just hope we can return soon!

Bridget's place was perfect for our stay. In fact, it was our second summer holiday visit and perhaps not the last. the house was comfortable, super clean and had everything we needed. There are so many things to do in Raglan. It is great that so much of the action is within walking distance. Having a nice base to come back to and relax really made the holiday.

Alex and Anke were great hosts. Friendly and accommodating. Our two year old son enjoyed staying at the farm house as there were lots of farm animals such as horses, donkeys, cows, sheep and a very friendly dog. Very peaceful stay overall and we had a much deserved break staying there. Very private but also about a 5 min drive to the local restaurants and supermarket. Handy location and beautiful scenery throughout.

Amazing view of world class point break surf locations indicators and whale bay. You can hear the rumble of the waves. Comfy holiday home with all you need for a surf or scenic getaway. Spa is after surfing or swimming exploring is a bonus

We had a lovely weekend, the house has a great view and was nice and warm - spa was a bonus. Thanks

Second time at Kathy’s place and cannot recommend it more. Such a beautiful winter escape. Warm and cosy!

My friend and I had the most wonderful stay at Ngarumu Bay, just 9 km out of Thames. Coro was an absolutely amazing host—so friendly, welcoming, and easy to chat with. Her place was spotless, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The views were stunning, and Coro went out of her way to give us great local recommendations that really made our trip special. We felt right at home and genuinely didn’t want to leave. Highly recommend staying here if you’re looking for a peaceful, beautiful spot with a lovely host!

We really enjoyed our stay. It was a beautiful, peaceful location. The bed was comfy & the spa was soothing. It was a wonderful relaxing time.

Beautiful property. So close to the biking trails. Peaceful setting. Happy chirping birdies. Well cared for property with a bounty of flora to brighten your spirits.

Such a beautiful spot to get away for a while and unwind. The property is beautiful, and just a short walk away from a magnificent view of the coast. Our hosts were extremely responsive, and they were also kind enough to lend us some icepacks for the chilly bin. If you're aiming to find somewhere to relax, I highly recommend this spot. My partner and I plan to check out the other two accomodations on the property when we get the chance.

The house provided us a peaceful retreat from the city. Our family and friends enjoyed a pleasant stay from Paul’s lovely house! Highly recommended :)

My husband and I had the most wonderful time staying in Raglan at Vicki's place. The apartment was the perfect size for us and had a great range of kitchen tools and items for making home-cooked meals. We loved taking in the gorgeous views of the Raglan bay from the deck and living room. Vicki was so thoughtful and proactive with sharing instructions and recommendations to make our stay even better.

Absolutely amazing location amongst rolling farmland. Beautiful, private beach within walking distance, no light pollution equaling breathtaking stars and for the nerds out there - Weathertop from Lord of the Rings is nearby! The house has everything you’d need, including one super soft bed and one super firm bed, satisfying both kinds of picky sleepers. The hosts were very friendly and responsive while also allowing us privacy - if you’re looking for peace and solitude, this property is it! There is zero cell phone coverage in this area but the WiFi worked perfect. We will definitely be back!

Great place to stay, quiet location and accessible to the main centre. Layout of the house was great with older kids space and adults space. Clean and tidy space with a great deck space outside

Absolutely perfect stay. A great place right in Cambridge - spotlessly clean and a great well stocked kitchen. We had a great stay thanks

Incredible location with an oceanfront view of the surf at Whale and sunrise and sunsets. Just a few steps out the back gate to paddle out at either Whale or Indies surf spots. Large decks and beautiful landscaping. The wood stove was great to take the chill off at night. Would definitely stay here again.

Sharon and Chris were wonderful hosts and we had a beautiful and peaceful stay. The place was clean, warm and cozy, it became a home away from home, with beautiful views and well equipped amenities. The hospitality that our family received from Sharon and Chris was above and beyond our expectations, we felt welcomed and well attended to, and appreciated the handy info on local spots to see. My husband enjoyed his morning walk right from the front door and my two and a half year old son loved getting to know Kamal. We loved our stay and hope to be back there one day.

Great quality accomodation. Beautiful spot. Very easy communication.

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.

Stayed for 18 nights, Fantastic place to stay short or long term. Personally my long term stay was perfect. They gave me a off street car park for my work UTE, it has its own access to the unit/room so you can come and go as you please. little kitchenet for cooking, a very big bathroom and a open plan living area. WIFI was super fast and a nice heat pump for heating or cooling. The area was definitely in more of a up market area which makes it feel very safe. It was only a 10min walk to a big Westfield mall or 2 mins by car. Would 100 percent stay again.

Kate’s place is a hidden gem. It was an awesome place to spend a few nights. Close to Cambridge township and cafes.

Beautiful location. Quiet and peaceful meant a great night sleep. The loft was spotlessly clean and had everything I needed. Hosts were friendly and helpful. The only very slight negative was the driveway was a bit hard to find - but that was google maps fault. I talked to Liz about this and she now has a new link to help people find it. Highly recommend staying here.

Comfy and homely. Had everything we needed for our 2 night stay. Appreciated the paper towels in the kitchen and the availability of recycling and food waste disposal which is not in many places.

Great spot. Sue and Stephen provided milk as well as tea, coffee and snacks. Much appreciated.