Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Shetland Islands

This is a lovely space in Lerwick. Everything is so handy, you can pop to the Local Arts venue/cinema for coffee just down the road. The corner shop is 1 minute away. Pubs and eateries all within in easy reach. Pet friendly. Such a cool flat as well, wonderful plants everywhere and funky decor. We loved it. We would definitely book again. Saul is an excellent communicator.

Her place is amazing! She answered all my queries and accommodated my unique situation. The place was lovely!

Prachtige, moderne en uitstekend uitgeruste woning, die bovendien zeer centraal is gelegen zodat veel bezienswaardigheden makkelijk te bereiken zijn. Garrie en Alison reageerden telkens zeer snel, vriendelijk en adekwaat op alle berichtjes en verstrekten ook veel informatie en tips. Een droomlocatie die ons ons onmiddellijk deed thuisvoelen tijdens de week dat wij er verbleven.

My stay with Dave and Debbie for wool week was absolutely wonderful. They are so welcoming and have a beautiful home. Broonie and Wee Boy were also lovely! The house itself is in such a beautiful location - very peaceful and relaxing. The guest facilities were great with plenty of room to relax in the evenings and cook my dinners. The bedroom is very quiet and has a comfortable warm bed. Debbie’s breakfasts were wonderful and kept me going for several hours. This is by far the best Airbnb I have every stayed at. I had a lovely time and will definitely stay again the the future!

This home is in a very peaceful, beautiful location. If you are looking to unwind this is the place. The home itself is absolutely clutter free and the kitchen has everything you need to enjoy home cooked meals. The Shetland ponies across the road were fun to watch!

A very spacious, discrete, comfortable and well equipped home, optimally placed to explore the full extent of the islands. The nearby CoOp and garage in Brae have all the supplies you need. Fresh mussels and scallops available daily from the shellfish farm across the bay. Amazing wildlife, including otters on the lawn. Nikita is a super host, very supportive with good ideas, such as where to spot Orcas. The nearby Brae hotel does good dinners. Thoroughly recommend staying as long as you can to enjoy a special place, people and wildlife in the British Isles. Thanks Nikita!

Alison and Paul are lovely hosts. Communication was excellent and the welcome pack was very much appreciated. Number 4 is immaculate and very comfortable. Coming home to a cosy home after a day how was just perfect. Number 4 is a short walk to Lerwick which was perfect for us. I would highly recommend a stay at Paul and Alison's if ever visiting Shetland.

Perfect for Wool Week- close to Commercial St and Shetland Museum, very close to bus stop to get out of town. Very convenient to Tesco or the Co-op. Felt like a real Shetlander :)

We felt at home , everything was top notch . Location was good just outside the town centre and with a 12 mins walk on the esplanade or the central stop in Lerwick and also close to local restaurants and other attractions.

We absolutely loved our stay in Jenny's and Billy's place. It was just perfect. And Jenny and Billy were wonderful hosts. The went above and beyond what I have normally experienced with hosts and really enhanced our visit to beautiful Lerwick and Shetland. I would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend their place.

With friendly, helpful hosts and a cosy, warm atmosphere, this one of the best places we’ve stayed. From the breathtaking views to the comfy and beautifully equipped accommodation with its warm and relaxing spa, Niki and Piet have created a true oasis of tranquility in a hectic world. While Shetland itself was even better than we’d hoped for, our trip was made truly special with our stay at Voortrekker.

Angela’s place was exactly as described warm and homely. She was amazing when the washing machine broke down it was replaced the same day and she let us stay the day we checked out which was especially kind given the rain and driving wind. We would be very happy to stay again

This is a fabulous place to stay in Lerwick. You have everything just a couple of steps away, while also enjoying the view of the harbour. Really nice and cozy inside, with absolutely everything you need for you stay in Shetland. Can’t recommend enough!!!

I would recommend the location and comfort of this accommodation- The WiFi played up but this was after a storm and we were constantly out and about. I would love to come back!

