Christmas in Las Vegas 2026: A Holiday Vacation Home Guide for Families and Friends
Christmas in Las Vegas surprises a lot of first-time visitors. The Strip goes all out with holiday displays, December days are often sunny with highs in the 50s or low 60s, and it’s an easy place for a family flying in from different cities to meet. The hard part is usually where to put everyone. Hotel rooms split the family across floors, with nowhere to cook breakfast or open presents together.
777 Rentals has hosted visitors in Las Vegas since 2007. Here are the 2026 holiday light shows, what to know about Christmas Eve and Day, and which of our homes suit a family or friends’ holiday stay.
Christmas 2026 dates at a glance
Christmas Day falls on a Friday this year, so many families will arrive midweek and stay through the weekend. A Wednesday, December 23 check-in and Saturday, December 26 checkout covers Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. See which homes are open for those dates →
Staying through New Year’s? Read our New Year’s Eve 2026 guide too. Arriving earlier in December? Rodeo fans fill the city for the NFR, December 3–12, and our Events page lists other concerts, shows and games, including UFC 335 at T-Mobile Arena on December 12.
Holiday lights and displays worth the drive
Hours can change, so check each official site before you go.
- Bellagio Conservatory, “Postcards From Christmas” (center Strip): November 14, 2026 through January 2, 2027. The display is built around a 45-foot tree and is free to walk through. It’s open 24 hours, so go early for photos without crowds.
- Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden (Henderson): November 5 through January 3, usually 5 to 10 PM. It closes early (8 PM) on Christmas Eve and is closed Christmas Day. Santa is there nightly through December 23. No reservations needed.
- Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (north of the city): every night from November 6 through January 3, starting at 5 PM, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It’s a 3-mile drive-through course, priced per vehicle, a good pick for little kids and grandparents who’d rather stay warm in the car.
- Magical Forest at Opportunity Village (6300 W. Oakey Blvd., west of the Strip): November 27–29, December 3–24 and December 26 through January 1, closed Christmas Day. There’s a train ride, a carousel, a snow-covered slide, mini golf and Santa visits. Tickets are for a set date, so book ahead.
Pack jackets: late-December nights get chilly.
Why a vacation home works for Christmas
- One kitchen, one table. Cook a real Christmas dinner, make breakfast for everyone in the morning and keep the kids’ snacks in one place.
- Space for every generation. Single-level homes are easier for grandparents, and bunk rooms and game rooms keep the kids busy.
- Pets can come too. All 14 of our regular homes are pet-friendly for $90 per pet.
Homes with two kitchens or a second living space
TUF House (about 2 miles from the south Strip): 11 bedrooms, 8.5 baths, sleeps 30, all on a single level on 2.5 private gated acres. Two full kitchens and two family rooms mean two cooks can work at once, and there’s a private par-3 mini golf course, a pool, a spa with free heat and Strip views. One guest wrote:
“This space is enormous and plentiful without leaving the property you can truly have a great experience with family and friends 10/10 highly recommend !” — Zaquire, ★★★★★, July 2026
West Strip Paradise (about 2.5 miles from the south Strip): 10 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, sleeps 30 on a full acre. The 6-bedroom main house has an upstairs game room with a Strip-view balcony, and the 4-bedroom casita has its own full kitchen and living room, like a second home for one side of the family.
Vegas Resort (about 5 miles from the south Strip): 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, sleeps 21. Across the patio, the log cabin pool house adds a full kitchen, dining area, fireplace and three bunk beds, a favorite with kids and teens. Outside, there’s a gas fire pit, a barrel sauna, 9-hole mini golf and a spa with free gas heating.
Homes for families with kids
Southwest Castle (about 2 miles from the south Strip): 8 bedrooms, 6 baths, sleeps 24, with plenty of King and Queen beds, a pool table, ping pong, cornhole and a spa with free heat. A guest summed it up: “Very convenient location and a great size for our family!” — Cory, ★★★★★
Wet and Wild Convenience (about 7 miles from the south Strip): 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps 14. Two bedrooms pair a Queen with a triple bunk, so parents can keep the kids close, and there’s a pool table, a spa and a BBQ.
Bowling Villa (about 3.6 miles from the center Strip): 11 bedrooms, 12 baths, sleeps 30. On cold days, the basement has a private bowling alley with its own spa, plus an indoor basketball court, a steam room and a game lineup that includes a Pac-Man game.
A no-pool option for a cozy winter stay
If nobody plans to swim, Southwest Ranch (about 3 miles from the south Strip) is newly remodeled with 7 bedrooms and 4.5 baths for up to 20: four bedrooms on the main level, three in a finished basement, and a large fenced backyard with a BBQ and cornhole. There’s no pool at this home.
Want a warm swim on a sunny December afternoon? Read our winter heated pool guide before you book. Gas and propane heat works best in winter, and pool heating is optional and charged per night.
House rules to know for the holidays
- No parties or events. Holiday parties and open invitations need our prior written permission. Only registered guests may be at the home, and visitors must be approved in advance.
- Respect each home’s maximum. The total number of people at the house at any time, visitors included, can’t go over the listed maximum.
- No candles or open flames at the property, so choose battery-powered candles for the table.
- Outdoor quiet hours are 8 PM to 10 AM, including the pool and spa, with no noise audible to neighbors.
- The primary renter must be at least 21 and stay at the home.
Christmas trip checklist
- Book early so you get the home and dates you want.
- Plan Christmas Day meals. Many places run holiday hours, so stock the kitchen before December 25.
- Check the light show calendar. Ethel M and Magical Forest are closed Christmas Day, while Glittering Lights and the Bellagio Conservatory stay open.
- Add extras. Use our Guest Add-Ons page for early check-in, late checkout, pool or spa heat and more.
- Book direct. Found the same home on Airbnb or Vrbo? 777 Rentals will beat that price when you book direct on our site.
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