Planning a family reunion can be challenging, especially when you’re trying to meet the needs of a large group which probably includes a big age range from toddlers to grandparents. One of the best solutions is a large vacation rental, as there are many with multiple bedrooms, some that have bunk beds for the kids, and plenty of bathrooms too. If you want to go all out, a luxurious mansion with your own private pool and all sorts of other perks can be possible too.
Soaring Eagle Lodge is Spacious with Stunning Views - Island Park, Idaho
Soaring Eagle Lodge is less than 18 miles from Yellowstone Park, with a wealth of outdoor adventures possible just steps from the door. Located above Henry’s Lake in Island Park, it can accommodate up to 20 in six bedrooms and a bunk room. Enjoy world-renowned fishing for some of the country’s largest trout and wildlife watching for eagles, elk, moose, deer, and the occasional bear. There’s plenty of space inside with the home spread over three levels and numerous amenities, from a fireplace and a 74″ TV to a state-of-the-art kitchen.
Half Million Dollar Pool and Lazy River - Scottsdale, Arizona
A popular mansion vacation rental in Arizona, this seven-bedroom home has the No. 1 rated pool in Scottsdale and can accommodate at least 16 guests. The pool area includes a resort-style saltwater pool with a slide, rock waterfall, a lazy river, and a 10-person saltwater spa. It’s like having your own resort, with putting greens, a golf driving range cage, an outdoor fire pit, an outdoor TV, and indoor entertainment, including air hockey and foosball. When it comes to cooking meals, instead of doing all the hard work, a private chef can be arranged too. Full concierge service, in-home massage and yoga, and many other services can be added on as well.
Sandy Beach Estate: 9,100 Square Foot Home with Pool, Hot Tub & Game Room - Miramar Beach, Florida
Up to 40 people can stay at the Sandy Beach Estate, a top-rated luxury rental in Florida that includes more than 12,000-square-foot home with 13 bedrooms and 11.5 baths. It’s just steps from the beach access point, and you’ll enjoy spectacular gulf views from the balconies. The impressive outdoor space includes a private pool and spa, a large, full outdoor bar with a flat-screen TV, sink, two gas grills, and seating for eight. On the back patio, enjoy the warmth of a gas fire pit. Inside, the kitchen is extra-spacious, and there’s a game room with a billiards table, flat-screen TV, and kitchenette. The list of features is nearly endless!
Retreat Oak Leaf, A Retreat DFW Experience - Oak Leaf, Texas
Just minutes from Dallas, Retreat Oak Leaf can accommodate up to 30 in seven bedrooms and sits on a nearly 20-acre property with a swimming pool, hot tub, and a pond for paddling around in a kayak. A popular vacation rental for large groups in Texas, it has water slides, a private 9-hole disc golf course, a putting green, a sports court, a zipline, corn hole, and many other games at the resort-style retreat. Some of the impressive features inside include a media room with a 15′ HD screen and an Xbox, and a fully equipped game room with a pool table, foosball, 70″ TV, and a bar. Those who stay in the master suite can enjoy their own private spa too.
Honey Pond Farm Estate with Private Golf Course - Middletown Springs, Vermont
If you’re looking to go all out, Honey Pond Farm Estate is the total retreat, set across 575 acres with its own private golf course that includes 26 tees, multiple fairways, and three greens. Eight golf carts have been provided to use on the course and explore the vast property, which also includes more than 10 miles of hiking trails and opportunities for fishing, paddle boating or kayaking. The eight-bedroom home can sleep up to 16 and comes with a high-end kitchen, a full bar with a sink and fridge, a game room with pinball machines, a shuffleboard, and a pool table, a wood-burning fireplace, and a long list of other amenities.
Spectacular Lodge on Private Lake Near Town - Bend, Oregon
Tumalo Lake Lodge is a luxurious cabin-style lodge accommodating 16 to 20 guests. It sits on 640 private forested acres ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, yet Bend is just a short drive away. As the title belies, it has its own private lake too, with kayaks, SUPs and canoes included for enjoying it. There’s a wrap-around deck with Adirondack chairs and a large hot tub too. The inside is just as impressive, with the highlights too numerous to list them all. Just a few include a living room area with a wood-burning stove (kindling and wood supplied), a second living area with magnificent views, a game table, games, and a TV with a DVD player for streaming or playing movies. Plus, if you need more space, there are four luxury cabins tucked around the lake’s shoreline.
