Luxury Mountain Lake Home! Mt.topView!Hot Tub,FirePit,Putting Green,Pickleball

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Welcome to Overlook Lodge! Your private getaway for fun, memories,and relaxation
Practice your putting game; While the kids play!
Private pickle ball court at Overlook Lodge!
The hot tub seals the deal to help you relax.
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$1,499
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
James Creek, PA
  • Trough Creek State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Raystown Lake
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Peoples Natural Gas Field
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Common area 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Common area 3

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 371.6 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 22
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Single Beds, 4 Queen Beds, 2 Single Bunk Beds, 1 Crib and 2 Double Sofa Beds
Price is AU$1,499 avg per night,

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About the area

James Creek

Located in James Creek, this lodge is in a rural area and on a lake. 321 Gallery and Mapleton Historical Society are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Leighty's Flea Market and Plank Road Commons. Travelling with kids? Consider 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.

What's nearby

  • Trough Creek State Park - 23 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Juniata College - 35 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Raystown Lake - 36 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Peoples Natural Gas Field - 43 min drive - 46.7 km
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 44 min drive - 46.3 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 34 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Original Italian Pizza - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Stocks Dairy Delight - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Bistro At the Village Green - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Vfw Saxton - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's Pizza & Sub Station - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Luxury Mountain Lake Home! Mt.topView!Hot Tub,FirePit,Putting Green,Pickleball

Do you need a mountain top experience with the combination of a refreshing lake? We have prepared just the escape for you and your large family or friend group! Come be refreshed with views that proclaim all of God's glory in the nature preserve below and the sunsets and sunrises that will refresh your soul.
This mountain top home is minutes away from Raystown Lake. Built in 2022 this brand new home was designed for your large group to stay!! It has artificial turf, a hot tub, a fire pit, putting green, tether ball, Weber Grill, basketball hoop, ping pong table, corn hole, pickle ball, Kan Jam, ladder ball, indoor POP-A -SHOT basketball, foosball, a closet of board games, toys/puzzles and a game room. Dual Primary Bedrooms with king sized beds and pebble showers. The first floor is Wheelchair accessible with a Primary Bedroom and bathroom. The Second Floor Primary Bedroom Suite has a walk out balcony!

Whether you like to be at the lake or in the mountains enjoying the views, this is a win-win property. Go boating, hiking, mountain biking, hunting on the federal grounds, to a Penn State game, to a lake beach, water park, or gather with a large group of friends/family!! This home is perfectly designed for an extended family reunion, baby shower, church retreat or anything but a wild party :)

Overlook Lodge has something for every season and age group!! Sit on one of the three levels of deck and watch an amazing sunrise as you sip your coffee or snuggle up inside by the stone fire place, massive Christmas tree or outdoor fire pit. Have a huge meal together around the live edge dinning room table that seats 12. A total of 24 adults can be seated with the the island seating of 6, a pop up table for 6 and a kids table for 2 and a highchair!!

Raystown Lake and Shy Beaver boat launch is 5 minutes away down the mountain! Bring your boat and trailer! Our home has plenty of parking!! Or rent a boat, wave runner, or kayak. Raystown Lake is unique in that it is 28 miles of lake (8,300 acres) to to explore!! It is surrounded by Federal Game Land, all preserved in its natural habitat. This means no homes on Raystown Lake have private access to the water. Our home is one of the unique few that can see Raystown Lake. To get to the lake, you go down the mountain to Shy Beaver Boat launch 5 minutes away! Often you can see the American eagles in the tree tops looking for fish in the early morning or soaring on the thermals in the afternoon!! The deer love to come for early morning lake drinks. We have seen otters and beavers play in the waters edge. There are two beach areas on the lake, two restaurants to dock the boat and get something to eat or get gas for the boat right on the water. Also, many little private coves and areas to explore!

