Luxury Log Cabin on private, 25 acre wooded lot - minutes from Raystown Lake

James Creek, Pennsylvania
$521 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Spacious log home close to Raystown Lake - sleeps up to 10

If you’re ready for a great getaway or family vacation, this is your place! Built in 2017, Bear Bottom is a 2,700 sq ft log home nestled at the base of a mountain near James Creek, PA, and centered between Seven Points Marina and Raystown Lake Resort (10 min drive to each) and just minutes from Aitch boat launch! The home sits on a private, 25 acre wooded property overlooking a pond. Gather around the fire pit to tell stories, roast hot dogs, or make S'mores. Guests can enjoy relaxing in one of the rocking chairs on the wrap around porch/deck with picturesque views. You may even catch a glimpse of turkey, deer, bear, birds and more! Try your luck fishing for blue gills and large-mouth bass in the pond. If you’re up for a small hike up the mountain, at the corner of the property, adjacent to the Pennsylvania State Game Land, you can see the lake in the distance.

Inside, you'll find three floors. The main floor is open concept with cathedral ceilings in the living area, maple hardwood floors, gas fireplace, half bath, laundry room, dining room, and spacious kitchen with breakfast nook. You will also find the carpeted master bedroom and a private bath with Jacuzzi tub and spa-inspired, stone floor shower. The second floor has a loft with beautiful views outside the large windows (great for quiet reading). There are three additional bedrooms on the second floor - two Queen beds and one Bunk Bed (Queen & Full), along with a full bath/shower. One of the bedrooms includes a private balcony area! In the basement (unfinished), you will find a ping-pong table, Foosball, air hockey, and corn hole boards.

If you enjoy outdoor adventures, Bear Bottom is minutes from Raystown Lake. The lake's Seven Points Marina area offers beach swimming, picnicking, boating, mountain biking, and much more! Take a morning hike on the Allegrippis Trails or at Trough Creek State Park. You can even kayak on the Juniata River. In nearby Huntingdon, you will find Lincoln Caverns, several great restaurants, and home to Juniata College. Those who venture a bit further can find attractions like Delgrosso's Amusement Ride/Water Park, Altoona Curve Baseball, Penn State Football, and several shopping centers.

General:
-Check in: 4:00 PM
-Check out: 11:00 AM
-Guests provide own meals
-Due to the remote area, professional laundry service is not available. Therefore, Guests must bring their own bed linens and bath towels.
-During the winter months, we recommend 4WD/AWD vehicles due to rural mountain ice/snow road conditions.

House Rules
-Max Occupancy: 10 (overnight guests)
-Minimum Age for Renters: 25
-No Smoking (including vaping) inside cabin and deck/porch areas (Note: doing so will result in forfeiture of full damage deposit amount)
-No Pets
-No Illegal Activities
-No commercial use photography/videography without prior written consent from homeowners
-Additional House Rules outlined in signed Rental Agreement following booking

Note:
*For 2026, minimum 2-nights stay Jan 1 - May 14 and Sep 7 - Dec 31; minimum 3-nights stay May 15 - Sep 6

Disclaimers:
*Upon booking, we ask that you let us know a little about yourself and what attracts you to our cabin prior to accepting reservation requests.
*Additional Housekeeping Fee, Taxes, and Booking Fees applied upon booking reservation
*Consider additional Damage Protection and/or Travel Insurance for unforeseen events upon booking your reservation
*Owner has right to refuse/cancel reservation requests
*As hosts, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our guests while at the same time, ensuring asset protection. This remote property uses surveillance cameras (video only) that are located on the exterior perimeter of the cabin. The surveillance data is used to monitor unauthorized entry, for confirmation of services/repairs rendered, and/or for Rental Agreement terms & conditions disputes.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Unit Size: 2700 Sq Ft (251 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Water Dispenser
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Soap Toilet Paper
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hunting Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Foosball Table Games Stereo Table Tennis Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Hospital On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Gravel Flooring In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Justin S.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Excellent host, communication, and stay. Loved the welcoming space and activity space downstairs!

  • Luke M.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    Love having Christmas at this cabin!

  • Gale L.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2025

    Stayed Dec 4, 2025

    The log cabin was beautiful cozy and decorated perfect for Christmas. The cabin was very clean and easy to check in.

  • Tom D.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2025

    Stayed Oct 18, 2025

    Great cabin and really good owners and communication.

