Planning group getaways can be tricky. First, you gotta agree on the location. Will you spend the week in Spain or on the deck of a cruise ship? If you’re not headed to an all-inclusive resort where amenities are provided, you’ll also need to think ahead so that everyone has a bed and you’re not all fighting for a tiny hotplate to make scrambled eggs in a cute A-frame Airbnb that was only built for two people. And you’re not alone—according to the vacation rental company, 80 percent of its bookings are group trips, which is why it recently launched new features to make group booking a breeze.

So let’s make your next trip even easier. I’ve rounded up 20 of the best Airbnbs for large groups in upstate New York. The location is iconic, the properties are gorgeous and there’s room enough for everyone. (Minimum six guests!). I’ve also prioritized group-friendly amenities, like pools, saunas, decks, fire pits, movie rooms, large dining tables, chef’s kitchens...and that’s just the beginning.
and that’s just the beginning—because, above all else, group trips require a vacation rental with smart and thoughtful hosts who have every base covered. (After all, you don’t want to find yourself having to drive 20 miles for a potato peeler while you’re prepping Thanksgiving dinner, right?) Without further ado, here are my top picks for upstate properties that check all the boxes, so you and your crew can check in and make yourselves at home straight away

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“In addition to merely counting how many beds a home has, you should consider other areas of the home where your large group will congregate,” advises Maida, who has planned quite a few group trips herself. “For example, is the dining room table large enough to seat everyone for dinner? Is the sofa in the living room able to accommodate everyone for a movie night? Is there a big enough outdoor area that everyone can gather ‘round the fire pit? Larger kitchens with plenty of counter space are also a must if you’re planning on cooking a big meal with your crew.”

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