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Luxury Cabin Minutes to Raystown Lake; HOT TUB, Firepit, Arcade

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Relax  in the hot tub after a long day at the lake

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 163800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Huntingdon, PA
  • Raystown Lake
    6 min drive
  • Allegrippis Trailhead
    11 min drive
  • Seven Points Marina
    13 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    40 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1 Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (upper level): 1 king, 1 twin/single

1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 (upper level): 1 queen, 1 twin/single

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (lower level): 1 king

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 (lower level): 2 twin/single

2 Twin Beds

Living Room Basement Sofa Bed

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft area upstairs

2 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury Cabin Minutes to Raystown Lake; HOT TUB, Firepit, Arcade

The Chocolate Moose Chalet is 10 minutes away from Raystown Lake. This home was designed for you and your large group to stay!! It has a hot tub, fire pit, grill, and an arcade with over 3,000 games! Come join the fun!

Whether you like to be at the lake or in the mountains enjoying the views, this is a win-win property. Go boating, hiking, mountain biking, hunting on the federal grounds, to a Penn State game, to a lake beach, water park, or gather with a large group of friends/family!! This home is perfectly designed for an extended family reunion, baby shower, church retreat, anything but a wild party :)

The Chocolate Moose Chalet has something for every season and age group!! Sit outside on the large deck and watch an amazing sunrise as you sip your coffee or snuggle up inside or outdoors by the fire pit. Grab a nice soak early in the morning or late at night with 100% privacy. Have a huge meal together around the handrafted wooden dinning room table that seats 12. There is a ton of space to prepare and enjoy a meal.

Raystown Lake and Seven Points Marina is 10 minutes away down the mountain! Bring your boat and trailer! Our home has plenty of parking!! Or rent a boat, wave runner, or kayak. Raystown Lake is unique in that it is 28 miles of lake (8,300 acres) to to explore!! It is surrounded by Federal Game Land, all preserved in its natural habitat. This means no homes on Raystown Lake have private access to the water. Our home is great that it is still very close to the lake! Be sure to be on the lookout for American eagles in the tree tops looking for fish in the early morning or soaring on the thermals in the afternoon!! The deer love to come in too as there are plenty of wooden areas around. There are two beach areas on the lake, two restaurants to dock the boat and get something to eat or get gas for the boat right on the water. Also, many little private coves and areas to explore!

We take pride in our home, and want you to feel at home when you are our guest. We take cleanliness seriously and will do our best to make sure everything is perfect for your vacation. We provide more so you can pack less: linens, blankets, sheets, towels, hands towels, dish soaps, dish towels, a full stocked gourmet kitchen, refrigerator, and games for the kids (and adults). If there’s a problem, let us know and we will resolve it. We can help you to navigate your trip, make recommendations for eating out and things to do, and will be responsive to your needs.

Comcast wireless internet is provided at the home, 2 smart tvs, and a washer and dryer is yours to use as well.

The layout of the home is as follows:

Main floor that has a large ramp to get to contains the kitchen, dining room, living room, 1/2 bath with laundry room and the master bedroom with ensuite full bathroom.

The second floor contains a loft with 2 pull out couches, 2 more bedrooms and a full bathroom.

The bottom floor is a walkout basement with 2 more bedrooms, full bathroom, another pull out couch WITH an entertainment area containing a smart tv, dry bar, arcade with over 3,000 games, and walks right out to the new hot tub.

There are 5 private bedrooms:

1) 1st Floor Primary with king bed, bathroom suite

2) 2nd Floor second bedroom with king and 1 twin bed

3) 2nd Floor second bedroom with king and 1 twin bed

4) Basement bedroom #4 with a king bed

5) Basement bedroom #5 with 2 twin beds

There are 2 queen sofa beds on the 2nd floor. There is an additional full bath here as well. In the walkout basement, there is another sofa bed and another full size bathroom.

RATES/FEES:

Base Rate Fee: Depending on the season and day of the week you incur a base fee associated with the days of your choosing.

Cleaning Fee: The cleaning fee covers cleaning costs/laundering of sheets/pillowcases/towels.

Pet Fee: Up to 3 pets are allowed in the home at any time. The pet fee is $100 per pet per stay to a max of 3 pets and $300. Allowing pets helps renters to not have to board their furry family members while away.

Resort/Management Fee: This fee is to cover the administrative and transactional cost of your booking that are associated with credit card processing and booking, document prep software .

RULES/RESTRICTIONS:

We will accept up to 20 overnight guests. Renters must be at least 25 years old, with no rentals for high-school or college parties without older adult (age 25+) supervision, renters insurance, and a commitment not to use the home for alcohol fueled partying! Pets are allowed with an additional fee. No smoking inside the house. Noise must be controlled after 9 p.m. If you need to cancel your reservation, we will refund 100% if you do so 60 days or more before your stay.

Our property is equipped with outdoor security cameras, and we will enforce these policies. Renters who choose to throw large fraternity style, alcohol fueled parties, will be held responsible for all damages, may have the police called, and may be have access to the property removed, forfeiting all monies paid. This policy ensures that we can offer a safe and secure guest experience, maintain our property in top shape for guests, and maintain respect for the neighbors.

