Family-friendly vacation rentals in Ulster

We had a great stay at BorisRungcheewan’s place. Check-in was easy, and the hosts sent us all the necessary information well in advance. The only minor challenge was finding the house—it’s set back from the road and located at the top of a long, steep driveway. I can imagine that arriving for the first time in the dark could be a bit tricky. The house itself was just as advertised: very private and quiet. The interior was comfortably furnished, and we especially appreciated the fireplace and the Bluetooth speaker. The two full bathrooms were also nice . The hot tub was easy to use, although a few of the jets didn’t seem to be working. The kitchen was well-stocked with pots, pans, plates, and glasses. The house is about 15 minutes from the Woodstock area and the nearest grocery store, so we’d recommend stopping to pick up any necessary provisions before checking in. Overall, we would absolutely return to BorisRungcheewan’s place for another stay.

We enjoyed our 2-night stay at Enrique's Rhinebeck home. It's out in the country, very peaceful, and very quiet at night. About an 8 minute drive to the charming town of Rhinebeck. We were out riding the rail trails during the day, but when at the house, really enjoyed the deck, hot tub, and screened porch (later at night when it got buggy). The kitchen is well appointed. Bedrooms and bathrooms are on the smaller side. Definitely would consider staying here again if ever back in the Rhinebeck area.

Ami’s place was great! Stayed for my birthday and was surprised with a delicious tres leche cake upon my arrival! The view was incredible, amenities were amazing, overall it was everything I hoped for and more. Thanks Ami!

We loved our stay at the schoolhouse…it is a cool place! Rooms are spacious and ceilings are high, but felt homey. Large windows bring the outside in, nice when you get some chilly, rainy days like we did. Needed to take the chill off some of the time and the living space warmed up quickly with the split element. Amenities all good, beds comfortable, and easy hosts to work with. Central to local attractions, especially hiking. We particularly liked the breakfast nook overlooking the back and listening to the local ravens chatting away. Enjoyed patio and preserve treeline - nice spot for birds. We would stay here again, for sure.

We truly enjoyed our stay at Wilderkill Barn. Maria Cristina and William were exceptional hosts—warm, attentive, and genuinely committed to making our visit special. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. The home was a haven, with a hot tub, sauna, pool, fire pit, pool table, and immersive sound and movie systems—all of which made our stay delightful despite the cold, dreary May weather. We can't thank them enough. ***That said, we feel it's necessary to address a serious issue with Airbnb itself that arose while booking this property, unrelated to the property itself. An unexpected tax was added after booking, and Airbnb has yet to provide a clear explanation. After years of loyalty, we were disappointed by their evasive and unhelpful customer support. This experience has made us reconsider using the platform in the future. We urge potential users to scrutinize all fees carefully and be aware that Airbnb’s support may be difficult to navigate if problems arise.***

Three friends met at this beautiful carriage house with the feel of a French chalet! We stayed two nights with varied weather conditions. The house, grounds and location was perfect. Hot tub was used and so relaxing. The surroundings were beautiful and peaceful. The host, Diane was very helpful and friendly. What host makes scones each morning and delivers them warm?! Visited the Ashokan Reservoir trail, Opus 40, and Woodstock. Recommend this home highly. You won’t be disappointed!

The Little Minka was everything that Daniel said it would be. A beautiful, peaceful, quiet, cozy home with an amazing minimalist aesthetic. Definitely a great place for a weekend getaway if you’re looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. Would recommend and look forward to booking again!

Jonathan’s place was fantastic! Location felt like a secluded oasis, but was only 5 mins to town. Everything was clean, hot tub and sauna included. Our pups greatly appreciated running around in the fenced in yard. Jonathan was quick to respond the one time we messaged. Would absolutely stay there again!

The house met all expectations everything is stylishly done, and the host is incredibly responsive and helpful 🤍

Right in the heart of Woodstock, walkable to town. And on top of all that, my dogs were as comfortable as they could be away from home. Anne was responsive and kind, the smokeless fire pit was amazing, the bed was ultra comfortable. Air purifiers are abundant, place always felt clean. The balcony on the second floor overlooking the mountain was an added bonus. Wouldn’t have a complaint if I tried.

