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Whippoorwill Retreat At Raystown Lake Just Down The Road From James Creek

Whippoorwill Retreat At Raystown Lake Just Down The Road From James Creek

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view towards loft and kichen
wrap around porch
view from loft to great room
Exterior before landscaping.
will be updated spring 2014
the bears enjoying the campfire

Overview of Whippoorwill Retreat At Raystown Lake Just Down The Road From James Creek

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Enjoy the area

Map
James Creek, PA
  • Popular LocationRaystown Lake9 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrough Creek State Park17 min drive
  • AirportAltoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)26 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeven Points Marina28 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Futons

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Whippoorwill Retreat At Raystown Lake Just Down The Road From James Creek

Take a back road to hear the elusive night bird, the Whippoorwill. Whippoorwill Retreat at Raystown Lake is located among hundreds of acres of mature Oak Forest open for you to explore at your leisure. The newly constructed 2300 sq ft. 3 bedroom, 3 bath retreat features a large great room with 20 ft vaulted ceilings, beamed kitchen, open loft with additional sleeper, wrap around porch, screen porch, and open deck. The retreat consists of a basement complete with pool table, a large main floor living area, and a cozy loft. This newly constructed home was first available for rent in 2014. We were fortunate to have many wonderful guests in our first year, and look forward to another great year. Solitude is guaranteed, as your nearest neighbor is over 1/2 a mile away. Whippoorwill Retreat offers quick and easy access to Raystown Lake, with the closest launch only 10 minutes away. The retreat is also less than 10 minutes from the lake overlook and the exciting Raystown Resort and marina.

Come and stay, and maybe you will be lucky enough to hear the lonesome call of the Whippoorwills as you sit by the open brick fire ring, or on the spacious screen porch, for a quiet and relaxing evening.

Property manager

Mark & Janet Metz
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building
Whippoorwill Lodge is newly constructed and we hope our renters will help us keep it in this like new condition. A full guide to help you enjoy your stay will be available before your stay.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

James Creek

Located in James Creek, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Baker Mansion and Fort Roberdeau are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Galactic Ice and Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark. Holiday Bowl and East Broad Top Railroad are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
James Creek, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 9 min drive
  • Trough Creek State Park - 17 min drive
  • Seven Points Marina - 28 min drive
  • Juniata College - 30 min drive
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 29 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stocks Dairy Delight - 20 min drive
  • Country Smokehouse - 37 min drive
  • Those Guys Pizza - 30 min drive
  • Miss Mollie's Soft Serve Etc - 5 min drive
  • Eats N Treats - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whippoorwill Retreat At Raystown Lake Just Down The Road From James Creek pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whippoorwill Retreat At Raystown Lake Just Down The Road From James Creek ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whippoorwill Retreat At Raystown Lake Just Down The Road From James Creek ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whippoorwill Retreat At Raystown Lake Just Down The Road From James Creek located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Raystown Lake and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Trough Creek State Park. Warriors Path State Park and Allegrippis Trailhead are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb
Great hosts. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carma Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AWESOME Property
It had everything we were looking for & more! Clean, great fireplace, close to ALOT of great activities- just a great, quiet place to relax with family!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil Woodsy Retreat
The photos don't do the large window views of the trees justice. The house is set right in the trees and makes staying here so relaxing. Lucky for us, we had snow, but it would be great to come and enjoy the screened in porch and deck. We loved hiking around the new trail on the property and had fun playing pool and air hockey. Everything is set up for comfort and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whippoorwill Retreat
We once again had a great stay at the Whippoorwill Retreat in Lake Raystown! The house is beautiful and always very clean and inviting, with plenty of supplies. I highly recommend this lovely place for a fun, relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geno P., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, private, and great hospitality!
The cabin was VERY clean -one of cleanest VRBO rentals we've had! Private yet easy to find and access. Nicely appointed with all the amenities we wanted. Excellent communications with owner to make sure everything went smoothly and they even offered extra hospitality when some of the weather dampened our plans. One of the best and smoothest rentals we have ever had. Hope to visit the Whiporwhill again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Janet Metz

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I am Mark Metz, my wife Janet and I live in nearby Hollidaysburg. We are both lifelong residents of central Pennsylvania.We will celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary this August 2014. We have one daughter Amy who is a newlywed to her husband Mark, who to his dismay has been given the title of 'little Mark'. I am a custom home builder in the Blair County area and Janet is a X-ray Technician for UPMC.

Why they chose this property

Janet and I have enjoyed the Raystown area for the last 30 years. Previous to building Whippoorwill Retreat we had rented a permanent site at a local campground for over 20 years. Being a builder, I had often dreamed of building a place near the lake. This dream came true when a friend of mine agreed to sell a portion of his 400 acres in Lincoln Township. When I fist saw the property I was convinced this would be the perfect fit. The property is surrounded by my friends ground on one side and on the other three sides by the forest that is part of the Raystown Lake. This assures splendid solitude. Our nearest neighbor is over 1/2 mile away, but we are only 10 minutes from James Creek boat launch and Raystown Restort

What makes this property unique

The solitude of Whippoorwill is unmatched. The Lodge has all the features that you could want in a vacation home.

Languages:

English

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