With its original brick walls and furniture, the Homestead is a beautiful house. Since it is two…read morehundred years old, it is understandably creaky. However, the gorgeous decor and overall feel of the house would make me return. The innkeeper was kind and more than ready to help us with anything we needed. The vegan breakfast was a stack of pancakes with fresh berries and an array of topping choices. We also got vegan yogurt and homemade granola. Everything was absolutely delicious. The room was larger than I expected it to be from the pictures I had seen online. It was set up nicely too with the bed having a night stand on each side with a book that was related to the sanctuary or animal issues. There were also decorative coasters you could use for the cute mason jars provided for water. One negative is that three of the rooms share one bathroom. There were no other guests during my stay so I didn't have to worry about this. But I think this would be a little annoying if there was a full house. Being only a few minutes away from the sanctuary, you can easily take a walk down the hill and take a tour. I like how the Homestead continues the sanctuary's mission and maintains a vegan house by offering vegan and cruelty free shampoo and not permitting any non vegan food to be stored in their refrigerator. The scenery is gorgeous and I would love the chance to stay at the Homestead again.

My boyfriend allowed me to book us a trip here for my birthday gift. Since becoming vegan over two…read moreyears ago, visiting a sanctuary for farm animals has been at the top of my list of places I wanted to visit. I am so glad The Homestead and CAS were the first I got to spend a weekend at. Erica was there to greet us when we arrived and she was a large part of our enjoyment of our stay. She was incredibly accommodating and friendly as could be. We enjoyed two wonderful breakfasts with her - that girl has a way with waffles and tofu scramble!! Our room was lovely and comfortable with its big king sized bed and window air conditioner. The bathroom was right outside our door, and was shared with other guests. I can't wait to return and can't recommend The Homestead highly enough.

This place is magical! The weekend was a complete getaway for all of us girls. Thank you so much…read morefor your hospitality. The thoughtful touches are everywhere, making your guests feel like they are at home. Hope to be back this summer (with a reservation) to take in the beauty in whole different way! Linda

From the owner: Vacation rental home on a major waterfall with full mountain views. In the Catskills and Hudson…read moreValley located near Woodstock and Saugerties. Swim Fish and hiking all right out your front door. See and hear the falling water while being warmed by the fireplace. Sleep to the sounds of fallingwater. Sleeps up to six guests and is only 2 hours from New York City.

Gorgeous luxury lake house cottages. We stayed at the Artist cottage. 2 double bed n 1 pull out…read morecouch. So technically can sleep 6. Cory the groundskeeper Keri's the place pristine. Anything you need he can accommodate. He brought the grill in front of our house so we can have bbq. I love the lake access n all the things you need for water sport. Kayak, paddle buses, canoe, paddle boat. Amazing. After all you daily activities a sit in front n watch the sunset. We also rented a pontoon boat to explore the lake. It was an snacking vacation

When we started wedding planning, my wife and I had a vision. As closely as possible, we wanted to…read morereplicate our family's lake house in New York. We knew we needed a place for 150 people and we knew we wanted it to be drivable for both family and friends in upstate New York and Boston.   We stumbled upon The Lake House Guest Cottages of the Berkshires after months of searching, but the only wedding we had seen hosted there was inside the main cottage. Reluctantly, we decided it was probably too small for us.   Fast forward another month.  Randomly one night, my wife and I both separately pulled up the venue again and I said, "We need to just call them. Maybe they have some grass we can put a tent on." After a couple of email exchanges, Eric, the owner, and Cory, the grounds keeper, invited us out to see the space and were instantly sold. The beautiful grounds, the stunning cottages (or as we like to call them, "mini mansions"), THE VIEW.   Not only did they have four cottages on site where guests could stay, but they also had a field where they had placed a tent for previous weddings that could hold up to 150 guests. We soon found out that over the winter months they would be adding three additional cottages for guests to stay and a seasonal tent to be used for weddings throughout the summer and fall. Needless to say, we booked it.   A couple months into planning, LHGC added a wedding coordinator to their awesome team.  We connected with Kelsey instantly, discussing plans we had made and things we had coming down the line. She was always available if we had a question or concern. Come time to do our walk through before the wedding, we laid out the entire day with the help of Kelsey and our caterer.  We walked away knowing we had the dream team on board.   When our weekend approached, all the new additions were complete and the space was more beautiful than ever. We had our rehearsal brunch Friday morning and welcome party Friday night, both of which allowed for the caterers to take full advantage of the catering kitchen in the main cottage. Kelsey and Cory were completely accommodating and there from start to finish to help with anything we needed.   Our guests arrived sporadically from Friday morning through the evening and spent time playing lawn games, kayaking and paddleboarding on the lake, and enjoying each other's company.  It was so nice to have the entire grounds at our disposal.   On our wedding day, it was just the same. Everything went off seamlessly. Kelsey and Cory were both there if something came up, made sure that set up was perfect, ran the ceremony and reception smoothly and effortlessly.   Our wedding was perfect. It was everything we could have dreamed it to be and more.   Thank you, LHGC, for welcoming us to the family!  We look forward to spending many anniversaries with you on Pontoosuc Lake!

