Pet-Friendly Raystown Lakefront Cabin w\/ BBQ Grill
About this cottage rental
Enjoy a grand family getaway on Raystown Lake when you book this fantastic 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom vacation rental in James Creek, Pennsylvania! This spacious home has it all - including a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy fireplace, a game room, and so much more. When you’re not relaxing by the water, catch a football game at Penn State or explore local hiking trails and hunting lands. After your adventures, kick back on the wraparound deck and enjoy a delicious meal prepared on the BBQ grill. -- THE PROPERTY -- Pet Friendly | 3,500 Sq Ft Whether you're visiting with friends or family, you'll love making this house your home-away-from-home on the lake! Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin Beds INDOOR LIVING: 4 flat-screen TVs w/ Rokus (log in for TV apps not provided), en-suite bathroom w/ jetted tub and walk-in shower, pool table KITCHEN: Well-equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, microwave, dishwasher, island GENERAL: Free WiFi, in-unit washer & dryer, dog bed, linens, purified water OUTDOOR LIVING: Wraparound deck w/ seating, gas grill, outdoor fireplace FAQ: Quiet hours after 11:00 PM PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- RAYSTOWN LAKE (12.3 miles): 8,000-acre lake, picnic areas, beaches, boat launches, campgrounds, trails, fishing, marinas, Seven Points Beach (12.3 miles), Seven Points Marina (12.6 miles), Snyders Run Boat Launch (14.7 miles) HIKING TRAILS: Trough Creek State Park (10.9 miles), Susquehannock Campground (12.8 miles), Canoe Creek State Park (17.3 miles), Thousand Steps of the Standing Stone Trail (23.7 miles) HUNTING: I Diehl Hunt (14.8 miles), State Game Lands 118B (22.2 miles), Whitetail Memories (26.7 miles), Spring Lane Hunt Club (28.3 miles), State Game Lands 71 (30.6 miles) ATTRACTIONS: Lincoln Caverns (15.5 miles), DelGrosso’s Park and Laguna Splash (32.9 miles), Railroaders Memorial Museum (35.2 miles), Penn State (54.9 miles), Railroaders Memorial Museum (48.7 miles) AIRPORT: Harrisburg International Airport (109 miles), Altoona-Blair County Airport (16.9 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly with $100 per stay fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties or large gatherings. This property has a strict maximum occupancy of 8 guests - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Please observe quiet hours after 11:00 PM - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Towels are not provided. It is recommended you supply your own - NOTE: The property has stairs and may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility - NOTE: Water in this region has a high iron content. Purified water is provided for drinking and cooking. The tap water is also safe for drinking, but it does have an iron odor - NOTE: The free-standing wood stove is not functional at this time and is not for guest use - NOTE: 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is necessary in the winter months to access the property - NOTE: Log in for Rokus is not provided. Guests must log in to desired TV apps using their personal login information - NOTE: In an effort to keep this property safe and clean, all guests must wash, dry, and make the bed with the provided linens after use. If you do not feel comfortable doing so, you are welcome to bring your own linens during your stay
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
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Reasons to book
Great for pets
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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Reviews
4.3/5.0
Excellent(11 Reviews)
5.0
It was very clean, lots of room and new. The pool table and spa tub was a home run for us. It was nice and quiet too, very relaxing.
4.0
Liked the area and house. Cleaning could have been done better. Lots of dust on shelves and bed frame. Trouble finding water valve. Label worn off. Overall a good stay.
4.0
The house itself is very nice and accommodated the 7 of us very well. However, the house was not the cleanest with food on the kitchen counters. The stove and microwave needed cleaning. There is an electric can opener on the counter that had a rusty lid still attached. The water has a horrible egg smell and we ran out of warm water at shower time. One of the pillows in the basement bedroom has spots of blood on it, but didn't notice until taking the sheets off before our departure to wash. The bar in the basement also needed cleaning. There is a pot bellied type stove in the basement (not for use which is fine, but there was pool table chalk broken all over it. The scenery there is beautiful as we saw deer and owls. Many different small towns close by and we visited the wineries. Overall, it was avery nice trip and probably stay there again, just hope it's a little cleaner.
4.0
Entriken cabin
The house itself is very nice and accommodated the 7 of us very well. However, the house was not the cleanest with food on the kitchen counters. The stove and microwave needed cleaning. There is an electric can opener on the counter that had a rusty lid still attached. The water has a horrible egg smell and we ran out of warm water at shower time. One of the pillows in the basement bedroom has spots of blood on it, but didn't notice until taking the sheets off before our departure to wash. The bar in the basement also needed cleaning. There is a pot bellied type stove in the basement (not for use which is fine, but there was pool table chalk broken all over it. The scenery there is beautiful as we saw deer and owls. Many different small towns close by and we visited the wineries. Overall, it was avery nice trip and probably stay there again, just hope it's a little cleaner.
5.0
Awesome place to stay
5.0
Great
Awesome place to stay
5.0
This home is lovely and extremely peaceful. The added use of the docked houseboat was a true treat.
It is very dog friendly and our nine-month old Golden had a blast!
The kitchen is well appointed and the deck was our refuge for soaking up the sun and reading for hours.
The owner is remarkably helpful and easy to reach for the many questions that might arise.
A stunning woodland retreat. We will be sure to return next year!
5.0
A majestic week!
