Peaceful, Beautiful Home, Lake Raystown, Pets OK, Kayaks Available

James Creek, Pennsylvania
$295 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This beautiful, quiet property is adjacent to the Raystown Lake Federal Lands* and in between the Marina and Resort areas. We constantly try to improve the property, and in 2018 we extended the all-seasons room to the deck, making a large outdoor deck area! We added a fire pit and a new, larger, hot tub! Stroll down a private (no homes front the land), quiet country lane to a quiet entrance to the lake. You can hear the birds singing and the fish leaping out of the water! This is a greatplace for kayaking, fishing, or playing in the water. (We can rent up to 4 kayaks upon request, in cooperation with another owner, so we must charge an additional fee. You must transport to the water.) The lakeside is also a perfect place for a private picnic or to gaze at the stars.
Just one mile down the road is the Aitch boat launch and fishing pier. A wonderful view of the tree-covered mountains surrounds you. Public guided boat tours are available at the Marina and Resort areas.

You will truly enjoy the smart HD TV in the living room, the regulation-sized (7') AMF pool table, and the 6-person hot tub.

The master bedroom on the main floor has a queen bed and a large master bath w/ oversized Jacuzzi (non-jetted) tub, separate shower, walk-in closet, and Kohler fixtures. This master bedroom has a sliding glass door onto the deck with a beautiful view of the federal lands and the neighbor's pond where you can frequently find a blue heron looking for fish. (We do not have a direct view of the lake, very few lake properties do, which keeps the lake experience from the water pristine - no private docks are permitted on the federal land surrounding the lake.)

The main floor has a dining room & living room w/ gas fireplace. The modern kitchen has every convenience you need including an island w/ a Jenn-Air grill & gas range unit, a side-by-side refrigerator, built-in microwave, built-in oven, dishwasher, & garbage disposal. We also supply a drip coffee maker, rice cooker, crock-pot, and other kitchen small appliances. The laundry room and a half bath are also on the main floor. Grocery delivery is offered locally by instacart: https://www.instacart.com/grocery-delivery/pa/near-me-in-huntingdon-pa. (Zip is 16657.)

The second-floor loft contains two queen size beds and overlooks the kitchen and pool table room. There is a separate floor AC unit, ceiling fan, and floor fan in the loft to keep the air circulating. It has a full-size bathroom with a large standup shower.

There is a screened-in 3 seasons room w/ glass sliding-door entrances from the kitchen, the pool table room, and the master bedroom. It is absolutely lovely out there, and you have a nice view of the pond, which frequently boasts of bird activity. You will hear the birds singing all day, and you will frequently be able to watch the barn swallows careen just above the grass while they feed.

This home has a heat pump, central air, ceiling fans, skylights & nice attached 26’ x 26' garage.

Please note that the pipeline that was installed recently that runs under the lake also went through our property and severely damaged our landscaping, and the emerald ash borer damaged our trees. We are working to replace all, but it will take a few years as I will NOT use herbicides on the property for your safety!

Our rental agreement can be downloaded from this listing. It is your responsibility to sign and return the agreement. If you fail to do this, you nonetheless IRREVOCABLY AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT BY PAYING THE RENTAL FEE.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1800 Sq Ft (167 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cave Exploring Nearby Fishing Nearby Golfing On Site Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snow Sports Gear Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Games Pool Or Billiards Table Video Game Console Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Is Strictly Prohibited. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • greg d.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    Everything lined up with the listing. Great place to stay for the weekend!

  • Ronald M.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2026

    Stayed Apr 10, 2026

    House had everything you needed ,hot tub was a bonus!

  • gary c.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    hot tub was excellent property included yard was great for dog

  • Jen G.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 18, 2025

    This was a lovely home, private, clean, had everything we needed for a short getaway.

  • richard b.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    It was a good stay, few light bulbs out in kitchen & near pool table but nothing to make a big fuss over

  • Lori B.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    The property was very welcoming.

  • Anna S.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Loved the stay …only wondered what happened to the fenced yard and pond from pictures ;)

  • Andrew B.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    It rained everyday unfortunately but we made the best of it. Our dogs loved the big field to run!

  • Theresa G.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Loved, loved, loved this place! It's so peaceful, private, and relaxing. It's a great amount of space with a lot of amenities. The property is very well maintained and was immaculately clean! Very close to the lake and super easy to get to a boat launch. We brought our small pontoon boat and could easily park it in the large driveway. I love that the kitchen and bathrooms had so much storage space, that didn't end up looking cluttered with all your stuff on the countertops. Would definitely stay there again! Best Raystown rental!!