I stayed at Heather and Gordon’s studio for a couple of days and could not have asked for a better place to stay in mainland Shetland. Close to Lerwick that you can get into town to get groceries or petrol but quiet enough that you still get that seaside feel. A 30min drive away from most places and a fantastic location if you fancy going for some long hikes in the mainland. The studio itself was so cozy and pristine and I couldn’t have felt more at home and comfortable! Heather and Gordon even gave me flexibility to check out later if needed. Could not recommend Heather and Gordon’s place enough! Thank you for a lovely stay!

beautiful 3 double bed apartment. Spacious, spotlessly clean with everything you would need contained within. A real home from home. the location was fantastic. Central and everything within walking distance. We hired a car to explore the island and get us to and from the airport. Ample parking on the road outside the flat. Carina, our host, popped in on our arrival to welcome us and was very helpful with her local knowledge on good places to go. Our three day visit was a great break and we all thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Shetland and couldn't have picked a better place to stay. 10 out of 10!

Appartement très bien isolé et équipé situé au 2ème étage dans Lerwick sur un des axes principaux. Tout est accessible à pied en moins d'un kilomètre : le ferry, le supermarché, la rue commerçante, le centre ville... Pas de difficultés de stationnement si vous venez en voiture. Le rez de chaussée est occupé par un magasin d'ameublement et de fournitures pour la maisons. Appartement bien isolé. Voisins charmants. A noter en face un pub (un peu de bruit en soirée le vendredi et le samedi soir sans aucun excès...) et un fish and chip pour dépannage...

Above expectations. Super clean, cosy and comfortable living space and the host Gary was quick to reply and super helpful with anything. 10/10

A fab and tastefully decorated apartment, perfect for our stay. Centrally located, yet also a good base for exploring the rest of Shetland. Leah was a brilliant host and great at communicating with us about our stay and queries. Definitely recommend and would stay here again!

The loft apartment is well appointed, right in the middle of Lerwick and it has everything that you need and top it all up, beautiful harbour view. There is no better place to stay in Lerwick. Justin was a great host. It was a most delightful surprise to be welcome with delicious Shetland shortbread and sparkling wine. Justin is a very considerate host, excellent communication. I cannot recommend enough. If you a planning a visit to Shetland, there is not better place to stay than the Loft Apartment in Lerwick. A magical place! Justin, thank you so much for being a most wonderful host.

Excellent location (Bressay). Very regular local ferries across to Lerwick. Bressay is stunning. Lindsay & Kim are excellent hosts + live on-site so always available if u have any queries. Flat we stayed in (Pettifirth) is perfect for couple, or two friends who don't mind sharing double-bed. All mod cons, very high-spec, v.good heating, v.good wifi for internet, fully equipped kitchenette inc dishwasher, tea/coffee/milk/condiments & cereal provided, lovely shower-room, toiletries provided, decent-sized wardrobe with plenty of hangers & two deep drawers, nice towels, dining table & two chairs, double-bed, two comfy armchairs, good TV, flat is spacious for 2 people, triple-aspect windows with stunning views. Communal areas also lovely & with the views. Lots of tourist info. Off-street parking. Ground-floor veranda. Outside seating & picnic/dining-table (all with views). Bressay stunning. Remember it is very rural (1 small shop) so you will need car. Flat is about 30 mins walk to ferry. X

Yvonne was such a great host - let us get there early when she realised we were getting the ferry in and even picked us up from the bus stop. We were really greatful for her help and the provisions provided in the appartment. The appartment was cozy and comfy, and we had a great stay. We used public transport and were able to easily get into Lerwick - the buses were on time and the stop is only a 5 minute walk away.

This was such a great place! thing was wonderful in giving suggestions of things to do, restaurants to eat at, and ways to make my trip memorable. Jane was an outstanding host, and had breakfast, and often times lunch or dinner ready throughout the day. Her and her husband were so lovely to talk to and spend time with. They introduced me to friends of theirs, and even invited me out for dinner with them. This was so nice since I was traveling alone. I felt like when I left I had many friends in Lerwick. It was such a special vacation for me!

A huge thanks to Jean and David for such a wonderful warm welcome to Shetland! The flat is so cosy and you have both done an amazing job of creating a home from home, warm cosy and functional space. We absolutely loved our stay and a huge thanks to you both for all the added kindness with helpful tips for the Up Helly Aa, local info and early check in and late check out. We had a brilliant few days and we’re so lucky to find you after a cancellation. The flat is the perfect base for exploring. Super cosy bed, great location, so quiet and heaps of space to put adventure gear and to make ourselves comfortable. We cooked two nights and ate out at No 88 kitchen bar in Lerwick and would highly recommend! Kitchen at the flat was super well set up with all the basics and great range of cooking utensils etc. What a wonderful info to Shetland! Thank you both, and try the haar spa when you can. We had the best time! For anyone thinking of visiting Shetland, do book with Jean and David.