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Short walk to the lake!

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A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a wooden table and chairs, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A covered wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A cabin with a wooden deck, a covered porch, and a garage.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a small island with bar stools.
A modern living room with a sofa, TV, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Huntingdon, PA
  • Place, Raystown Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Juniata College
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Seven Points Marina
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Short walk to the lake!

Enjoy this cozy, air conditioned cottage 3/10ths of a mile from Lake Raystown. The house is new construction on a wooded 2.5 acres in a quiet neighborhood. Walk the path* to the lake with kayaks or paddle boards, your fishing poles, or just a beach towel and a good book. Bask in the peace and quiet of an evening spent on the deck overlooking the woods. Have fun exploring the woods and building forts, then enjoy roasting marshmallows at the fire pit. Drive ten minutes to the Allegrippas trail head to mountain bike or to Seven Points Marina to boat or go to the beach. It’s also only ten minutes to downtown Huntingdon and ten minutes to Snyder’s Run public boat launch.

This family friendly cottage features an open floor plan kitchen, dining and living room. The kitchen is well appointed for those who like to cook, with bar seating for 2 and a table that expands to seat 8. There is a desk in the living room in case you need to work remotely and wifi to keep you connected. It sleeps 8, with 3 small but charming bedrooms, 2 with queen beds and one with twin bunk beds, and a queen pull out couch in the living room. There is a washer/dryer for your convenience. Laundry detergent is provided. When you need a break from swimming, fishing, and exploring, there are plenty of books, puzzles, and board games for all ages, as well as a smart TV, DVD player, and DVDs for all ages.

*Please note the path comes off the end of the road, where there is a cul-de-sac for parking. The path is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. Due to the way Raystown Lake was created, the path to the lake is downhill, which means of course that the way back is uphill, and it is relatively steep at parts. This can be difficult for some people. If you would like easy access for kayaking, you can drive up and drop your kayak right on the beach at the Snyders Run Boat Launch, ~10 min away. The beach at Seven Points is free with free parking and offers more level entry for swimming, about 10 min in the other direction.

Sheets are NOT provided. A kitchen towel and dish cloth are provided, but other towels are NOT. We do provide mattress pads, pillows, quilts. We do provide starter paper towels and starter toilet paper, as well as trash bags, basic soaps (dish/hand) and laundry detergent.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$500 additional charge for smoking on property

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure the thermostat is set on Cool, 74 and Auto Fan in the summer, and on Heat, 64, and Auto Fan in the fall/winter. Thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We do not provide sheets or towels, but both top and bottom sheets must be used on the beds. Thanks!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2035587vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Huntingdon

Located in Huntingdon, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Raystown Lake and Allegrippis Trailhead, while Isett Acres Museum and Swigart Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Huntingdon, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Juniata College - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Allegrippis Trailhead - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks - 14 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 11 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rebelz - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Short walk to the lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Short walk to the lake!?

As of 1 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Short walk to the lake! on 7 Oct, 2026 start from S$798, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Short walk to the lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Short walk to the lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short walk to the lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Short walk to the lake! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Raystown Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Allegrippis Trailhead and J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. Juniata College and Seven Points Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was a great location for us
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication with the host and perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean with toys to keep the children entertained
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay. Plenty of room and comfortable. Close to the public boat ramp.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place. The only thing is that we felt a bit uncomfortable being all girls and there was no curtain on the main entrance and doors are see through.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2026
So sorry you felt uncomfortable! We do provide blackout curtains for those windows with magnetic rods, as explained in the check in information. Glad you enjoyed the rest of your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this cabin! The property was exactly as described clean and very comfortable. The location was perfect. The host was responsive and easy to work with. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to relax, go for walks and not too far from Huntingdon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a great time staying here! Very clean, stocked with supplies and entertainment, and very close to fun activities around Raystown! The hosts were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. The house and property were perfect. We hope to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was extremely clean and has most home amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Getaway at the Lake

We really enjoyed the house, and it was a short walk to the lake. The hosts were great, and we would definitely come back to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Raystown

Our stay was outstanding. We have been to Raystown lake several times but the family thinks this was the best. The home exceeded our expectations
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend with friends

Great place to stay. Had an amazing time. Home has all you could need. Short walk to the lake for gorgeous fall views Al g the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Closing out our summer fun!

Perfect setting to close out our summer at the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

College visit with our granddaughter.

Beautiful area. Very clean and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay again

Very nice property. Very well stocked except for Kleenex and tp paper. A little further to the lake than it looks on photos. But overall very niceThank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl's Getaway

Great location for a getaway. Relaxing mornings and evenings sitting on the porch. Check-in was nice and smooth. We're hoping to make it back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another beautiful stay

Great house, great location. My brother and I have stayed here multiple times on Mt bike trips and every time, we are beyond pleased with our stay. The deck is a great spot for a morning coffee and an afternoon beer. The house is close to town and the lake. Thank you again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2023
Thanks George! We are happy you enjoy it as much as we do, and you are a great renter too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We absolutely loved the house, had so many amenities. We enjoyed making small fires and sitting outside on the porch for dinner. Having the washer and dryer was amazing just in case it was needed. We will definitely book this house again. We love coming to Huntingdon, the house made our time even more special.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, quiet location. Good kitchen supplies. Wish we didnt have to bring sheets and towels. Long precise list of do's and don't s. No master bath. Just 2 bathrooms on the opposite side of the house from the bedrooms but with 4 teenage girls we managed. Nice fenced in yard and porch.
the firepit at sunrise
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend biking trip

Nice weekend trip for riding the mountains bike trails at Raystown lake. The cabin was clean, comfortable and close to all the raystown activities. Grill and fire pit are a nice touch. I enjoyed drinking coffee on the deck. Also really close to the lake. Walkable down a freshly trimmed trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect spot for a relaxing lake stay

communication with our hosts was excellent, very helpful and quick response times. beautiful house/property and very clean. nice and quiet area. as others have mentioned, path down to the lake is doable but certainly will be a little challenging for some. other beaches are a short drive away. we had a great time and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend away

The property was well maintained and very clean. It was great to sit on the back porch and enjoy the wind in the trees and listen to the birds. The fenced in backyard was perfect for the kids to run around! Also, my husband was very happy with the outside electric outlet where he was able to charge his Tesla.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice weekend get away

Cute property perfect for a family or group of friends that love the outdoors! Just a 10 minute walk from a beautiful lake which we used to paddle board. 20 minute drive from an amazing hiking trail called thousand steps. We had a wonderful stay and would do it again in a heartbeat. The property was perfect and the deck was my favorite part about the house. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage near Raystown Lake

We really enjoyed our stay at Lakeside cottage. Great, location! Very short walk to the lake and little beach area. Close to everything. 10 minutes to Huntingdon, 10 minutes to Allegrippes trails, close to 7 points marina. The cottage is super clean, very nicely furnished and had everything we needed. The covered front porch was also a nice space for hanging out. The owners are fantastic. Very responsive and kind. My daughter goes to Juniata college and we stayed this weekend to provide a nice relaxing study space for her to prepare for finals and for us to stay while moving her out. Will definitely stay here again for other school events but also hoping to visit in the summertime. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carin and Matt Kaag

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We are an active family who finally got tired of driving back and forth to the lake and trails, and decided 2020 was the year to buy a retreat.

Why they chose this property

This property fits all our needs. It's the best location on Raystown since it is close to everything!! We love the fact that we can walk down to the lake to swim or fish. And it is just the right size for our family.

What makes this property unique

We are working on building a mountain bike trail through the woods!

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