Check-in procedures will be sent prior to arrival. We will generate a unique front door lock access code to each guest and you may be asked to have your ID for security. You will have our host's personal cell number and we can be reached any time before or during your trip to ensure a wonderful stay at our home!

Finally, we will clean the property after your stay, but we do require guests to leave the rooms and floors free of debris, trash, wet towels, dishes, etc. Sheets and towels will need to be placed in the laundry area and dishes cleaned and put back where they were found. This allows us to charge a smaller cleaning fee for such a large home. If any items are left behind we do charge a minimum of $25 extra for the return. This covers the time for our crew to go back and look for the item, as well as shipping.

Please let us know if you have any questions. In designing the home we tried to think of everything you would need and we will be honored to be your hosts! The mountain and lake combination never disappoints.



At the Chalets of Raystown, the more you stay the more you save!!!! See below for our discounting schedule:

Permanent Discounts – ---(4 Nights $300 off, 5 Nights $400 off, 6 Nights $500 off, 7 Nights $600 off, 8 Nights $700 off, 9 Nights $800 off)

Early check-Ins:
Available at $50 per hour if there are no renters leaving the morning you come in. You'll receive an email closer to your stay if available.

Property manager

Pam
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children noted as additional people & paid as such

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 3 pets total)
3 dog max allowed. Additional fee for pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed in ANY part of the home
Guest is required to sign a Rental Agreement. Security Deposit Hold Required of $600. Deposit to be processed by Host on Guest's Credit Card.
$250 Cancellation Fee. Minimum age to rent is 25. NO Smoking. NO pets. NO parties/events.
Damaged or trashed hot tub will be charged a fee of $2000.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Huntingdon

Located in Huntingdon, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Isett Acres Museum and Swigart Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Allegrippis Trailhead and Seven Points Marina. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Huntingdon, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 6 min drive
  • Allegrippis Trailhead - 11 min drive
  • Seven Points Marina - 13 min drive
  • Juniata College - 17 min drive
  • Trough Creek State Park - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 15 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Cabin Minutes to Raystown Lake; HOT TUB, Firepit, Arcade pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxury Cabin Minutes to Raystown Lake; HOT TUB, Firepit, Arcade?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Cabin Minutes to Raystown Lake; HOT TUB, Firepit, Arcade?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Cabin Minutes to Raystown Lake; HOT TUB, Firepit, Arcade located?

This family-friendly Huntingdon cabin is located on a lake, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Raystown Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Allegrippis Trailhead and Seven Points Marina. Juniata College and J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emilie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful chalet in the woods
Home is as described in the listing. Well-maintained, good air condition and appliances, placed in the middle of the forest. Close to marina and accommodates a crowd. Large picturesque porch- love the ramp. We enjoyed the hot tub and fire circle. Fairly small outdoor space around the house that is not trees and brush, but great to watch the birds and wildlife. Thanks for letting us stay there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay!
It was great! We really enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R., Naperville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving gem
Had a wonderful experience during our stay at Chocolate moose lodge. We had two families coming together for the holiday and away time. The communication was good with management team. Home had almost every amenity you would need (even for Thanksgiving meal). The house was set up perfectly for two separate living spaces for two children under two for quiet time. Can’t even imagine what a summer visit would be like.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Quiet mountain retreat
Myself and a large group of friends and their families rented the chocolate moose for our annual getaway. The home was beautiful and within a good distance of things to do to keep the little ones entertained. Property manager was responsive when we needed to contact regarding a minor issues as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Raystown Stay
Great house for large group. House layout is perfect with 1st floor master, 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 downstairs. Firepit is close to house and well built. Decks offer plenty of viewing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Great house in the woods. Just up for the weekend with some old college buddies for a fantasy football draft. Everyone liked the layout. All amenities were as listed. House was in top shape. Strong wifi network. Did not personally use but was told hot tub was nice. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Best house in Raystown
Our group comes to Raystown every year and this is by far the nicest property we have stayed in. The house is clean and well stocked. The owners are extremely responsive and helpful. We had the best time here!
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Beautiful and Private
Our group had a great time at the Chocolate Mouse Chalet this summer! We loved how private and quiet the area was. There was amble space for our belongings. We really enjoyed the spacious deck around the home and cleanliness was overachieved.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Exactly what we were looking for. A great weekend getaway with family friends. Teens loved the basement, we all loved the fire pit and the hot tub was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay - Clean and very nice!
Great Stay! Cabin is clean and very nice! Lot of room and the hot tub was amazing - brand new! We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun in nature
17 of us aged 2 to 66 loved our time together here. The kids loved climbing the dirt hill, hiking and s’mores at the fire pit. We were close enough to the lake that we enjoyed the beach and nearby water park. Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome weekend!
We love a nice vacation with our friends and dogs! Had a great time, only wish it was longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Chocolate Moose Chalet
Home is really very nice. Lots of wood inside with vaulted ceilings. Enough bathrooms and plenty of hot water and water pressure. Geothermal air conditioning worked really well. The weather was beautiful, and all enjoyed sitting out on the covered decks. Kitchen was definitely large enough to cook for our group. Would definitely recommend to others. To be helpful: Couches on main floor should be replaced. Bedroom on second floor: king mattress was said to be uncomfortable and window blind would not lower. Would have been nice to get everyone around the table to eat together at the same time. Kitchen slider screen door had apparently previously been bent and did not move without effort. It appeared that glass bottles must have been thrown off of the upper deck on the kitchen side into the woods by previous parties, so we had to avoid all of that broken glass area when we took our dog out. Maybe could put some crushed rubber around the deck side of the house for dogs instead of the gravel stone which is hard for them to walk on. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Ellen R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
NOT worth the price
This property was poorly supplied and in need of updates. It lacked the necessary supplies in the kitchen. There was only one coffee pot for 18 people and had only a few utensils. The kitchen table was wobbly and poorly finished. The water heater stopped working, the lights went out a few times, and the porch lights didn't work. We needed to find the circuit box a few times to keep things going and restart the water heater. Towels were not provided. The two leather sofas in the family room had quite a few patches because of holes, and there was no coffee table. All three pullout beds were old and unbearably uncomfortable. Linens and pillows for the pullout sofas are also not provided. There was no firewood for the fire pit. We were disappointed the property lacked any other amenities that most properties in this price range would have - fireplace, hot tub, game table, pool table, etc. Overall, we were all extremely disappointed in this property and, considering the price, would not recommend it to other families. Seriously not worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jedd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family celebration of Dad's 75th Birthday
10 humans and 3 dogs all gathered together to celebrate our Dad's 75th birthday. The house was wonderful. Lots of space to sit together for group activities, as well as separate areas (the kids could play downstairs while the adults relaxed upstairs). Plenty of couches, chairs and bathrooms for everyone. We really enjoyed the outdoor fire pit, the nearby hiking trails, and the ample indoor space for cooking/board games/movie nights. There were a few small issues with the house (a loose door handle, an odd smell coming from one of the bathrooms). But nothing that couldn't be fixed, and the owner was very responsive. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for staff Christmas party!
Great space for multiple areas of entertaining. We enjoyed our time around the outdoor fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C., Colver

