Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Poole Harbour

We stayed in Lucy & Francis' place for a night and it was perfect - we definitely wished we were staying longer! It's such a great space and everything is well furnished. We'd encourage people to stay here - it's well situated, nicely furnished and has everything you might need. Lucy & Francis were also very supportive and communicative. We didn't have any problems but if we had, I know they'd be there! Thank you for our stay

The property was perfect, the pictures are lovely and they reflect the quality. The property once there is outstanding and very peaceful. It’s one of those hidden Gem AirBnBs, we loved the stay and will hopefully return.

We had a lovely stay at The Nook, it was a perfect two up two down for our family with really lovely decor. All the amenities were as listed and the location was excellent for getting about and not too far to walk to Poole quayside. Excellent communication and instructions from the hosts and easy to access with offered flexibility. Would highly recommend.

The house was lovely and nicely furnished. Very pleasant stay for the weekend and we enjoyed being able to walk into the local town. We found a couple of nice cafe’s for lunch and breakfast. Tom recommended The Cliff for dinner which was a 10 minute drive away, beautiful pub and delicious food, although on the pricey side. Would stay here again.

Great house, with so much to do. Space for all the family, all the rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. Loved the games room- pool table, arcade machine and darts were great fun. Kids loved the garden space. Hot tub was an added bonus. The welcome basket was so lovely, and there were plenty of amenities in the house, which not many Airbnb offer. Diswasher tablets, washing machine tablets, washing up soap, Nescafe pods, tea, sugar, salt, pepper, olive oil, cornflour. There was also picnic bag, a few tuppawares for going out and about. Location was great, lots of shops locally down the road, and plenty of supermarkets near by. Lots of beaches near by, the one we chose was 7 miles away, and easy to get too. New forest was also local. There was a visitor book at the house with lots of information and locations for location attractions which was very useful.

Amazing place! Perfect location for a family holiday. The house has absolutely everything you need and more. We really enjoyed sea kayaking and paddle boarding with all Daves's kit. The sea is so close you can carry everything down to the shore. We really loved the hot tub and sauna and bbq area. The games room was a great space for the kids to hang out and play as well as the adults. We couldn't have wanted more. We'd wholeheartedly recommend this amazing house.

We had a wonderful stay at this Airbnb. The home itself is lovely—very spacious, beautifully decorated, and in a fantastic location that made exploring the area easy and enjoyable. It had everything we needed for a comfortable visit, and we especially appreciated how much room there was to relax. The only downside for us was that, being a dog-friendly property, there was a noticeable pet smell. We're not pet owners ourselves, so it was just something we were more sensitive to. That said, it's a great spot for anyone travelling with dogs, and overall, it didn’t take away from our stay too much. Would absolutely recommend to others, especially those with pets!

Fantastic property with amazing views, enjoyed relaxing in the garden overlooking the beach and coastline. Great location for exploring the coast and the restaurants and activities nearby. Loved it and would book again. Andy and Rachel are great hosts.

Absolutely lovely and will definitely visit this apartment again. Thanks

Having stayed several times in this area, we were pleased to find this apartment in easy walking distance to Sandbanks and Canford Cliffs beaches, and a short drive to Compton Acres and Canford Cliff shops. Everything was as expected from the description and photos. The apartment is light and spacious, the patio area is sunny and sheltered and within the owners' garden, the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking and serving meals. We had our own off-road parking space. This is particularly important in this area, as the roads closest to the harbour have quite high parking charges. Jenny was thorough in showing us around the place and answering our questions, Paul helped us with the central heating when we had an unexpected cold spell. As experienced hosts they have thought through the little 'extras' that people need to make them feel 'at home'.

Had a great stay - clean, comfortable with great amenities and the perfect location for heading into town or coast path walks. Excellent communication with Sally.

Great stay - flat was very clean and practical with 2 very similar bedrooms with ensuite bathroom to each. Short walk to Bournemouth pier / attractions. Everything v clean, new and modern. Jon was very responsive by email, which was really helpful

Sebastian’s flat is in a perfect location. I chose it as my husband can’t walk long distances and everything was really nearby. No need to use the car if you want a break from driving. Beautifully comfortable, with lots of extras provided. We’ll be back! Thank you x

We really enjoyed our stay at Sam’s place - lovely apartment and great location walkable to the beach and the centre. Loved that it was also located on the ground floor which made it convenient with our toddler and her pram. Sam was a great host, she was super responsive and proactive throughout our stay and the Prosecco was definitely a nice touch! We would stay again on a future visit to Bournemouth :)

Craig's place was just as lovely as the images. Craig was proactive and accommodating too. All in all, I would rate it a 5-star experience and would come back again! One thing that stood out for me was that the supplies Craig had were what you would actually use at your own home. It's the small things that I tend to carry but did not need to bring - like my own handwash or toilet roll. Everything Craig stocked, was good quality. He even had 2 working fans in both the rooms. Loved the experience inside the house. The place was a walking distance from the beach, yet, close to the high street (but secluded enough). So, loved the experience outside the house too. I visited with my husband and elderly parents, so the staircase and the single beds were a little inconvenient for us, but honestly, the place is lovely for a young family.

perfect location by the water with a handy Tesco extra downstairs for breakfast pastries! lovely balcony to see the sunset

A great location, incredible view from the bed of the pier and sea. Very nice and clean flat. Comfortable firm bed. Great shower and well equipped kitchen. 5 minute walk to the beach and Flamingo is a really nice and reasonably priced cafe/restaurant in between the beach and apartment. Very helpful and nice hosts. Would recommend every time and we will be going back again in the summer.

Lovely clean, cosy, warm base to stay at . Wonderful part of Bournemouth . Twenty minute tree lined walk down to the beach . Greta was extremely helpful and responded straight away to any queries .

I had a great stay in Rebecca’s flat. It’s clean and tidy and well stocked with all you could need for short and longer stays and with some lovely, complimentary goodies. The flat has its own dedicated parking space and the location offers easy access to local shops, cafes and restaurants and is within good access to the beach. Rebecca was flexible in amending my stay duration which I appreciated, thank you.

We had a lovely holiday in this beautiful and very spacious apartment. Everything was spotlessly clean and worked well. Claire's communication was great - quick, clear and understanding. We love the West Cliff area of Bournemouth and highly recommend for families. The only downside was that it being on the second floor of a tall, old property - there were lots of steps up and down!

We had an amazing stay, the apartment is beautiful and in such an amazing location. Our kids loved being able to walk to the beach and playground, and we loved having a great coffee shop 30 seconds away. The living room was great for a slump on the sofa after a busy day. Parking at the pub worked well. Thanks for a great stay!

Nice clean accommodation, well decorated with everything you would need, good communication from Maureen regarding the stay. Tesco nearby for groceries, Cafe 100yds away for coffee and breakfast or dinner. We stayed for a weekend and went to eat at Rick Steins one night and Poole harbour the next night.

Great apartment with fantastic sea view. Well equipped and thought through with nice design. Good communication with the host. Conveniently located close to the beaches and parks

Another cracking stay in this apartment, which is easy to find, ideally situated with amenities close by and access to a lovely wooded area. There is plenty of space to park, and the area feels safe. I warmly recommend you check this apartment out and if at all possible, stay here.