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Luxury Log Cabin on private, 25 acre wooded lot - minutes from Raystown Lake

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Exterior
Exterior
View from fire pit
Fire pit  with seating
View from pond

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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James Creek, PA
  • Raystown Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Juniata College
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Trough Creek State Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2 (2nd Floor)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (2nd Floor)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (2nd Floor)

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom (1st Floor)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2 (1st Floor)

Toilet

Bathroom 3 (2nd Floor)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath (1st Floor)

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Log Cabin on private, 25 acre wooded lot - minutes from Raystown Lake

Spacious log home close to Raystown Lake - sleeps up to 10

If you’re ready for a great getaway or family vacation, this is your place! Built in 2017, Bear Bottom is a 2,700 sq ft log home nestled at the base of a mountain near James Creek, PA, and centered between Seven Points Marina and Raystown Lake Resort (10 min drive to each) and just minutes from Aitch boat launch! The home sits on a private, 25 acre wooded property overlooking a pond. Gather around the fire pit to tell stories, roast hot dogs, or make S'mores. Guests can enjoy relaxing in one of the rocking chairs on the wrap around porch/deck with picturesque views. You may even catch a glimpse of turkey, deer, bear, birds and more! Try your luck fishing for blue gills and large-mouth bass in the pond. If you’re up for a small hike up the mountain, at the corner of the property, adjacent to the Pennsylvania State Game Land, you can see the lake in the distance.

Inside, you'll find three floors. The main floor is open concept with cathedral ceilings in the living area, maple hardwood floors, gas fireplace, half bath, laundry room, dining room, and spacious kitchen with breakfast nook. You will also find the carpeted master bedroom and a private bath with Jacuzzi tub and spa-inspired, stone floor shower. The second floor has a loft with beautiful views outside the large windows (great for quiet reading). There are three additional bedrooms on the second floor - two Queen beds and one Bunk Bed (Queen & Full), along with a full bath/shower. One of the bedrooms includes a private balcony area! In the basement (unfinished), you will find a ping-pong table, Foosball, air hockey, and corn hole boards.

If you enjoy outdoor adventures, Bear Bottom is minutes from Raystown Lake. The lake's Seven Points Marina area offers beach swimming, picnicking, boating, mountain biking, and much more! Take a morning hike on the Allegrippis Trails or at Trough Creek State Park. You can even kayak on the Juniata River. In nearby Huntingdon, you will find Lincoln Caverns, several great restaurants, and home to Juniata College. Those who venture a bit further can find attractions like Delgrosso's Amusement Ride/Water Park, Altoona Curve Baseball, Penn State Football, and several shopping centers.

General:
-Check in: 4:00 PM
-Check out: 11:00 AM
-Guests provide own meals
-Due to the remote area, professional laundry service is not available. Therefore, Guests must bring their own bed linens and bath towels.
-During the winter months, we recommend 4WD/AWD vehicles due to rural mountain ice/snow road conditions.

House Rules
-Max Occupancy: 10 (overnight guests)
-Minimum Age for Renters: 25
-No Smoking (including vaping) inside cabin and deck/porch areas (Note: doing so will result in forfeiture of full damage deposit amount)
-No Pets
-No Illegal Activities
-No commercial use photography/videography without prior written consent from homeowners
-Additional House Rules outlined in signed Rental Agreement following booking

Note:
*For 2025, minimum 3-nights stay May 23 - Sep 4; minimum 2-nights stay Jan 1 - May 22 and Sep 5 - Dec 31

Disclaimers:
*Upon booking, we ask that you let us know a little about yourself and what attracts you to our cabin prior to accepting reservation requests.
*Additional Housekeeping Fee, Taxes, and Booking Fees applied upon booking reservation
*Consider additional "Damage Protection" and/or "Travel Insurance" for unforeseen events upon booking your reservation
*Owner has right to refuse/cancel reservation requests
*As hosts, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our guests while at the same time, ensuring asset protection. This remote property uses surveillance cameras (video only) that are located on the exterior perimeter of the cabin. The surveillance data is used to monitor unauthorized entry, for confirmation of services/repairs rendered, and/or for Rental Agreement terms & conditions disputes.

Property manager

Lisa
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Must discuss & have prior-approval from Homeowner
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Note from host: Must discuss & have prior-approval from Homeowner
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 cabin is near theme parks 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Frankstown Township Memorial Park, or check out an event or a game at Tiger Stadium. 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 - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 19 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Juniata College - 22 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Trough Creek State Park - 33 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Canoe Creek State Park - 39 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 20 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Martin General Stores - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Fat Freddie's BBQ - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Country Smokehouse - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Sizzler - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Williamsburg Oip - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Log Cabin on private, 25 acre wooded lot - minutes from Raystown Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Log Cabin on private, 25 acre wooded lot - minutes from Raystown Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Log Cabin on private, 25 acre wooded lot - minutes from Raystown Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Log Cabin on private, 25 acre wooded lot - minutes from Raystown Lake located?

This family-friendly James Creek cabin is located on a lake, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Raystown Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Allegrippis Trailhead and Riverside Park. Williamsburg Sportsmens Park and Williamsburg Borough Office are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

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

Perfect girls getaway!

Great property to unwind from the hustle & bustle of life! Plenty of room to gather or spread out to decompress. A perfect weather weekend to enjoy walks, coffee on the wraparound porch and conversations around the fire pit! We even took the opportunity to have a mini tournament with all the fun games in the basement!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Definitely Stay Here!

This cabin is everything it appears to be in the pictures plus more. You won't be disappointed booking this cabin for your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

gene s.

