Built in the 1850's, this home has a big story to tell! Boat park. avail.

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Welcome to The Bryan House! We will do everything we can to ensure you enjoy it!

Our fire ring is the perfect way to relax and unwind.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Outdoor space

Explore the area

James Creek, PA

Raystown Lake
‪4 min drive‬
Trough Creek State Park
‪15 min drive‬
Peoples Natural Gas Field
‪36 min drive‬
Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Whether you are listening to the babbling brook, getting ready for a day on the lake, grilling your fresh catch on the patio, or falling asleep listening to the rain fall on the old tin roof, we are confident you will love this home as much as we do!
The Bryan House boasts four comfortable bedrooms that sleep up to eight in this large home.
Boat parking and shelter is available upon request.

Property manager

Tammy

Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Similar properties

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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

Children need to be included in the total number.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please do not leave the grill or fire pit left unsupervised when in use and clean any of those you use. No charging of elec. cars

Firewood is for your use at our firepit. Please do not take it anywhere else. Camp chairs are also for use at our house only.

Please no food in carpeted areas, including living room and bedrooms. Quiet Time is between 11 p.m.-7 a.m. No disabling Ring Cameras at any time.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

James Creek

Located in James Creek, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

James Creek, PA

What's nearby

Raystown Lake - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Trough Creek State Park - 15 min drive - 14.9 km
Peoples Natural Gas Field - 36 min drive - 44.0 km
Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 38 min drive - 43.6 km
Penn State Altoona - 41 min drive - 49.2 km

Getting around

Huntingdon Station - 27 min drive
Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Original Italian Pizza - ‬11 min drive
‪Traditions Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
‪Martinsburg Pizza - ‬15 min drive
‪Ritchey's Dairy - ‬17 min drive
‪Stocks Dairy Delight - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Built in the 1850's, this home has a big story to tell! Boat park. avail. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Built in the 1850's, this home has a big story to tell! Boat park. avail.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Built in the 1850's, this home has a big story to tell! Boat park. avail.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Built in the 1850's, this home has a big story to tell! Boat park. avail. located?

This family-friendly James Creek holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Raystown Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Weaver Falls Access Area and Stonerstown Recreational Park. Warriors Path State Park and Trough Creek State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

13 Nov, 2024

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

Lovely home for a short stay

This was a great home for a larger family to stay. There was enough sleeping space for all of us. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie W.

9 May, 2024

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

Nice place close to Raystown Lake

Very nice place to stay and the owners are very kind and helpful! Would stay again and recommend to others.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon M., Elizabethtown, Pa

8 Aug, 2023

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

Great Stay!

Located near Raystown lake.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

23 Jul, 2024

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

Amazing property!

Amazing property! We will be returning!! High recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eugene V.

20 May, 2024

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

Lovely location

The location and feel of the house were great. Worked well for our needs. Very charming.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

14 Jul, 2024

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

Quaint and Clean

The Bryan House was a perfect location for our family trip. The home was very clean and had all of the supplies we needed, including linens and towels. The location is very close to the road but otherwise it’s nestled along a quiet spring which our kids loved exploring. The location is also very close to Raystown Resort where we kept our boat for the weekend and Shy Beaver boat launch making it very convenient. We will definitely consider a return trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi D.

25 Jul, 2024

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

Lovely Place for Girl’s Week

This very clean, well appointed house was perfect for our girl’s week get together. Tammy is a fantastic host who is easy to contact and who gets back to you right away. The house has everything you need to have a great time in this beautiful little town, and is just a short trip away from shopping, restaurants, and entertainment in Altoona. Thanks for some great memories!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

16 Oct, 2023

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

The Bryan House

Very peaceful and quiet. We were able to relax without our children and grandchildren for once. We highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

12 Sept, 2023

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

Bryan House

A quaint house with everything we needed. The location also convenient for our needs. If back in the area would use the Bryan House again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

24 Jul, 2023

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

Excellent House close to Raystown Lake

We had a great long weekend at the Bryan House and Raystown Lake! We had 2 familys (4 adults and 4 kids total) and the house had plenty of space for 8 people. The house was well stocked with a variety of kitchen appliances and linens. Even though the house is only partially air conditioned, the units are in the bedrooms to make sleeping comfortable and with the large shaded lot the rest of the house stayed comfortable even in the middle of July. Our kids loved the yard and checking out the stream. Tammy was extremely responsive and was great to work with every step of the process. We are already taking about our next trip to The Bryan House in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Karen W.

15 Jun, 2024

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

Lake Getaway

Great home located close to everything we wanted to do at Raystown. This was perhaps the cleanest place we’ve ever stayed with so many little extras thrown in. Coffee, toiletries in case you forget something, laundry detergent and dryer sheets and so much more. There really was nothing we needed that we didn’t have. The traffic noise was a little downside for us but at the same time we appreciated not being out in the woods with no one else around. Vrbo was not a good experience for us. We couldn’t open messages from the house owner through them. We ended up calling Vrbo and they got us in touch with her directly but that was extra time and hassle. It all ended wonderfully and the owner was so pleasant to communicate with but I’ll never book through Vrbo again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tammy

We are a family of five whose kids are getting older, and we wanted to find something to do with all of our "spare" time, so why not make a business out of making people's lives more fun!
We work hard to make sure your vacation is everything you want it to be. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, or if there's any way we can make your vacation better!

Why they chose this property

This property has rich history. It was built in 1832 and was owned by the same family until recent years.
It has beautiful scenery, including it's own little stream, and has lots of amenities, including a patio set, a grill, a firepit, and boat parking if asked for ahead of time.
In short, we believe you will love this house just as much as we do!
We also have a "things to do" book at the house, in case you are looking for adventure.

What makes this property unique

We are within a few miles of Shy Beaver boat launch, located in the quiet community of Cherrytown. We are across the street from a church, and have very few neighbors. Those we do have are very quiet. This is a peaceful place to rest and relax before heading to the lake, visiting with relatives, or exploring all that Central PA has to offer.