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Peaceful, Beautiful Home, Lake Raystown, Pets OK, Kayaks Available

Lakefront holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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Looking at the rear of the house from the lower back yard
The front of the house.  The trees are now gone and new landscaping is in place.
Kitchen
The pool area, from the kitchen eating area.
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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James Creek, PA
  • Place, Trough Creek State Park
  • Place, Raystown Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Seven Points Marina
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First floor half bath

Toilet

Loft bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful, Beautiful Home, Lake Raystown, Pets OK, Kayaks Available

This beautiful, quiet property is adjacent to the Raystown Lake Federal Lands* and in between the Marina and Resort areas. We constantly try to improve the property, and in 2018 we extended the all-seasons room to the deck, making a large outdoor deck area! We added a fire pit and a new, larger, hot tub! Stroll down a private (no homes front the land), quiet country lane to a quiet entrance to the lake. You can hear the birds singing and the fish leaping out of the water! This is a great place for kayaking, fishing, or playing in the water. (We can rent up to 4 kayaks upon request, in cooperation with another owner, so we must charge an additional fee. You must transport to the water.) The lakeside is also a perfect place for a private picnic or to gaze at the stars.
Just one mile down the road is the Aitch boat launch and fishing pier. A wonderful view of the tree-covered mountains surrounds you. Public guided boat tours are available at the Marina and Resort areas.

You will truly enjoy the smart HD TV in the living room, the regulation-sized (7') AMF pool table, and the 6-person hot tub.

The master bedroom on the main floor has a queen bed and a large master bath w/ oversized Jacuzzi (non-jetted) tub, separate shower, walk-in closet, and Kohler fixtures. This master bedroom has a sliding glass door onto the deck with a beautiful view of the federal lands and the neighbor's pond where you can frequently find a blue heron looking for fish. (We do not have a direct view of the lake, very few lake properties do, which keeps the lake experience from the water pristine - no private docks are permitted on the federal land surrounding the lake.)

The main floor has a dining room & living room w/ gas fireplace. The modern kitchen has every convenience you need including an island w/ a Jenn-Air grill & gas range unit, a side-by-side refrigerator, built-in microwave, built-in oven, dishwasher, & garbage disposal. We also supply a drip coffee maker, rice cooker, crock-pot, and other kitchen small appliances. The laundry room and a half bath are also on the main floor. Grocery delivery is offered locally by instacart: https://www.instacart.com/grocery-delivery/pa/near-me-in-huntingdon-pa. (Zip is 16657.)

The second-floor loft contains two queen size beds and overlooks the kitchen and pool table room. There is a separate floor AC unit, ceiling fan, and floor fan in the loft to keep the air circulating. It has a full-size bathroom with a large standup shower.

There is a screened-in 3 seasons room w/ glass sliding-door entrances from the kitchen, the pool table room, and the master bedroom. It is absolutely lovely out there, and you have a nice view of the pond, which frequently boasts of bird activity. You will hear the birds singing all day, and you will frequently be able to watch the barn swallows careen just above the grass while they feed.

This home has a heat pump, central air, ceiling fans, skylights & nice attached 26’ x 26' garage.

Please note that the pipeline that was installed recently that runs under the lake also went through our property and severely damaged our landscaping, and the emerald ash borer damaged our trees. We are working to replace all, but it will take a few years as I will NOT use herbicides on the property for your safety!

Our rental agreement can be downloaded from this listing. It is your responsibility to sign and return the agreement. If you fail to do this, you nonetheless IRREVOCABLY AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT BY PAYING THE RENTAL FEE.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Children are ok, but please note we have a hot tub
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Events

No events allowed
Never. Party = expulsion with no refund.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets permitted with fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is strictly prohibited.
There is an absolute maximum of 6 people permitted. Additional guests will result in a full loss of entry credentials, fees, and deposit.
Do NOT move the pool table, it is professionally balanced and leveled. Thank you.
Parties are strictly prohibited and will result in an immediate expulsion from the property with no refund of any payment made.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Note from host: Never. Party = expulsion with no refund.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

