Family-friendly holiday rentals in Howard County

Eric is an amazing host and person! Super friendly when it came to using the amenities and made us feel at home. Has great recommendations for food and local attractions. Beautiful property to walk around or just sit outside! Overall a 10/10 experience while staying at Eric’s home, couldn’t have asked for a better host for our weekend!

Overall a great place. It's only a short 10-15 minute walk on sidewalks to the rest of Eastport and the Annapolis harbor area, but in a quiet neighborhood that isn't busy with vehicle or foot traffic so it was easy to enjoy the lovely garden and patio outside with minimal city noise. It is accurate as described and from the photos. Did not experience any problems in the neighborhood or feel unsafe.

Fantastic stay. Veronica was an excellent communicator from pre-booking to check-out. House was very nice, but the pool was exceptional. Home was as described. Thanks for a great weekend.

This home was the perfect place to celebrate my daughter’s graduation! We had family travel in from several states, and everyone felt comfortable and truly enjoyed the spacious layout. It was a bit too chilly to use the pool, but I’m already looking forward to booking this home again. I’ll definitely be a repeat renter!

We had a wonderful family reunion here with 3 generations. Each family had their own private space but there was tons to do on the property together as well. The hosts were very responsive to our questions and made sure we were comfortable and happy! We appreciated that the kitchen was well stocked, too.

Absolutely amazing! The place had so much to do whether it was outside or in! Swimming in the pool, hot tub, kayaking and/or paddle boarding on the lake, giant yard games. Inside had a pool table, wide variety of board games, and many streaming services. Brenda was extremely friendly and helpful in many way. She had a binder full of local places for food and things to do! She truly showed us the best of Maryland.

Brandon's place was absolutely perfect! We couldn't have asked for a cleaner or more comfortable space. The location was great and Brandon is an amazing host. We would definitely stay here again!

The lovely “cottage” on Deb‘s property was gorgeous, serene & just what the dr ordered for this exhausted DC mom! Deb couldn’t have been more welcoming; provided an amazing spread of fresh fruits, cookies, a lemon cake, wine, bagels w/cream cheese & OJ in the fridge. Super appreciated as we didn’t arrive until 9:30PM the 1st night. The 1st few days, my teen son & I enjoyed the tranquility of the property, including the refreshing pool & plenty of fun activities nearby. Then, my husband (who had to work), picked up our son so I cld decompress & have a couple much-needed days to hang out w/girlfriends who joined me @ the cottage. Although our last full day was a tad rainy, it didn’t deter us from having a delish brunch in town, checking out the arts festival by the canal & stepping into some cool stores on the main st of vibrant Frederick. Deb‘s accommodations were uber-plush; by far the most luxurious AirBnB I’ve ever stayed in. Thank you so much for the cathartic reset, Deb! 😮‍💨

This 5th Wheel is like a water front Tiny Home. It is accurately described and pictured in the listing. It was clean and had everything needed for a short stay. It is in a working boat yard so it was cool seeing the owners working on and moving boats around. Also had some nice conversations with some of the people who dock their boats here. The marina itself seems very healthy. Clear water loaded with schools of bait fish so the blue heron, great egret and osprey were easy to spot. Unique and fun Airbnb. Highly recommend.

This place feels like home. A kitchen and a laundry room are all we need. The house is very spacious and has a great outdoor environment. This is a comfortable place. Gale responded to all questions promptly.

It was a very nice place. We had a great time.

Had a great stay! I was visiting DC for the first time with my girlfriend, who is a DC native for Mother’s Day weekend. The place was affordable and clean, just like the photos, and had everything I needed; free parking, WiFi, and even some refreshments, which was a nice touch. The location was super convenient and close to a lot of spots I wanted to check out. The only minor issue was the dogs and family upstairs being a bit loud at times, but we understood since the hosts live above and that’s to be expected. Miguel was very helpful and friendly throughout the stay. Would definitely recommend—10/10!

