Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Lake Pontchartrain

If a magical castle and a treehouse had a baby deep in the woods of Louisiana, this would be it—From the moment we arrived, it was clear this place was built for making core memories (the kind your kids actually remember and not just pretend to when they’re grown). My son and I bonded over fishing like pros (spoiler: we’re not), reeling in bass, catfish, and brim like we had our own fishing show. And the girls? Between the sandy beach, swimming, fishing and giggle-filled adventures, they were living their best lives. The treehouse itself is a vibe—giant windows with dreamy views, a bridge that feels like it leads to Narnia (but with more OFF and sunscreen), and enough cozy charm to make you forget the real world exists. Bring bug repellent unless you’re into that kinda stuff. Pro tip: One night is not enough. Bring delicious tasty treats, and prepare to never want to leave. We’ll be back. Because let’s be honest—I’m not giving up this “cool mom” title anytime soon.

Great people, nice clean house and peaceful! Thnx! Stephen hope to see you again!!

My sisters and I had such an enjoyable time at this Airbnb in Abita Springs. Rhonda was a fantastic host - so helpful, quick to respond to any questions and truly went above and beyond with her thoughtful accommodations. The house itself is absolutely precious, beautifully decorated and incredibly cozy. The beds were super comfortable, and every detail made us feel right at home. We had a wonderful time and would definitely love to stay here again!

Thanks for letting us stay at your place. We had a great time!

Awesome place to stay! Clean and quiet. Beautiful park in front of the building. I was home For a family graduation and the location was just perfect for us. Thanks for a wonderful space.

Robin was very sweet and very responsive and her place made us feel right at home! Great location right outside the heart of NOLA!

The house was beautiful - if anything, I feel like it *exceeded* my expectations. Super spacious, lovingly decorated, all that good stuff. And the location was perfect, too; close to everything you want to be close to, but with enough privacy to get a good night's sleep. But that's just the house itself. Jason & Michelle were INCREDIBLE hosts. Just extraordinarily accommodating/communicative. I had a kinda wacky shipping request (due to my line of work/reason for being there), and Michelle wasn't just "okay with it", she was my dang partner in the whole ordeal. Simply above and beyond. I wouldn't just recommend this spot to a pal; I would chastise them for going elsewhere. 6 stars!!! <3

This was my family’s second stay at Robert’s place and it was just as great as the first stay. So much to do in the area. Convenient to restaurants and shopping this time we got to enjoy the pool which was a wonderful respite after a long day on the town.

This place was amazing! It looked just as the pictures. He was very responsive. It was close to everything.

The pictures provided look’s just as good in person, very homey vibe, and doesn’t smell bad at all. Ronell communicated very well and didn’t give me a hard time, also sent me a list of food recommendations which were very helpful. Just be mindful because I’m pretty sure he stays under the 2 bedroom. (Definitely would book again) .

Staying at Victoria's Airbnb was a great experience. The space is comfortable, private, clean, everything is working and you easily feel like home for the time of your stay. Victoria is friendly, responsive and helpful.

My dog and I came into town to visit family for a week and Ashton’s place was perfect! She was very helpful whenever I had a question and gave very clear instructions on getting in/ location. We will definitely be staying here again next time we visit!!!🩵🩵

Layla was such a lovely host! She went above and beyond to help me celebrate my friend’s birthday, including helping me coordinate a cake delivery and even setting it up prior to our arrival AND setting up extra decorations (without me knowing - how sweet)! She also was extremely responsive prior and throughout. The space was very clean and well thought out, and even though it’s below where the family lives, it felt very private. We felt safe and cared for. I’d highly recommend this space!

So glad I found Rebecca's place. It gave me a comfortable, peaceful spot to get work done and unwind. I will definitely look to book her place again next time I'm in town to see family!

Andrew was a very nice host and the apartment felt clean, safe, and private. It was only a couple minute walk to the trolley which we took into town each day, which saved us the hassle of renting a car. Would stay here again!

Great location for what we wanted, loved that there was a Cafe du Monde 5 minutes away. Loved the recommendations given by the host. Everything was just as described. Had a relaxing stay. Felt like my own home.

Awesome neighborhood with lots of great food/drink options. Extremely walkable to all popular locations. Loved the high ceilings inside as well as the sliding doors to separate the sleeping area. Very attentive host.

Michelle’s place was as advertised with lots of room, clean, relatively quiet for its location and a great Mediterranean restaurant right next door as an extra bonus. Would recommend to anyone looking for a close location to the French Quarter but far enough away from the crowds.

Great place! Would happily return!

My wife & I stayed at Brad & Ben's loft in downtown New Orleans for a couple of nights while in town for a family wedding. Loved it! Great location near the French Quarter and other local destinations. The loft is very nice, clean and most importantly - great beds & sheets! When in this kind of location and being out & about, that's really the most important thing to get recharged. Very nicely appointed and clean, zero complaints. Brad's communications and instructions were very clear and well organized, making everything simple. Much appreciated and would definitely stay here again.

I recently stayed at this great Airbnb, and I must say, it was a pleasure, just as it was during my previous visits. The property is clean, comfortable, and equipped with everything you might need for a relaxing stay. The location is perfect, offering easy access to local attractions while also providing a peaceful and quiet environment for unwinding after a day's activities. I wouldn't hesitate to book this place again for future trips, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an exceptional Airbnb experience.

Very convenient location and very safe, walkable neighborhood. Located above a bakery, and on the same block as a tapas restaurant and the best ice cream spot in New Orleans. We’re moving cross country so it wasn’t ideal carrying a lot of heavy luggage up the stairs, but if we were traveling light like we normally do, it would be no big deal. Lots of natural light in the apartment and cozy decor. Our host was friendly and very responsive! And our favorite thing about this place was the location! Thank you!

This was a great Air BnB. Location was awesome. Multiple bars and restaurants within walking distance. If you want to be on bourbon, or right next to the French Quarter, you may want to look elsewhere. We took an Uber every time we wanted to head over to the French Quarter. You can definitely drive over but parking over there is absurd and this Air BnB has parking for you which was awesome! The place is clean and spacious! The only thing I will say is the title advertised a private backyard. Our unit did not have a backyard. It did however have a nice patch of grass right outside the front door for our dog which was nice. All around, great spot! Would recommend!

We had a lovely stay - great location - very comfortable - clean - good range of amenities - excellent supply of towels / linen - fully air conditioned. Highly recommend