Kid-Friendly Airbnb: How to Prepare Your Space to Host Families
Traveling with kids is very exciting and rewarding, but it comes with some extra needs and wants, so many people choose to stay at Airbnb instead of hotels during their family vacations. You'll find some tips on preparing your Airbnb for kids and providing a home away from home atmosphere.
Traveling with kids is very exciting and rewarding, but it comes with some extra needs and wants, so many people choose to stay at Airbnb instead of hotels during their family vacations. This means that by offering a kid-friendly Airbnb rental you can attract more travelers and increase your chances of maintaining a stable real estate passive income.
Wondering how to create a welcoming and comfortable family-friendly environment? Here, you’ll find some tips on preparing your Airbnb for kids and providing a home away from home atmosphere.
You may also want to check out our blog article, where we share some Christmas Airbnb ideas and tips on how to get your rental ready for the holiday season.
Why Have Kid-Friendly Airbnb
Families are one of the fastest-growing segments in the travel industry. That’s why no matter the size or location of your vacation rental property, providing kid-friendly amenities can increase its booking potential.
Just highlight the key family-friendly features your Airbnb offers in your listing description and include high-quality photos that showcase these features to inspire travelers to book.
Families tend to book longer stays and are generally responsible, making them ideal guests. For many people, family trips are a tradition that helps create memories that last a lifetime. So, adding a few details to your listing today and doing your best to make your guests happy with their stays can help you secure annual bookings for years to come.
Managing your Airbnb involves a lot of work and can be rather time-consuming, so many successful hosts choose to streamline their operations using vacation rental management software like Hospitable. Our tool can help you automate almost all your daily tasks, making your life as a host easier.
How to Make Your Airbnb Kid-Friendly
If you want to attract more Airbnb guests traveling with children, here are some things you can do to make your rental space more family-friendly.
Create a safe space for children
Safety is a top priority for every parent. Ensure your Airbnb is free of potential hazards, such as loose cords, wires, or electrical outlets within reach. Ensure that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functional and provide a first-aid kit. You also need to childproof your Airbnb to limit risks:
Put safety covers on electrical outlets
Offer easy-to-attach safety gates for staircases
Install child safety locks on cabinets to keep curious children out of harm’s way
Install window guards or locks to prevent falls
Attach corner guards and edge protectors to furniture
Wall-mount TVs
Anchor bookshelves to the wall
Buy shatterproof, kid-friendly dinnerware
Avoid glass home décor as much as possible
Include kid-friendly amenities
Families with newborns and toddlers will appreciate it if you provide essential baby equipment such as a portable crib, a high chair, baby gates, a stroller, a playpen, and a baby bathtub. You should also stock your home with plenty of items that will help keep kids entertained, such as board games, toys, puzzles, playing cards, family-friendly books and magazines, and a large TV with streaming services. Make sure your WiFi is strong enough to support multiple devices.
Stock your kitchen
Guests who travel with children often prefer to cook their meals, so they are more likely to book your property if you offer a fully stocked kitchen. That means you must provide kitchen essentials so your guests can cook and serve most meals. This way, you can ensure an at-home experience for your guests while on vacation.
Promote local attractions
Parents invest in family vacations because new experiences can bring families together, so families with kids often look for fun and educational activities during their stay. You can help them create wonderful new memories by offering ways to get out and explore the local area.
Create a welcome guide specifically focused on kid-friendly attractions and activities in the area. Provide information about museums, zoos, theme parks, playgrounds, movie theaters, as well as nearby restaurants and shops. You can also include recommendations for family-friendly activities, for example, hiking trails and bike paths.
Provide a clean and comfortable space
Create a cozy space for your guests to relax and opt for sturdy, safe furniture. Choose durable, easy-to-clean fabrics for pieces like sofas and armchairs, and cover hardwood floors with washable rugs.
You may also want to check out our article, where we share some living room ideas and tips on creating a welcoming, cozy atmosphere so your guests can feel at home.
Keep your Airbnb clean and well-maintained. Provide fresh towels and high-quality bedding, and consider using eco-friendly cleaning products that are safe for children and pets.
Large messes are bound to happen if you host large groups of travelers and families with kids. So, it makes sense to hire professional vacation rental cleaners to deep clean your property during each turnover and ensure a comfortable and hygienic stay for all guests. And if you use vacation rental software like Hospitable, you can assign tasks to your cleaners automatically based on booking information.
