Entire home

Deck w/ Private Hot Tub: Lakefront Raystown Cabin!

James Creek Vacation Rental | 4BR | 3.5BA | 3,500 Sq Ft | Stairs to Access

Living Room | Roku TV | Free WiFi | Full Sleeper Sofa

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Excellent

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 103500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available

Explore the area

James Creek, PA

Raystown Lake
Trough Creek State Park
Seven Points Marina
‪23 min drive‬
Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Deck w/ Private Hot Tub: Lakefront Raystown Cabin!

Enjoy a grand family getaway on Raystown Lake when you book this fantastic 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom vacation rental in James Creek, Pennsylvania! This spacious home has it all - including a full kitchen, a cozy fireplace, a game room, a hot tub, and so much more. When you’re not relaxing by the water, catch a football game at Penn State, or explore local hiking trails and hunting lands. After your adventures, kick back on the wraparound deck and enjoy a delicious meal prepared on the BBQ grill.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pet Friendly (w/ Fee) | BBQ Ready | 3,500 Sq Ft

Whether you're visiting with friends or family, you'll love making this house your home-away-from-home on the lake!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin Beds | Living Room: Full Sleeper Sofa

INDOOR LIVING: 4 flat-screen TVs w/ Rokus (log in for TV apps not provided), en-suite bathroom w/ jetted tub and walk-in shower, pool table
KITCHEN: Well-equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, microwave, dishwasher, island
GENERAL: Free WiFi, in-unit washer & dryer, dog bed, linens, purified water
OUTDOOR LIVING: Wraparound deck w/ seating, gas grill, outdoor fireplace
FAQ: Quiet hours after 11:00 PM
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

RAYSTOWN LAKE (12.3 miles): 8,000-acre lake, picnic areas, beaches, boat launches, campgrounds, trails, fishing, marinas, Seven Points Beach (12.3 miles), Seven Points Marina (12.6 miles), Snyders Run Boat Launch (14.7 miles)
HIKING TRAILS: Trough Creek State Park (10.9 miles), Susquehannock Campground (12.8 miles), Canoe Creek State Park (17.3 miles), Thousand Steps of the Standing Stone Trail (23.7 miles)
HUNTING: I Diehl Hunt (14.8 miles), State Game Lands 118B (22.2 miles), Whitetail Memories (26.7 miles), Spring Lane Hunt Club (28.3 miles), State Game Lands 71 (30.6 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Lincoln Caverns (15.5 miles), DelGrosso’s Park and Laguna Splash (32.9 miles), Railroaders Memorial Museum (35.2 miles), Penn State (54.9 miles), Railroaders Memorial Museum (48.7 miles)
AIRPORT: Harrisburg International Airport (109 miles), Altoona-Blair County Airport (16.9 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with $100 per stay fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties or large gatherings. This property has a strict maximum occupancy of 8 guests
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Please observe quiet hours after 11:00 PM
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Towels are not provided. It is recommended you supply your own
- NOTE: The property has stairs and may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: Water in this region has a high iron content. Purified water is provided for drinking and cooking. The tap water is also safe for drinking, but it does have an iron odor
- NOTE: The free-standing wood stove is not functional at this time and is not for guest use
- NOTE: 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is necessary in the winter months to access the property
- NOTE: Log in for Rokus is not provided. Guests must log in to desired TV apps using their personal login information
- NOTE: In an effort to keep this property safe and clean, all guests must wash, dry, and make the bed with the provided linens after use. If you do not feel comfortable doing so, you are welcome to bring your own linens during your stay

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Have a question?

Beta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ask a question

Similar properties

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

James Creek

James Creek is home to this cottage. Seven Points Marina and Blair County Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Frankstown Township Memorial Park and Kelly Park. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.

James Creek, PA

What's nearby

Allegrippis Trailhead - 22 min drive - 18.3 km
Seven Points Marina - 23 min drive - 21.4 km
Juniata College - 28 min drive - 27.6 km
Canoe Creek State Park - 47 min drive - 32.1 km
Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 51 min drive - 59.5 km

Getting around

Huntingdon Station - 23 min drive
Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Stocks Dairy Delight - ‬19 min drive
‪Fat Freddie's BBQ - ‬16 min drive
‪Eats N Treats - ‬7 min drive
‪Country Smokehouse - ‬33 min drive
‪Those Guys Pizza - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Deck w/ Private Hot Tub: Lakefront Raystown Cabin! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Deck w/ Private Hot Tub: Lakefront Raystown Cabin!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deck w/ Private Hot Tub: Lakefront Raystown Cabin!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Deck w/ Private Hot Tub: Lakefront Raystown Cabin! located?

Situated in James Creek, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Raystown Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Williamsburg Borough Office and Riverside Park. Williamsburg Library and Williamsburg Sportsmens Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

7.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donna

29 Jun, 2025

Donna

Very enjoyable stay. The owner was very helpful when needed. I would love to return some day.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

25 Jul, 2023

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

Great place to stay

It was very clean, lots of room and new. The pool table and spa tub was a home run for us. It was nice and quiet too, very relaxing.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Micheal S.

3 Aug, 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Place nice. Cleaning could have been better

Beautiful place but cleaning lacked.Host was very rude on phone when i called him about the cleaning of the place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

6 Sept, 2024

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

Great rustic style house/cabin in the woods...close to the lake

The house was great for our family. It had two master bedrooms with attached bathrooms. Plus two other bedrooms. Beautiful deck. The fenced in yard allowed play location for the kids. I saw on other comments mention of dust webs...true if you look for them... but welcome to the woods. Overall it has a clean feeling. Advice, bring hand towels... there arent any in the 4 bathrooms in the house. If we go back to Raystown...wed reserve this house again!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie K.