James Creek

Located in James Creek, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Seven Points Marina and Blair County Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Raystown Lake and Trough Creek State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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James Creek, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Allegrippis Trailhead - 15 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Juniata College - 21 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Canoe Creek State Park - 43 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 17 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MacTown Pizza Plus - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Sizzler - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Fat Freddie's Bbq - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Miss Mollie's Soft Serve Etc - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smitty's Eats & Treats - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful, Beautiful Home, Lake Raystown, Pets OK, Kayaks Available pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Peaceful, Beautiful Home, Lake Raystown, Pets OK, Kayaks Available?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful, Beautiful Home, Lake Raystown, Pets OK, Kayaks Available?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful, Beautiful Home, Lake Raystown, Pets OK, Kayaks Available located?

This family-friendly James Creek holiday home is located on a lake, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Raystown Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Allegrippis Trailhead and Riverside Park. Williamsburg Sportsmens Park and Seven Points Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 194 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the stay …only wondered what happened to the fenced yard and pond from pictures ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It rained everyday unfortunately but we made the best of it. Our dogs loved the big field to run!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

weekend getaway

A short stay with my partner. Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From two professionals living in the Concrete jungle it was exactly what we were looking for, a peaceful four day three nights stay. All we heard was birds singing and that was amazing.. The house was beautiful with many amenities. The walk by the lake near the marina was refreshing. If you’re looking for a beautiful classy place to stay in the vicinity of Lake Raytown to get away from it all I would suggest you look into this residence. Also note one other thing if you’re looking for a night out on the town for a really good restaurant in Huntingdon check out 3 twelve.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Braden S.

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

Getaway

Great place to get away with family and your dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charolette O.

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

Weekend get away

My friends and I just got back from our stay here! The place is beautiful and in a great location! I would absolutely love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

Enjoyed our stay.

We enjoyed our stay, especially the hot tub and pool table.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

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

A very nice break

A quiet place with a lovely view and plenty of space. Comfy beds, great lighting, well equipped kitchen, and my two little ones loved the high seating options. The carpet is divine! If you have a brave toddler, you will need to keep up one on one attention, because the house is not baby safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

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

Great place and amazing location

Perfect place for a weekend away with friends to have fun and take the boat out on the lake. Great communication with the owners and great property with pool table and hot tub for even more fun after the lake days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Great stay, beautiful property!

Had a great stay for long weekend at this property. Hot tub was amazing, home was clean, comfortable beds. Basic necessities were supplied, nice pool table.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Martin H., Ijamsville, MD

Great get-away in Lake Raystown!

Beautiful, spacious house with everything you need for a peaceful get-away. Wonderful deck with gas fire pit adds to the relaxing atmosphere. Owner was excellent in answering our questions and being responsive to our needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shawn O.

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

Nice place

The house was very nice. The owner worked through a issue we had very well. My only suggestion is replacing the lights bulbs that are not working. Small issue but needs to be done.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

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

Perfect cabin get away

Fantastic property in secluded private setting. House was large, comfortable, and loaded with amenities. Large outdoor area for games and hiking then retire to enclosed porch to relax around the fire pit or climb into the hot tub. Queen beds were very comfortable and the gas fireplace made for a cozy movies in the entertainment room. We cooked all our own meals so the large well stocked kitchen let us prepare a variety of meals with the same ease as being at home. This property was exactly what we were looking for definitely recommend it to anyone looking to unplug for a quiet weekend of nature and relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Ashley K.

Overpriced

Overpriced house. House was mostly clean but sewage odor inside. Hot tub was old and falling apart
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2015

8/10 Good

Kaitlin M.

Nice rental. Great location for biking and hiking

My husband and I rented the house for a long weekend to do some mountain biking in the area. The location was great and we loved that we could bring our pup. The hot tub was awesome and the house was fairly well equipped. Overall, the house was very nice and made for a great relaxing weekend. It was too cold while we were there to use the kayaks that were available but they looked very nice and like that would be a lot of fun. Some things it was missing - working corkscrew and wine glasses but that wasn’t a huge deal. We did have an issue with a rat in the house and the noises kept us up a lot of one night. There were also lots of droppings on the ground. It is definitely the time of year for mice and rats but they probably need to put some traps or something down. We also couldn’t get the heat to work but there was a gas fireplace and we were fairly warm with just that. Overall, it was a nice rental and we would rent this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Becca R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Great for a tub rash and property misinformation!