  • Alison R.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    What a peaceful location close to the lake with everything we needed for a long weekend. We appreciated being able to bring our dogs with us too.

  • Lindsey W.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    The house was fantastic—super close to Seven Points Marina, which made lake access easy. We loved the pool table and hot tub for relaxing downtime. Can’t wait to come back!

  • David D.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    From two professionals living in the Concrete jungle it was exactly what we were looking for, a peaceful four day three nights stay. All we heard was birds singing and that was amazing.. The house was beautiful with many amenities. The walk by the lake near the marina was refreshing. If you’re looking for a beautiful classy place to stay in the vicinity of Lake Raytown to get away from it all I would suggest you look into this residence. Also note one other thing if you’re looking for a night out on the town for a really good restaurant in Huntingdon check out 3 twelve.

  • Robert K.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Nice and quiet place great to relax

  • Barbara L.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    We spent a long weekend here in June 2025. It was so peaceful and relaxing.

  • Diane M.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    A short stay with my partner. Everything was as advertised.

  • Jacob M.

    Submitted Jan 21, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    A quiet place with a lovely view and plenty of space. Comfy beds, great lighting, well equipped kitchen, and my two little ones loved the high seating options. The carpet is divine! If you have a brave toddler, you will need to keep up one on one attention, because the house is not baby safe.

  • Becca R.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    There were 4 adults staying in this home. Upon arrival the home seemed like a beautiful place for our stay however as we settled in we noticed there were many discrepancies with the listing. This included inaccurate pictures of the furniture. The patio furniture was filthy, the BBQ grill was a flat top covered in standing water and rust so we were unable to use it. The freezer did not freeze and the dishwasher was sub-par, unable to properly clean and wheels missing from the racks. There were no clean sponges for washing dishes. It was a great place for stargazing. There is no all seasons room as advertised - screens missing and one section was a pull down shade. The 2-car garage had no room for our car but luckily we did not get snow over the holiday. The upstairs shower produced lukewarm water on a slow stream. The level one bedroom headboard was full of cat scratches and not the same as pictured.The highlight of booking this house was the pool table and hot tub. Pool table was great. Hot tub left 3 of the 4 of us with a terrible hot tub rash which is caused by a bacteria. The hot tub was clearly not clean or treated with chemicals. We reached out to the host after our stay when we all noticed the rash pop up and let her know and she got defensive demanding a full medical report. She was rude in her response which left me to leave an honest review as I had let her know I was trying my best to give her an opportunity to resolve our complaints.

  • Braden S.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    Great place to get away with family and your dogs.

  • Jared M.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    This rental was perfect for our group. The house was comfortable for four adults and had all of the amenities we needed. The setting was beautiful and offered us some peace and a break from everything. We walked down to the lake one day and also explored a nearby cemetery. We also got to watch the recent aurora From the back yard. Would recommend this place to others.

  • Charolette O.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    My friends and I just got back from our stay here! The place is beautiful and in a great location! I would absolutely love to stay again!

  • keith l.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    Stayed in this gem for three days to play golf with the guys and couldn't have found a better place! House was clean and quiet and offered us some extra amenities such as a pool table to have some more fun in the evenings and a hot tub for those sore muscles from all the extra swings on the courses! Owners were very nice and available for anything we needed including allowing us early check in on Day 1.. would recommend this home for families , friends stay or weekend getaways! A great place! Thank you Tony and Faith

  • william b.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 6, 2024

    Nice place to vacation

  • JoEllen N.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 29, 2024

    The air conditioning stopped working on day 3 so I contacted the owner -- whose husband responded immediately. He told me that the aircon coils had probably frozen so we should shut off the air con and wait at least 3 hours before turning it on again. It was already 80 degrees in the house. When I told him that we had 2 senior dogs that needed to be in a cooler temperature, he told me that he was 2 hours away and what do you want me to do about it? Normally, if something is not working, you send someone to fix it. The 4 seasons room had screening missing -- we contacted the owner on the first day to alert them, and she sounded suprised, but did nothing to rectify the situation-- so we had mosquitoes and bugs in the 4 season room the whole time. I understand that stuff happens in rentals, but the owners were less than responsive and actually quite rude in their response. They said that we should never have put the temperature below 74 degrees -- that central aircon shouldn't go below 74 degrees. (???) They never checked back to see if the aircon was working again. Don't waste your money -- go somewhere else -- that actually has access to the lake, doesn't have 6 foot black snakes trying to get onto the deck (yup... a 6-foot black snake)...and owners that have a better customer service approach. We are responsible renters, all over 50 years old, and have never been treated so rudely before.

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