All the niceties one could wish for. Gorgeous grounds.

This was a perfect place for our family getaway. The house has large comfortable bedrooms with attached bathrooms and spacious common areas for people to hang out and enjoy. The kitchen is well equipped and has everything one could need. The house overall is very charming and the grounds are well maintained with beautiful landscaping.

This place is like a museum! Absolutely gorgeous and magnificent. Was fantastic for a family gathering, especially with the set-up like a hotel with en-suite bathrooms for all bedrooms. The grounds are also fabulously landscaped, and there is a magical firepit in the backyard.

We had a great time - group of 9 adults , place is enormous and well appointed . Fridge is huge and unique. Property manager added to character and was very warm. Little town adorable and other larger towns accessible by car. Definitely friendly ghosts.

Our group of 9 adults loved our stay. The house is remarkable, even more beautiful than the pictures. We thoroughly enjoyed the time at The Pines and highly recommend it. Lisa met us when we arrived to give us tour of the house along with an overview of its history. She provided us recommendations for dinner and made the reservations for us. She was very responsive prior and during our stay.

This house is really incredible. Perfect place for our group of 19 family members. We cooked both nights in the fantastically appointed kitchen and ate like royalty at the long table in the formal dining room. The market around the corner (Peck's) has everything you didn't bring (or everything you need). The lawn was perfect for us to set up and enjoy badmitten. Check in included a really fun tour of the house and property with some stories and history. Highly recommend.

It could not have been more perfect. The hosts were welcoming, friendly and responsive. The home was exquisite and it was fun learning about the history. It was like a museum but at the same time comfortable and provided the perfect environment for our family celebration.

The house is incredibly unique and interesting. Our group really enjoyed exploring it as well as the town. Would definitely recommend and we plan on visiting again.

The house was perfect for our team offsite.

There are not enough words I can think of to describe this insanely immaculate mansion. It is basically a museum. If you are a fan of the game Clue, you will feel you have just entered the house that the game is based on. Or if you are a fan of Scott Fitzgerald, you will be transported into The Great Gatsby. Not one of our 20 guests who came to the house did not drop their mouths and simply become speechless when they first entered The Pines. The photos on VRBO are great but they simply cannot do this place justice. The more you know about old homes and classic furniture, the more blown away you will be. Jorge was very nice and he apparently is an engineer who restored and maintains much of this house himself. Unfortunately, he was out of town during our stay so we never met him but he has a very knowledgeable local associate named Lisa who gave us a tour and was on call at all times in case we had any needs or questions. Lisa is a local who knows every business and every person in town, and we took her advice on ordering some takeout lunch at the local Mexican restaurant which was very good. The rest of the time, we cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner in the catering-level kitchen. There is an old 3 door ice box that was converted into a refrigerator, and it is the biggest fridge you've ever seen in a home. I brought a bunch of coolers with ice for no reason. There are 3 ovens and a huge viking stove and a large outdoor propane grill. If you want to cook for a crowd, this is the place for you. My guests all asked me if we were going to go hiking and other things like that, but in the end, nobody ever wanted to leave the grounds. There are acres of land to walk around in, including a wonderful cemetery adjacent to the house which everyone really enjoyed visiting. I guess you have to be the kind of people who enjoy walking around in cemeteries, but that's us. But we also played outdoor games all day, including a kickball game of kids versus adults. It is that kind of spectacular environment at The Pines that makes you want to do extraordinary things. There was am unexpected spring heatwave up to 90 degrees one day, and the house stayed cool, with split unit AC's in the kitchen and all the bedrooms. What more can I say? Every one of our guests wants to return. Some of them have not yet turned 50 yet (This event was for my wife's 50th birthday), so if I am lucky maybe one of them will invite me back to The Pines for their own party.

Incredibly restored Victorian Mansion that is a joy to stay in and relax. Stissing house restaurant nearby is a gourmet delight

Wonderful old house with all the old world charm! Well stocked selection of kitchen ware and modern conveniences as well! We enjoyed the Mid-Hudson bridge walk and the sites and shopping in nearby Rhinebeck!

