Family-friendly vacation rentals in Essex County

This home was perfect for my siblings and their kiddos to meet up for a nice long weekend. Kerry made us feel very welcomed and was super responsive when we had questions. The sunroom was one of my favorite places in the house. The kids enjoyed playing both outdoors and indoors. The neighborhood was quiet and the kitchen was stocked. Just a short drive to the mall and plenty of places to eat. We would gladly stay again.

This airbnb is beautiful! It's clean, well-located, and comfortable. Anthony was very communicative. I loved the backyard access. I would happily stay here again.

Tina was awesome to work with! Very accommodating of our group at the last minute. Her place was clean and the WiFi held up with 8 of us happily posting on social media. The short walk to the waterfront offers some of the best views of New York City. I would stay again as would the rest of my group.

Staying at Mr. Prakash’s place felt like being at home — or even better, like visiting a beloved relative. From the moment we arrived, Mr. Prakash welcomed us with such warmth and kindness that we immediately felt comfortable and cared for. The home was spotless, beautifully arranged, and equipped with everything we could possibly need. Mr. Prakash went above and beyond in every way — always available, incredibly thoughtful, and genuinely hospitable. This wasn’t just a stay; it was a heartfelt experience that we’ll always remember. We are so grateful and would return without hesitation. Highly, recommend!

Had a great time. MaL was super friendly and helpful. Would def stay again.

Og provided us with seamless instructions. Parking is a little tricky but that’s anywhere near NYC. If you’re looking to impress someone this apartment has the right views and right vibes to set the right tone and mood. The view of Manhattan is breathe taking and it’s right out your front door. Also extremely affordable considering the Billion Dollar view. Looking forward to staying again next time I’m in the city!

This was such a nice space and Lisa was a nice and accommodating host. This place is full character and wonder. Very artistic color energy in this place. We started my daughter’s 18th birthday celebration here with what is her last sleepover with friends. The hot tub, steam room and sauna were the first things and last things used. They enjoyed it so much! Thanks for your hospitality Lisa. If we ever need something like this again. We will be sure to look you up! Blessings

Great host, spacious. Beautiful surroundings. Fun, quirky decor, comfortable. Great for kids and young adults.

It was great - exactly what we needed for a better price and value than anything else we found. Easy enough to get most anywhere in NYC from here and a quiet place to retreat to when needed.

My trip was focused around Digital Nomading by day and Broadway shows at night. This place worked out great for me. Quiet, private, great Wi-Fi, a 7-Eleven close by for beverages/snacks. I took the host's suggestion to Uber over to the PATH station and take that train/subway to the 33rd street exit in NYC. From there you can connect to NYC subways and be in the Times Square/Broadway area in just 1 or 2 stops. I felt safe doing this even as a middle-aged solo woman. I will say the whole route took quite some time (over an hour), yet I saved more than $1k for the week using this AirBNB compared to hotels on Broadway. It was all an adventure I enjoyed and would do again. The hosts live upstairs, but they respected my privacy and I did not see them at all. Plus you get a separate entrance for this unit. Ideal set up. Thank you!

Stayed here while running the Jersey City Marathon, woul definitely recommend, Vanessa was a great host!

Very responsive and accommodating host, spacious floor plan, beautiful and convenient area. Highly recommend and would stay here again.

Kona is a beautiful home to stay. The place was clutter free and well decorated, it looked exactly like it was on the photos. The house was very well maintained. The rooms were large and lots of well planned space. Elayna is a great host. She was always ready with an answer within 30 minutes of asking. She is not only responsive but very friendly. The property had all the amenities as promised in the description. I would recommend this place very strongly to friends and family for future. I would rate Kona a five star property and Elayna a five star host.

Denis was a great host; very responsive and willing to attend to our needs. The apartment is located near numerous bus routes and it is very easy to get to the city from there. About a half mile away there is also a very large park with all types of sports complexes, dog park, and walking paths. The apartment appliances were very nice and the place is very clean. The apartment is a bit tight, however, and while there is a futon in a small common area right inside the door, there is no real living room in the apartment. The second bedroom also has a futon so we used that room as a defacto living room. However, both futons and the bed in the main bedroom were a bit uncomfortable.

Great location near the city with a dedicated parking space, restaurants in walking distance. Apartment is very nice and clean. Denia is a great/responsive host.

My family and I had an excellent stay at Peter's place. The apartment was very clean and homey. The neighborhood was convenient- close to the subway, stores, restaurants, parks, and to the start/finish line of the half marathon we were in town for. The hosts were helpful and responsive. I would definitely stay at his place in the future!

Friendly staff. Nice options for the daily food trucks. Gym was better than expected/ better than the usual hotel or apartment gym. Enjoyed using the cafe’s coffee and hot chocolate machine. The room was spacious, as well as the bathroom and bedroom and closet.

Our home away from home when visiting West Orange. Beautiful surroundings, always clean, comfortable and well supplied. Look forward to our return!

I had an exceptional stay at this Airbnb! The unit was impeccably clean, and located in a very safe neighborhood. It’s conveniently close to New York and Manhattan, with easy access within 25 minutes. Plus, there are lots of convenient stores around. The host was incredibly responsive, addressing any minor issues promptly. I highly recommend this unit to anyone visiting the area

Enjoyed my stay, very clean , friendly &attentive staff. Safe area.

I stayed for the month of April with my dog and everything was great. The grounds are well maintained and the building has a ton of amenities including garage parking. Would recommend to anyone looking for a short term rental!

Thank you so much AVE for accommodating us. AVE helped us with a last minute arrangements and we felt at home. Our family is most grateful. Our stay was amazing, we only have good memories. And AVE was the right place to be!!