Equipped with multiple bedrooms, full kitchens, and grand dining tables, these rentals will help you and your crew celebrate America’s favorite holiday in style.Courtesy AirbnbThanksgiving has taken many forms since its inception in 1621, and if there’s anything the modern portmanteau “Friendsgiving” has taught us, it’s that you don’t need a traditional family to enjoy America’s favorite feast. And I’m here to tell you you don’t need to have the perfect home to host one, either. Thanks to Airbnb, you can simply rent your dream holiday house.For all you East Coasters, there’s an abundance of country-chic properties nestled in nature just waiting to help foster quality time without the stress—you know, the kinds of sprawling homesteads Martha Stewart would be thrilled to baste a turkey in. The Airbnbs on this list are ideal for a group getaway, equipped with multiple bedrooms, full kitchens (with ovens big enough for your bird), and grand dining tables, so you can whip up Thanksgiving dinner with ease. Some even have game rooms and saunas, perfect for winding down after the big meal.From lakeside log cabins in New Hampshire to restored farmhouses in the Hudson Valley, these are the best Friendsgiving-friendly Airbnbs on the East Coast, separated by state.We've selected these listings based on Superhost status, ratings, amenities, location, decor, editor stays, and previous guest reviews.New JerseyNew YorkVermontMassachusettsConnecticutMaineNew HampshireAntique-filled historic home in Stockton, New JerseyNumber of guests: 5Bed and bath: 2 beds, 1 bathWhy we love it: Historic charm, antique furniture, pet-friendlyStaying at this 18th-century stone row house is kind of like sleeping in a museum, except you’ll be treated to modern amenities like an Aarke coffee maker and Boll & Branch linens. Ideal for a smaller group of up to five, the two-bedroom home features two queen-size beds and a couch in the living room that’s comfy enough to sleep on. The curated antiques dotted around the house will make you feel as though you’re enjoying Friendsgiving dinner in an era when time moved much slower. Bull’s Island Recreation Area is just across the street, with direct access to the scenic Delaware River Towpath for walking and biking along the canal.Location: Stockton, New JerseyThings to do nearby: Bull's Island Recreation Area, Delaware River Towpath, Stockton MarketCharming 1834 farmhouse in Old Chatham, New YorkNumber of guests: 8Bed and bath: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathsWhy we love it: Stocked bar cart, wood-burning fireplaces, board gamesAt this restored 1843 farmhouse in the Hudson Valley, sliding barn doors lead to a grand dining room with a table fit for six and all kinds of country-core antiques—in other words, Thanksgiving dinner will look like it came straight out of a postcard. You and seven of your best friends can choose between four bedrooms, though the gang will likely spend most of their time in the shared living spaces, which feature wood-burning fireplaces, a book nook, board games, and a fully stocked bar cart. There’s even a restored barn house outside with a service kitchen and bathroom. On crisp autumn nights, enjoy late-night chats around the firepit.Location: Old Chatham, New YorkThings to do nearby: Bimi's Cheese Shop, The Chatham Bookstore, Crandell Movie TheaterLuxury farmhouse with a barrel sauna in Saugerties, New YorkNumber of guests: 6Bed and bath: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathsWhy we love it: Pet-friendly, in-unit washer/dryer, pinball machineThis quaint white-brick farmhouse is set on 30 acres of Hudson Valley property, which includes open fields, private hiking trails, access to Kaaterskill Creek, and panoramic views of the Catskills. But you’ll be just as happy holing up inside, where the living room features floor-to-ceiling windows, a wood-burning fireplace, a smart TV, and a vintage pinball machine. Before cooking dinner in a picture-perfect kitchen that overlooks the valley, you and your guests can unplug in the barrel sauna, or do a group yoga session in the light-filled gym barn.Location: Saugerties, New YorkThings to do nearby: Saugerties Lighthouse, Phoenicia Diner, Hemlock BarSleek ’70s bungalow in Hampton Bays, New YorkNumber of guests: 8Bed and bath: 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathsWhy