Location: Raystown Lake, Allegheny Mountains & Her Valleys, Pennsylvania, USA
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6-8)
Quiet, rustic cozy home on wooded grounds, perfect for a relaxing getaway. We are 1 1/2 miles from James Creek boat launch near the center of Lake Raystown, located near Entriken. This home has two bedrooms, one on the first floor with a double bed, and the other, on the second floor, with two beds - a double and a queen. The second bedroom also sports an upright piano for the musical guest. Deck is furnished with outdoor tables, seating, and a gas grill. A fire ring is available off the deck for toasting marshmallows! Plenty of birdwatching and chattering squirrels. See our tourist guide booklet for all kinds of fun things to do. Have a great time!
Lake Raystown is the fishing and boating capital of central Pennsylvania and James Creek launch is a hot spot for bass tournaments. Five minutes from Lake Raystown Resort and Waterpark and Trough Creek State Park's Balanced Rock and Swinging Bridge, multiple hiking trails, Zip lines, and great trout fishing. Multiple geocaching opportunities in the area. 15 minutes from Seven Points Recreational Area and Marina and the Allegrippis biking trails. Guided fishing tours and lake beaches at Seven Points Recreational Area and Raystown Lake Resort. Great hunting in this area in the fall.
The house is approximately 18 miles from Huntingdon , Juniata College , Lincoln Cavern. Blue Knob and Tussey Mountain Ski Resorts within 1 hour. Penn State University is also within an hours drive.
Check-in/Check-out
Sunday - Thursday Check-in Sun 4PM/Check-out Fri 11AM
Friday - Saturday (Two night minimum) Check-in Fri 4PM/Check-out Sun 11AM
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Turn off the air conditioning when leaving the house for any period of time.
- Linens Provided : Beach towels not provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Nothing longer than 22ft.
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Game Console : Nintendo 64 & Playstation 2
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Condiments provided.
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Outdoor gas grill must be turned off when not in use. Please close the propane tank valve and cover the grill.
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Other Amenities
- Fire Ring, piano, two Lazy-Boys for additional sleeping option.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Maximum of 2 - extra charge
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Must be 25 years old to make reservation
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking inside the house is prohibited. When smoking outside, please dispose of any cigarette butts. Evidence of smoking indoors will result in loss of security deposit.
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Raystown Lake Resort and WildRiver Water Park, Trough Creek State Park, Fishing Tournaments, Altoona Curve Baseball, East Broad Top Steam Railroad, Lincoln Caverns, Penns Cave, Penn State Football, Swigart's Car Museum, Gun and Archery Range, Horseshoe Curve, DelGrossos Amusement Park, Hesston Speedway, Huntingdon County Fair, Juniata College, Geocaching, Ziplines
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$135/night (Sun-Thu) .. $175/night (Fri-Sat) - Two night minimum.
Check-in: 4PM & Check-out: 11AM.
Refundable security deposit of $150 - if no property damage or theft.
50% deposit at time of reservation; Full Payment due 14 days prior to arrival.
Pet fee $25/per - no more than 2.
Cleaning fee $50 additional.
9% Sales/Lodging tax
Must be 25 years old to make reservation.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1974
Why the Owner Chose Raystown Lake
Our family purchased acreage on Piney Ridge in 1971 to take advantage of the newly formed Raystown Lake, built a road, cleared the land, roasted many a hotdog over burning brush piles, and finally built the cottage in 1974. It has been the site of many reunions, a wedding, a few honeymoons, anniversary & birthday celebrations, and Thanksgiving dinner has been a tradition here since 1974. Two of our guests became engaged here last summer! The cottage has been well used & well loved. We chose the spot for its proximity to the lake to take advantage of the many activities such as boating, skiing, swimming and fishing. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Property Photos
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Traveler Reviews (18)
Home Away From Home
Guest: G&R
(Thomasville, PA)
Date of Stay: 11/04/11
Review Submitted: 11/15/11
This beautiful cottage is everything as advertised plus much more! It is impeccably maintained, immaculately clean, and has every kitchen gadget you need from a crockpot to mountain pie makers. There were four adults and a dog and it was the perfect size. The location is close enough to a boat launch,hiking at Balance Rock, but far enough away to provide the peacefulness of the mountains. Julie promptly answered any questions that I had and she had a basket filled with the necessities to make s'mores. Thank you for sharing your mountain retreat Julie & Shaun. We will definately come back.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
second home
Guest: DT
(Bath, Pa.)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11
Review Submitted: 10/20/11
This is the place to go for peace, quite and relaxation. Everything that you can want to have a perfect vacation is right here for I felt right at home when I walked in the door, WOW!! This site on VRBO was very accurate. My husband, I and a female german shepherd had 4 hours of great hiking time in the morning till about 1:30 and a rest in the afternoon then walk to the lake from the cabin(James Creek) feed the ducks sit a bit and walk back, dog was soooo happy, we averaged 8 miles a day at different areas each day. The beds, sheets and towels are better that some motels and cabin so cozy feeling with comfortable furniture. We will definitly go back for it's a nice ride from home and it also so easy to get to, garmin took us right there!!!!! THANK YOU Julie and Shawn for sharing your home.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners.
