Best Family Beach Vacation Rentals in Florida

Many of these rentals are single-story cottages; all have fenced yards with grass -- great for active toddlers. All pools have safety gates. There are high chairs and children’s toys in every rental or available on request.

Some of these Destin Florida vacation rentals have separate guest quarters or studio suites.

The cluster of three homes in the cul-de-sac where Rick and Debbie Scali bought their original vacation rental can accommodate up to 24 people (not including babies under age two and plenty of pooches). There are connecting gates between the yards and plenty of room to stage a great Easter egg hunt.


GULF COAST

“We’re definitely more family-oriented,” Ron Hemstreet says.

Renowned for its safe beaches, the community of Fort Myers Beach is low-key and very family friendly. The city mandates quiet time between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m.

Part of what makes these the best family beach vacation rentals in Fort Myers Beach is their location. “Most of our properties are just south of mid-island -- away from the traffic and Spring Break craziness and close to the grocery store, a dine-in movie theater and churches," Ron says. "It’s residential for the most part. But there are still activities and things to do within a very close range.”

If you need to rent baby equipment, Sun Palace Vacations can recommend a reliable local supplier, who will deliver and set everything up so it’s ready when you arrive.

They can also arrange for low-cost car rentals through a preferred local supplier and extra hotel nights should you need them.

Three clusters of Fort Myers Beach cottages, sleeping up to 50 people each, are perfect for family reunion vacations.


‘Tree House’ Close to a Prime Shelling Beach
Vacation home
Sanibel Island

The residential location of this three-bedroom home is perfect for families.

Screened lanais and the open-plan living space are safe for toddlers; older kids love the loft bedroom. The Island Cow is a great, kid-friendly restaurant on Sanibel Island, Florida.


Waterfront Condo with Sweeping Bayou and Gulf Views
Vacation home
Cedar Key on Florida’s Nature Coast

Once you’ve exhausted Disney, Cedar Key, Florida can be a great active and educational adventure for kids -- especially over age five. In addition to the wildlife, there’s a playground and small sandy beach with a marked swimming area just across the road from this Cedar Key Florida vacation rental.

Frogs is a kid-friendly restaurant with a children's menu.

Watch small children near the stairs (the condo is three flights up with no elevator) and dock.

It’s “Florida without the mouse,” in the words of one guest. “Beautiful peaceful, and educational. So much better than ‘going to the beach.’”)

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