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CHEZ O'NEAL
city/region: Lake Tahoe accommodation category: villa
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location: mountains standard: luxurious style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
A fantastic ski house that sleeps over 20 and is loaded with amenities for a multi-family stay. Huge open kitchen/dining and family area with a large fireplace. Beautiful views of lake. Kitchen is great for conversation and relaxing. Very kid-friendly. 2 lower floors have the rooms with bedrooms most having an en-suite or bathroom directly across from the bedroom. Located in desirable Dollar Point - a short drive to restaurants etc. Pool is nearby and is included in the rental. Fantastic place for multiple families. |
|  | | location: mountains standard: upscale style: traditional
cb! age rating: toddler fun, school age action
Family-run with a warm, comfortable atmosphere. The staff is helpful and guests are very well cared for here. Although horseback riding is the main activity and better suited for school age kids, the location of the ranch is excellent with access to Santa Barbara, the zoo, and the beach. We still had fun with toddlers. Family-style meals in the dining room made feeding the kids relaxing and easy. |
|  | | location: seaside standard: luxurious style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
Full-renovation in last 5-years, fantastic beach club with 3 beautiful pools along the Atlantic ocean, top-notch horseback riding facilities, fantastic kids-club starting at age 3+, great food, beautiful grounds, 1.5 hours from Savannah, Georgia for a day-trip, 5-star golf (3-courses) and all-around great spot.
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DOE BAY RESORT
city/region: Orcas Island accommodation category: resort
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location: seaside standard: simple style: boutique
cb! age rating: toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
Alternative resort with houses, yurts and campsites. Restaurant features all local grown, organic produce. Peaceful resort, yet kid-friendly if you like the outdoors and simple accommodations. Beaches, hiking, kayaking and biking - cute coastal towns around the island. Fun ferry ride. |
|  | | location: seaside standard: upscale style: traditional
cb! age rating: toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
This upscale "camping" resort is great for families who want to experience the natural beauty of the California coast without the effort of really roughing it. El Capitan has something for everyone -- easy or challenging hikes into the foothills, a walk to one of the most striking beaches in California, a pool and playground, llamas, horses, bike riding -- it really can't be beat. You can stay in a safari tent equipped with comfortable beds with luxurious bed linens, down comforters, and daily maid service. Or, you can opt for a cabin with small kitchen and plenty of sleeping options. We loved the fact that resort staff will drop off firewood and fire starters to make it easy to build a campfire for s'mores. There's also a great snack bar and gift shop with delicious breakfasts. We stayed during Thanksgiving when they offered to cater our holiday meal and deliver it to our cabin. Not only was the food delicious but they included lovely table decorations to make our Thanksgiving very elegant in an outdoor setting. El Capitan is a delightful family alternative to the fancier resorts of Santa Barbara and a great outdoor experience. |
|  | | location: city standard: luxurious style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
A large resort hotel with the typically exceptional Four Seasons style and level of service.
We've found the Aviara to be particularly child-friendly.
When we arrived, the room was fully child-proofed, including bumpers on all furniture with sharp corners, and our son's name was spelled out in the bathtub with little sponge letters.
