Hotels with Private Cottage / Villa

For many families, worrying about disturbing other guests is one of the hardest parts of traveling with children. Wondering whether nighttime crying, an early-morning wail, footsteps, or a loud voice will carry into the next room can keep you from ever fully relaxing, even on a trip that's meant to be a break.

A private cottage, villa, or standalone building sits in its own structure or section of the property, so you can spend time as a family without worrying about everyday household noise. The extra space makes it easy to spread out baby gear, and a unit with a mini kitchen makes preparing baby food or a quick meal simple — all of which makes this option work well across a wide age range, from infants to elementary schoolers. A unit with its own garden or terrace lets you enjoy outdoor time at your own family's pace, too.

Even within the category of "standalone," the structure of the building, the distance from the main building, and how meals are served all vary. Confirming at the time of booking how independent the unit really is, whether it has its own bath and toilet, and whether meals are served in the room or require a walk to the main building helps you picture the flow of your stay in advance. If parking is close to your particular unit, it also makes things easier when carrying a sleeping child or maneuvering a stroller.