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend Getaway
Property was very clean and had most common necessities, as well as cook ware. All the beds were very comfy to sleep on. The area is a little remote and very quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family get away….
We stayed at the Chocokate Moose Chalet for my moms birthday. It was the perfect meeting place for my and my brothers family to celebrate and spend time together and relax. The house was welcoming, beautiful and perfect for the 9 of us. We had more than enough room….. there were rooms we didn’t even use. The host was great with accommodating us on short notice after another place canceled on us last minute due to over booking and he was very communicative as well. Thank you for a wonderful weekend.. Definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ali O., Paxinos, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Check in was super easy, there was tons of space, and the entire property was beautiful inside and out! Will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends Reunion
The lodge was the perfect location for our reunion of friends! We enjoyed lots of time outdoors on the porch and around the fire pit. Loved the cute accents to complete the wooden lodge experience. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay for relaxing!
The property was perfect for a large group of people looking to get together to hangout and relax! Beautiful cabin surrounded by the forest for a nice quiet trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Gathering Place
My extended family (15 people) gathered here to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday. Plenty of sleeping spaces, well-supplied kitchen and grill to prepare family feasts, fire pit for outdoor gathering and s’mores. We explored local area—Raystown Lake walking trail (couldn’t rent boats as marina closed due to Hurricane Idas heavy rains), Lincoln Caverns. Lots of time hanging out at the chalet to sit on the porch, play games, and enjoy time together. Hosts are wonderful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family cabin experience
My family just returned from a delightful stay at the Chocolate Moose Chalet. It was easy to find and comfortable for our group of 8. The porch and fire pit area were nice areas for hanging out. We loved the proximity to both Lake Raystown and the grocery store in Huntingdon.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherry V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house for extended family weekend
Property was very nice and well represented - private with a nice outside area and wrap around porch that gives space for large groups. One concern was the sofabed in the basement, which is not usable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

William H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disappointed
4th Chalets rental in last 5 years. First time at Chocolate Moose. Always surpassed expectations except for this time. Interior and exterior issues needed attention. Owner responsive but most of the problems could not be resolved during our stay.

About the host

Hosted by Pam

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Why they chose this property

The property was the perfect combination of size (6 acres), privacy, and location. Only 3 miles from Raystown Lake and 35 minutes from State College. HOT TUB Nov 2022

What makes this property unique

The home boasts SPRAWLING size (3700 sq foot) privacy, a 1200 sq foot wrap around covered porch, along with a fire pit, and spaciousness everywhere you turn. As you sit on the porch in the evenings, with the lights turned down low on the porch, it doesn't get much better than seeing the lightning bugs flash in the woods while enjoying a glass of wine with good conversation between family and friends. Did we mention the hot tub :)

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English

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