Family-friendly holiday rentals in Des Moines

Location, location, location! We enjoyed our time right at the lake with the kayaks and SUPs provided. The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay and we enjoyed the fantastic views!

Amazing stay! Property was cozy and romantic; perfect for celebrating our anniversary. Beautiful views of Hood Canal - a true gem!

This was our third time staying at Paula's place, and it feels like a second home. It is our first choice of place to stay when we travel to Seattle to visit our family, and I recommend it to all of our friends who are going there.

This house is incredible. The location is perfect, walking distance to many food and drink spots. There is an amazing coffee shop right on the corner. Sauna and soaking tub are relaxing. The house is clean and organized and has clear instructions. Hosts are helpful and knowledgable. Highly recommend!

Absolutely stunning home! Fantastic views and so much to do. We can’t wait to go back!

Stunning! We saw bald eagles flying right in front of us and Orcas swimming in the channel- all from the seaside deck and hot tub! The indoor space is just as pristine, very clean and nice- but the highlight is the outdoor area for sure. Not to mention the location made it very easy to explore the island and more. We highly recommend Kevin’s place for anyone staying on Bainbridge. Better yet, cancel your Seattle plans and stay here instead. Thank you Kevin!

We enjoyed our stay here. It was central to so many sights and places to visit. It felt safe and secure, tho we were unfamiliar with how the door lock worked initially. The space felt open and clean minus small things like baseboards and doors. I appreciated the coffee and very clean linens. The only thing that was slightly unexpected was that the listing said laundry was In unit. Which is technically true but you must contact the host to have her let you into the private utility area of the house to use it. Also, you can hear the family upstairs but they also do pass by a door that is connected to the living room. It was quiet but startled us the first time.

My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay - thank you Annette! House is cozy, beds are comfy, view is phenomenal. Everything was clean and in working order, except the jacuzzi pump went out shortly before I arrived. Annette graciously refunded me 10% of my nightly rate and provided cash for a day pass at the athletic club. Despite that we still really enjoyed the home.

Marcell is a great host, friendly and communicative. Very helpful with local suggestions and very accommodating. I would definitely stay here again if the listing is available the next time I’m in Seattle.

Great place to stay, plenty of space for 4 adults and for sleeping. The view from the deck overlooking the lake was perfect to drink our morning cup of coffee. The quick short walk down to the dock and fire-pit was easy. Sitting on the dock (chairs were provided) every evening as the sun set was a perfect end to the day. The small fridge, coffee pot, microwave worked great for breakfast options as well. Really loved our stay.

This place is so cozy! We got sick after our cruise and recovered at this little home. You have everything you need plus a great view. Super child friendly too!

Beautiful cottage on the water! The surroundings are very peaceful. Nice to watch the tides. the kitchen was well outfitted includingna gas range and teapot! Loved it, thanks, Erin!

Wabi Sabi was the perfect cabin for the end of a very long trip to the PNW! My friend and I have never been to Washington prior to this trip and we got totally lucky with this place. Quilcene is a fantastic town (we had great food and coffee, and the local museum is a must-see) surrounded by stunning nature. It’s not far from trails, the pacific coastal side of Olympic, or the airport, which was perfect! Brian was an amazing host and we definitely checked out several of his recommendations, which were great! He was always very responsive and helpful. The cabin is beautiful and very cozy, and the views were incredible. It’s decorated to perfection and was very comfortable to stay in. We really could not have picked a better spot to stay and if we’re ever back in the area we definitely want to visit again!

Absolutely incredible host. Unique situation for my family, they were willing to accommodate and was absolutely responsive from start to finish. We will be going back…. If I recommended for everyone, I may have trouble booking it again lol 😂 10/10 Absolutely Recommend 💯

It was a great place to relax and unwind especially after being in the Seattle traffic for the day and just want to avoid any and all traffic noise.

The Loft at Gig Harbor went above and beyond our expectations. The view of Mt. Ranier from the outdoor deck and from inside the loft was a real treat for us. This studio apartment was large compared to other studios we have seen. We felt right at home immediately with many documents for sight-seeing ideas, activities close by and further away. Candace and Bruce have supplied the apartment with all the cooking equipment one would need to have great meals on the deck. The presence of a dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer were amenities that were greatly appreciated. Having a regular couch and recliner chair continued to enhance the "at-home" feel of the space. The wi-fi was strong and there were ample outlets for charging devices. We stayed for two weeks this summer and have already scheduled 3 weeks for 2026. We cannot praise Candace and Bruce enough for their gracious hospitality during our stay.

This home is located in one of the most beautiful locations -- gorgeous Harstine Island! The home is decked out (not to mention the wrap around deck is amazing!), spacious and as comfy as home in a fabulous beach community with trails for hiking through the old growth forest and beaches with firepits and excellent beachcombing. We absolutely give this property 5 stars and we'd give 6 if we could.

The home is gorgeous. So tranquil and peaceful -- my family took a week-long vacation on Vashon and Brita's was the perfect jumping-off point. The location is super private, the home architecture is extraordinary, and the backyard garden is expansive. If you're looking for a great place to rest and recharge, this is it. There is a lot of great dishware, artistic elements in the home, and incredible views throughout the home, especially in the kitchen and upstairs bedroom.

Great place. The location was perfect for us. Extremely walkable. No issues at all. I would definitely stay here again!

Amazing views and clean place. We enjoyed our stay here!!

The place was perfect for our vacation stay in Seattle! Excellent central location for walking to the most commonly visited tourist spots. We took full advantage of the courtyard and gym. My son said he slept "way better" on the pull-out sofa than he did in our earlier hotel stay. The place was clean and comfortable. Being met and provided instructions at check-in was helpful and checkout was a breeze.

Ian's place was great. We enjoyed spending our evenings with family after the days adventure. The pool house and outside patio are amazing we all really enjoyed it. The house has anything you need and communication with Ian was prompt and easy. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home.

We had a wonderful time. Had such amazing views. We loved the outside area. The bed was soft just as we like! So many amazing things to explore on the island. We had a memorable stay!

Gayle was very quick to respond. Her condo is in a secure building. It was spotless. Great location - walkable to all attractions. She let us drop off our luggage prior to check in ( we were coming straight from Alaska Cruise). She called us as soon as the unit was clean and told us we could return. I would stay at Gayles Place again.