Cozy
Guest: acudakid
(Washington PA)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11
Review Submitted: 09/26/11
Cozy is the feeling you get when you step into this cabin. We did not want to leave and would definitely go back. We would like to thank the owners for sharing their home with us. The birdhouses, the fire ring, the spacious deck, the warm feeling of the house, there are not enough words to describe.........absolutely loved it.Thank you very much!!!!!!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners, families with young children.
Guest: Mike & Jenny
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Date of Stay: 08/05/11
Review Submitted: 08/15/11
This place is lovely!! We shared breakfast on the deck every morning with the hummingbirds and stargazed at night. Never see this many stars in the city! It was a wonderful place to unwind after a day of boating and hiking. Thanks for opening your home to us - you've thought of everything! See you next year!
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Cozy, charming cottage
Guest: Roni
(Wilmington, DE)
Date of Stay: 06/19/11
Review Submitted: 06/24/11
My family of 5 and our dog really enjoyed our stay. There are bird feeders all around the front and I've never seen so many hummingbirds and gold finches. The home was clean and all the furnishings were comfortable. Julie and Shawn really make you feel like a guest by providing smores fixings and allowing use of their condiments. We enjoyed using the fire pit more than once. The home is conveniently located within 5 miles to the main attractions of Lake Raystown (the resort and waterpark, the beaches at Tatman Run, and hiking trails at Trough Creek). I can't say enough nice things about the home and it's owners. Thank you.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children.
A Charming and Warm Getaway!
Guest: angie
(Virginia)
Date of Stay: 07/30/10
Review Submitted: 09/11/10
We stayed for an extended weekend in August of 2010. The owners were very warm in welcoming us to their cabing even though we didn't meet them in person. We found plenty of smores fixings and wood back at the cabin for a great way to end our days swimming and boating by the Raystown Lake. The cabin is furnished and decorated in a familial setting and shares with you the pride of having this cabin. It is well kept and found to be an excellent way to relax from the hustle and bustle of the city. The photos that are on the site due reflect the true nature of this cabin and its grounds, There are plenty water activities to do along with a zip line that has just been built this year. For those that like the outdoors this is the place to be. Everything from hiking in the woods (trails nearby at the parks) to the various water activities this area has it. The cabin is at most a 15-20 min drive away. We enjoyed it so much that we are thinking of returning in the fall! THANK YOU for having this place and for sharing it with others!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Kevin, Sharon and Keisha
Guest: Shash
(Berlin, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/25/10
Review Submitted: 07/30/10
Need to get away just to relax. This is the place to go. Very clean, peaceful and quiet. We used to go tent camping so we were prepared and took everything with us. Not this place, all we would have needed was our clothes and food. It has all the comforts of home. We had extremely hot weather but had the luxury of air conditioning to go into. We took our dogs with us and they loved it as well. We will be returning next year!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners.
Excellent
Guest: MA
(Lewisberry, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10
Review Submitted: 07/26/10
We stayed over the July 4 holiday. Excellent location, beautiful home, wonderful owner. Highly recommended.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guest: Valerie, Roger, Duke & PeeWee - Baltimore
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Date of Stay: 09/21/09
Review Submitted: 06/29/10
LOVED IT! Thanks a million for everything. We loved the country decor, the special touches like the smore basket & candy, and the fresh cut flowers. Spent lots of time relaxing on the deck or around the fire in the evenings. So close to the boat launch & beautiful Trough Creek park - enjoyed the "bouncing bridge" there. See you same time next year!
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