I've stayed here on two occasions when work has brought me to Kingston. My stays were 6 weeks each,…read more(though I know Kerry is happy to accommodate weekend and shorter-stay guests). The apartment is gorgeous and spacious. It has the artistic, curated, luxurious touches of a hotel while still providing all the comforts of home. Uptown Kingston is beautiful and vibrant, with lots of bars, restaurants, banks, galleries, shops, farmers markets and coffee places all within a 5 minute walk. We had cars with us, and street parking (while tricky to find sometimes) is free at night and on weekends, plus there's a free municipal lot right down the street. Kerry and his wife are absolutely phenomenal hosts. They are endlessly helpful and friendly. An amazing place to stay, can't recommend it enough!

From the owner: NEW! Spacious, chic and comfortable three bedroom apartment is your perfect launching pad to…read moreenjoy Kingston's new vibe . Just steps from Uptown's fabulous eateries, taverns and specialty stores. "Studio 286" for short or extended stays. Studio 286 is a perfectly located apartment on the corner of John and Fair Streets in the heart of Uptown Kingston and accommodates up to 6 people. Three bedrooms , a large sitting room and fully equipped gourmet kitchen - a 1650 square foot oasis in the middle of Uptown Kingston's exciting Stockade District with all the amazing restaurants, cafes, taverns and boutique stores literally on your doorstep. The apartment is freshly renovated and decorated - a mixture of old world charm and the latest European design. It has all the mod cons, with brand new appliances, clean and comfortable bedrooms, each perfect for a couple or single person and 55 inch flat screen tv with free movies via Netflix in the expansive living room. No car required- Kingston is served by regular Trailways bus service direct from Port Authority in NYC and then it is a short stroll from the Trailways terminal to Studio 286 where you can pretty much walk to everything.

It had been two years since my last visit to the Hudson Millener. My wife and I were pleasantly…read morePleased to discover the Milliner was even better than before. After a great night's sleep, I said, " Shall we sleep in late?" "Hmmm." The best.

Had another wonderful weekend at the Hudson Milliner recently and wanted to provide a review of…read moreanother beautiful apartment - the Fedora. It was a great apartment in the rear of the building - with lovely sunny view of the alley. The kitchen was great to convene for a quick dinner and the bathroom is lovely with its clawfoot bathtub. Apart with some minor noise from mail trucks at the local post office the apartment was quiet and cozy. Hudson Milliner is centrally located to most of the shops and restaurants and was walking distance to the train. We had a great time and had the pleasure to meet the hosts.

We stayed two nights. We had the best time and experience. Ms. Sherry is so so sweet, her sons help…read morerun the farm and are personable and open to all questions regarding farm life. They are patient with the kids too. They show you the ropes and let you participate in whatever farm activies you want to help with. They have amazing meats to cook up/bbq. The kitchen was well stocked with anything you need to cook utensil wise. I texted Sherry to ask about spices and bake ware. She responded quickly and even was willing to give us a little BBQ sauce if we needed it. This is such a loving family/farm. We wish we stayed longer. They have pigs, chickens, sweet cows, baby cows, sweet lambs and goats. A nice bull you can pet. Oh there is an abundance of cats and a deer herd which you can pick grass and feed them. Other experiences was the most fun bon fire with Ron. He was so fun and great with the kids. He told jokes, sung campfire songs brought s'mores. The hay ride takes your through their property and you get to hear some history of how the family founded the land. We will hopefully return one spring to see the baby deers

I visited this farm bc I watched the segment from Good Morning America on their website and thought…read moreit seemed educational and fun. I wanted to see how a real farm works. The tour was said to be an hour and include milking a cow. In reality, if you take the 3pm tour there is no cow milking and it was about 25 min. We followed a farm hand around and poured hose water into troughs and fed the animals. It was really boring and not very informative. I would not have bothered to leave a review except the price for this was absurd. $25. So I paid a dollar a minute to do someone else's chores and learn nothing. Would not recommend.