  • Susan W.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Perfect. Secluded. Peaceful. Fully equipped kitchen. Activities for outside (fishing, bonfire, woodsy walks) AND inside (ping pong, air hockey, games) and a table big enough for 8 adults to comfortably sit around to play cards..although 10 could have also fit). Awesome weekend. Words of Wisdom : Apple Maps takes you to the vicinity, but not the correct property. Google maps worked better.

  • Brian and Erica C.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    We spent a wonderful weekend at Bear Bottom! The property was spotless, spacious, and spectacular. All amenities were top notch and every nook was decorated for the season. The host checked in to make sure we arrived safely and communicated their expectations clearly. We hope to come back next year!

  • Ryan M.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Beautiful cabin and property. Top notch experience.

  • Sandy S.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    The property is beautiful. The house is beautiful and was super clean. Never thought twice about putting my 8 month grandson on the floor to crawl around.

  • Alyssa A.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 12, 2025

    Nice quiet place

  • Steven H.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    What an amazing place. Great host and property was top notch

  • Greg K.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    House was gorgeous, very clean all the kids loved the pond and the woods. Close location to everything. Definitely would stay there again

  • Brian B.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Mark and Lisa were lovely to work with and their home is GORGEOUS. If you are lucky enough to get here you will not be sorry. Our family had the best time. And Raystown lake is just minutes away.

  • Joe W.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    The property was great. Great location. We enjoyed the games etc in the basement because it rained but it would have been better if the basement was finished. They also need to do something about the carpenter bees. It is terrible what they are doing to the property and is annoying having saw dust fall on you when you are sitting on the deck.

  • Christopher W.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    Cabin is stunningly beautiful. Lisa and Mark have paid attention to details as house instructions were clear, and in multiple locations. They have even gone so far as to label light switches! Could not recommend a better area VRBO and the host went above and beyond on answering some questions we had.

  • Thomas G.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Well supplied, easy check-in, accurate online representation, at a great cost. Great place to stay.

  • Anne C.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    We absolutely loved the cabin. We were staying the weekend for my son's graduation from PSU for undergrad and his Masters. It was a wonderful escape from all the crowds! It was quiet and peaceful. We cooked out on the grill and made Smores by the firepit. Hiking in nearby Raystown Lake State Park was beautiful. A perfect weekend.

  • Susan H.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    We had a wonderful weekend at the beautiful Bear Bottom cabin. The house has a large open floor plan with 4 queen beds to accommodate our group of 8 adults. There is plenty of seating in the living area & kitchen to gather indoors. And a full wraparound deck with rocking chairs and a firepit to enjoy the outdoors. The Game room in the basement is in the works to be finished and already has darts, fooseball, air hockey & ping pong. It is a serene, remote location with a stocked pond on the property. Off site- Raystown lake & Huntingdon are a short drive away (15-20mins). Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!

  • Gary Y.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 3, 2025

    I have stayed at this cabin over a weekend in the spring for several years now and love it every time.

  • Lynne B.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    Great property to unwind from the hustle & bustle of life! Plenty of room to gather or spread out to decompress. A perfect weather weekend to enjoy walks, coffee on the wraparound porch and conversations around the fire pit! We even took the opportunity to have a mini tournament with all the fun games in the basement!

  • Matthew S.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    This cabin is everything it appears to be in the pictures plus more. You won't be disappointed booking this cabin for your stay!

  • gene s.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    Me and my wife took our son and his wife and 6 children to celebrated Are 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AT THIS FABULOUS PLACE ,QUITE PLACE, VERY ,VERY CLEAN PLACE AND EVERYTHING AT YOUR FINGER TIPS ,,GREAT TO LOCOTION TO SPENT A DAY OR TWO ON RACETOWN TOWN LAKE.. WE RENTED A PONTOON BOAT FOR A DAY AND HAD A BLAST ,,A SHORT DRIVE BACK AND RELAXED TIPS ,,,

  • jennifer d.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    Loved everything about this property. Not too far from the lake and boat launch. We were able to get our 24’ pontoon up the driveway and easily able to turn it around. We will definitely be back!

  • Holly L.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    We had 5 adults and an 18 month old for half the weekend, 3 adults the entire weekend. This location is magic! Everything is organized and labeled - it made my heart happy! The jacuzzi was wonderful (it does take a while to fill). The house is cozy yet has room to spread out. The land is beautiful. We were 15ish mins from Raystown Marina where we could rent a pontoon for the day. Cant wait to come back again!

  • Angela J.

    Submitted May 23, 2024

    Stayed May 9, 2024

    We had extended family here for graduation weekend, and was a great homebase for all. Thank you!

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