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

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A wooden dock with a metal table and chairs, a white planter with flowers, and a calm lake with trees in the background.
A building with a sign that reads "El Guacamele Mexican Grill."
A dining area with a table set for two, a vase of flowers, and a lamp.
A cozy room with a wooden bookshelf, a colorful sofa, and a rustic stone wall.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a green door, and various kitchen utensils and appliances.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Pine Plains, NY
  • Place, Stissing Lake Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Omega Institute
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Culinary Institute of America
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    ‪43 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

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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 Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. 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.
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Pine Plains, NY

What's nearby

  • Stissing Lake Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bard College - 26 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Omega Institute - 28 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Vassar College - 42 min drive - 55.4 km
  • Culinary Institute of America - 43 min drive - 59.9 km

Getting around

  • Rhinecliff Station - 27 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stissing House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Storybook Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Champêtre - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moose on the Loose Deli - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Vintage 50's lake cabin featured in Fresh Cottage Magazine's 'dream retreats'?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vintage 50's lake cabin featured in Fresh Cottage Magazine's 'dream retreats' on 16 Jun 2027 start from £440, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Vintage 50's lake cabin featured in Fresh Cottage Magazine's 'dream retreats'?

On-site parking is available at the 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, campy cottage as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is in a beautiful location with a lake across a lane. The beds were comfortable. The weather was cold during our stay and the front windows do not close but hang over the screens and it does not appear to be insulated. The small wood stove was the only source of heat. There was a good supply of fire wood which we needed. Cabin would likely be fine during warm weather but be aware during cooler months it may be quite cold. The host was very nice and helpful in alerting us to where the down comforters were stored.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property and stay was amazing. We enjoyed the outside shower, coffee on the dock lakeside, and peaceful surroundings. Inez was so gracious and welcoming- making sure we were settled and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a great time at the cabin. The cabin itself is quirky and fun, and the surroundings were beautiful. Host is super responsive to questions or concerns. If you are looking for a rustic place to unplug from the world, this place is for you.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely charming fantasy cottage on a beautiful, serene pond. Absolutely great getaway. No TV (thankfully), a cute little beach nearby to swim in, and a small lake across the street with a dock and canoe that we made liberal use of. Night brought the sounds of owls, fisher cats, and even a punk show across the lake. The lake is stocked with largemouth bass (you can catch them right from the dock if you cast it to the right place at the right time). The cottage itself is also so thoughtfully designed, from the birch bark strips, appearances of teacups in unexpected places, to the constant repetition of the color green. FYI, the beds are old-style spring beds, which might be tough for some people (she is clear about this in the listing). Would return for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great classic spot--a little primitive--outside shower is total open air and a path full of woodchips make it a little uneasy, on a slippery wood plank--could make it much better by some flagstones for path and shower floor but that is my only real complaint.VERY rustic but comfortable, located just outside of the town of Pine Plains, nice dock and right on the water--literally a 50's old school lake house--beds, furnishings, pot/pans all from the past--very cool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Loved the cabin, vintage at its best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical vintage cabin straight out of a Wes Anderson film. Cosy, organized, curated and with very clear directions.. Bed could be a bit firmer, but hey, it’s a movie set and very authentic in a world where everything is synthetic and drywall. Enjoy the vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very rustic and exactly as described. If you love camping/glamping, this is for you! The outdoor shower was lovely. The lake was very quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed unplugging and relaxing, playing croquet, scrabble and cards.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic

Lovely cabin in the woods with lake access. We only wish there was an inside shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and quiet

So peaceful and a little slice of heaven! Absolutely loved the cottage decor—very retro and loved reminiscing and explaining retro items to my grandson. Was like a scavenger hunt… just when you thought you saw everything, you would come across another hidden treasure. We even enjoyed dinner out on the floating dock one evening and enjoyed watching the pair of swans.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Perhaps "clutter" is the wrong descriptor for selected vintage items that are purposely placed ;-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is, as advertised, vintage 50s in decor. We loved it. The setting is beautiful. The kitchen is well stocked with pots and pans and utensils. We could have used one or two more fans, but we stayed during a heat wave. Most visitors probably won't have this problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Weekend

