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!

This is a lovely cabin

Tamara
4star rating
November 1, 2021
It is more rustic than it appears in the photos. The primary bedroom is an amazing oasis. We used all four bedrooms for guests and everyone said their sleep was comfortable. The hot tub is actually very nice and we took advantage of the serenity o...

We enjoyed our three-week stay at the Toymaker Farm.

Beth
5star rating
October 1, 2021
We enjoyed our three-week stay at the Toymaker Farm. The location was central and convenient to many towns and hiking trails which we enjoyed exploring each day. It was easy to relax and reconnect with nature at home through the bucolic setting (m...

A very clean and spacious place to enjoy the area. Very

Rich
5star rating
March 7, 2022
A very clean and spacious place to enjoy the area. Very much looking forward to staying again soon.

Just beautiful. Better than the pictures convey. Clean,

Sarah
5star rating
February 27, 2022
Just beautiful. Better than the pictures convey. Clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. We didn’t want to leave!

We had such a wonderful time at Jo’s Airbnb!

Taylor
5star rating
November 14, 2021
We had everything we needed to cook and relax. Even though it feels secluded, you are able to get to places quickly. It was clean, modern, and cozy with lots of space to spread out! Would definitely go back!!

Excellent house with lots of thoughtful details. Very c

Chris
5star rating
February 28, 2022
Excellent house with lots of thoughtful details. Very clean. Very much as pictured. Lots of room. Pet friendly. Quiet area. The only thing to be aware of is that there is limited area to walk in the immediate vicinity. So plan to hop in the car to...

lovely time at this sweet little farm house with a grea

Richard
5star rating
October 12, 2021
Our family had a lovely time at this sweet little farm house with a great hot tub. Near all that the Hudson Valley has to offer, this rental is a great home base!

Great spot for easy access to Hunter, Hudson, Woodstock

Jim
5star rating
February 24, 2022
Great spot for easy access to Hunter, Hudson, Woodstock!

This is a perfect stay for a weekend away.

Dorothy
5star rating
September 21, 2021
This is a perfect stay for a weekend away. Its a spacious and beautiful home that has all the amenities you need. The kitchen has vast collection of spices. The hot tub was a nice way to relax after a day of hiking.

Great house, great host! Charming home on a nice quiet

Zac
5star rating
September 27, 2021
Great house, great host! Charming home on a nice quiet road.

Everything was clean, spacious, and enjoyable.

Elizabeth
5star rating
September 27, 2021
Everything was clean, spacious, and enjoyable.

Absolutely loved our stay here.

Rebekah
5star rating
November 1, 2021
Absolutely loved our stay here.

See What Our Guests Are Saying!

We had a fantastic stay at the Ridge View House!!

Scott
5star rating
September 20, 2021
We had a fantastic stay at the Ridge View House!! The house was immaculately clean and had all that we needed for a weekend stay with our 2 kids. The house and yard are spacious, and it served as a perfect home base for all there was to do in the ...

We had such a wonderful time at Jo’s Airbnb!

Taylor
5star rating
November 14, 2021
We had everything we needed to cook and relax. Even though it feels secluded, you are able to get to places quickly. It was clean, modern, and cozy with lots of space to spread out! Would definitely go back!!

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 ...

Amazing home in an amazing place. The hosts were very c

Jon
5star rating
February 28, 2022
Amazing home in an amazing place. The hosts were very communicative and we had a great stay!

Great place, exactly as pictured. Perfect for weekend g

Kugler
5star rating
March 7, 2022
Great place, exactly as pictured. Perfect for weekend getaway with friends.

lovely time at this sweet little farm house with a grea

Richard
5star rating
October 12, 2021
Our family had a lovely time at this sweet little farm house with a great hot tub. Near all that the Hudson Valley has to offer, this rental is a great home base!

This is a wonderful small place for a weekend getaway.

Jeremy
5star rating
April 4, 2022
This is a wonderful small place for a weekend getaway. Beautifully maintained and appointed. We plan to return!

Great place!

Allison
5star rating
October 25, 2021
Great place!

Ms.

Donna Nevel
5star rating
August 12, 2020
It was absolutely perfect in every way!!!!!!!!!!!

great stay

Anosha Minai
5star rating
November 8, 2021
We had a lovely time at this house. The property & house are absolutely beautiful. We loved exploring the property, having fires in the evenings, and cooking large meals at home. The kitchen is very well stocked with many more tools than we expect...

Amazing stay, would absolutely stay again. Perfect for

Mikaela
5star rating
March 14, 2022
Amazing stay, would absolutely stay again. Perfect for any weather - summer or winter. Huge space so great for a friends or family getaway.

Love the place! Honestly better than expected.

Johnson
5star rating
March 25, 2022
Love the place! Honestly better than expected. Very spacious and hosts were very accommodating. Love how the place was furnished and kitchen had all the things needed to cook.

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