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Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake

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The house overlooking the beautiful mountain scenery.
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Exterior
Large Deck and porch area
Kitchen view from upstairs.  New Granite Counter tops!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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James Creek, PA
  • Raystown Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Trough Creek State Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Seven Points Marina
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)

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!

Property manager

Diane Bottenfield
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 the mountains and on a lake. Raystown Lake and Warriors Path 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 and Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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James Creek, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 8 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trough Creek State Park - 31 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 41 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Peoples Natural Gas Field - 55 min drive - 53.7 km
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 56 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 32 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Original Italian Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Stocks Dairy Delight - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Vfw Saxton - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's Pizza & Sub Station - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Happy Hollow Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Raystown Lake, Warriors Path State Park and Trough Creek State Park. Allegrippis Trailhead and Seven Points Marina are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 172 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

Cousins Weekend

Very much enjoyed the property. Set up of house allows for large groups yet provides privacy. Lots of space both indoors and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Fabulous Getaway

The place is beautiful. There was plenty of parking. The fire pit is convenient to the bottom floor, so easy access to get s'more's supplies. The owner is friendly and accessible through the VRBO app. The beds had freshly laundered sheets wrapped in plastic. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey E.

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

Lovely Thanksgiving

My siblings and I stayed for our Thanksgiving holiday and everything was perfect! Highly recommend the picturesque cabin. The holiday couldn’t have been better. Thanks for the amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenton D.

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

Great Property

10/10 Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisha K.

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

Excellent Property

The stay was great. Very clean and easy check-in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian and Erica C.

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

Great Getaway Cabin

This was our second stay at Bear's Retreat and we love it! The cabin is clean & spacious--the prefect place for our college roommate get-togethers. We can't wait to return next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tray P.

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

Wonderful stay

Me and several of my friends travel every year for a guys weekend. We had a wonderful stay at this property. We drove to State College for game day and fished the Raystown lake. We enjoyed the game room for pool and football watching and enjoyed the campfire area every nigth we were there. The location was great, secluded and away from people. Ample kitchen ware for cooking, great grill and hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

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

Our happy place

Love the mountain setting,love the house design,love the space for all kinds of activities!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merita S.

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

Smith family vacation

The house is beautiful and exactly how it looks online. Will rent again if our travels take us that way.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa Ann N.

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

Exceptional

This was the perfect weekend getaway for our family before our kids went back to college. The host was kind and communicated well when we had questions. We have stayed in this house multiple times over the years and always had a great time. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

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

Great vacation spot!!

We have stayed at Bears Retreat for at least 4 years. The house is always clean and kept up with maintenance. The host is a sweetheart and has helped me numerous times with reservations. We will back and back for years to come. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Family vacation 2024

Nice house with lots of room. Kitchen and bonus kitchenette, which was nice since we had six adults and three kids. Quite a hilly area but the house was situated nicely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Great getaway

Our stay was very enjoyable. The property was great. Very clean and the owner was great about getting back to us about any questions we had. Will definitely be back .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

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

Quiet & Clean

Very nice and clean home. Location is quiet and peaceful. Home included everything needed for all your basic needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

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

We are return guests

We love Raystown lake and this house had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

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

Weekend stay

Our long weekend stay was excellent. We had plenty of room for all 7 of us and enjoyed the hot tub and beautiful setting. I
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa O.

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

Cousins Reunion

Beautiful home in the mountains with everything you need ! amazing hot tub !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

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

Great House

Had a great guys weekend with friends. House was clean and comfortable. Back yard and pool table were great. Would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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

Nice get-away from home

Nice property overall, very clean inside! Seating around firepit could use a little repair but we had no major complaints! Hot tub was refreshing and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad s.

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

Rays riding glory

Great house! Highly recommend all around
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

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

Wonderful house

This is our 4th year going to Bears Retreat. We love love the place. It has everything you need and it’s clean. The house is close to Lake Raystown resort and Saxton. Plus the boat dock is right there. We have enough bedrooms with bathrooms for everyone which is so nice. We will be there again next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrisandra B.

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

Lovely home by the lake

Just a short drive to Shy Beaver boat launch for some shore fishing. Love being able to pack a small bag/cooler and head to one of many swimming spots on a hot summer day!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt V.

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

Another GREAT GETAWAY!

This is at least the 3rd time we’ve stayed here and the listing is completely accurate. Super clean property, well maintained and everything we needed was there. From the hot tub to the fire pit. Thanks to the owners for keeping this amazing cabin available! The Group of 8
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett N.

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

Reunion of Friends

Got together with friends of over 20 years for old times sake. Very private and secluded location where we could mind our own business and catch up with each other
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

So Spacious & Clean!

This home had SO much space for the reunion of my family members. It is also very well stocked as far as pots, pans and anything you need in the kitchen (aside from food & pantry items). We were there during very hot weather so we didn’t get to take advantage of all the amenities this house had to offer (fire pit, cornhole). We did, however, truly enjoy the pool table and overall layout of the house. The ONLY questionable thing to mention is that the home has 3 great levels and 1 thermostat .. the 3rd floor was a bit warmer and the basement area was chilly; just a heads up. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Diane Bottenfield

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