About Us

Ray and Vanessa
Ray and Vanessa

Passionate about creating local jobs and driving visitors to small businesses, makers and farms.

Four years ago, we took a leap. Going from a cramped apartment on Smith Street in Brooklyn to a 2,400 square foot home in the Hudson Valley was exciting! Finally having the rooms we dreamed to decorate, countertops to cook on and living space to host our friends and family was fantastic. But, it was also overwhelming. All of that space was WAY more than we needed.

For years we travelled using Airbnb’s for work and pleasure. And then we thought… could we do that? Short-term renting–whether on Airbnb, VRBO or a slew of other sites–made perfect sense for us.

We took a small apartment connected to our home and renovated it. We invested in high-end finishes that made the small space still feel luxurious. Yes, we were nervous at first. Would anyone book? Would guests like the space? And more importantly, do people really want to stay in our one stop light, hippy town of Rosendale?

We quickly learned the answers to these questions. Yes, they would. Yes, they did. And, YES, they love Rosendale!

We received our first booking within 45 minutes and lots of bookings soon after. Then, we had some more questions. Who was going to clean the space between reservations while we were busy traveling for our real jobs? Were we pricing it correctly? And, is there an app we can just download to answer guest messages about how to start a fire at 1am while we’re traveling around Italian wine country?!

Fast forward to 2018 and we took another leap. We founded Home Sweet Hudson with the goal of helping other homeowners to manage their homes as short term rental properties. We strive to generate income for folks just like us–freeing them of the time and energy it takes to make it all happen. From housekeeping to pricing strategies and 24/7 guest support–we’re your on-the-ground, local team of hospitality experts and we look forward to hearing from you.

Since then, we’ve curated a portfolio of luxury properties that meet the wants and needs of a very specific target consumer. We specialize in homes with a story and properties that offer unique ways for guests to experience the best of the Hudson Valley.


Who Are We?

Ray is a New Paltz native with a background in new business development and digital advertising. He has worked with various media companies in Miami and NYC for more than ten years. In his free time, Ray trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and teaches beginner classes at Fighting Spirit Karate in Gardiner, NY.

@reinaldorvargas
Vanessa is a Brooklyn-born, Hudson Valley transplant. She spent ten years working in communications and marketing for international wine importers and wine and spirit brands. Vanessa spends her free time in the kitchen trying new recipes and exploring new restaurants across the Hudson Valley.

@girlplusglass

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See What Our Guests Are Saying!

Beautiful house, well managed by Jo

Lakshmikant
4star rating
February 26, 2022
Beautiful house, well managed by Jo. Very prompt with communication - had a couple hiccups with the circuit breaker and hot tub. They were prompt in trying to resolve issues. Had a lot of fun sledding in the backyard and house was very well stocked.

Fabulous house in a perfect location!

Amelia
5star rating
March 8, 2022
Fabulous house in a perfect location! The decor was so well done, the house perfectly stocked and the communication was superb. Thank you again for a lovely stay! We’ll definitely be back.

Blue Mountain Cabin is a real gem!

Carmelina
5star rating
October 4, 2021
Wonderful and restful stay, close to everything and home was well kept! The hosts was very responsive and accommodating to our requests! Definitely worth the stay. Thank you!

This beautiful home, with its cathedral ceilings and mo

Joanne
5star rating
November 8, 2021
The hosts were easy to contact, and responded promptly to our inquiries. The house was sparkling, the bedrooms cozy (with comfortable beds, luxury linens and duvets), the kitchen fully stocked, and the common areas just ideal for conversation and ...

This is a great place!!

Susan & Aarti
5star rating
August 28, 2021
This is a great place!! The grounds are beautiful (we spotted two black bears at a safe distance) and we thoroughly enjoyed the pool and fire pit. Nice touches inside and cozy, clean bedrooms. Loved the guest gift: homemade wine!

Wonderful place to stay for a long weekend! Can’t recom

Kat
5star rating
March 21, 2022
Wonderful place to stay for a long weekend! Can’t recommend enough!

What a great place, vacation home from my dreams.

