Some rental properties are more kid-friendly than others, so if the safety of your children is a top priority on your next vacation, you may want to look into rental properties that cater to families with children. It may be hard to tell from a first glance whether or not a rental property is kid-friendly, so you’ll have to read the complete listing, look at the pictures, and check out the amenities and features before making the decision.

Many rental property owners realize that millions of families travel with children each year, and go out of their way to accommodate families. On the other hand, some vacation rental property owners cater to a different market, such as couple’s or younger travelers that may not have children. Look for headings and listings that include the world “family” or “children” as a great starting point. Also rule out any listings that cannot accommodate your family’s size, such as 1-bedroom apartments, small condos or studios.

Next, look through the photos to see if there is anything that stands out as hazardous or dangerous for children. Very modern furniture with sharp edges, balconies with wide bars, or a pool without a childproof fence around it could all be red flags. Particularly if you have small children, you’ll want the piece of mind to know that they will be safe throughout the entire rental property.

Some property owners will specifically have a separate game room or play room for children within their rental property, making it extremely convenient for you to travel with children. Look for amenities like a game room, or extras included with the rental such as gaming systems, board games, DVDs and movies for children or other equipment like bikes or roller blades that could be fun activities for kids. Also be sure that the sleeping arrangements in the home will accommodate your family comfortably.