Family-friendly vacation rentals in Waikato

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!

Jeremy and Rae’s place was absolutely amazing- every detail was truly impeccable. The amazing shower, the comfortable bed (& I am veryyyy picky about beds), the hot tub with amazing views, the heated towel holders, the epic shower, the projector, and the access to organic veggies grown right on site!!! The hosts were so sweet and were even kind enough to make me a gluten free meal upon my late-night arrival. Amazing experience- and the town of Clevedon is so cute and close to many beautiful nature spots and wineries. I’ve stayed in Airbnb’s literally all around the world and this is by far one of my favorites. I can only hope to someday come back! Thank you Jeremy & Rae!!!!

We had an awesome time at the Beachside Bliss. Everything was just WOW. Ian made us feel right at home. The layout of the place is so kids friendly and safe. Loved the peace and quiet and a very clean beach. We are sure to come back soon. 101% recommended! Thank you Ian for sharing your lovely home and space with us🙏

We had a short but enjoyable time here during our Easter break. Arrived just in time for sunset, and it was a spectacular watch from the balcony. Unknowingly left a piece of clothing behind, and Bayley messaged straight away after check out which was very appreciated. Will definitely come back!

What a fantastic place! We had the Easter long weekend here and had a lovely time. Place was perfect with great views of the lake, well kitted out and clean. The owners were extremely communicative. Would book here in a flash!

Perfect spot for a relaxing wekend with friends. We loved how close it was to the beach and the bikes made it so easy to get around Omaha. Kate was super helpful and accommodating.

Great house, heaps of space for our family. We enjoyed the pool. Wonderful stay

Easy to work with the landlady as we were a very late notice booking, and very accommodating for extension if required. Highly recommended.

We had such memorable stay at Mary’s. Easy to find and so close to the lake. Beautifully decorated and so comfortable if felt like home. Mary gave us some great tips for local attractions and left us extra special treats just to make us feel welcome! Could not recommend highly enough.

Quirky fun layout. Very practical & roomy enough for 9 guests. The kids loved that the pool was available even though it was Easter weekend. Roszarri was very helpful and welcoming.

Jacqui was a awesome host. Communicated very well, the house had a nice vintage vibe with lots of space and really tidy. Will not hesitate to stay again next time we're in town.

The view from this property is absolutely breathtaking, making for an unforgettable stay. The host was fantastic—warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable about the local area. Their tips and insights really enhanced my experience. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for stunning scenery and excellent hospitality!

Our family really loved our stay here, it was so peaceful and quiet… the house has homey feel and a hour drive from the beautiful beaches, we loved that the cows were right outside our fence, lots to enjoy! Thank you !

Great stay. We had a conference nearby & this was a great house to walk into town. Nearby restaurants & shopping. House is great - lovely art and very cute decor.

Wonderful place and peaceful. Loved the greens and how well maintained it was.

A great spot for a stay in beautiful Mt Maunganui… great beach access and a cool cafe over the road for a nice ce brunch/lunch option.

Thank you so much Melanie for a wonderful night's stay. The place was so nice and tidy. The breakfast you provided was also very satisfying! Thank you again.

Cosy, warm, comfortable. So peaceful and had a lovely outlook. Had everything I needed and I very much enjoyed my two nights there. Can thoroughly recommend! PS…and the blueberry jam was to die for! Thank you!

In a lovely section on the edge of Pukekohe, Norrine's place was ideal to stay over while we attended a family function in Pukekohe. Lovely and peaceful, with ducks greeting you at the door, the two double bedrooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable, and Norrine supplied everything one could wish for the morning after. Toast, cereal and fruit juice most appreciated. A wonderful, clean, peaceful respite. Great value for money. Highly recommended.

We stopped over in Taupo for the night and this fitted us perfectly!

Great value for money, lovely place and lovely hosts! Definitely recommend

great location, beautiful views day and night. The gyms and pools are a great addition.

Wow, what a fantastic apartment! in our 2 months travelling NZ this was the most comfortable, well setup and clean location we have had. The kitchen had everything we needed, the sofas were comfy, the beds and assortment of pillow sizes made for an excellent night sleep. Highly recommend this place!

I’m not quite sure where to start, as there were so many great things about this holiday home. Firstly, thanks to our host for providing such a wonderful space for my family to stay and create happy memories together. We absolutely loved our time here! The property is very well maintained, both inside and out. (I think it’s even better than in the photos). It’s spacious yet cosy, with plenty of room to spread out, as well as great areas to hang out as a family. The kitchen is an excellent size and very well equipped. Of course the plunge pool is an added bonus that we really enjoyed, especially after a busy day of activities around Taupo. We appreciated the location as it’s away from the business of central town but close enough to easily get there in a couple of minutes by car. The neighbourhood is lovely and we really enjoyed walking around it and down to the lakeside. We would definitely highly recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in Taupo.