Great place to stay in Georgetown. Place was clean and felt hospitable

David and Elizabeth’s place was perfect for my fiancé and our dog Kai. We attended a music festival at RFK and it was a short drive away. We actually ended up riding scooters back because it is so close by! There are so many restaraunts and things to do within walking distance. Check-in was super easy and it’s a very homey, comfortable space. The kitchen has a small fridge, toaster oven, microwave and hot plate with pots, pans, and everything you need to prepare a basic meal. We were able to set our dogs crate up (he’s a medium sized husky) perfectly and still had plenty of space to move around. Finding street parking was super easy and close by. You can hear noise from above at times for sure… ear plugs and a night time noise machine are provided to help. Overall we enjoyed our stay!

Overall a very nice place, I noticed other comments to mention noise from the upstairs unit, but it was unnoticeable and the quiet hours were respected so it was great for resting after a long day! The place is close to two metro stations, but although Maps recommended another one, we preferred using Columbia Heights. The area was very safe to walk around, we explored some of the local places and definitely recommend the Mount Desert Island Ice Cream place, best ice-cream in the neighborhood! Lexie was very nice, helpful and allowed us to drop off our bags a couple of hours earlier since we needed to get downtown to run errands. The place was very comfortable, just like the pictures and everything was great! Would definitely come back!

We've stayed at Kopal's quite a few times - very peaceful neighborhood, very close to Lake Artemisia, which is lovely for walking, also very close to College Park. Great location. The house is always very clean, well-equipped and Kopal is so responsive.

Absolutely loved this space. The location is great and allows for exploration of the city. The space itself was clean and spacious. My favorite piece was having access to the gym within the Fairmount hotel (if im not mistaken). Lastly, host(s) are extremely responsiveness. I had questions about the property prior to booking as i was booking extremely last minute and I received a quick response.

Greg’s place was very clean and in a great location. Walkable to markets, restaurants, and metro. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. It was a great place to stay during our family vacation to DC!

We found Paul’s home very comfortable and accommodating. Paul was accessible when we reached out to him and he communicated well with us. It was a very nice location with a fantastic view of the bay, as we hoped for.

Nathan has a lovely home—it feels like stepping back in time into one of old Washington’s charming houses. Everything was spotless and well-maintained, and communication with Nathan was excellent. The location is convenient, about a 25-minute walk to Capitol Hill. While the surrounding area could be better—the streets were a bit dirty—it wasn’t a big deal and didn’t affect our overall experience. We had a wonderful time in Washington, and staying at this house was definitely part of it. Thank you, Nathan!

This condo is highly recommended. The host is very easy to work with and provides beautiful and comfortable accommodations. The condo is incredibly close to the Friendship Heights Metro stop along with a list of other shops, restaurants, and grocers. The building is easy to navigate and quiet. Everyone really keeps to themselves. I truly enjoyed my stay, felt safe, and would absolutely stay here again.

Dorie and her daughter are wonderful hosts. The area is nice and walkable. We took a walk everday while there. Central to shopping and parks. It is a family neighborhood. Dorie initiated contact several times during our trip to see if we needed anything, to clarify check out instructions, and to let us know she was available if needed. This apartment is upstairs, the host lives below. You will enter through your own private entrance. As far as the dust or noise others mentioned...that was not our experience. This isn't a hotel. Theres no housekeeping. The homes aren't brand new. Its a charming apartment with great hosts in a sweet little neighborhood. Think of staying at your aunts place, not the Ritz. If your standards are perfection, you'd likely prefer a hotel. If you are more relaxed and want a ready made apartment that feels more like home than a vacation spot, this is your spot. I found the apartment clean and comfy! Age is not dirt or grime. Just a normal spot! Airbnbs are homes

Very responsive host. Clean space in a great location!

lovely place in a great location and a friendly and responsive host, enjoyed our stay greatly.