Cabin Creek Lodge, Sleeps 40+ - Easton, Washington
The Cabin Creek Lodge offers 10,000 square feet of space alongside the Yakima River in the Wenatchee National Forest. Designed to accommodate large groups for events like family reunions, it has a maximum capacity for at least 40 guests. You’ll enjoy total privacy in a tranquil, secluded location with everything you could ever need for entertaining. There’s a DishTV and DVD/Blu-ray player that can be used with a projector or screen for enjoying family memories, a piano for singalongs, a commercial kitchen, and a game room with Ping Pong, air hockey, a pool table, and foosball too. The outdoor space includes a fire pit, a furnished area for alfresco dining, and a BBQ grill.
7-Acre Estate with Private Vineyard & Pool - Sonoma, California
How about a family reunion in the Sonoma area among the vines? This amazing 7-acre estate even has its own vineyard and the grapes harvested are used to help make Scribe’s Pinot Noir. It’s less than 10 minutes from Sonoma Square and 15 minutes from Napa while accommodating up to 14 in six bedrooms. There’s a 60-foot pool, a billiard room, a chef’s open kitchen, and space for alfresco dining beneath an old oak tree surrounded by the Pinot Noir vines. There are luxury features throughout the home, including the master suite, which has access to a patio through French glass doors, a 50″ flat-screen TV, and an en-suite bathroom with a whirlpool tub, sauna, and dual rainfall shower heads.
Log Home with Huge Deck & Incredible Views - Breckenridge, Colorado
Located near the Breckenridge Ski Area, just steps from the shuttle that travels to/from the basin and downtown, this vacation rental is ideal for an active family reunion that can include skiing, hiking, or a wide range of other options year-round. Just beyond the rental, you’ll find a trailhead for access to hiking or backcountry skiing. The home has a 40-foot deck spanning the entire exterior for relaxing with the views, and there’s an eight-person hot tub perfect for soothing sore muscles with a soak under the stars. Inside, you’ll have all the essentials, from a full kitchen and multiple TVs to laundry facilities.
Waterfront Lake Mille Lacs Lodge with Deck & Grill - Isle, Minnesota
Lake Mille Lacs Lodge is a lakefront rental with nine bedrooms plus a guest suite and two additional sleeping spaces for a total of up to 34 guests. It has a fully equipped commercial kitchen with high-end appliances like a 9-burner commercial gas range with two ovens and a 20-person farmhouse dining table. There are eight Smart TVs, three wood-burning fireplaces, and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing spectacular views. When you want to spend time outdoors, enjoy relaxing on the waterfront deck, roasting marshmallows around the fire pit, and cookouts on the gas grill. There are areas for alfresco dining and a vast lawn where the kids can play too.
Secluded Mountain Lodge with Huge Indoor Pool, Fire Pit, Sleeps 24 - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
A six-bedroom mountain lodge/cabin near Pigeon Forge, Eagle River Lodge can accommodate up to 24 guests and comes with countless luxurious features, including a private indoor pool with a mini yard, waterfalls, and lighting effects. There’s a game loft with a big-screen TV, a pool table, and Xbox One as well as a theater room and flat-screen TVs in the bedrooms. Plus, the large kitchen has two of everything, including ovens, built-in microwaves, refrigerators, dishwashers, and sinks, making it easy to prepare meals for a large group.
Private and Pet-Friendly Mountain Lodge with Hot Tub and Views - Elkton, Virginia
Located on a 5-acre property in the Shenandoah Valley, this mountain lodge is an over 4,400-square-foot cabin with seven bedrooms accommodating up to 22. The Swift Run Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park is only a 15-minute drive away and while you’re here, enjoy unobstructed views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and easy access to hiking trails and excursions on the river – complimentary kayaks are included. There’s also a fire pit and an eight-person hot tub, a gas grill, a pool table, and foosball, along with the usual essentials.
Luxe 6-Bedroom House Trendy Logan Square, Garage Access - Chicago, Illinois
For a family reunion in the Windy City, it would be hard to beat this six-bedroom home which accommodates up to 16 in the trendy Logan Square neighborhood. You’ll be close to some of the best shopping, dining, and top Chicago attractions while enjoying plenty of space for all and a long list of luxe amenities. The kitchen is large and very well-equipped for preparing big meals, and you’ll have three Smart 4K TVs, Sonos speakers, Alexa, and a washer/dryer, plus high chairs and Pack-n-Plays are available for families with little ones too.
