About Us

Ray and Vanessa
Ray and Vanessa

Our goal is to partner with homeowners to generate passive income.

We are also passionate about creating local jobs and driving visitors to small businesses, makers and farms.

Three 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.

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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.

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Diana (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
October 27, 2020
Wonderful place

Josh (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
June 27, 2021
Great location! Great host! Would definitely stay here again. In quite area and walking distance to bars and restaurants.

Great location in walking distance to all major attractions.

Brian L. (review from Vrbo)
4star rating
November 8, 2018
We were a family of six visiting Atlanta for the zoo, aquarium and other attractions around Centenial Park. This unit was conveniently located within walking distance to all of these attractions Ryan was very responsive - typically responding with...

The beds were extremely comfy and it was super close…

Emma (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
June 11, 2022
The beds were extremely comfy and it was super close to our work at the market center! We’ll be staying here again next trip for sure!

Very Clean and in a Central Location

Matthew (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
February 17, 2019
Very Clean and in a Central Location

Jiani (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
March 28, 2022
Amazing location. Cute place!

Clean, quiet, and had everything we needed for our stay….

Mary (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
February 27, 2020
Clean, quiet, and had everything we needed for our stay. Ryan was quick to respond when we had a question about our stay. I would stay here again for sure if I am in Atlanta again!

The room itself was clean and check in was easy…

Dana (review from Airbnb)
3star rating
January 22, 2023
The room itself was clean and check in was easy and everything was okay inside of the building. Although, some of the dishes were dirty that was in the drawers( they had something sticky on them). The Wi-Fi was slow and kept reconnecting and only ...

Great place. Great host. You will enjoy your stay!

Danielle (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
April 8, 2020
Great place. Great host. You will enjoy your stay!

Very clean and comfortable!! Location is PERFECT!!! I would definitely…

Morgan (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
August 7, 2020
Very clean and comfortable!! Location is PERFECT!!! I would definitely book here again.

Everything was perfect and communication was fast and efficient.

Andre (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
January 12, 2020
Everything was perfect and communication was fast and efficient.

Ruthie (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
February 24, 2021
This place is absolutely outstanding. I love the peacefulness, the decor, the placement & the convenience of everything being in the vicinity of things. I also love the the wall paper in the hallway. I will visit every time I come to ATL without a...

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Jamila (review from Airbnb)
4star rating
May 29, 2022
Location is excellent, steps away from piedmont park and great restaurants. The free parking is fairly abundant and pretty easy to navigate once familiar with the one way streets. Please be aware that steps are stated in the listing to and from th...

Great spot right downtown. For the quick trip it worked…

Chris (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
February 6, 2020
Great spot right downtown. For the quick trip it worked out great.

Odaine (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
September 7, 2021
The apartment was perfect. It was everything I anticipated and more. What makes it so unique is the proximity to everything, I.e., supermarkets, bars, restaurants, and parks, all within walking distance. It's worth the money.

We truly enjoyed our stay in Atlanta. Collins’s space was…

Jean (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
April 24, 2023
We truly enjoyed our stay in Atlanta. Collins’s space was spacious and located close to Atlanta’s main attractions. The host was responsive and very hospitable. The front desk service was very helpful and welcoming. Thank you for making our stay t...

Sharon (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
June 6, 2021
Came in for a wedding at The Piedmont Room. Location was super close to venue. near lots of restaurants, bars, shops, etc. Loved seeing all the people out and about.Unit was comfy and super clean.Would stay here again if visiting downtown Atlan...

Obse (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
December 13, 2021
This was a perfect place for my visit. Cal and Ryan were very helpful and kind. I look forward to staying there again and letting my colleagues know about this gem in the heart of midtown.

Lizette (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
February 7, 2021
Very clean and Ryan and Callan are informative to all your questions and needs. Conveniently located in midtown with plenty of Restaurants and A lot of Atlanta Tourist attractions

Safe, comfortable, and easy. This was the perfect spot for…

Shelby (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
May 25, 2021
Safe, comfortable, and easy. This was the perfect spot for our girls trip. All the beds were comfortable and the outdoor porch was awesome! Would definitely stay here again.

Benito (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
August 21, 2021
It's a great place in a great location!

Shelby (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
January 7, 2020
Ryan’s place was amazing, we enjoyed our stay in Atlanta!

Ryan is truly a superhost! Any questions or needs we…

Stacey (review from Airbnb)
5star rating
October 7, 2020
Ryan is truly a superhost! Any questions or needs we had were promptly addressed and he was truly great to work with. The space was beautiful, clean, and offered all the amenities you need for your stay. We will definitely be plan to stay at one o...

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