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Vintage 50's lake cabin featured in Fresh Cottage Magazine's 'dream retreats'

Vintage 50's lake cabin featured in Fresh Cottage Magazine's 'dream retreats'

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View of Stissing Mountain from Twin Island Lake
Evening glow from property's shoreline
 June guest with bass on lake.
Guest Victor's BEST EVER Bass 5lb 20" !!! 
Caught in cabin's lake Spring 2017
canoe and floating dock on lake

Overview of Vintage 50's lake cabin featured in Fresh Cottage Magazine's 'dream retreats'

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Pine Plains, NY
  • Popular LocationThompson Pond5 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Taghkanic State Park18 min drive
  • Popular LocationOmega Institute25 min drive
  • AirportHudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Back Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Indoor bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Outdoor shower

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Vintage 50's lake cabin featured in Fresh Cottage Magazine's 'dream retreats'

Rustic cabin by Twin Island Lake, Pine Plains, NY
Sitting on quiet Lake Road and nestled in the woods, my rental built in 1950 is fashioned after a vintage lake cabin. As seen in the pictures, I have dressed the the space with props reminiscent of that era.

The cabin offers a well equipped kitchen (no dishwasher), a bath with a large claw footed tub and an outdoor hot and cold shower. There are two bedroom areas; one with a single bed and pop-up trundle, the other a double bed. Both are old-fashioned spring beds.
The front sitting room/kitchen area has great views of the lake with an over head ceiling fan (no air conditioning) and a wood burning stove for cooler temps. The property includes Lake front with dock and canoe.

Swimming in the lake out front is possible in the Spring and Fall. But during the summer, there is an over abundance of water lilies. At that time, it is good for boating (15mph electric limit) and fishing. There are 3 bodies of water connected. The next called Stissing lake is deeper and offers 2 good swimming options. One is the Lions Club Beach requiring a permit which I provide and the other public entry can be located on the hiking and swimming map which I provide.
The scenic hiking trails are around Thompson Pond, the third in the chain of lakes and up Stissing Mountain to the fire tower.

The town of Pine Plains is small and quaint New England. It offers a Historic Inn for dining, several other small eateries and a WIFI coffee shop. The food market, Pecks, is family owned and carries local produce as well as some organic.

This is an owner shared cabin; I may be there when it is not lent out and keep a permanent bureau and closet with my things.

No land line or TV. Good cell reception. WIFI available.
There is a suitcase of board games, puzzles, cards and plenty of mystery books.

Not winterized, the cabin is closed down in October and opened again by June. Book ahead. Discounted weekly rate.

Property manager

Inez Foose

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 2:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not “child proofed” for younger children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pine Plains

Located in Pine Plains, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. The Stissing Center and Ancram Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hornets Nest Paintball and Northern Dutchess Botanical Gardens. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Map
Pine Plains, NY

What's nearby

  • Thompson Pond - 5 min drive
  • Lake Taghkanic State Park - 18 min drive
  • Dutchess County Fairgrounds - 25 min drive
  • Omega Institute - 25 min drive
  • Bard College - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Rhinecliff-Kingston Station - 25 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 11 min drive
  • Moose On The Loose Sandwich Shop - 4 min drive
  • Cider Bros Roadhouse - 12 min drive
  • Jenny's Bar-B-Q - 10 min drive
  • Lia's Moutain View Restaurant - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage 50's lake cabin featured in Fresh Cottage Magazine's 'dream retreats' pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vintage 50's lake cabin featured in Fresh Cottage Magazine's 'dream retreats'?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage 50's lake cabin featured in Fresh Cottage Magazine's 'dream retreats'?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Vintage 50's lake cabin featured in Fresh Cottage Magazine's 'dream retreats' located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Stissing Lake Park, The Stissing Center and Thompson Pond. Pine Plains Library is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our AMAZING host
I found my Aunt deceased unexpectedly and we wanted to honor her wishes. She was cremated in SC and wanted to be returned home and buried with her Mother (my Grandma) in NY. My daughter struggles with anxiety and has Gertrude, her ESA. We needed to find a property that allowed dogs, had the availability on short notice and was located near our remaining family and future business in NY. This property checked every single box! We drove my Aunt up overnight and arrived a bit earlier then planned. (Not sure if it was my lead foot or less traffic/construction then usual). Our lovely host responded to our inquires quickly. She was very accurate in her description of this beautiful lakeside property. I grew up in a lakeside community so this reminded me of home. It was awesome to be able to share these memories with my kids. My Aunt, in a similar home as my childhood home so my kids got a real representation of those memories. The day of the services was very emotional and the weather was terrible. It was cold, rainy and the wind was crazy. We came back to the property, lit a fire in the wood stove and finally took a deep breath. Normally, we would head back down south pretty quickly. We stayed and enjoyed this home. It’s the perfect representation of lakeside living. Dressed beautifully in a vintage style, we used the radio (which was perfectly tuned to an oldies station) and chatted with the neighbors abt the community. Thank you for making a terrible loss more bearable 💜
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mark H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
3 season lake house. outside shower only. pine plains is really cool. house close to hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kori P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Property and area was everything I hoped it would be. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and cluttered
Cabin is indeed vintage. Adored the outside shower! We will be making one at our home in the northern Adirondacks! Great location-close to town. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Tracy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Rustic Cabin In The Woods
If you want privacy this is the place! We loved the quiet and tranquility. It is extremely rustic. The “on demand” heater needs to be repaired. We were boiling water for baths… no shower. Also, replacement of both mattress would not hurt either. The rolling to the centre was not optional. We loved being close to Stissing House and Champetre for 2 nights dining out, with only a 3 minute drive back home. In conclusion, if you enjoy camping this is your quaint, peaceful little cabin with plenty of hiking to be enjoyed close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Inez Foose

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I am an artist -muralist, decorative painter, set designer- living in Westbeth Artist's Housing in NYC.
I had the opportunity to create the mural frieze honoring past librarians in the newly built Pine Plains Library on Main Street.

Why they chose this property

I acquired this cabin from it's original owner who grew up around these lakes in the summer. I was thrilled that it had never been 'upgraded'. I refurbished it while trying to keep true to a vintage 50's lake cabin. I still enjoy combing the local yard sales for items that belong to this venue.

What makes this property unique

Lovely view of lake from front room and also thru the interior window while laying in bed. The sunrise over the lake can be glorious.
In the spring and early summer, the frogs croaking and in the fall, geese honking serenade the otherwise quiet setting.
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