It was great to return again to Inez’s vintage cabin in the woods. Although it was chilly, she had laid a fire for our arrival and it quickly took the chill off. The beds/pillows were very comfy. Kitchen more than adequate for breakfast cooking. We love it here and plan to return in the spring 2020
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage

Everything was amazing except the beds were uncomfortable. I love the vintage cottage and the feel of it but sleeping was a bit of an issue . Location is amazing so it made up for that
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
OK. After 24 years of indulging my amusement with the original “old-fashioned” bed-spring that came with the 1950s cabin’s single bed, I have removed it! The newer mattress, now firmly on planks, makes the bed less noisy, less bouncy and a reformed delight for sleeping. Adam, your appreciation of my cabin except for that bed was the final straw. Sorry kids.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Property was as expected. Could use a few more fans :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Two table fans, a box fan, and a ceiling fan. I often take advantage of the ice cold well water out door shower for instant cooling if I’m not over at dock dangling feet in water.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Both quality mattresses are new this year. The beds, as described, have old-fashioned springs meant to enhance the vintage experience. If you had texted with your “water on demand” concern, I would have had a few tips for hot. Also described and pictured, the shower for my retro styled retreat is outside with hot/cold faucets in a fern and forest setting. I consider my cabin a purposely unique and well curated experience. Described as a 50's vintage styled cabin, it is certainly a few more stars above camping out.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We are very dissatisfied with what we found there - the cabin and the place actually look different

the cabin is dirty, there are cobwebs everywhere, the smell in the cabin is unpleasant, I had to wash the dishes we used several times to get rid of the smell. The refrigerators are dirty and there are unused products left .The chairs by the lake are covered in rust. Poison ivy is around the cabin We are not enjoy our vacation☹️
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2024
"You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time" John Lydgate Please read other reviews of my cabin. The work and attention that I put into this cabin is not reflected in Julita's single star.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely little getaway cabin!

We rented this great lake cabin for the 2024 Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck. While the location was peaceful and secluded, the fairgrounds commute was quick and easy (25 min +/-). So perfect that I've already booked it for next year. The cabin itself was cute and well-thought out, with beautiful views of the lake and fall colors. I'd describe the décor as fun vintage, yet truly cozy and comfortable, with lots of homey touches. The wood stove was efficient, with plenty of well seasoned wood for fast & easy fire starting. There were plenty of places to sit and relax, including a table that seats 4 and lots of fun outdoor options. The antique iron tub is great, and a bathroom heater makes it cozy in there. The kitchen was good, with full sized appliances that were nice and clean (coffee pot, fridge, & stove). We loved the large farmhouse sink; and the cupboards were well-stocked with dishes, bowls, assorted glasses, and cups. Basically, everything I needed was easy to find. There was a well-seasoned cast iron griddle pan and most of the cookware was Le Creuset. Plus - there was a useable sharp knife! I often bring one since rentals can have questionable knives - so this was a pleasant surprise! The 'broken dishes' backsplash was simply delightful, as were the many nice touches throughout. There were even pumpkins and mums decorating the front of the house and the dock! We truly enjoyed it all and highly recommend Inez's little cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great getaway! Such a warm and cozy cottage with so much charm. The lake was awesome, we loved fishing from the canoe and just relaxing on the dock. It’s also only a five-minute drive to the quaint little town for a bite to eat.Inez was spot-on and quick to answer any questions we had. We left feeling completely refreshed and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A tranquil getaway

Simple yet comfortable, set in the middle of nature, a place to restore peace of mind. Reminded us of Lake Wobegon. Inez's cabin is more than enough for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay :)

This cabin is so nice that it has inspired my partner and I to own a cabin of our own someday! Very cozy and quiet, it has everything you need while also going for the authentic wood cabin vibe. The outdoor shower is dreamy and the wood fire stove is perfect for cooler nights. Thanks Inez!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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