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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11204 sq m
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James Creek, PA
- Place, Raystown Lake2 min drive
- Place, Trough Creek State Park18 min drive
- Place, Penn State Altoona45 min drive
- Airport, Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)23 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom - Main Level
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom- Upstairs
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Bed
Lower Level
2 Single Beds
Pyramid Bed - Main Level
1 Double Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bath - Main Level Bed
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bath - Upstairs Bedroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Lower Level
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Main Level
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake
This warm and inviting cabin, called Bear's Retreat, is located at Raystown Lake and is nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains and offers spacious living in a picturesque and tranquil setting. The water is great for swimming, water skiing, boating, and fishing. Bear's Retreat is tucked in a secluded neighborhood, Shy Beaver Lakeview Estates and is only 1.2 miles from Shy Beaver Boat Launch. Boat parking is available offsite, at a minimal fee.
The entrance to this beautiful cabin is located on the main floor. You enter into the kitchen that is fully equipped for your culinary enjoyment. Off the kitchen is the deck overlooking beautiful mountains where you can dine at the picnic table or relax in the hot tub. The open floor plan leads from the kitchen to a dining area that opens to the great room with a flat-screen TV, stone fireplace, and majestic cathedral ceiling. The main floor has 2 bedrooms. The first primary bedroom has a queen bed with a private bath. The second bedroom has a pyramid bed (full bed on the bottom and twin on the top). A half bath is located in the hallway outside the second bedroom. The laundry is conveniently located on the main floor.
The lower level has a fully furnished family room with sofas, flat-screen TV, pool table, and bar area. There is a third bedroom with two twin beds and a full bath on this level. The walkout basement leads to a gas grill and a yard area. There is a fire pit where marshmallows can be roasted.
The upstairs has a second primary bedroom with a king bed and a private bathroom. The loft area has a pull-out (queen) sleep sofa, and fully equipped gaming table for a late night game of poker.
Our location abounds with fun activities and entertainment opportunities! Seven Points Marina and recreation area is about a 20 minute drive. It includes a beach area for swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking, and an array of water sport activities. The facility includes a floating trampoline and snack shop. If you didn't bring your own boat you can rent one there.
Shopping, restaurants, and the cinema are all conveniently located in Huntingdon, about a 20-25 minute drive. Our Central Pennsylvania location is convenient to Penn State University, Juniata College, Lincoln Caverns, Rails to Trails of Central PA, Swigart Car Museum, DelGross’s Amusement Park, Skiing at Blue Knob and much more!
The entrance to this beautiful cabin is located on the main floor. You enter into the kitchen that is fully equipped for your culinary enjoyment. Off the kitchen is the deck overlooking beautiful mountains where you can dine at the picnic table or relax in the hot tub. The open floor plan leads from the kitchen to a dining area that opens to the great room with a flat-screen TV, stone fireplace, and majestic cathedral ceiling. The main floor has 2 bedrooms. The first primary bedroom has a queen bed with a private bath. The second bedroom has a pyramid bed (full bed on the bottom and twin on the top). A half bath is located in the hallway outside the second bedroom. The laundry is conveniently located on the main floor.
The lower level has a fully furnished family room with sofas, flat-screen TV, pool table, and bar area. There is a third bedroom with two twin beds and a full bath on this level. The walkout basement leads to a gas grill and a yard area. There is a fire pit where marshmallows can be roasted.
The upstairs has a second primary bedroom with a king bed and a private bathroom. The loft area has a pull-out (queen) sleep sofa, and fully equipped gaming table for a late night game of poker.
Our location abounds with fun activities and entertainment opportunities! Seven Points Marina and recreation area is about a 20 minute drive. It includes a beach area for swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking, and an array of water sport activities. The facility includes a floating trampoline and snack shop. If you didn't bring your own boat you can rent one there.
Shopping, restaurants, and the cinema are all conveniently located in Huntingdon, about a 20-25 minute drive. Our Central Pennsylvania location is convenient to Penn State University, Juniata College, Lincoln Caverns, Rails to Trails of Central PA, Swigart Car Museum, DelGross’s Amusement Park, Skiing at Blue Knob and much more!
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Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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About the area
James Creek
Located in James Creek, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Warriors Path State Park and Trough Creek 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 - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
- Trough Creek State Park - 18 min drive - 20.3 km
- Penn State Altoona - 45 min drive - 58.1 km
- DelGrosso's Amusement Park - 52 min drive - 79.3 km
- Saint Francis University - 55 min drive - 77.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Original Italian Pizza - 16 min drive
- The Grind
- Marina Cafe
- Happy Hollow Restaurant
- Bubba's Pizza & Sub Station
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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27 November 2025
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Great place
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30 September 2024
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13 August 2024
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Merita S.
29 May 2024
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Merita S.
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Greg C.
6 August 2025
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Greg C.
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Linda S.
15 May 2024
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Linda S.
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Jennifer B.
16 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Chelsea L.
17 July 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Wonderful lake house!
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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Hosted by Diane Bottenfield
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