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

Great getaway place ,everything at your fingers tips

Me and my wife took our son and his wife and 6 children to celebrated Are 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AT THIS FABULOUS PLACE ,QUITE PLACE, VERY ,VERY CLEAN PLACE AND EVERYTHING AT YOUR FINGER TIPS ,,GREAT TO LOCOTION TO SPENT A DAY OR TWO ON RACETOWN TOWN LAKE.. WE RENTED A PONTOON BOAT FOR A DAY AND HAD A BLAST ,,A SHORT DRIVE BACK AND RELAXED TIPS ,,,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer d.

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

Great property

Loved everything about this property. Not too far from the lake and boat launch. We were able to get our 24’ pontoon up the driveway and easily able to turn it around. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

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

Family Getaway

We had 5 adults and an 18 month old for half the weekend, 3 adults the entire weekend. This location is magic! Everything is organized and labeled - it made my heart happy! The jacuzzi was wonderful (it does take a while to fill). The house is cozy yet has room to spread out. The land is beautiful. We were 15ish mins from Raystown Marina where we could rent a pontoon for the day. Cant wait to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

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

Great property!

We had extended family here for graduation weekend, and was a great homebase for all. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Awesome getaway

The house was beautiful and close to raystown lake , we fished Juliana river and caught nice small and large mouth bass, fished raystown lake with clappers guide service and he was the best , and fished trough creek state park and caught many trout , all had a great time and couldn’t of rented a better place !!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary Y.

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

Guys weekend getaway

This is my third time staying at this cabin with friends and it’s been great every time. Very clean, spacious, and easy to book! The location near Raystown lake is perfect for quick fishing access.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

PSU Graduation

Rented the cabin for PSU commencement weekend. Really nice property that had eveything we needed. Kitchen was well stocked and house was very modern and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P.

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

Serene Getaway

The cabin met every expectation we had based of the listing. Once you arrive you instantly feel at home! The cabin is clean, well furnished, and beautifully decorated. Everyone from the adults to the kids had an amazing time and plan to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie R.

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

Amazing long weekend in the woods!

We spent another wonderful long weekend at this beautiful house. Our group had ages 11-81. The cleanest house we've ever stayed at! Wonderful amenities, fun game room, comfortable furnishings and so much more! Fully equipped kitchen made family meals very easy. We hope to return year after year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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

Perfect Cabin

This was our second time staying at this cabin. We absolutely love it. Lisa is a wonderful host, and the cabin is fully stocked with pretty much every item needed. Everything is kept in order and impeccably clean. We definitely will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Raystown Lake getaway

Wonderful property, very well equipped and nicely appointed. Property owner was very quick to respond to questions and was a real pleasure to work with. Will stay again when traveling to this area and would highly recommend this property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Akron, PA

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

Perfect weekend getaway

My parents were so happy that we surprised them with this property for their 50th Anniversary. It was the perfect cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob C., Pittsburgh

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

Great place and amazing host

Friends from college came in for the WVU/Penn State game as well as a weekend get together. Place was very nice, clean and had everything you could need for a long weekend. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Weekend Getaway

This is our second time being there, we really enjoyed it! The house is very clean and beautiful. We really like how remote and peaceful it is.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Family get together at the lake

Perfect, the place was everything we hoped it would be and very spacious. Will likely return!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Beautiful property and house!

Our family and friends loved staying at the cabin and will most definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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

Mountain Oasis

We had a great stay at Bear Bottom. The property was very clean and easy to find. Our expectations were exceeded. We recently stayed at a similar cabin home in Gatlinburg, Tn and this cabin, Bear Bottom, blew the other out of the water. The overall build of the house is of high quality and is set up perfectly for a vacationing family. Spacious, Secluded, Private, Clean, Ammenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delvin M.

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

Excellent Host

This home is beautiful and was everything our extended family of 9 needed to be comfortable and relaxed. Additionally the host was very accommodating to some adjustments that we needed to make. I certainly would recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Great house!

House was beautiful! Well- appointed and very clean. Detailed instructions for everything was very helpful. Very much appreciated all the little personal touches as well. Our family really enjoyed staying at this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth M.

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

Awesome Log Home

Beautiful log home fun for all ages. scenery was great pond was perfect fishing for the young kids. We would definitely stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

Amazing

We had a great time and the house was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Cleveland

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

Guys trip

Fantastic property Quiet, beautiful log cabin secluded in nature. Everything you need for a perfect getaway. The awesome fire pit set in a picturesque background makes for a perfect place to sit and chat with friends and loved ones. No traffic to listen to, only the sounds of nature. A relaxing stay with very responsive owners. Highly recommend this cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

Favorite Summer Spot!

We always love coming back to stay at James Creek. It is convenient to raystown lake, the house is always spotless, and the hosts are the best! We will be coming back for many years to come.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lisa

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Why they chose this property

Bear Bottom Cabin is nestled near the base of a mountain that separates Blair and Huntingdon Counties. We chose this location to build our log home as a central point for friends and family to gather and to enjoy the surrounding wildlife. Upon purchasing the property in 2013, we came across a black bear den towards the bottom of the mountain and have occasionally seen the bear on the property; hence, why we named the cabin "Bear Bottom." In addition to the black bear, we've seen whitetail deer, turkeys, bobcats, squirrels, rabbits, and several bird species from the comfort of the porch/deck area or looking out the large windows.

Nearby Raystown Lake, Juniata River, and Trough Creek State Park all offer fun activities for outdoor adventures and activities, while not being too far from Huntingdon for groceries, shopping, and restaurants. Our family is happy to share our home so you and your family & friends can enjoy and make memories!

What makes this property unique

An authentic, log home experience
Secluded with abundant wildlife
Plenty of parking for vehicles and boats

Languages:

English

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