Katyayani
5star rating
April 7, 2022
he creek is closer than I imagined and you can walk right up to it. Our dog loved running around in the front yard, and we loved using all the amenities like the grill and the outdoor/indoor fireplace etc. The heat wasn’t working on a particularly...

Great stay!

Talia
5star rating
March 5, 2022
Great stay! Such a unique and fun space- definitely will want to come back!

We had a nice stay overall and utilized everything that

Sofiya
4star rating
September 7, 2021
We had a good stay at Ray’s place. The house is cozy with a bright kitchen, which is fully stocked with all your cooking, baking and eating ware and utensils. The skylights in the kitchen really add to the beautiful white space. The house also off...

Jo’s property is a wonderful base for an Upstate NY get

Justine
5star rating
October 26, 2021
Jo's property is a wonderful base for an Upstate NY getaway. It was sparkling clean, and very comfortable. Communication was a breeze! An added bonus was the ability to walk down the road to the hike at the falls. Hikes in the area quickly become ...

We had a wonderful time at the Cabin on the Creek!

Elizabeth
5star rating
February 22, 2022
We had a wonderful time at the Cabin on the Creek! Perfect for our family and small children. We’ll definitely be back!

This house is great!

Allie
5star rating
September 20, 2021
This house is great! It was super clean, and beautiful. The location is wonderful and very close to town. Plus there is a beautiful view of the creek in the backyard. It’s also a short walk from the lighthouse. The host was very communicative. Wou...

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Very comfortable and tidy Airbnb that has everything yo

Patrick
5star rating
January 24, 2022
Very comfortable and tidy Airbnb that has everything you need. It was everything I hoped for and more. The communication was quick and easy. I would love to go back and I highly recommend!

Nice Private Retreat

Jay Singh
4star rating
September 27, 2022
Place is very spacious. The hosts were very accommodating. My only issue with the place was that a few of us got wood splinters. The wood floor in the main bedroom is not smooth. However, besides that, the hosts provide almost everything that’s ne...

Beautiful home, exactly as advertised

Clayton
5star rating
September 7, 2021
Beautiful home, exactly as advertised. Great location (10-15min drive to Woodstock), tons of amenities, and perfect for dogs.

Definite in love with this place!

Carrie
5star rating
March 19, 2022
We enjoyed our stay, definite in love with this place! Everything’s perfect!

Perfect place for summer family fun

Trish Craine
5star rating
August 27, 2020
My family and I had an incredible stay at the Hillside Escape for a week this August. There was plenty of room for me, my husband, and our 4- and 6-year olds. We enjoyed all of the amenities: pool, hot tub, cabana with fire pit, jacuzzi, grill and...

What a great place, vacation home from my dreams.

Katyayani
5star rating
April 7, 2022
he creek is closer than I imagined and you can walk right up to it. Our dog loved running around in the front yard, and we loved using all the amenities like the grill and the outdoor/indoor fireplace etc. The heat wasn’t working on a particularly...

This place is so beautiful, modern, and clean!

Cathy
5star rating
September 19, 2021
This place is so beautiful, modern, and clean! Spent my 30th here and it was most wonderful time!

Home was picture perfect for us.

Steven
5star rating
March 26, 2022
Very private location within 10-30 minutes of Woodstock, Kingston and Phoenicia. Tastefully decorated with comfortable furnishings. Communication was excellent. Would definitely return.

Really had a wonderful time! Beautiful home and propert

Jill
5star rating
April 9, 2022
Really had a wonderful time! Beautiful home and property with so many cool features!

Their rating doesn’t match with the amazing place they

Leticia
5star rating
March 30, 2022
Definitely a 5 star! Starting with how clean it was when I get there. The kitchen super equipped with everything you need for your stay. The glass room so cozy. The hot tub was clean and amazing. I wish I could have stayed more days. They have 2 n...

We had an amazing stay

Apolline
5star rating
March 8, 2022
We had an amazing stay with our friends visiting from France, we loved the house and especially the sunroom with the woodstove, and the grill outside with the jaccuzzi! We also had the chance to check the local orchard just a few minutes from the ...

Great staycation for a group! Lots of house amenities a

Kelly
5star rating
September 6, 2021
Great staycation for a group! Lots of house amenities and fun stuff to do in the area!

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