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A Charming & Spacious Mountaintop Retreat with Spectacular View!

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Front 2
Porch
Deck View
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

A Charming & Spacious Mountaintop Retreat with Spectacular View!

4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Living Areas, Washer/Dryer, Satellite TV, Heat/Air Conditioning & much more

Charming, four-bedroom, two bath retreat located on a secluded, one-plus-acre lot that borders Trough Creek State Park (which adjoins state forest and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lands which are open for hunting) and is less than three miles from Raystown Lake. This retreat features a BRAND NEW KITCHEN/fully stocked kitchen, central air, a spacious open living and dining areas, two first floor bedrooms, and an additional family/ game room and 2 bedrooms in the lower level. The 2nd bath is located on the lower level, has a shower only (no tub) and doubles as a utility room with the washer & dryer located there as well. You will enjoy lovely views from the large, wraparound deck or lower level patio.

Water is well water that is filtered, softened and ran through a UV light. Please bring drinking bottled water if you are not used to well water for drinking/cooking.

Additional exterior features: boat/camper parking and fire pit.

Towels & Linens NOT provided.

NO SMOKING - Evidence of smoking in the home will result in the loss of security deposit.

Trough Creek State Park serves as a trailhead for snowmobile trails located in Rothrock State Forest


Other Activities: Amenities close to Our Retreat are Walking Trail (behind retreat in Trough Creek State Park), Balance Rock, Ice Mine, and Swinging Bridge, Trough Creek State Park; Less than two miles from our retreat is Tatman Run Beach Area and Boat Launch; Raystown Lake offers Many Outdoor Activities including Hunting, Fishing, Boating, and Hiking

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

James Creek

Located in James Creek, this cabin is in the mountains. Swigart Museum and East Broad Top Railroad are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seven Points Marina and Blair County Driving Range. Frankstown Township Memorial Park and Rockhill Trolley Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing 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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Map
Todd, PA

What's nearby

  • Trough Creek State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Raystown Lake - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Penn State Altoona - 50 min drive - 70.9 km
  • DelGrosso's Amusement Park - 57 min drive - 92.1 km
  • Saint Francis University - 61 min drive - 88.6 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 34 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Best Way Pizza - Lake Raystown Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Donna's on the Lake - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Meatball's Lakeside Shack - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Fitzies Pub - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Charming & Spacious Mountaintop Retreat with Spectacular View! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Charming & Spacious Mountaintop Retreat with Spectacular View!?

As of 21 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Charming & Spacious Mountaintop Retreat with Spectacular View! on 5 April 2026 start from NZ$494, 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 A Charming & Spacious Mountaintop Retreat with Spectacular View!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Charming & Spacious Mountaintop Retreat with Spectacular View!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Charming & Spacious Mountaintop Retreat with Spectacular View!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Charming & Spacious Mountaintop Retreat with Spectacular View! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Raystown Lake and Trough Creek Wild Area. Trough Creek State Park is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect! Great space, very clean, and isolated in the woods, which we really like :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Easy check in and check out. Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property plenty of space for 10 of us. Close enough to lake and marina.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

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

Crissman family vacation

What a beautiful cabin in the woods Very quiet area and so spacious and clean.Our entire family enjoyed their stay and there were 8 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was lovely! I really enjoyed sitting out on the deck. It is conveniently located close to the state parks and the lake which made everyone happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

Outdoor Family Vacation

Spur of the moment decision to check out Raystown Lake and happened upon this lake house listing. The location to hiking trails and fishing spots was very convenient. The property is beautiful and we enjoyed the privacy of playing outside with our dog and cooking s’mores on the campfire.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry E.

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

Reunion with Pittsburgh crows

Great location at top of a remote hill centrally located in PA. Kitchen had everything need and then some.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

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

Family vacation

Relaxing family vacation we will always remember ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheri b.

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

Peace and tranquility.

Completely enjoyed our stay and loved the proximity to the lake. Look forward to staying there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Great Vacation

The house was very quiet and relaxing. Close to the resort for dinner and boat rental. Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony or Vicki G.

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

Awesome place

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy L.

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

Met Expectations

Very nice cabin. Location is peaceful so you can enjoy sitting outside in the evening and close enough to the lake to go fishing throughout the day. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan B.

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

Escape from stress

Very relaxing, fun time with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Great get away

Very nice mountain retreat. Limited food options unless you want drive 30 minutes. Great place for a family with lake activities near by
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J. Paul N.

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

Perfect

The house was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori K.

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

Relaxing Among the Trees

Loved the updated kitchen. The sofas were very comfortable. Slept well on the mattresses. It was a cozy retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Y.

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

Fun weekend

Had a great time disconnecting from the grid and enjoying nature! Plenty of hiking and fun, will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

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

B-Day Weekend retreat

Great place to stay! Great location near Ray's Town Lake. The Cottage was quite the set up and clean. Had more supplies for cooking then stated in the review. Overall we will stay there again when the occasion arises
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ian K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Location was nice and check in was easy. Had a problem with an exposed outlet that starting sparking smoking but luckily we were able to switch the breaker off and a handyman was sent to repair.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The property inside and out was well kept. Inside was very clean. Unfortunately due to some people things get broken not the property managers fault. The information needs some updating since things like the house fan are now gone due to some very nice updating inside. If you go swimming at Tatman Run Beach be careful if you notice a good amount of goose droppings, Ecoli could be an issue. All in all this place is great, we will return if the chance comes along.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly s.

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

Mountain beauty

We had a wonderful stay. It was all they said it was. What a beautiful way to see the leaves change
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

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

Beautiful

We had a great time! Felt very safe there. Dogs could be in the yard. So nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jackie m.

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

Nice quiet getaway

My family, friend and I stayed 3 nights at this house. The location is a bit of a ways from the local places. We hiked the nearby trough creek. We enjoyed the spacious kitchen, firepit and comfortable rooms. Jackie M
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith M.

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

The great getaway

Great location. Cabin was clean, had a wonderful relaxing weekend. Thanks.? The Property manager (Marisa) was great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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

Perfect cabin near the lake

Very private cabin in the woods. My dog was super happy to not be on a leash. Plenty of room for boat turnaround/parking and additional cars. Very clean and good AC. Kitchen was very nice with new appliances. Easy short drive to Tatman boat launch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Marisa- Manager

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Dave & Pam Morsberger- Owners of A Mountaintop Retreat!

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