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Short walk to the lake!

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Exterior and fire pit, view of the house from the woods
The porch.  The double doors are the main entry into the house.
The entry area, just inside the double doors to the porch.
Kitchen and bar seating area 
as seen from the left of the entry doors.
Dining room and kitchen; view out doors is of porch and woods

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Huntingdon, PA
  • Raystown Lake
  • Juniata College
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Allegrippis Trailhead
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Short walk to the lake!

Enjoy this cozy, air conditioned cottage 3/10ths of a mile from Lake Raystown. The house is new construction on a wooded 2.5 acres in a quiet neighborhood. Walk the path* to the lake with kayaks or paddle boards, your fishing poles, or just a beach towel and a good book. Bask in the peace and quiet of an evening spent on the deck overlooking the woods. Have fun exploring the woods and building forts, then enjoy roasting marshmallows at the fire pit. Drive ten minutes to the Allegrippas trail head to mountain bike or to Seven Points Marina to boat or go to the beach. It’s also only ten minutes to downtown Huntingdon and ten minutes to Snyder’s Run public boat launch.

This family friendly cottage features an open floor plan kitchen, dining and living room. The kitchen is well appointed for those who like to cook, with bar seating for 2 and a table that expands to seat 8. There is a desk in the living room in case you need to work remotely and wifi to keep you connected. It sleeps 8, with 3 small but charming bedrooms, 2 with queen beds and one with twin bunk beds, and a queen pull out couch in the living room. There is a washer/dryer for your convenience. Laundry detergent is provided. When you need a break from swimming, fishing, and exploring, there are plenty of books, puzzles, and board games for all ages, as well as a smart TV, DVD player, and DVDs for all ages.

*Please note the path comes off the end of the road, where there is a cul-de-sac for parking. The path is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. Due to the way Raystown Lake was created, the path to the lake is downhill, which means of course that the way back is uphill, and it is relatively steep at parts. This can be difficult for some people. If you would like easy access for kayaking, you can drive up and drop your kayak right on the beach at the Snyders Run Boat Launch, ~10 min away. The beach at Seven Points is free with free parking and offers more level entry for swimming, about 10 min in the other direction.

Sheets are NOT provided. A kitchen towel and dish cloth are provided, but other towels are NOT. We do provide mattress pads, pillows, quilts. We do provide starter paper towels and starter toilet paper, as well as trash bags, basic soaps (dish/hand) and laundry detergent.

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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 10:00 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
$500 additional charge for smoking on property

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure the thermostat is set on Cool, 74 and Auto Fan in the summer, and on Heat, 64, and Auto Fan in the fall/winter. Thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We do not provide sheets or towels, but both top and bottom sheets must be used on the beds. Thanks!

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

Huntingdon

Located in Huntingdon, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Raystown Lake and Allegrippis Trailhead, 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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Huntingdon, PA

What's nearby

  • Juniata College - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Allegrippis Trailhead - 15 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Little Juniata River - 26 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 11 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Juniata Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Short walk to the lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Short walk to the lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short walk to the lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Short walk to the lake! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Raystown Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Allegrippis Trailhead and J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. Juniata College and Seven Points Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Carin and Matt Kaag

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We are an active family who finally got tired of driving back and forth to the lake and trails, and decided 2020 was the year to buy a retreat.

Why they chose this property

This property fits all our needs. It's the best location on Raystown since it is close to everything!! We love the fact that we can walk down to the lake to swim or fish. And it is just the right size for our family.

What makes this property unique

We are working on building a mountain bike trail through the woods!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests