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"Raystown Roost" Mountain Retreat Close To The Lake

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
James Creek, PA
  • Trough Creek State Park
    13 min drive
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark
    44 min drive
  • Raystown Lake
    45 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    33 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.

"Raystown Roost" Mountain Retreat Close To The Lake

Climb the mountain up Shy Beaver to your home on the mountain yet close to the lake. With a shaded, wooded view of the valley, you're a seven minute drive down the mountain to the opening of Shy Beaver Boat Launch. Our home boasts 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathes and sleeps up to 16. The first floor consists of the full kitchen with breakfast seating for four, dinner table with seating for 6 and living room with wood fireplace and fold out couch, sleeping 2. There is a sun room with futon, sleeping 1-2, and tv which opens up to the front deck area as well as a back deck area with table, chairs, and a propane grill. Also on the first floor, off the living room area, is the master full bath and bedroom with a queen size bed, sleeping 2. The 2nd floor consists of three bedrooms, loft area, and full bath. Bedroom #1 has a queen size bed, sleeping 2. Bedroom #2 has a queen size bed, sleeping 2. Bedroom #3 has two sets of twin bunk beds, sleeping 4. in the loft there is a fold out couch and day bed, sleeping 3. The finished basement level with big screen tv, sectional couch, shuffle board table, chess table, foosball table, and wood stove opens up to a large covered patio area with wooded views and a large covered outdoor fireplace.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Trough Creek Wild Area. You'll find features like an arcade/game room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Trough Creek State Park and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Warriors Path State Park
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Ian C.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 81
  • No lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 8 steps to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs

Policies

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property James Creek
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home James Creek

"Raystown Roost" Mountain Retreat Close To The Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly get together
This is a nice property if you're looking for a roomy place that's in the woods and a bit isolated. We really enjoyed the game room. The house was clean and there's a nice outdoor fire place area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun place to stay!
Great place! Clean, almost everything was provided in the house including sheets and towels. Game room in the basement was an extra plus. The kids had a blast! Outside fireplace was awesome. Even though it was cold outside, the fireplace made it very comfortable Loved Raystown Roost! Easy checkin and check out. Host was readily available if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
PA LEAF PEEPING
Beautiful location, friendly community, glorious fall colors. Thanks for a great stay. 🍂🍁
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and great proximity to Raystown Lake
This house was as spacious as advertised. Many hang-out areas to accommodate everyone on a rainy day. The picture of the front of the house does not adequately showcase the large windows in the back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded our Expectations
Great stay @ this spacious mountain top home. Appreciated the pull thru driveway. Very gracious with supplies, kitchen well equipped, beds extremely comfortable. Enjoyed games and toys with our little one and outdoor living area was an amazing place to unwind after exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and secluded!
Our hosts were kind and accommodating, and the cabin was even better than expected! Our family had a wonderful time and even with 12 adults there was more than enough room! All of the amenities were excellent, we're planning to make this our new yearly retreat option!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake retreat
This was our second visit here and we will definitely be back! The house is comfortable and clean and everyone can have their own space. The amenities are plentiful, including the games, videos and kitchen. We had one small problem and the owner was quick to respond to answer our question. The area is quiet and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Time
Family of 9 enjoyed the mountain top house for five days. Plenty of in-house fun and entertainment.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juana A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Raystown Roost
Stayed here for family vacation. Excellent cabin, better than advertised. Kids enjoyed game room and watching movies. Adults loved the outdoor fireplace and seating. Not much of a view in the summer (I'm sure when the leaves fall you can see the mountain) but very peaceful and quiet outdoors. Beds very comfortable and the kids loved the bunk bedroom. Would be nice to have some storage space for food since the main cabinet is locked. Ride up the mountain was a tad scary but obviously can't be helped- just keep that in mind with people unfamiliar with mountain driving or pulling trailer/boat. Overall fantastic stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Fun at the Raystown Roost
Fun time with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Penn State Graduation
Family visiting for my son’s graduation and We stayed at Raystown Roost for the weekend! Plenty of room for everyone, Beautiful and peaceful area to visit and celebrate! Absolutely loved the fireplace and covered outside area!!!!so comfortable, clean, and would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time Fun & Games
The property was perfect for our family celebration of my teenage daughter’s birthday. We were able to cook breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for the whole family. Sleeping accommodations were perfect and satisfied everyone’s needs. We will definitely have his property on our list to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Appreciate the hospitality , it was a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Great property for our group stay. Plenty of space for us, and the game room in the basement was a nice feature. Great views of the valley, too. Thanks for hosting our family weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay for PSU Weekend
I always enjoy staying at this place for the weekend with friends/family. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy some down time with good people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Every detail was thought of. A beautiful property! No stone was left unturned.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural Retreat
This property is a great a getaway for a large group. There is plenty of space to gather on the main floor, basement gameroom, deck, and outdoor fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MaryKate P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Roost
Everything was terrific from check-in to checkout. We received tons of information prior to our stay, all of which made our stay more enjoyable. This house is lovely, has a perfectly stocked kitchen, in a beautiful area, super clean and the host was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenell A., Lancaster, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin in a remote location
We were here for a bachelorette party and had a wonderful time! The location was beautiful and private, but I will say that it was helpful to have four-wheel drive because of the gravel roads and steep grade. The cabin itself was perfect for what we needed.... everything was very clean and all the beds were comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends getaway
Beautiful home- we would definitely rent again! House was immaculate and comfortable. We did not tow our boat up to property we used recommended offsite parking which was very convenient to house and lake. Highly recommend renting this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home for Family Getaway
This was a beautiful home nestled in the woods at the top of a mountain. The home was spacious, immaculate, well-stocked, and nicely decorated. Our group numbered 14, and we had lots of room to spread out. We did a lot of cooking, and the kitchen had every gadget we needed. The kids loved the gameroom, and we built a fire in the outdoor fireplace every evening. It was so nice that the home was stocked with good firewood. The drive up the mountain takes about 10 minutes and is very twisty, but we loved this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tyler M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roost Review
Everything the Roost had to offer was great. We enjoyed the shuffle board and outdoor fireplace. Rooms and kitchen were clean and had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend the Roost to other people and would stay again when I'm back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
Our family of 5 was very comfortable here during our stay. The home is large enough for everyone to spread out, or spend time together. The games in the basement were enjoyable, and the DVD collection was impressive. The mountain community is very nice, and very quiet. We only met one other family during our stay, and they happened to be out for a walk and lived down the street. The house was clean and well stalked. They had just about anything you could need in the kitchen, lots of spices, coffee, enough dishes and silverware for what we needed, and pots and pans. The grill was in good working order, and the outside fireplace was great for making smores with the sticks we brought. Beds are comfortable enough, lots of blankets, pillows, and towels for the family. Raystown Lake resort was close enough for us to visit twice, once to rent a boat and enjoy the lake. Hiking is close by as well, and it was a short drive to state college. We felt at home and will likely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain vacation
The Raystown roost is a beautiful, comfortable and exceptionally clean house. We were a group of 10 of three generations who had more than enough room to be together or go to separate areas. The bonus for the kids (young & old) was the downstairs game room! Also, the owner is very responsive. This is a great place to relax or enjoy the sights.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Weekend
This was our 2nd year staying here and we love the home. It’s perfect for our group and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023