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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

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Huntingdon, PA
  • Place, Raystown Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Juniata College
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
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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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

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain biking nearby.
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Huntingdon, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Juniata College - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Allegrippis Trailhead - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks - 13 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪MacTown Pizza Plus - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Great Dragon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Short walk to the lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Short walk to the lake!?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Short walk to the lake! on 2 May 2026 start from NZ$471, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Short walk to the lake!?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to relax, go for walks and not too far from Huntingdon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a great time staying here! Very clean, stocked with supplies and entertainment, and very close to fun activities around Raystown! The hosts were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was extremely clean and has most home amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. The house and property were perfect. We hope to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

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

Would stay again

Very nice property. Very well stocked except for Kleenex and tp paper. A little further to the lake than it looks on photos. But overall very niceThank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tina l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, quiet location. Good kitchen supplies. Wish we didnt have to bring sheets and towels. Long precise list of do's and don't s. No master bath. Just 2 bathrooms on the opposite side of the house from the bedrooms but with 4 teenage girls we managed. Nice fenced in yard and porch.
the firepit at sunrise
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

Weekend with friends

Great place to stay. Had an amazing time. Home has all you could need. Short walk to the lake for gorgeous fall views Al g the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malina L.

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

Quick Getaway at the Lake

We really enjoyed the house, and it was a short walk to the lake. The hosts were great, and we would definitely come back to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

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

Raystown

Our stay was outstanding. We have been to Raystown lake several times but the family thinks this was the best. The home exceeded our expectations
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

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

Closing out our summer fun!

Perfect setting to close out our summer at the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie M.

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

College visit with our granddaughter.

Beautiful area. Very clean and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne F.

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

Girl's Getaway

Great location for a getaway. Relaxing mornings and evenings sitting on the porch. Check-in was nice and smooth. We're hoping to make it back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Family vacation

We absolutely loved the house, had so many amenities. We enjoyed making small fires and sitting outside on the porch for dinner. Having the washer and dryer was amazing just in case it was needed. We will definitely book this house again. We love coming to Huntingdon, the house made our time even more special.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alex m.

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

Weekend biking trip

Nice weekend trip for riding the mountains bike trails at Raystown lake. The cabin was clean, comfortable and close to all the raystown activities. Grill and fire pit are a nice touch. I enjoyed drinking coffee on the deck. Also really close to the lake. Walkable down a freshly trimmed trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimy H.

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

perfect spot for a relaxing lake stay

communication with our hosts was excellent, very helpful and quick response times. beautiful house/property and very clean. nice and quiet area. as others have mentioned, path down to the lake is doable but certainly will be a little challenging for some. other beaches are a short drive away. we had a great time and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George C.

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

Another beautiful stay

Great house, great location. My brother and I have stayed here multiple times on Mt bike trips and every time, we are beyond pleased with our stay. The deck is a great spot for a morning coffee and an afternoon beer. The house is close to town and the lake. Thank you again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa T.

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

Nice weekend get away

Cute property perfect for a family or group of friends that love the outdoors! Just a 10 minute walk from a beautiful lake which we used to paddle board. 20 minute drive from an amazing hiking trail called thousand steps. We had a wonderful stay and would do it again in a heartbeat. The property was perfect and the deck was my favorite part about the house. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sierra T.

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

Great weekend away

The property was well maintained and very clean. It was great to sit on the back porch and enjoy the wind in the trees and listen to the birds. The fenced in backyard was perfect for the kids to run around! Also, my husband was very happy with the outside electric outlet where he was able to charge his Tesla.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne Z.

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

Great cottage near Raystown Lake

We really enjoyed our stay at Lakeside cottage. Great, location! Very short walk to the lake and little beach area. Close to everything. 10 minutes to Huntingdon, 10 minutes to Allegrippes trails, close to 7 points marina. The cottage is super clean, very nicely furnished and had everything we needed. The covered front porch was also a nice space for hanging out. The owners are fantastic. Very responsive and kind. My daughter goes to Juniata college and we stayed this weekend to provide a nice relaxing study space for her to prepare for finals and for us to stay while moving her out. Will definitely stay here again for other school events but also hoping to visit in the summertime. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy M.

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

Quick but wonderful experience

We had 5 adults, 2 teenagers, and 1 child. We felt there was plenty of room for all of us. We stayed for 2 evenings and would have definitely stayed longer. Short Walk to the Lake was fully stocked with kitchen pans, utensils, and plates ect. Cleaning supplies were available and everything was labeled and directions were available for the TV ect. There were also many activities, toys and games available for visitors. We rented a Pontoon Boat at Raystown Lake for Friday and had a wonderful time. This house was close by to all the activities we wanted to do. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cute, clean place to stay for a few days! were available a
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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

Peaceful, lovely, home near the lake. Superior Hosts.

My family spent 4 wonderful nights at Lakeside lake house. There were 7 of us ranging from 2 to 65 years old. Pre-planning and communication with Carin and Matt was outstanding. Carin was fantastic to work with and extremely responsive. The house seems at first small, BUT the reality is, it has everything you need in a compact, pleasant space. Everything was neat and clean and NEW. We loved it. The couches and beds were comfortable and beautiful. The appliances were top of the line. The kitchen island was so useful, especially having 2 stools my grandsons loved to sit at. The dining table and chairs were perfect as well. Moving to the outside, the porch and porch furniture were perfect. We so enjoyed the fire pit every night. It was so nice of the owners to allow us to use their firewood. The owners certainly have thought of everything to include in the home. It's nice when there are paper products there already. We played several of the games and even used some of the toys, once my grandsons discovered them. Also nice that they provided information about activities and restaurants and the surrounding area. While the description of the proximity to the lake was accurate in all the descriptions, it certainly was challenging, but we made it work. It did help to drive to the end of the road. And it was nice that we had the option of just walking down and getting to the lake. The water was clear and clean and we enjoyed a lot of time even swimming there. NOTE - we rented a pontoon boat at the Marina, and good to know, we could drive right up to the spot at the end of the path near the house, and drop off or pick up people. We weren't sure about that as they had warnings about mile markers when you rent the boat, but it was super convenient. You certainly will not be disappointed if you rent this lovely home. And you certainly will be happy to work with Carin and Matt. Thank you for an excellent family vacation experience!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie B.

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

Short trip but sweet stay!

Very enjoyable and clean! And very nice managers to work with! We really were happy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Relaxing Weekend

Very nice stay, well kept and close to lake. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie M.

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

Another Great Stay!

We had another great stay at the house! Once again had everything we needed. We enjoyed many walks to the lake. Looking forward to future visits here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane R.

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

Stay

House was clean and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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!

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