We take pride in our home, and want you to feel at home when you are our guest. We take cleanliness seriously and will do our best to make sure everything is perfect for your vacation. We provide more so you can pack less: linens, blankets, sheets, towels, hands towels, firewood, hand soaps, dish soaps, dish towels, a full stocked gourmet kitchen, two refrigerators, indoor and outdoor games for the kids, pack-in play, high chair, 4 beach chairs and propane for the grill. If there’s a problem, let us know and we will resolve it. We can help you to navigate your trip, make recommendations for eating out and things to do, and will be responsive to your needs.

Stellar STARLINK wireless internet is provided at the home with Dish TV and a washer and dryer is yours to use as well. The garage has a universal EV charger for any electric car!!

The following is the layout of the home:
The First Floor Great Room is open to the dining room, kitchen and foyer. It has a pull out queen sofa. Primary Bedroom 1 is on the first floor and the entire first floor and deck is wheelchair accessible!

The second floor has a loft area with a twin day bed and a twin trundle bed. A Second Primary suite with private bathroom and a king sized bed. Two additional bedrooms each with a queen sized bed.

The walkout basement has lots of windows so it's bright, cheery, and open with 10 foot ceilings. There is a large open game room and living room with a pull out sofa. Two private bedrooms: one with a full bunk bed and a twin bunk bed. The Moose Bedroom has two queen sized beds.

There are 6 private bedrooms:
1) 1st Floor Primary with king bed with bathroom suite and pebble stone shower
2) 2nd Floor Primary with king bed and bathroom suite with pebble stone shower
3) Second-floor bedroom with a queen bed
4) Second-floor bedroom with a queen bed
5) Bedroom in the lower level walkout basement with two queen beds
6) Bedroom in the lower level walkout basement with one full bunk bed, and one twin bunk bed

RULES/RESTRICTIONS:
We will accept up to 24 guests max. Renters must be at least 24 years old, with no rentals for high-school or college parties without older adult (age 24+) supervision, and a commitment not to use the home for alcohol fueled partying! NO PETS. No smoking inside the house. Noise must be quieted/controlled after 10 p.m. per ordinance. NO RV'S PARKED ON GROUNDS.

Our property is equipped with outdoor security cameras, and we will enforce these policies. Renters who choose to throw large fraternity style, alcohol fueled parties, will be held responsible for all damages, may have the police called, and may be have access to the property removed, forfeiting all monies paid. This policy ensures that we can offer a safe and secure guest experience, maintain our property in top shape for guests, and maintain respect for the neighbors.

Check-in procedures will be sent prior to arrival. We will generate a unique front door lock access code to each guest and you may be asked to have your ID for security. If you are coming at Christmas or in the winter and it becomes icy or snowy, 4-wheel or All-Wheel drive may be necessary to get up or down the mountain road. If you have any questions, we can always be reached for current road conditions in the area. You will have our host's personal cell number and we can be reached any time before or during your trip to ensure a wonderful stay at our home!

Finally, we will clean the property after your stay, but we do require guests to leave the rooms and floors free of debris, trash, wet towels, dishes, etc. Sheets and towels will need to be placed in the laundry area and dishes rinsed and placed in the dishwasher. This allows us to charge a smaller cleaning fee for such a large home.

Please let us know if you have any questions. In designing the home we tried to think of everything you would need, we even have two hot water heaters. We will be honored to be your hosts! The mountain and lake combination never disappoints.

Property manager

Dawn Hubler
Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

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
We are not liable for injuries/tragedy that occur.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No drug or alcohol fueled frat style parties.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No large frat style/alcohol fueled/disruptive parties. Breaking any house rules may cancel your stay without refund. No loud music/noise after 10pm.
You may be asked to give ID through email or through the camera. No Pets. No RV's parked on the property. Children must be watched Always at our home.
If any damage occurs to the home each guest has insurance to cover the cost though VRBO. Please let us know.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 22
Note from host: No drug or alcohol fueled frat style parties.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Mountain Lake Home! Mt.topView!Hot Tub,FirePit,Putting Green,Pickleball pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Mountain Lake Home! Mt.topView!Hot Tub,FirePit,Putting Green,Pickleball?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Mountain Lake Home! Mt.topView!Hot Tub,FirePit,Putting Green,Pickleball?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Mountain Lake Home! Mt.topView!Hot Tub,FirePit,Putting Green,Pickleball located?

