The surrounding area is nothing to write home about, but the hot tub and views of the Hudson were why we booked, and that's exactly what we got. The host was lovely, and the property was very clean when we arrived. There are a lot of stairs, including down to the hot tub, so that's something to be aware of before booking. This location was a good hub for local day trips to Westchester County, Tarrytown, Stony Point Battlefield, Legoland, and Bear Mountain State Park. Harriman State Park is also nearby, as are the Nyacks and the Palisades Mall. The full kitchen had a full size refrigerator and freezer, and I'm really happy there was a dishwasher, as we ended up using lots of mugs sipping tea and looking out over the Hudson.