This was so charming & cozy, while also being conveniently close to nature nails & downtown Woodstock. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & would recommend!

Jane’s home is beautiful, quiet, and so relaxing. The area itself is wonderful and quaint and the home has everything you need and more. We sat out each morning on the front deck for coffee and each evening for a glass of wine, and ate dinner on the screened-in porch. Despite the temperatures reaching 90 degrees outside, the home remained very comfortable even without A/C. There were plenty of fans and the evenings were pleasantly cool. Jane is very friendly and helpful—stopped by on our first day to give us some wonderful local recommendations (our kids loved visiting a nearby apple orchard / restaurant). Honestly, you can’t ask for a better host. We already miss the place and would definitely return!

The drive up was beautiful, and the stay even more so. The home was cozy, charming, and had everything we needed for a peaceful getaway. The water view in the back was stunning and added such a serene touch to the experience. The neighbors were friendly, and the host was kind and welcoming. We felt right at home here.

A lovely stay and exactly what I needed! I loved falling asleep to the sound of frogs!

Comfortable and clean with beautiful scenery - on clear days, you get a Mountain view across the lake! Highly recommend.

This was our second time staying at Jon’s lovely cabin. We love being in the woods, strolling by the stream and enjoying the fireplace ambiance. Wonderful place with lots of character. We hope to make this a yearly trip.

The house is so beautiful and unique, and there is art everywhere you look. It inspires creativity! The hot tub and pool are incredible. The house has everything you need to feel at home. It's quiet and peaceful, and the view is out of this world. This is such a wonderful place for a getaway. Our family had a great time, and we can't wait to visit again soon! Olia made sure we had everything we needed and provided great suggestions for things to do in the area. It was an amazing holiday getaway!

Place was perfect! Clean & made our Holiday stay in the beautiful Hudson Valley a wonderful experience. We loved the personal touches the house offered and we will be back

Cozy home, on a beautiful property. The natural pool is really special, and we loved staying here. Hope to be back.

We had a great time at Saugerties! Rebecca's house was wonderful. The heated pool and the trampoline were the kids' favorite and they kept them entertained all day. The adults enjoyed the shade under the comfy pool lounge chairs & the spacious deck furniture. The backyard of the house was well kept and equipped so we spent a lot of time outside. The house is very well equipped and it was spacious for 2 families of 4. Everything was functioning well. The house is close to downtown and there are plenty of things to do nearby. Host was super quick to respond back and to help with whatever we needed right away. We def recommend Rebecca's house.

We had a terrific stay. The house was exactly as advertised.

We recently stayed at Tina's and had a great time. The location is secluded, incredibly peaceful and quiet — all you can hear are the birds in the morning. The home itself is clean and looks just like the photos. We also loved that we could bring our dog along with us. We live in the city so our pup doesn't get to touch much grass, and he had a blast running through the fenced-in yard. Although we originally booked because the house has a pool and we were hoping for good weather, it rained almost the entire time we were there... Nonetheless, it felt like the coziest home for a rainy weekend, and we really enjoyed our stay. We loved sitting inside by the fire to watch a movie, cooking in the kitchen and building a fire outside when the rain stopped. The location was also great for driving into Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Hudson and surrounding breweries and wineries.

Perfect location — it’s directly in the middle of Minnewaska State Park and downtown New Paltz. Stargazing in the hot tub was a perfect way to relax after a long hike.

This comfortable, cozy, magical piece of Catskill paradise was the perfect place to gather to mourn the loss of my father and make some new family memories for a lifetime. Photography is a hobby of mine and the picturesque landscape allowed me to get lost in my passion. We cooked all our meals together in the well-appointed kitchen, challenged each other in the PacMan arcade game and cuddled up together to watch the stars shine and a movie on the comfy couch. We took long walks and met two local farm horses grazing freely in the local fields. The wonderful host was very accommodating and fast to respond. We loved her thorough recommendations for local dining, fun activities and nearby shopping. Book this cabin in the Catskills! You will not be disappointed! We will be back! ". . . there are deeper gorges, greater streams and higher mountains but in no other place is the combination so blended into a harmony so perfect as to form such tempting bits for the camera or the brush.”