According to the American Express Global Travel Trends 2022 report, 79% of respondents look forward to traveling with their family this year, and 70% say they are planning to take their first international trip with their children since the pandemic.
Travel is expected to surge this holiday season, and with family travel on the rise, especially post Covid-19, eviivo rounded up 5 wonderful family-friendly properties in the US to book – including a scenic ski lodge in Lake Tahoe and historic B&B in small town Massachusetts. Best of all, they each have a unique holiday tie-in.
Check out these notable independent properties, which have perks ranging from Home Alone-style coziness in a Chicago suburb to easy access to Disney World. For all property images, click here.
Davenport, Florida – $250/night (3-night minimum stay) – 6 bedrooms
This beautiful 6-bedroom home located in the luxurious community of Davenport, Florida is a favorite for local staycationers. The rustic villa offers a private heated pool and is conveniently located near all the major attractions in and around Disney World, such as Universal Studios. The Solterra ClubHouse is one block away, which includes a workout gym, community pool with a slide, lazy river, tennis court and golf resort.
Oak Park, Illinois – $219/night – 4 bedrooms
Are you thinking of a Christmas in the Windy City? Only 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, this secluded home in historic Oak Park is the perfect place to spend the holidays in a major city, while still being able to celebrate your big family holiday traditions. With 3 rooms and a mini pool table – and surrounded by gorgeous Frank Lloyd Wright-designed houses – this well-appointed home is great for immersing yourself in the city’s expansive culture.
Lake Tahoe, California – starting at $269/night – sleeps up to 6
This scenic ski lodge in North Lake Tahoe is the perfect way to enjoy a snowy holiday. Whether you choose to stay in the ski lodge or in your own private cabin, you’re sure to feel a warm and cozy mountain vibe. Families can choose from a plethora of fun group activities in the snow, from skiing to ice fishing to geocaching. Each cabin in the lodge is equipped with a full kitchen, jet bathtubs and a community firepit with nightly complimentary s’mores (weather permitting), making it the ideal winter getaway.
Marion, Massachusetts – starting at $199/night – sleeps up to 6
Located in a quaint Massachusetts town, Silvershell Inn is the picturesque winter scene. With a made-to-order breakfast daily, pastures with stone walls and a meadow overlooking a cranberry bog, it is a great winter escape and place to spend quality time with family. Whether you want to explore the surrounding farmlands or take a short 20-minute drive to Edaville, a Christmas Wonderland Family fun park, you will certainly get into the holiday spirit when you stay at this historically comfortable bed and breakfast.
Palm Coast, Florida – $260 /night – sleeps up to 7
Why not go to the beach for the winter holidays? Palm Coast and the Flagler beaches are not short on winter festivities. Join in the local fun with the Fantasy Lights Festival or stroll around the nearby European Village. The home is also a short drive to historic St. Augustine and 40 minutes to Daytona. Or if you desire more quality time with the family, this vacation rental is equipped with an open floor plan and a covered outdoor heated pool.