This family-friendly James Creek lodge is located on a lake, 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Weaver Falls Access Area, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Stonerstown Recreational Park and Warriors Path State Park. Trough Creek State Park and Martinsburg Library are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Luxury Mountain Lake Home! Mt.topView!Hot Tub,FirePit,Putting Green,Pickleball Reviews

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

Baghavandas M.

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

Good place

It was a very good place for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Overlook Lodge

Great place for family reunion. Beautiful views. Well kept
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

A perfect micro-wedding venue!

The home is beautiful and the pictures do not do it justice, Dawn was an incredible host! She was not only responsive, but proactive and thoughtful in the months leading up to our stay. Our family and friends gathered for a micro wedding the weekend between Christmas and new years, and it could not have been a better venue. The mountain road was rough getting up, but manageable for cars of all models (there was no ice at the time of booking).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Overlook stay

The property is beautiful. The facilities are great and the property owner is delightful to talk to. We had 4 families there, include my wife and I and 3 of our children and their families totaling 16. There was just the right amount of room and we had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Unfortunately the weather was not great, with rain on the first 2 of 3.5 days, light snow on the second and the only sunshine as we were packing to leave. Thanks to Dawn for her kindness.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry V.

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

Wonderful family retreat

The house was beautiful; incredibly well stocked, and had lots of options for entertaining 3 generations
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Amazing!

We had our annual family reunion at Overlook Lodge and it was absolutely perfect. We had 7 kids + 7 adults and all fit comfortably. The game room, back porch, and outdoor green space were especially loved. Dawn was a fantastic, responsive host. We plan on coming back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

Sharon

The property was beautiful, equipped with everything we needed overlooking a beautiful lake and close to a marina. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Great Views and beautiful house

We had a large group and there was more than enough space. The views out the front and back of the house were fantastic. Dawn was just a text away for any questions. It was just a great week.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Summer 2024 Family Vacation

I don't know where to begin. Before we even stepped foot in this gorgeous home we had wonderful communication with Dawn. Three generations of my family had an amazing time. There was plenty of space and things to do at this property. The views were breathtaking. Five stars are not enough!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Watts Family Vacation

Overlook Lodge was absolutely fabulous! The home exceeded our expectations and was even more spectacular than the pictures. Our family of 13 had a wonderful time despite Hurricane Debby. There are so many games and activities for everyone of all ages. Dawn's communication was stellar and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. She is beyond exceptional as a host. Looking forward to booking another trip to Overlook Lodge soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon Q.

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

Overlook Lodge Summer Stay

Overlook Lodge is absolutely the newest and most desirable VRBO rental property in all of the Lake Raystown region! The home is fully equipped with everything you need including some of the most beautiful views of the Lake and surrounding areas! Highly recommend for multiple families looking for an top-notch property for a Lake vacation rental!👍👍
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

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

Great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay and experience at Overlook Lodge! We had a large group that still fit very comfortably in the kitchen and living room area when we had group discussions. The view was beautiful, and the place was so peaceful. Great view of the stars at night, too! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Perfect for Family Get Together

Beautiful house that was perfect for a PSU family graduation celebration. We used this house one week before the actual festivities in State College. It worked out perfectly for us to avoid the madness in SC over the actual graduation. Highly recommend. SUPER CLEAN TOO
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

Outstanding Stay

This was hands down the best experience I’ve had with a rental property. Very very beautiful house and views. Highly recommend! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Above and beyond

Superb. Lovely home. Fully stocked. More than described. Wonderful, easy communication with homeowner. So thoughtful. Loved every aspect of our stay. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara K.

