Immaculate MountainLake Home!Epic view, HotTub,FirePit, Putting Green,Pickleball

James Creek, Pennsylvania
$1156 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Lodge

Property Type

Sleep 22

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Do you need a mountain top experience with the combination of a refreshing lake We have prepared just the escape for you and your large family or friend group! Come be refreshed with views that proclaim all of God's glory in the nature preserve below and the sunsets and sunrises that will refresh your soul.
This mountain top home is minutes away from Raystown Lake. Built in 2022 this brand new home was designed for your large group to stay!! It has artificial turf, a hot tub, a fire pit,putting green, tether ball, Weber Grill, basketball hoop, ping pong table, corn hole, pickle ball, Kan Jam, ladder ball, indoor POP-A -SHOT basketball, foosball, a closet of board games, toys/puzzles and a game room. Dual Primary Bedrooms with king sized beds and pebble showers. The first floor is Wheelchair accessible with a Primary Bedroom and bathroom. The Second Floor Primary Bedroom Suite has a walk out balcony!

Whether you like to be at the lake or in the mountains enjoying the views, this is a win-win property. Go boating, hiking, mountain biking, hunting on the federal grounds, to a Penn State game, to a lake beach, water park, or gather with a large group of friends/family!! This home is perfectly designed for an extended family reunion, baby shower, church retreat or anything but a wild party :)

Overlook Lodge has something for every season and age group!! Sit on one of the three levels of deck and watch an amazing sunrise as you sip your coffee or snuggle up inside by the stone fire place, massive Christmas tree or outdoor fire pit. Have a huge meal together around the live edge dinning room table that seats 12. A total of 24 adults can be seated with the the island seating of 6, a pop up table for 6 and a kids table for 2 and a highchair!!

Raystown Lake and Shy Beaver boat launch is 5 minutes away down the mountain! Bring your boat and trailer! Our home has plenty of parking!! Or rent a boat, wave runner, or kayak. Raystown Lake is unique in that it is 28 miles of lake (8,300 acres) to to explore!! It is surrounded by Federal Game Land, all preserved in its natural habitat. This means no homes on Raystown Lake have private access to the water. Our home is one of the unique few that can see Raystown Lake. To get to the lake, you go down the mountain to Shy Beaver Boat launch 5 minutes away! Often you can see the American eagles in the tree tops looking for fish in the early morning or soaring on the thermals in the afternoon!! The deer love to come for early morning lake drinks. We have seen otters and beavers play in the waters edge. There are two beach areas on the lake, two restaurants to dock the boat and get something to eat or get gas for the boat right on the water. Also, many little private coves and areas to explore!

We take pride in our home, and want you to feel at home when you are our guest. We take cleanliness seriously and will do our best to make sure everything is perfect for your vacation. We provide more so you can pack less: linens, blankets, sheets, towels, hands towels, firewood, hand soaps, dish soaps, dish towels, a full stocked gourmet kitchen, two refrigerators, indoor and outdoor games for the kids, pack-in play, high chair, 4 beach chairs and propane for the grill. If there’s a problem, let us know and we will resolve it. We can help you to navigate your trip, make recommendations for eating out and things to do, and will be responsive to your needs.

Stellar STARLINK wireless internet is provided at the home with Dish TV and a washer and dryer is yours to use as well. The garage has a universal EV charger for any electric car!!

The following is the layout of the home:
The First Floor Great Room is open to the dining room, kitchen and foyer. It has a pull out queen sofa. Primary Bedroom 1 is on the first floor and the entire first floor and deck is wheelchair accessible!

The second floor has a loft area with a twin day bed and a twin trundle bed. A Second Primary suite with private bathroom and a king sized bed. Two additional bedrooms each with a queen sized bed.

The walkout basement has lots of windows so it's bright, cheery, and open with 10 foot ceilings. There is a large open game room and living room with a pull out sofa. Two private bedrooms: one with a full bunk bed and a twin bunk bed. The Moose Bedroom has two queen sized beds.

There are 6 private bedrooms:
1) 1st Floor Primary with king bed with bathroom suite and pebble stone shower
2) 2nd Floor Primary with king bed and bathroom suite with pebble stone shower
3) Second-floor bedroom with a queen bed
4) Second-floor bedroom with a queen bed
5) Bedroom in the lower level walkout basement with two queen beds
6) Bedroom in the lower level walkout basement with one full bunk bed, and one twin bunk bed

RULES/RESTRICTIONS:
We will accept up to 24 guests max. Renters must be at least 24 years old, with no rentals for high-school or college parties without older adult (age 24+) supervision, and a commitment not to use the home for alcohol fueled partying! NO PETS. No smoking inside the house. Noise must be quieted/controlled after 10 p.m. per ordinance. NO RV'S PARKED ON GROUNDS.

