For the last decade, every year, for Halloween, I host a gathering of friends from grad school. In the 10 years we've been doing this -- at a different location each time -- our stay at this location was hands down the best experience we have had.
Beautiful, well-maintained property, with a fully stocked kitchen (there is an immersion blender!), modern appliances, a wonderful fire pit area and an awesome barn to hang out in.
The location is close enough to the nearest town to not be inconvenient for the inevitable runs to the grocery store, but also far enough away that it feels secluded. And, the Hudson river is RIGHT THERE. Just across the street. And it's just loud enough that you can hear it running when you are outside, but not inside. It adds an incredible serenity to the atmosphere.
The beds are comfortable, and the walls are thick enough that even with 19 people in the house, no one had trouble sleeping.
Host was very responsive to the few questions we had, which is great both because they were very accessible as needed, but also because everything was so well set up that little guidance was required as we were getting settled in.
It was an absolute treat to stay here, and we will absolutely be back!