11 Aug, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place for large dogs

The house is nice, especially if you have large dogs. The fenced in deck and yard make it very convenient for the dogs to move around freely. There were some things that would make the stay even better though. The first thing was the cleanliness. I picked up 5 piles of dog poop in the yard, one of the large trash receptacles was already 1/2 full, and there was actually food left on several of the cooking utensils that we pulled out of the drawer(s). Lastly, the owners should purchase clothing racks for each room since they lock the closets. This would give guests somewhere to hang their clothes during their stay. Other than that, it is a very nice place to stay and I would consider staying there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

20 Jul, 2024

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

Lake Time

Perfect place and location for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Allen L.

30 Nov, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Liked the area and house. Cleaning could have been done better. Lots of dust on shelves and bed frame. Trouble finding water valve. Label worn off. Overall a good stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Cheryl B.

9 Dec, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Entriken cabin

The house itself is very nice and accommodated the 7 of us very well. However, the house was not the cleanest with food on the kitchen counters. The stove and microwave needed cleaning. There is an electric can opener on the counter that had a rusty lid still attached. The water has a horrible egg smell and we ran out of warm water at shower time. One of the pillows in the basement bedroom has spots of blood on it, but didn't notice until taking the sheets off before our departure to wash. The bar in the basement also needed cleaning. There is a pot bellied type stove in the basement (not for use which is fine, but there was pool table chalk broken all over it. The scenery there is beautiful as we saw deer and owls. Many different small towns close by and we visited the wineries. Overall, it was avery nice trip and probably stay there again, just hope it's a little cleaner.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

12 Apr, 2021

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

Great

Awesome place to stay

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deidre S.

13 Oct, 2020

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

A majestic week!

This home is lovely and extremely peaceful. The added use of the docked houseboat was a true treat. It is very dog friendly and our nine-month old Golden had a blast! The kitchen is well appointed and the deck was our refuge for soaking up the sun and reading for hours. The owner is remarkably helpful and easy to reach for the many questions that might arise. A stunning woodland retreat. We will be sure to return next year!

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

22 Jul, 2020

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

Five star Remote Beauty

Everything was perfect! Plenty to do if you chose to, remote and quiet if if you just want to get away . Very dog friendly my pups were very much at home! The property manager was very accommodating, friendly and gracious, i will absolutely stay here again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

4 Feb, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Winter Getaway

We enjoyed a wonderful, family weekend! The cabin was cozy, clean, and had everything we needed. We loved the cabin’s design and decor! The owners even added a special touch of Valentine’s Day decor. We would love to come back for the summer and fall. Thank you for an amazing weekend! *we brought our own sheets & towels - this eliminated the need to wash the owners’ before we left.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

22 Jan, 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin!

Beautiful setting and nice place with plenty of amenities! Easy check in and out process.. The only complaints I have are most of the bed sheets had what looked like pet hair on them.. And also the heating system is very uneven. The living room and kitchen wer comfortable but the master bedroom was freezing

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

stray d.

13 Jan, 2020

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nice home BUT...listing and cleanliness were lacking

The Good: The house is spacious and nicely laid out. We truly enjoyed the fireplace- the reason we chose this home. Deck space is very nice. I'm sure it is very beautiful in the summer time. The houseboat was N/A since we visited after Christmas. The BAD: The listing itself is misleading. It states a woodburning stove, also a reason we rented- does not work or is not in use. All the TV's but one require you to have subscriptions to watch anything besides very limited free subscription stations. NOT in the listing. Good thing we could access the playoff games using my subscription at least! The road to the house is NOT paved. It is a dirt/stone road. No problem in the summer however, we steered clear of homes like this in late December, luckily the weather held. As you may read, the management company DOES NOT refund any paid money. What you don't know until you receive your check in instructions- AFTER all your money is paid, is that you are required to wash and dry sheets and return them to the beds. This called for a 7:00am wake up to get out by 10:00. This also requires some trust on the part of the people who washed the sheets prior to you! Not real comforting. Cleanliness- The house overall was dirty. Upon arrival I had to vacuum a white grit off both the couch and loveseat. Upon removing the cushions the legs to both were still in plastic under the cushions. There were bars of soap left in the bathrooms that had been used and had hair on them. Upon opening the coffee maker there was moldy used coffee in the filter. The fridge behind the downstairs bar was unusable due to mold along with a moldy box of baking soda. Dust covered many surfaces. It was plainly obvious no professional housekeeper comes in. You are also expected to "tidy up" the home before leaving. Rather broad term to know what is expected. You are responsible for turning on the water to the home when you arrive and shut it off when you leave. Additionally, we need to unplug and move the dehumidifier and hose from the basement until we left. Overall- The area and the people around were friendly. I made contact to have wood delivered- fireplace and non-usable wood stove and the guy was great. I'm sure in the summer time with the boat and deck it might be worth the price. In the winter and with the cleanliness lacking I just can't recommend this property and we have stayed in many VRBO's and other rentals over the years. We had fun but the property was disappointing.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

BETH H., Knox, USA

20 Nov, 2019

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

The home was clean and well equipped! The home is beautiful ! We enjoyed our stay

Check in was easy. The home is very comfortable and welcoming.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

7 Nov, 2019

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

Great weekend

We only stayed for a weekend and ended up not getting in until about 11 on Friday, so unfortunately we really only had Saturday here. When we arrived the water and heat had already been turned on for us, which was great since it was a cooler night. We were unable to check out the house boat due to the time of year and it being out of the water, but we did drive down and the area seems fantastic. We definitely want to stay again in the summer to experience the lake. We absolutely loved everything about the house and location, even though not on the lake. We loved the fact that it was extremely dog friendly even more. This was probably one of the most relaxing weekends we had in a long time, and will definitely be looking to return again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019