Our property is equipped with outdoor security cameras, and we will enforce these policies. Renters who choose to throw large fraternity style, alcohol fueled parties, will be held responsible for all damages, may have the police called, and may be have access to the property removed, forfeiting all monies paid. This policy ensures that we can offer a safe and secure guest experience, maintain our property in top shape for guests, and maintain respect for the neighbors.

Check-in procedures will be sent prior to arrival. We will generate a unique front door lock access code to each guest and you may be asked to have your ID for security. If you are coming at Christmas or in the winter and it becomes icy or snowy, 4-wheel or All-Wheel drive may be necessary to get up or down the mountain road. If you have any questions, we can always be reached for current road conditions in the area. You will have our host's personal cell number and we can be reached any time before or during your trip to ensure a wonderful stay at our home!

Finally, we will clean the property after your stay, but we do require guests to leave the rooms and floors free of debris, trash, wet towels, dishes, etc. Sheets and towels will need to be placed in the laundry area and dishes rinsed and placed in the dishwasher. This allows us to charge a smaller cleaning fee for such a large home.

Please let us know if you have any questions. In designing the home we tried to think of everything you would need, we even have two hot water heaters. We will be honored to be your hosts! The mountain and lake combination never disappoints.

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Feature Features

  • MORE

    At Least 80% Lighting From LEDs Beach Towels Books Games Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Smoke-free Property Desk Desk Chair Dryer Energy-saving Switches Fireplace Iron/ironing Board
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Beach Loungers Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • PARKING

    Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
  • THINGS TO DO

    Arcade/game Room Foosball Table Golfing Hot Tub Playground Table Tennis
  • ACCESSIBILITY

    Front Entrance Ramp Handrails In Stairways 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. In-room Accessibility Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Stair-free Path To Entrance Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Laundry Facilities
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Arcade/game Room Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Dining Table Highchair Kitchen Laundry Facilities Microwave Playground Refrigerator Separate Dining Area Separate Living Room Sofa Bed
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Basketball Birdwatching Fishing Hiking/biking Trails Hunting Jet Skiing Kayaking Marina Motor Boating Mountain Biking Swimming Water Skiing Water Tubing Wildlife And Game Walks
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating Sofa Bed
  • BATHROOM

    4.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Cable/satellite Channels Smart TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Balcony
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Room Dining Table Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Kitchen Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 22

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Review Review

  • Innas A.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Dawn was a fantastic host. She was always available and responsive even during the holiday. House was very clean and well kept. Would highly recommend for families looking for a nice getaway.

  • Cara K.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    Thanks for another five star stay

  • Kathy K.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    *****Lots of Family Fun at this beautiful well equipped home! *****

  • Teresa S.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    The property is beautiful, sunrises and sunsets were amazing! We had 18 guests in our group and the property was well equipped to handle us all! I would highly recommend this property for a great vacation!

  • Elaine M.

    Submitted May 29, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Overlook Lodge was absolutely amazing!! A new home, nicely updated and super clean. Everything you would need and more in the kitchen. Bedrooms and bathrooms were nice and spacious. Outdoor areas were fantastic for adults and kids both!! Kids played wiffleball on the putting green area and adults enjoyed the pickleball court and deck. Fire pit area and hot tub amazing as well. Dawn was a gracious host, no issues whatsoever! Would absolutely go back!!

  • Tiffany H.

    Submitted May 8, 2025

    Stayed Apr 22, 2025

    Amazing is the word that comes to mind when thinking about our time at The Overlook! Not only is the view spectacular, the house is so beautful and clean and decorated and stocked with such care and thoughtfulness. Our host, Dawn, was even more amazing. She helped make the planning for our trip and the stay so much better. She is such a joy to communicate with and is so very friendly and accommodating. My family agree that Dawn and the Overlook is our most favorite VRBO rental so far (and we have stayed in many rentals over the years)! Just looking at all of Dawn’s 5 star reviews will tell you this is a great choice! We particularly loves the majestic views off the back deck, the feeling of peace and quiet and solitude sitting on top of a mountain! Just perfect! Also, we brought our elderly parents, mom in a wheelchair, and Dawn thought of everything to ensure our parents were comfortable there. They had a fabulous time. We have precious memories of our time together here. Thank you again, Dawn!!!