The breakfast buffet includes a second buffet that is child height with child-friendly foods and a dedicated server. Finn (30 months at the time) thought this was very cool! |
|  | | location: seaside standard: upscale style: contemporary
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
The Hyatt Huntington Beach is directly across from the expansive, beautiful beach - you simply walk across the hotel's pedestrian bridge to cross Pacific Coast Highway. As you depart the pool area, they offer towels and beach toys that you can take to play for the day. Upon returning from the beach, you can enjoy a swim back in the hotel pool which is heated and has underwater speakers. Nice workout facilities, reasonable on resort dining for breakfast lunch and dinner, including a poolside menu. Marketplace where you can buy snacks and supplies for nightly "smores" that you cook over a fire pit poolside. Also an arcade, bike rentals, and spa for adult relaxation. 5-minute drive from the Huntington Beach pier that is the original Surf City home, where you can watch world class surfers ride the waves! |
|  | | location: city standard: luxurious style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, school age action, cool for teens
Luxury in every sense, from super-comfy bedding to dark chocolates at turndown. Great location and a warm feeling. We had a corner suite. The parents' bedroom not only felt like a spa with its warm tones and plush linens, but it was set up in just the right way with the sleeping area for the kids on a pull-out sofa in the living room. The bathroom was also configured to be very private so that nobody (kids or adults) would wake the others when using it in the middle of the night. |
|  | | location: mountains standard: simple style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, school age action, cool for teens
Location! Great staff to help you bring up, store and take down your ski gear. Nice lobby area for relaxing. Easy parking. |
|  | | location: countryside standard: luxurious style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
Our kids loved the pool with the water slides and the lazy river where they could float along on big inner tubes in the sun. The resort also has a kids club where you can drop your child for camp-like fun for a half or whole day. There are kids everywhere here so it is comfortable and relaxing. There is a huge lawn that is perfect for frisbee and running around. |
|  | | location: seaside standard: luxurious style: contemporary
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
Located on Kaanapali Beach and Whalers Village - spacious, updated rooms with beautiful ocean and mountain views. All condo have full kitchens and laundry, with one or two bedrooms. Close to golf, Lahaina and various other island excursions. |
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KONA VILLAGE
city/region: Hawaii accommodation category: hotel
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location: seaside standard: upscale style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
Relaxed and comfortable classic Hawaiian resort. Activities and meals are included in the room rates and the sign up process for activities is flexible - the result is that parents have a stress-free environment where everyone is free to do what they want, when they want. The atmosphere is family-oriented and cozy - it feels more like a second home than a hotel. |
|  | | location: seaside standard: simple style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
Family-friendly for all ages - we did a grandparent-to-baby extended family trip.
Kid's club for meals with activities so parents can eat in on-site restaurant. Beach that is nice for all. Kids-like pool on property. Lots of little houses, so extended families can all have their own space - everything is really close by.
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|  | | location: seaside standard: upscale style: trendy
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
Loews offers a variety of unique programs and services for children; including lending libraries of games, special children's menus which include healthy options, tours, Fisher-Price welcome gifts, and supervised recreational programs. There is also a zero entry pool that is a safe and fun way to enjoy the magnificent pool with small kids. Highlights include Lincoln Road Mall (three blocks away) - an open-air pedestrian promenade filled with restaurants, outdoor cafes, stores, art galleries, and (at night) street performers. It's lined with plenty of benches, lush foliage, and colorful storefronts. A great place for walking strollers or hanging out and having a coffee/drink break with your older children. The hotel is at the far end of South Beach on the beach so guests have access to a private part of the beach and are away from the "action" of Ocean Drive, yet close enough to enjoy the sights.
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MARIPOSA
city/region: Santa Barbara accommodation category: villa
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location: city standard: upscale style: contemporary
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
This rental home is comfortable, well-furnished and great for kids. There is a park next door with a frisbee golf course, a playground, and tennis courts. Entertaining the kids is easy. A short drive from the amazing Butterfly Grove. Close to downtown Santa Barbara and the beach. |
|  | | location: countryside standard: upscale style: contemporary
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
Convenient location in Palm Desert. Villas and grounds are very family-oriented with full kitchen and laundry facilities in each unit, central playground, kid's activity center and individual pool for each group of villas if you want a quieter day. |
|  | | location: mountains standard: upscale style: traditional
cb! age rating: toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
Convenient location. Can park the car once and walk to great skiing (if visiting in the winter), restaurants, grocery store, coffee shops, etc. Full kitchen in the villa rooms. Ultra clean in all areas of the property. Comfortable beds. Washer/Dryer in rooms. Heated pool and sidewalks. VERY kid friendly. Many onsite activities for kids.
