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

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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 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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James Creek, PA
  • Raystown Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Seven Points Marina
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Trough Creek State Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪29 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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Property manager

Faith M. Lucchesi

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
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

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

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Raystown Lake and Trough Creek State Park, while Isett Acres Museum and Swigart Museum are cultural highlights. 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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Allegrippis Trailhead - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Juniata College - 18 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Trough Creek State Park - 31 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Martin General Stores - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Mactown Pizza Plus - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fat Freddie's BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Country Smokehouse - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Sizzler - ‬26 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).

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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 182 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 182 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

Skylar V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

4/10 Poor

JoEllen N.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Mis-representation of property, amenities and rude owners
The air conditioning stopped working on day 3 so I contacted the owner -- whose husband responded immediately. He told me that the aircon coils had probably frozen so we should shut off the air con and wait at least 3 hours before turning it on again. It was already 80 degrees in the house. When I told him that we had 2 senior dogs that needed to be in a cooler temperature, he told me that he was 2 hours away and "what do you want me to do about it"? Normally, if something is not working, you send someone to fix it. The 4 seasons room had screening missing -- we contacted the owner on the first day to alert them, and she sounded suprised, but did nothing to rectify the situation-- so we had mosquitoes and bugs in the 4 season room the whole time. I understand that stuff happens in rentals, but the owners were less than responsive and actually quite rude in their response. They said that we should never have put the temperature below 74 degrees -- that central aircon shouldn't go below 74 degrees. (???) They never checked back to see if the aircon was working again. Don't waste your money -- go somewhere else -- that actually has access to the lake, doesn't have 6 foot black snakes trying to get onto the deck (yup... a 6-foot black snake)...and owners that have a better customer service approach. We are responsible renters, all over 50 years old, and have never been treated so rudely before.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angela M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kelli K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hosts, good location.
We visited for two nights for an anniversary get away. The house was private, the inside was very clean, and the owners were responsive to questions. I thought we might not have enough to do, but as it turned out, two days really wasn't enough time to be able to do everything we wanted. We weren't able to find the water though- either the neighbors pond or the private lake access, so that was a little frustrating, but if we had a truck that could have hauled rental kayaks or had our own boat, there is a boat launch just down the street, which was very nice. We weren't able to get to go out on the water at all, because all of the boat rental places located on the water wouldn't answer the phone, and the websites showed boat rentals were booked for weeks ahead of time, so plan ahead if you want to enjoy Raystown lake. Unfortunately, due to severe illness in the family and the looming threat of having to cancel, we were unable to book boat rentals that far out, and we had no way to haul the owners kayaks down to the boat launch. If you can plan a trip about a month in advance, this would be a great place to stay. It was more affordable than most rentals and very nice. Overall, we'd do it again, but be better prepared with boat rentals, packed lunches, etc., but I highly recommend the property and the hosts. The firepit didn't work night 1, but the owner helped to troubleshoot. Night 2 the hot tub wouldn't come on. If that happens, check the breaker switch. Thats all it was!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation Relaxation
Perfect place for our family to stay during our son’s graduation weekend. Plenty of seating. Hot tub, pool table, and fire pit were fun. Views were beautiful and relaxing. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E., Red Lion, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Getaway
Husband and I stayed here for the weekend. House is as described and very clean! Had everything we needed including towels and linens! Enjoyed the pool table and hot tub! Was a great place for our getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
Just needed a few days to myself and this was perfect. Gorgeous, quiet setting that was perfect to just unwind from a crazy few weeks. House was clean. Outdoor space was perfect. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay, Can't Wait to Return
Loved this home. We rented it to spend the weekend with our daughter who is attending college nearby. Unfortunately, the weather was not very cooperative as it was a cool, rainy, and windy October weekend. But the home had everything we needed and was both cozy and roomy. Beds were comfortable, and it was a nice surprise that our stay also included linens and towels. We had many fun rounds of pool, board games, and movies. We even baked cookies in the kitchen, used the blacktop grill, and roasted marshmallows over the fire pit. Despite the dreary weather, we still got to use the hot tub on the covered porch. Thank you so much, and we look forward to visiting again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Baranda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
Place was perfect the pictures do not do it justice will definitely be booking again! Jaccuzi was amazing and peaceful despite the rainy weekend. There much much in the area to enjoy too great food restaurants perfect for romantic get away! My dog didn’t even want to leave when it was time to come home he enjoyed as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan W., Lock Haven, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Weekend Getaway
Great place to stay! We noticed some minor things needing done ( ex: lightbulbs burnt out needing changed, empty gas tank on fire pit), but we contacted the owner and they responded immediately, even offered to come over if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary trip
We loved our stay here! The quiet location. Close to the lake and an amazing bbq place. We loved being able to relax in the hot tub when we got back from kayaking. Would def stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing getaway
Great home to share with family - including our dog Rocky! So many places close by to explore! Perfect size home - easy access - easy to manage! We would love to return some time in the fall to see the changing leaves. Thank you Thank you Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay
The property is just as described except for the screened in porch. But you can tell they are working on it and we just put some citronella candles up which worked perfectly! The boys loved the pool table and the large loft area . They didn’t even fight! The hot tub was so nice and we are looking forward to our return trip in October. The host was extremely quick with responses to our questions and the fishing was exceptionally good at the spillway. Returning in the fall and looking forward to it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

wanda w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sister's rendezvous
The home was beautiful, clean, warm and inviting. Exactly as described. Faith was awesome with communication and very accommodatable. The laughter we shared was sacred to my sister's and I. Pool table was a highlight. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extended Family Vacation
We all enjoyed the house from the pool table and hot tub to the "glamper"! Lost power for a few hours overnight after a large storm hit the area, owners were helpful in finding out power restoration. All in all a great week for everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good access to quiet part of lake
Close to kayak access at lake. Older home but had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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!