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

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
Front Door

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

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

Map
James Creek, PA
  • Popular LocationRaystown Lake7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeven Points Marina19 min drive
  • AirportAltoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)31 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrough Creek State Park33 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 2024, minimum 2-nights stay between Jan 1 - May 19 and Sep 9 - Dec 31; minimum 3-nights stay between May 20 - Sep 8

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
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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. Allegrippis Trailhead and Seven Points Marina 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 Galactic Ice and Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
James Creek, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 7 min drive
  • Seven Points Marina - 19 min drive
  • Juniata College - 22 min drive
  • Trough Creek State Park - 33 min drive
  • Canoe Creek State Park - 39 min drive

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
  • Williamsburg Oip - 27 min drive
  • Sizzler - 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 Seven Points Marina. J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

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

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

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

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