Good onsite restaurant, but have to go early (like 4:45) to avoid a long wait, which is not fun with kids--at least not ours! |
|  | | location: seaside standard: upscale style: boutique
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
The Oceana has large suites with plenty of room for multiple children. Rooms are comfortable and newly updated. The courtyard pool is great for kids. The location is great across the street from the Santa Monica promenade (wonderful for taking a walk or run) and walking distance to Santa Monica shopping and restaurants. |
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PITCHER INN
city/region: Vermont accommodation category: hotel
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location: countryside standard: luxurious style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, school age action, cool for teens
Beautiful inn in a quaint Vermont town. Each room is unique, we stayed in a 2 bedroom suite that was so comfortable. Beautiful bathrooms. Fireplace that they will start for you. Amazing staff, very attentive. Fabulous, upscale restaurant, made special dishes for the kids. Game room for the kids. Many things nearby - incredible swimming quarries, fishing, canoeing. Spa visit the next day was terrific. |
|  | | location: countryside standard: upscale style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
We had a wonderful guest ranch experience here. Guests feel pampered with private services and gourmet food/wine, although the the accommodations and facilities are 'rustic' enough to make it feel like a real ranch. There is a kids program for younger children and older kids can join parents riding and fishing. There is less structure here then at other guest ranches - a nice combination of independence and group activities. |
|  | | location: countryside standard: upscale style: contemporary
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
Wonderful setting with mountain views from every direction. Hip, modern, and fun atmosphere and attitude. Kids, couples, dogs - the social environment at Solage makes it fun for a variety of age groups and interests. Separation when necessary makes it all work - there are family and adult pools, kids activities and an extensive spa and bathhouse. Everyone comes together for meals at the onsite restaurant where the food is phenomenal. |
|  | | location: mountains standard: upscale style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
Amazing views, incredible wildlife, casual but luxurious accommodations. Many family-oriented activities including horseback riding, swimming, spa, and tennis. Guest accommodation options include individual houses with in-house chefs.
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|  | | location: countryside standard: simple style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, school age action, cool for teens
Tanque Verde has excellent horseback riding for all ages and abilities. The property has a laid back ranch atmosphere - not too extravagant, but not too simple either - a nice balance. Close to Tuscon, but since the property borders public land, it feels secluded as well. |
|  | | location: countryside standard: upscale style: boutique
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun
Stylish and comfortable cottages and villas with plenty of space inside and out for stays with kids. The unique atmosphere integrates well with the surrounding landscape and is great for couples as well as families. The hilltop pool and restaurant have fantastic views. There is a new family pool area with seasonal toys and snacks. There are a few meal options on the property including a specialty market; the hamburger's at the Boon Fly Cafe are amazing and the restaurant Farm has a perfect grassy areas outside for kids to run around while parents relax with a glass of wine. |
|  | | location: seaside standard: upscale style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
The Fairmont Orchid has many amenities for families including options for connecting rooms and full buffet breakfasts with children in mind, as well as casual and upscale dining options. There is a long list of activities for all ages. Packages available for purchase for use of water equipment for use during entire stay. Family-oriented classes on Hawaiian crafts taught by employees. Man-made sand beach and "protected" area for swimming with minimal waves. More beach area for exploring the natural coral which has washed ashore and volcanic rock formations. Swim with green sea turtles which are native to the area. Children's sand wading pool. Keiki program for children with option for day or evening activities (they explored local caves with petrogylphs and visited other resorts to see sharks, etc.). Tennis available with lessons as well as a sand volleyball court. The location is excellent near other resorts and local shopping. Cabanas for rental for safe sun-time.
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|  | | location: seaside standard: upscale style: traditional
cb! age rating: school age action, cool for teens, toddler fun, baby ready
Minutes from the beach or just outside your porch door. Hear the calming surf all the time. Huge, beautiful beach, to build sand castles or ride bike along shore. |
|  | | location: city standard: upscale style: contemporary
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
Amazing mountain views and starry nights. Guest rooms have all the conveniences of home. The pool area is spectacular highlighted by a water slide that is extremely popular with the kids. There is also a kid's club on premise. |
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