  • Shannon V.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful mountain house! The home was cozy, clean, and perfectly situated with stunning views that made it feel like a true getaway. One of the highlights of our experience was Dawn—she was an amazing host. Her communication was clear, timely, and thoughtful from start to finish, which made everything smooth and stress-free. You can tell she really cares about making her guests feel welcome. Highly recommend staying here if you’re looking for a peaceful, well-managed mountain retreat!

  • Emily C.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    The home is beautiful and the pictures do not do it justice, Dawn was an incredible host! She was not only responsive, but proactive and thoughtful in the months leading up to our stay. Our family and friends gathered for a micro wedding the weekend between Christmas and new years, and it could not have been a better venue. The mountain road was rough getting up, but manageable for cars of all models (there was no ice at the time of booking).

  • David S.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    The property is beautiful. The facilities are great and the property owner is delightful to talk to. We had 4 families there, include my wife and I and 3 of our children and their families totaling 16. There was just the right amount of room and we had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Unfortunately the weather was not great, with rain on the first 2 of 3.5 days, light snow on the second and the only sunshine as we were packing to leave. Thanks to Dawn for her kindness.

  • Baghavandas M.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    It was a very good place for a weekend.

  • Richard K.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Aug 19, 2024

    I don't know where to begin. Before we even stepped foot in this gorgeous home we had wonderful communication with Dawn. Three generations of my family had an amazing time. There was plenty of space and things to do at this property. The views were breathtaking. Five stars are not enough!!!!!

  • Kathy W.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    Overlook Lodge was absolutely fabulous! The home exceeded our expectations and was even more spectacular than the pictures. Our family of 13 had a wonderful time despite Hurricane Debby. There are so many games and activities for everyone of all ages. Dawn's communication was stellar and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. She is beyond exceptional as a host. Looking forward to booking another trip to Overlook Lodge soon.

  • Karen B.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    We had our annual family reunion at Overlook Lodge and it was absolutely perfect. We had 7 kids + 7 adults and all fit comfortably. The game room, back porch, and outdoor green space were especially loved. Dawn was a fantastic, responsive host. We plan on coming back!

  • Eric M.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    Great place for family reunion. Beautiful views. Well kept

  • Sharon L.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    The property was beautiful, equipped with everything we needed overlooking a beautiful lake and close to a marina. Highly recommended.

  • Deb H.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jul 1, 2024

    Excellent getaway for large family reunions. Breathtaking mountain view from spacious porches. Beautiful new house interior. So much for everyone to do: foosball, mini-pool, ping-pong, basketball, pickleball, putting green, hide and seek, hot tub, etc. Huge TVs and couches for some to watch COPA soccer and some the Orioles!!! Tennis courts and soccer field, hiking and boating and swimming 20 min away. Great carry out food close by. Oh, and enough kitchen and laundry equipment and beds for our large group! Owner Dawn was super responsive to our texts. A wonderful, relaxing stay to help us reconnect and build more great memories.

  • Kevin H.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 24, 2024

    We had a large group and there was more than enough space. The views out the front and back of the house were fantastic. Dawn was just a text away for any questions. It was just a great week.

  • Cara K.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    We were a party of 15 people ranging from toddlers to grandparents, including someone in a wheelchair. The house was perfect. The amenities were well thought out and amazing - from sheets to towels to firewood to kitchen amenities - we were impressed. The views were beautiful and the hostess was extremely attentive and helpful - and it was clear how much she cared that we enjoy our stay! I was so impressed and grateful. 5+ stars.

  • Jillian S.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    We are so happy we found this beautiful gem! The Overlook was the perfect place for our 17-person family gathering. Our ages ranged from 1 to 74 and every one of us had a wonderful time. The house is exceptionally clean and had everything we needed for our large breakfasts and dinners together. The home is in the most beautiful location creating a relaxing oasis from the daily grind. Dawn, the hostess, was amazing! She contacted me a week prior to our trip to give us recommendations for things to do in Raystown. She genuinely cared about our family having the best trip possible. We can’t wait to go back! Thank you, Dawn!

  • Samrat M.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    If you are a group of 3-4 families with kids and looking for a perfect stay on hill top with gorgeous view of lush mountain and lake and with ample amenities kids fun and adults engagement, look no further. Host, Dawn, is super nice and very responsive. Everything is very well organized, perfectly communicated and necessary signs are everywhere on the wall, just where you need them. Basement is so well thought out for kids. It has kids bedroom with bunk beds, big tv with sofa, bathroom, and ample games such as indoor basket ball, ping pong, mini pool, board games etc. Kids were by themselves all day long having a blast in the basement and came upstairs only during eating. Adults have hot tub, grilling, fire pit etc. Plus sprawling view of the mountain from the balconies and bedrooms were phenomenal. It was just perfect for our trip.

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