Wonderful venue for wedding. The view is great and the venue is spacious to host both outdoor and…read moreindoor ceremony. The indoor space has a bar, a dance section, a billiard table (tho not official and a bit lower in height), room that you can serve food to guests, and hang out with friends. The outdoor space is large enough for host a ceremony, it has some tables and seats and tree with a swing. I'd say the view outdoors is pretty beautiful, specially at night. I think this can be a good venue to have celebs in. Definitely recommend it : )

We can't say enough about how wonderful our experience was at Vanderbilt Lakeside. Henrietta and…read moreMatt spared no effort to make us feel comfortable, relaxed and at home in their beautiful space. And yes, it is truly beautiful! It retains the charm of an older estate but with modern amenities. For example, during our wedding weekend, it was extremely hot outside, so we were somewhat limited in doing outdoor activities during the day. Regardless, we were able to enjoy ourselves inside, with the spacious rooms, ample seating and indoor activities, and music throughout the space. We also had a great time doing karaoke! We loved that guests who wanted to go to sleep early could. The upstairs rooms are private, quiet and well-air-conditioned. And we loved that they each had their own bathroom! We also appreciated Henrietta, Matt and their team's efforts to make sure the catered dinner was a success. The food was incredible. We loved having the option to pick from so many dishes, and all of them were fantastic. Having them handle everything allowed us to just focus on the wedding and enjoy spending time together. Maybe the thing we appreciated most of all was how quickly they dealt with any requests or (minor) issues that came up. They felt like our partners throughout the weekend, responding quickly to questions and never making us feel like we were burdening them. At the end of the weekend, a few attendees remarked that they were thinking about doing a future event at Vanderbilt, because they loved it so much. We recommend Vanderbilt Lakeside without reservation!

Such a beautiful location and a hidden gem! The hosts were incredibly kind and made us feel right…read moreat home. The old barn dates back to the 1700s and is the perfect setting for a rustic country wedding. We stayed through Harvest Hosts, but they also rent cabins, a farmhouse, RV spots, and a glamping barn. The property also has a wood-fired sauna, cold plunge, and a creekside swimming hole--such a relaxing and memorable stay!

Back when my fiance and I were searching for our perfect venue to host our wedding, we already knew…read morewe wanted a barn themed wedding. We went to visit a few locations, and searched many more online for days on weeks. It was when we stumbled upon this venue that we knew our search was over. Owls Hoot Barn checked off every box we wanted in a wedding venue. There were even factors we had not necessarily considered in a venue that OHB was and to deliver without fail. The grounds of venue - gorgeous, the owner and her entire family/team - most amazing people you can find, decor and supplies - everything we wanted and needed, overall experience - exactly what you would expect when you think of a small piece of paradise/heaven! And this also includes the fact that our beloved pups were allowed to be on the grounds and partake in our special day! The owner of the venue, who was also our wedding coordinator, went above and beyond to help us arrange everything we needed to make it wedding perfect. Even going as far to come back on site for our rehearsal dinner during her own wedding anniversary! How many people would be willing to do that? Her passion for ensuring every couple out there sees their vision fulfilled is truly one that is undeniable and unique. We could not have pulled this off, let alone reduce our wedding planning stress significantly, without her help. My now wife, our current (and future pups) and myself now have found a place we don't just refer to as a hidden gem, but a small place we can call another home. For any future couples out there, whether you are considered local or coming from another state of the U.S. entirely, you will fall in love with OHB. My wife probably would think I shouldn't leave too long of a review as some people might think "that one is too long to read" but I can't help express how much we truly were blessed with this place...so much that even to this day we joke about doing it all over again just to relive our wedding weekend back in October 2025. For any current/future couples out there searching for a wedding venue in Hudson Valley, NY...this place should absolutely be #1 on your list!