we love it: Proximity to beaches, pet-friendly, outdoor deckThere’s something so romantic about visiting a beach town in the offseason, and this ’70s bungalow in Hampton Bays calls for bundled-up strolls along East Landing Beach. Ideal for two families with kids, the impeccably designed home includes four bunk beds and plenty of green space for the little ones to run around in. You’ll likely enjoy cooking in this kitchen more than your own, with its black-and-white checkered floors, shiny new pots and pans, and top-of-the-line appliances. Friendsgiving dinner at the bungalow will be a trendy one thanks to the Cesca-style chairs encircling the dining table and the paper lantern pendant light hanging above.Location: Hampton Bays, New YorkThings to do nearby: East Landing Beach, Red Creek Park, Cowfish restaurantHilltop mansion with sweeping mountain views in Roxbury, New YorkNumber of guests: 6Bed and bath: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathsWhy we love it: Wood-burning fireplace, hot tub, expansive deckThis polished home, hidden away in the Catskills, offers stunning mountain views from the expansive deck, which can be accessed from the living room (while the pool might be closed in November, you’ll still have access to the hot tub, where you can gaze up at the stars on the chilliest of nights). With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this polished retreat fits up to six guests, and thanks to the open-plan layout on the ground floor, gatherings can move seamlessly from kitchen to dining table. Beyond dinner, you’ll have six acres of land to frolic around in, plus a firepit to enjoy some late-night s’mores.Location: Roxbury, New YorkThings to do nearby: Pakatakan Farmers Market, Belleayre Mountain Ski Center, Watershed coffee shopModern mountain home in Woodstock, VermontNumber of guests: 8Bed and bath: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathsWhy we love it: Mountain views, freestanding tub, in-unit washer/dryerFriendsgiving dinner comes with a sublime view at this minimalist property in Vermont, where floor-to-ceiling windows give way to stunning fall foliage and the rolling hills of Mount Ascutney. To help get your feast underway, you’ll have access to a Thermador double oven, five-burner gas stove, and a dining table that seats 10—plus, if you need any additional produce, the Woodstock Farmers Market (more of a high-quality grocery store) is just a 10-minute drive away. When it’s time to get some fresh air in between meals, the property contains four acres of open meadows for woodsy walks.Location: Woodstock, VermontThings to do nearby: Woodstock Farmers Market, Faulkner Park, Ottauquechee River TrailLuxe country retreat with indoor sauna in Bridgewater, VermontNumber of guests: 8Bed and bath: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathsWhy we love it: Mountain views, wood-burning fireplace, private saunaBalancing rustic charm with modern luxury, this spacious Vermont home offers 30 acres of nature to explore—including a pond, open pastures, and woodlands—plus spa-like amenities, like a freestanding bathtub, two rain showers, and an indoor infrared sauna with red light therapy. The open layout features a fully stocked kitchen that leads to the dining area, so the cooks in the group can participate in all the dinner chatter. When it's time to get cozy, the fireplace in the living room calls for nightly hangs, while the movie room in the basement (complete with a foosball table) is ideal for entertaining any kids in tow.Location: Bridgewater, VermontThings to do nearby: Killington Resort, Thundering Brook Falls Trail, Coolidge State ParkDesign lover's home in the heart of Nantucket, MassachusettsNumber of guests: 13Bed and bath: 6 bedrooms, 4 bathsWhy we love it: Pet-friendly, in-unit washer and dryer, proximity to beachDesigned by New York City interior designer Samuel Masters, this Nantucket home is a nautical-inspired retreat with vintage ship paintings, blue accents, and striped upholstery. Six bedrooms are spread across three floors, each equipped with Matouk linens and Casper mattresses. The kitchen features all-new appliances—including the gas stove, dishwasher, and fridge—while the dining area holds seating for 10. When everyone’s had their fill of leftover turkey