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

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

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James Creek, PA
  • Popular LocationRaystown Lake17 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrough Creek State Park20 min drive
  • AirportAltoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)23 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeven Points Marina31 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch James Creek
Only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch Private vacation home

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 Galactic Ice and Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Holiday Bowl and East Broad Top Railroad. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 17 min drive
  • Trough Creek State Park - 20 min drive
  • Seven Points Marina - 31 min drive
  • Peoples Natural Gas Field - 42 min drive
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 43 min drive

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
  • Bubba's Pizza & Sub Station - 17 min drive
  • Happy Hollow Restaurant - 11 min drive
  • The Ice Box - 17 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home
Enjoyed our annual Friendsgiving here. Great space to gather and catch up with old friends. Plenty of dishes, cookware, and utensils. Bonus sheets were provided for the beds. Easy check in and out. Second time staying here and hope to come back next year. Thanks for sharing your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita and Jim C., Southern NJ Shore

Liked: Cleanliness
Great short stay
We booked two nights as a base for attending a Penn State football game. The house was clean, comfortable and really well equipped. We loved the hot tub the two nights we were here. We wished we had planned a longer stay as we didn't have an opportunity to use the beautiful brand new gas grill, the firepit, the corn hole, the poker table setup or the pool table. It's a great house and communication with the host was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just a heads up
The good: very clean, very private, nice setup The bad: very hard beds, had some trouble checking in (never got an email with access code), the grill has 2 tanks but they were both empty and the grill is a little rusty.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We are return guests
We love Raystown lake and this house had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Chelsea L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Wonderful lake house!
We had a great time at this house. The owner was great with communication, house was clean and there was plenty of room for our extended family to stay comfortably. Also close to the beach areas and boat rental. Great option for a lake vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana S., Fenton,Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Would have been a beautiful Mountain View if some of the trees would have been trimmed back.We also would have liked too have had more than 1 towel and 1 wash clothes each,and beach towel(because of hot tub)considering I had too pay 125.00 extra for linens.Would stay here again,it was beautiful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Brett N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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