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"Raystown Roost" Mountain Retreat Close To The Lake

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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James Creek, PA
  • Raystown Lake
  • Trough Creek State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Seven Points Marina
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Futon

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

"Raystown Roost" Mountain Retreat Close To The Lake

Climb the mountain up Shy Beaver to your home on the mountain yet close to the lake. With a shaded, wooded view of the valley, you're a seven minute drive down the mountain to the opening of Shy Beaver Boat Launch. Our home boasts 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathes and sleeps up to 16. The first floor consists of the full kitchen with breakfast seating for four, dinner table with seating for 6 and living room with wood fireplace and fold out couch, sleeping 2. There is a sun room with futon, sleeping 1-2, and tv which opens up to the front deck area as well as a back deck area with table, chairs, and a propane grill. Also on the first floor, off the living room area, is the master full bath and bedroom with a queen size bed, sleeping 2. The 2nd floor consists of three bedrooms, loft area, and full bath. Bedroom #1 has a queen size bed, sleeping 2. Bedroom #2 has a queen size bed, sleeping 2. Bedroom #3 has two sets of twin bunk beds, sleeping 4. in the loft there is a fold out couch and day bed, sleeping 3. The finished basement level with big screen tv, sectional couch, shuffle board table, chess table, foosball table, and wood stove opens up to a large covered patio area with wooded views and a large covered outdoor fireplace.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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
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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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

James Creek

Located in James Creek, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Trough Creek State Park and Warriors Path State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Frankstown Township Memorial Park and Kelly Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Galactic Ice, or check out an event or a game at Peoples Natural Gas Field. 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

  • Trough Creek State Park - 22 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 35 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Juniata College - 40 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 50 min drive - 54.0 km
  • Penn State Altoona - 54 min drive - 59.2 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 35 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Original Italian Pizza - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Stocks Dairy Delight - ‬18 min drive
  • Marina Cafe
  • ‪Happy Hollow Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's Pizza & Sub Station - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Raystown Roost" Mountain Retreat Close To The Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Raystown Roost" Mountain Retreat Close To The Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Raystown Roost" Mountain Retreat Close To The Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Raystown Roost" Mountain Retreat Close To The Lake located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Trough Creek State Park and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Warriors Path State Park. Allegrippis Trailhead and Seven Points Marina are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house provided a pleasant and relaxing time for our family. We enjoyed how close it was too the lake and walking trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and well maintained. Kitchen was fully stocked for all our cooking/grilling needs. A short drive to the boat launch. The arcade games, shuffleboard, and foosball were a big hit! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accomidations were exceptional. Loved the quiet setting. Alot of games for kids and family time. Owner very quick to respond to issue we experienced with a power outage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Excellent time away

Had a wonderful stay. The rooms are really nice, kitchen is well stocked, and the basement game area was a blast. The outdoor fire pit was the highlight making for enjoyable long lasting memories. Highly recommend, I look forward to coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline T.

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

Awesome stay!!

House was in a great location, near to pretty much everything. Well appointed, had everything you needed and then some. The outdoor space is where we lived, it was amazing!!! Owner checked in with us on arrival and was good at responding to our questions im a timely fashion. Woul definitely return. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk S.

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

Great stay!

Appreciate the hospitality , it was a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean A.

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

Great house

Great house and stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

S A.

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

Beautiful mountain home

We enjoyed staying at this roomy and comfortable mountain home close to raystown lake.kitchen was well appointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

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

Great Stay for PSU Weekend

I always enjoy staying at this place for the weekend with friends/family. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy some down time with good people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin H.

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

Relaxing time in the mountains

This is a great property, I would reccomend it for families and groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina J.

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

Lake Weekend

This was our 2nd year staying here and we love the home. It’s perfect for our group and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth K.

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

PA LEAF PEEPING

Beautiful location, friendly community, glorious fall colors. Thanks for a great stay. 🍂🍁
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Friendly get together

This is a nice property if you're looking for a roomy place that's in the woods and a bit isolated. We really enjoyed the game room. The house was clean and there's a nice outdoor fire place area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Spacious and secluded!

Our hosts were kind and accommodating, and the cabin was even better than expected! Our family had a wonderful time and even with 12 adults there was more than enough room! All of the amenities were excellent, we're planning to make this our new yearly retreat option!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Enjoyable weekend

We stayed here for the weekend with my family. Its a great house with a wonderful layout.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Penn State Graduation

Family visiting for my son’s graduation and We stayed at Raystown Roost for the weekend! Plenty of room for everyone, Beautiful and peaceful area to visit and celebrate! Absolutely loved the fireplace and covered outside area!!!!so comfortable, clean, and would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelsey h.

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

Great time

The owner was very helpful prior to our stay. We had a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James V.

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

Great Family Time

Family of 9 enjoyed the mountain top house for five days. Plenty of in-house fun and entertainment.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Great Fun at the Raystown Roost

Fun time with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dane K.

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

Exceeded our Expectations

Great stay @ this spacious mountain top home. Appreciated the pull thru driveway. Very gracious with supplies, kitchen well equipped, beds extremely comfortable. Enjoyed games and toys with our little one and outdoor living area was an amazing place to unwind after exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Rural Retreat

This property is a great a getaway for a large group. There is plenty of space to gather on the main floor, basement gameroom, deck, and outdoor fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Great Property

Great property for our group stay. Plenty of space for us, and the game room in the basement was a nice feature. Great views of the valley, too. Thanks for hosting our family weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

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

Amazing Property

For an adult trip this house was also perfect! We’ve stayed for a family trip with our children and it was wonderful. We had a rain day so the entertainment, outdoor fireplace and such were perfect to sit and catch up with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James N.

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

Perfect

Beautiful property with everything as promised. Out of seven years of vacationing in Raystown, this cabin is the best
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Relaxing space

We had a very enjoyable time at the Raystown Roost. It was very clean and well stocked. The game room was a plus. My family had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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