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

Perfect place

We were a party of 15 people ranging from toddlers to grandparents, including someone in a wheelchair. The house was perfect. The amenities were well thought out and amazing - from sheets to towels to firewood to kitchen amenities - we were impressed. The views were beautiful and the hostess was extremely attentive and helpful - and it was clear how much she cared that we enjoy our stay! I was so impressed and grateful. 5+ stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Annual Family Getaway

Absolutely stunning place to stay, we had all my siblings and my parents and nieces and nephews which total to 17 people and there was lots of space. A well thought designed cabin. We always love going to seven points beach and Tatman run beach is a good spot too. Dawn the host was very quick to response to any questions. Everything A+ about this place and we always love going to raystown lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaity A.

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

Multi-generational family vacation

This place was perfect!! We had 18 total people ranging from infant to 83 and the place was amazing! Kid friendly, spacious, well kept!! Just overall a really good space for large families! The neighborhood is quiet with an amazing view! Dawn is really great to work with, communicative, and really cares for her guests who stay in her house! Our family had an amazing time and would definitely return for another weekend together!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bart W.

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

Amazing location and rental property

Amazing house and location. Great place to spend time with family and friends. House got everything you would ask for…place for adults and kids. Everybody will find own fun. Great, fast and easy communication with owner. Highly recommend this property. A++
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

courtney w.

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

View is breathtaking, but host is incredible

We had a small, 20 person wedding and it was the perfect venue for the event! Dawn was extremely responsive and accommodating. I could not have asked for a better house or host. The views are stunning in photos but epic in person!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

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

Amazing family vacation for 18

Excellent getaway for large family reunions. Breathtaking mountain view from spacious porches. Beautiful new house interior. So much for everyone to do: foosball, mini-pool, ping-pong, basketball, pickleball, putting green, hide and seek, hot tub, etc. Huge TVs and couches for some to watch COPA soccer and some the Orioles!!! Tennis courts and soccer field, hiking and boating and swimming 20 min away. Great carry out food close by. Oh, and enough kitchen and laundry equipment and beds for our large group! Owner Dawn was super responsive to our texts. A wonderful, relaxing stay to help us reconnect and build more great memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian S.

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

Relaxing Oasis and Family Fun

We are so happy we found this beautiful gem! The Overlook was the perfect place for our 17-person family gathering. Our ages ranged from 1 to 74 and every one of us had a wonderful time. The house is exceptionally clean and had everything we needed for our large breakfasts and dinners together. The home is in the most beautiful location creating a relaxing oasis from the daily grind. Dawn, the hostess, was amazing! She contacted me a week prior to our trip to give us recommendations for things to do in Raystown. She genuinely cared about our family having the best trip possible. We can’t wait to go back! Thank you, Dawn!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Great Place to stay.

Sits high atop the mountains with a fantastic view of the valley below. Boat launch with picnic tables and beach was 10 minutes away. The lodge is between marker 25 and 26 on the lake. Saw the Proud Mary numerous times going up and down the lake. We were there over the forth of July and watched the fireworks from the lodge. We saw Turkey and Deer. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony E.

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

MUST STAY IF YOU ENJOY GREAT VIEWS

First off, the host DAWN is A+. She was very responsive and always available for any questions or concerns. The home itself was very welcoming and quite frankly amazing! The views are stunning, and the sunrises/sunsets exceeded our expectations. The large dining table made it easy for everyone to sit together for a huge Thanksgiving feast. In addition, there is a small table for the toddlers which made them feel equally as important. Will definitely come back to this piece of paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Fantastic

Incredibly clean, well appointed home. Plenty of room for 10 adults. Host is at the top of her game - great communication, wants to be sure we have everything we need. This is the second time as a group we have stayed at one of her properties and we have no reason to go anywhere else when we head to Raystown Lake. Great experience all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022