Lovely house, many large bedrooms, plenty of space for 12 guests

The house is absolutely stunning, and the hosts are very responsive. We hosted a large dinner for friends and found that the kitchen had everything we might possibly need (stand mixers, cuisinarts, pans, etc) to prepare a multi-course meal. The rooms were beautiful and comfortable, and hope to come back again soon for a repeat.

The house was beautiful and accurately described. The host was responsive. Beds are super comfortable. The kitchen is well-appointed. Awesome dining room table to spend time together. It was beautifully decorated for the holidays. We would definitely stay again. It would be a great couples getaway in addition to a family get away. It would be great in warmer weather especially to take advantage of the beautiful porches. The towns around the area were great to visit.... awesome hiking trails nearby and a great place to run as well.

The Pines is absolutely amazing. Jorge and his team have curated a truly amazing property that is perfect for large groups. The common spaces are all ornate and well suited for intimate gatherings. The kitchen has all the tools you might need. The photos don't do it justice, the house is amazing. Overall a perfect venue and next time I need a place to gather for a celebration I would happily stay at The Pines again.

We moved our family’s annual Thanksgiving retreat to The Pines this year, and the house accommodated our needs quite well. Jorge (host) was very responsive to the unfortunate shut down of the boiler on Thanksgiving Day. We are definitely considering coming back again next year.

This house was stunning and so well cared for. Jorge was very communicative and gave us a full history on the property which we enjoyed. It was the perfect backdrop for our team retreat, and there was ample room for nine of us. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and more. Hard to describe how wonderful this place is. We didn’t want to leave!

The property is spectacular in every way. Pine Plains is the cutest little town and The Pines is it's highlight! Jorge the property manager and owner was a delight...so easy to work with, informed, kind and easygoing. We had everything we needed, the property was impeccable and made all of us so happy. Oppulent living quarters with many rooms for privacy and many rooms and fabuloous outdoor spaces for large gathering. Conveniences were all accessible by foot and the house was incredibly equipped with EVERYTHING! We loved every minute and can't wait to return!

Echoing many of the other reviews, the Pines is even more spectacular in person than the photos show. Entering into the home is like taking a step back to another era in the best way possible. Kitchen + dining is stocked for whatever you would want to cook. The various sitting rooms (in particular the library) are comfortable and great for groups. All the bedrooms (even the smaller ones) are great. Lastly the grounds and porches are well appointed and should not be missed. Jorge is a great host and it is clear how much he cares for the property. If you are on the fence, just book it, you won’t regret it!

We had a 60th birthday party at the house and it was perfect. Everyone loved it, the kitchen equipment and, dishes and glasses were ample for our large group. We had fun hiking in the area. It was perfect. I highly recommend it for a special occasion.

I and a group of friends spent our second marvelous stay at The Pines this August. Jorge and Eileen Yajure are perfect hosts, always kind and responsive, and the house is ideal for large groups like ours. Beautiful rooms and grounds and amenities that include the furnished covered porches, grand piano, impressive library, and en suite bedrooms, make it a pleasure. Duchess County itself is a discovery with lots to enjoy. We are coming to think of The Pines as “our place,” and everyone looks forward to returning next year.

A wonderful and professionally managed stay at a remarkable house. An unforgettable family reunion thanks to Jorge's restoration and care for a spectacular place.

We rented this property for our entire Bridal Party to stay the weekend of our wedding, and everything was absolutely perfect to accommodate a large group!! The house was perfectly preserved, and Jorge was extremely communicative and helpful. If we have a large group coming to stay in the area again, we would definitely recommend staying here!

Jorge is great to work with and the property is beautiful - spacious, historic, elegant, and updated in all the important ways. We hope to be back someday!

Jorge is great to work with and the property is beautiful - spacious, historic, elegant, and updated in all the important ways. We hope to be back someday!