There were 4 adults staying in this home. Upon arrival the home seemed like a beautiful place for our stay however as we settled in we noticed there were many discrepancies with the listing. This included inaccurate pictures of the furniture. The patio furniture was filthy, the BBQ grill was a flat top covered in standing water and rust so we were unable to use it. The freezer did not freeze and the dishwasher was sub-par, unable to properly clean and wheels missing from the racks. There were no clean sponges for washing dishes. It was a great place for stargazing. There is no "all seasons" room as advertised - screens missing and one section was a pull down shade. The 2-car garage had no room for our car but luckily we did not get snow over the holiday. The upstairs shower produced lukewarm water on a slow stream. The level one bedroom headboard was full of cat scratches and not the same as pictured.The highlight of booking this house was the pool table and hot tub. Pool table was great. Hot tub left 3 of the 4 of us with a terrible hot tub rash which is caused by a bacteria. The hot tub was clearly not clean or treated with chemicals. We reached out to the host after our stay when we all noticed the rash pop up and let her know and she got defensive demanding a full medical report. She was rude in her response which left me to leave an honest review as I had let her know I was trying my best to give her an opportunity to resolve our complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved, loved, loved this place! It's so peaceful, private, and relaxing. It's a great amount of space with a lot of amenities. The property is very well maintained and was immaculately clean! Very close to the lake and super easy to get to a boat launch. We brought our small pontoon boat and could easily park it in the large driveway. I love that the kitchen and bathrooms had so much storage space, that didn't end up looking cluttered with all your stuff on the countertops. Would definitely stay there again! Best Raystown rental!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a peaceful location close to the lake with everything we needed for a long weekend. We appreciated being able to bring our dogs with us too.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was fantastic—super close to Seven Points Marina, which made lake access easy. We loved the pool table and hot tub for relaxing downtime. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Vacation get aways

Nice and quiet place great to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Family Getaway

We spent a long weekend here in June 2025. It was so peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

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

Perfect Respite

This rental was perfect for our group. The house was comfortable for four adults and had all of the amenities we needed. The setting was beautiful and offered us some peace and a break from everything. We walked down to the lake one day and also explored a nearby cemetery. We also got to watch the recent aurora From the back yard. Would recommend this place to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith l.

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

Weekend Golf Trip with the fellas

Stayed in this gem for three days to play golf with the guys and couldn't have found a better place! House was clean and quiet and offered us some extra amenities such as a pool table to have some more fun in the evenings and a hot tub for those sore muscles from all the extra swings on the courses! Owners were very nice and available for anything we needed including allowing us early check in on Day 1.. would recommend this home for families , friends stay or weekend getaways! A great place! Thank you Tony and Faith
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

william b.

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

Very nice

Nice place to vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Faith M. Lucchesi

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A family-owned business, BD Realty is a bunch of us who hope to offer vacation get-aways to others. We enjoy spending time at the house when we can get away and be together and we hope you love it as much as we do! We strive to eat, drink and be merry. We hope you do too! Doing it at the lake is a bonus!

Why they chose this property

The location provides for a quiet, peaceful stay. This is a 'get-away' property, and if you love wildlife, you can see Eagles, Bobcats, Fox, Deer and many smaller, beautiful critters by just strolling quietly in the woods. Of course, you have to know how to look for them. We love the lake and playing in the water. Please note that the pipeline that was installed recently that runs under the lake also went through our property and severely damaged our landscaping, and the emerald ash borer damaged our trees. We are working to replace all, but it will take a few years as I will NOT use herbicides on the property for your safety!

What makes this property unique

The hot tub in the three seasons room followed by several rounds of pool while watching the big screen HDTV!