sandwiches, Francis Street Beach awaits for a brisk stroll.Location: Nantucket, MassachusettsThings to do nearby: Loines Observatory, Nantucket Whaling Museum, Francis Street BeachCottage with farm valley views in Warren, ConnecticutNumber of guests: 6Bed and bath: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathsWhy we love it: Record player and vinyls, chicken coop, fall foliageThis is rural Connecticut at its best—a quaint, four-bedroom farmhouse set upon seven acres of Litchfield County land, where you can visit chickens, wind around orchards and corn fields, and gaze out at Lake Waramaug. Thanksgiving dinner will be a breeze, thanks to the Swedish wood-burning stove, Le Creuset cookware, and, as one guest reviewer noted, the “sharpest knives at any Airbnb I’ve ever used!” Share your meal at the midcentury-modern Danish dining table, which seats up to 10, then enjoy the record player in the music room or cuddle up with Pendleton blankets on the screened porch. Keep in mind the roosters do crow, but the morning alarm only adds to the bucolic charm.Location: Warren, ConnecticutThings to do nearby: Lake Waramaug, Mohawk Mountain ski area, Kent Falls Brewing CompanySpacious, newly built home with hot tub in Arundel, MaineNumber of guests: 6Bed and bath: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathsWhy we love it: Shared beach access, garden view, in-unit washer/dryerLocated just a five-minute drive away from Kennebunkport’s Dock Square, this spotless three-bedroom is the perfect pad for a New England Friendsgiving. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare your grand feast, from sharp knives to a Ninja blender, plus a waffle maker for breakfast the next day. The main bedroom features a king-size bed, en suite bathroom, and walk-in closet, while the other two bedrooms contain a queen-size bed and plenty of space to store your belongings. Between the hot tub, board games, and cornhole setup, you and your friends will never get bored.Location: Arundel, MaineThings to do nearby: Cape Arundel Golf Club, Gooch’s Beach, Stage Island PreserveCozy lakeside log cabin in Sunapee, New HampshireNumber of guests: 6Bed and bath: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathsWhy we love it: Pet-friendly, wood-burning fireplace, proximity to Sunapee LakeThis Airbnb has everything you need to fulfill your log-cabin fantasy: five acres of wooded land, antique curios, and a wood-burning fireplace. The spacious kitchen has room for everyone to help with the cooking, and leads to the light-filled dining room, which seats up to six people. There are plenty of spots to enjoy some downtime after dinner, whether that’s the screened-in porch where guests can catch up on rocking chairs, or the upstairs game room for playing a round of chess. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, with an added pet fee of $99.Location: Sunapee, New HampshireThings to do nearby: Mount Sunapee ski area, Sunapee Lake Harbor, SRK Greenway TrailQuaint river home in Tamworth, New HampshireNumber of guests: 10Bed and bath: 5 beds, 3 bathsWhy we love it: Access to nature, in-unit washer/dryer, firepitThink of this New Hampshire Airbnb as an old-fashioned countryside inn, where guests will wake up to the rippling sounds of the Bear Camp River nearby. 10 friends can spread out across five bedrooms, then gather in the living room, a gorgeous light-filled space complete with an upright piano and Bluetooth speaker. As for the kitchen, one reviewer wrote that it “was the most well-stocked Airbnb kitchen” they’d ever experienced, and should you need any last-minute ingredients, there’s a Hannaford grocery store just a 20-minute drive away. When you and your friends are ready to take a post-dinner digestive walk, there are 80 acres of woods and a meadow to explore on the property.Location: Tamworth, New HampshireThings to do nearby: Lake Winnipesaukee, Hemenway State Forest, Remick Country Doctor Museum & FarmJessica Sulima is a Commerce Writer at Condé Nast Traveler, where she covers hotel and booking content, as well as travel deals. Originally from New Jersey, she attended the University of Pennsylvania, where she holds a Bachelor’s degree in English with minors in Spanish and Art History. Previously at Thrillist, ... 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