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Vintage 50's lake cabin featured in Fresh Cottage Magazine's 'dream retreats'
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 65.0 sq m
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Pine Plains, NY
- Stissing Lake Park13 min walk
- Thompson Pond3 min drive
- Omega Institute30 min drive
- Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)44 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Back Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Main Bedroom
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Indoor bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Outdoor shower
Soap · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
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. The double is an old-fashioned spring bed.
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 extends across a quiet lane and includes Lake front seating area, dock seating area 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. But it is currently cutting back. Hannafords in Red Hook is the more complete source. The Stissing House has been reviewed in the NYT (top 10 eateries 2023) and the Stissing Center for Arts and Culture on Main Street has a full calendar.
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.
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. The double is an old-fashioned spring bed.
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 extends across a quiet lane and includes Lake front seating area, dock seating area 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. But it is currently cutting back. Hannafords in Red Hook is the more complete source. The Stissing House has been reviewed in the NYT (top 10 eateries 2023) and the Stissing Center for Arts and Culture on Main Street has a full calendar.
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 2:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not “child proofed” for younger children
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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 Northern Dutchess Botanical Gardens and Trevor Zoo. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.

Pine Plains, NY
What's nearby
- Stissing Lake Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Thompson Pond - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
- Pine Plains Library - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
- Omega Institute - 30 min drive - 28.7 km
- Bard College - 31 min drive - 33.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dunkin' - 11 min drive
- Stissing House - 3 min drive
- Upstate BBQ - 11 min drive
- Moose on the Loose Deli - 4 min drive
- Champêtre - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Inez Foose

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.
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.
In the spring and early summer, the frogs croaking and in the fall, geese honking serenade the otherwise quiet setting.
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