Congratulations! If you are reading this review, then that means you have had the good fortune of discovering The Pines. As a designer by trade, I was looking for a very special venue to host a group of seventeen of my most discerning, creative friends for a milestone birthday party, and boy oh boy did The Pines deliver. This place is truly one of the most exquisite, elegant, beautiful homes I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. The house and grounds are even more beautiful in person than the listing let's on, and that is really saying something. The estate is the stuff of fantasy, a Gilded Age backdrop that graciously accommodated a weekend of twenty-first century merriment. As someone who loves to cook and entertain, the meticulously well-appointed kitchen, pantry, butler's pantry, dining room, dining terrace, and outdoor porches provided everything we needed to pull off two informal cocktail hours, a backyard barbecue, brunch, an afternoon tea lawn party picnic, and a formal sit-down dinner with ease. The interiors and furnishings are period and grand, but there is nothing stuffy about the house. The house accommodated the guests to freely mingle in intimate clusters or to come together as a full group in a relaxed, natural flow. The comfy side porch with ceiling fans, and cozy library with perfectly curated collection of eclectic titles were two of our favorite spaces. The ample guest rooms, each with a private bath, were little sanctuaries where guests would retreat and relax between group activities. Many of us spent the afternoon just lounging on the lawn or strolling through the beautiful historic cemetery adjacent to the property that could have been set directed by Edward Gorey. All this said, the cherry on the cake of this experience are the property owners. Their care and stewardship of this historic property is evident in their commitment to the house's restoration, with no detail being overlooked. Jorge and his wife are charming hosts. He greeted us with the most fascinating history of the estate, and we found ourselves repeating the anecdotes over and over again throughout the weekend. As a group of artists, designers, film and theater makers, we were obsessed with the attention to details. (Jorge, if you are reading this, we all want to know more about your historic light fixture collection!) I could go on and on with accolades for The Pines, but one word sums it up perfectly - magical.

Congratulations! If you are reading this review, then that means you have had the good fortune of discovering The Pines. As a designer by trade, I was looking for a very special venue to host a group of seventeen of my most discerning, creative friends for a milestone birthday party, and boy oh boy did The Pines deliver. This place is truly one of the most exquisite, elegant, beautiful homes I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. The house and grounds are even more beautiful in person than the listing let's on, and that is really saying something. The estate is the stuff of fantasy, a Gilded Age backdrop that graciously accommodated a weekend of twenty-first century merriment. As someone who loves to cook and entertain, the meticulously well-appointed kitchen, pantry, butler's pantry, dining room, dining terrace, and outdoor porches provided everything we needed to pull off two informal cocktail hours, a backyard barbecue, brunch, an afternoon tea lawn party picnic, and a formal sit-down dinner with ease. The interiors and furnishings are period and grand, but there is nothing stuffy about the house. The house accommodated the guests to freely mingle in intimate clusters or to come together as a full group in a relaxed, natural flow. The comfy side porch with ceiling fans, and cozy library with perfectly curated collection of eclectic titles were two of our favorite spaces. The ample guest rooms, each with a private bath, were little sanctuaries where guests would retreat and relax between group activities. Many of us spent the afternoon just lounging on the lawn or strolling through the beautiful historic cemetery adjacent to the property that could have been set directed by Edward Gorey. All this said, the cherry on the cake of this experience are the property owners. Their care and stewardship of this historic property is evident in their commitment to the house's restoration, with no detail being overlooked. Jorge and his wife are charming hosts. He greeted us with the most fascinating history of the estate, and we found ourselves repeating the anecdotes over and over again throughout the weekend. As a group of artists, designers, film and theater makers, we were obsessed with the attention to details. (Jorge, if you are reading this, we all want to know more about your historic light fixture collection!) I could go on and on with accolades for The Pines, but one word sums it up perfectly - magical.

We had 16 folks here from including teens and adults for a birthday weekend of old friends, and it was the perfect property. Everyone had their own bathrooms and privacy even with the shared bathroom. The property and house is exactly as advertised and wonderfully maintained. We ate all our meals here and we had everything we needed. The big porch was where we spent all our time and it was perfect! Great communication with Jorge throughout the process!

Our family enjoyed The Pines for a weekend holiday celebration. The kitchen is very well stocked, and the refrigerators have a lot of capacity. The dining room is gorgeous and spacious! The hosts were available nearby if needed, and checked in by text to be sure all was well. Highly recommend The Pines!

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I had my micro wedding at the pines and it was perfect. The house is stunning and perfect for sharing with family. The grounds are beautiful and were the perfect setting for my wedding ceremony. The owners are super helpful and always answer your questions right away. I can’t recommend this property enough!