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"Raystown Roost" Mountain Retreat Close To The Lake
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15191.2 sq m
Popular amenities
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
Number of living rooms
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 Tiger Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

James Creek, PA
What's nearby
- Raystown Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Warriors Path State Park - 16 min drive - 19.8 km
- Trough Creek State Park - 18 min drive - 20.6 km
- Martinsburg Library - 20 min drive - 22.7 km
- Trough Creek Wild Area - 21 min drive - 18.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Original Italian Pizza - 17 min drive
- The Grind
- Marina Cafe
- Happy Hollow Restaurant
- Bubba's Pizza & Sub Station
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good
Dana S.
1 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dana S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michelle L.
6 December 2025
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Michelle L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Anne A.
24 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anne A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Pavel I.
7 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pavel I.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kirk S.
4 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Kirk S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joshua K.
8 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joshua K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kim C.
28 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
William
4 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent time away
William
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
22 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sean A.
2 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Sean A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas M.
27 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay for PSU Weekend
Nicholas M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gavin H.
6 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing time in the mountains
Gavin H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
S A.
16 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful mountain home
S A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christina J.
13 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Weekend
Christina J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew G.
25 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable weekend
Matthew G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew B.
17 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Fun at the Raystown Roost
Matthew B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jo M.
6 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jo M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
kelsey h.
8 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
kelsey h.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Sarah G.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and secluded!
Sarah G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Justin M.
28 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Justin M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Jacqueline T.
30 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay!!
Jacqueline T.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James V.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Time
James V.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
17 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly get together
Michael S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elisabeth K.
14 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PA LEAF PEEPING
Elisabeth K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Ian C.
Languages:
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