The Best Family-Friendly Extras to Offer in Your Airbnb

Families are one of the MOST profitable guest segments for Airbnb hosts — they book more nights, travel off-peak, leave better reviews, and return the next year.

Here are the top extra touches that make your Airbnb irresistible to parents.

A Babysitting Option (The Big One)

This makes you unforgettable.

Partner with a child-safe babysitting service like Sit Happens and provide guests with a booking link.

Parents see it and think:
“Oh thank god.”
→ Instant booking.

A Kids Activity Kit

Include:
• Colouring
• Stickers
• Pencils
• Activity cards
• Play dough (optional but EPIC)
• Books

$10 cost → $100 booking boost. Better yet, outsource that to us. Contact us to ask about our bespoke activity kit add on.

Bedtime Basics

Families LOVE:
• Nightlight
• White noise machine
• Bed rails
• Blackout blinds

Game-changing for travel sleep. Need recommendations? Just ask.

Snack Starter Pack

For parents arriving late:
• Fruit
• Crackers
• Muesli bars
• Child-friendly drinks

Small gesture → huge impact.

Safety Essentials

Because parents check:
• Stair gates
• Outlet covers
• First aid kit
• Pool gate integrity
• CCTV points

Final Thoughts

Give families what actually makes holidays easier — and they’ll choose your Airbnb every single time.

Sit Happens is the easiest family-friendly upgrade of them all.