This home is lovely and extremely peaceful. The added use of the docked houseboat was a true treat.
It is very dog friendly and our nine-month old Golden had a blast!
The kitchen is well appointed and the deck was our refuge for soaking up the sun and reading for hours.
The owner is remarkably helpful and easy to reach for the many questions that might arise.
A stunning woodland retreat. We will be sure to return next year!
5.0
Everything was perfect! Plenty to do if you chose to, remote and quiet if if you just want to get away . Very dog friendly my pups were very much at home!
The property manager was very accommodating, friendly and gracious, i will absolutely stay here again soon!
5.0
Five star Remote Beauty
Everything was perfect! Plenty to do if you chose to, remote and quiet if if you just want to get away . Very dog friendly my pups were very much at home!
The property manager was very accommodating, friendly and gracious, i will absolutely stay here again soon!
5.0
We enjoyed a wonderful, family weekend! The cabin was cozy, clean, and had everything we needed. We loved the cabin’s design and decor! The owners even added a special touch of Valentine’s Day decor. We would love to come back for the summer and fall. Thank you for an amazing weekend!
*we brought our own sheets & towels - this eliminated the need to wash the owners’ before we left.
3.0
Beautiful setting and nice place with plenty of amenities! Easy check in and out process.. The only complaints I have are most of the bed sheets had what looked like pet hair on them.. And also the heating system is very uneven. The living room and kitchen wer comfortable but the master bedroom was freezing
5.0
Winter Getaway
We enjoyed a wonderful, family weekend! The cabin was cozy, clean, and had everything we needed. We loved the cabin’s design and decor! The owners even added a special touch of Valentine’s Day decor. We would love to come back for the summer and fall. Thank you for an amazing weekend!
*we brought our own sheets & towels - this eliminated the need to wash the owners’ before we left.
2.0
The Good: The house is spacious and nicely laid out. We truly enjoyed the fireplace- the reason we chose this home. Deck space is very nice. I'm sure it is very beautiful in the summer time. The houseboat was N/A since we visited after Christmas.
The BAD: The listing itself is misleading. It states a woodburning stove, also a reason we rented- does not work or is not in use. All the TV's but one require you to have subscriptions to watch anything besides very limited free subscription stations. NOT in the listing. Good thing we could access the playoff games using my subscription at least! The road to the house is NOT paved. It is a dirt/stone road. No problem in the summer however, we steered clear of homes like this in late December, luckily the weather held. As you may read, the management company DOES NOT refund any paid money. What you don't know until you receive your check in instructions- AFTER all your money is paid, is that you are required to wash and dry sheets and return them to the beds. This called for a 7:00am wake up to get out by 10:00. This also requires some trust on the part of the people who washed the sheets prior to you! Not real comforting.
Cleanliness- The house overall was dirty. Upon arrival I had to vacuum a white grit off both the couch and loveseat. Upon removing the cushions the legs to both were still in plastic under the cushions. There were bars of soap left in the bathrooms that had been used and had hair on them. Upon opening the coffee maker there was moldy used coffee in the filter. The fridge behind the downstairs bar was unusable due to mold along with a moldy box of baking soda. Dust covered many surfaces. It was plainly obvious no professional housekeeper comes in. You are also expected to "tidy up" the home before leaving. Rather broad term to know what is expected. You are responsible for turning on the water to the home when you arrive and shut it off when you leave. Additionally, we need to unplug and move the dehumidifier and hose from the basement until we left.
Overall- The area and the people around were friendly. I made contact to have wood delivered- fireplace and non-usable wood stove and the guy was great. I'm sure in the summer time with the boat and deck it might be worth the price. In the winter and with the cleanliness lacking I just can't recommend this property and we have stayed in many VRBO's and other rentals over the years. We had fun but the property was disappointing.
3.0
Beautiful Cabin!
Beautiful setting and nice place with plenty of amenities! Easy check in and out process.. The only complaints I have are most of the bed sheets had what looked like pet hair on them.. And also the heating system is very uneven. The living room and kitchen wer comfortable but the master bedroom was freezing
2.0
Nice home BUT...listing and cleanliness were lacking
The Good: The house is spacious and nicely laid out. We truly enjoyed the fireplace- the reason we chose this home. Deck space is very nice. I'm sure it is very beautiful in the summer time. The houseboat was N/A since we visited after Christmas.
The BAD: The listing itself is misleading. It states a woodburning stove, also a reason we rented- does not work or is not in use. All the TV's but one require you to have subscriptions to watch anything besides very limited free subscription stations. NOT in the listing. Good thing we could access the playoff games using my subscription at least! The road to the house is NOT paved. It is a dirt/stone road. No problem in the summer however, we steered clear of homes like this in late December, luckily the weather held. As you may read, the management company DOES NOT refund any paid money. What you don't know until you receive your check in instructions- AFTER all your money is paid, is that you are required to wash and dry sheets and return them to the beds. This called for a 7:00am wake up to get out by 10:00. This also requires some trust on the part of the people who washed the sheets prior to you! Not real comforting.
Cleanliness- The house overall was dirty. Upon arrival I had to vacuum a white grit off both the couch and loveseat. Upon removing the cushions the legs to both were still in plastic under the cushions. There were bars of soap left in the bathrooms that had been used and had hair on them. Upon opening the coffee maker there was moldy used coffee in the filter. The fridge behind the downstairs bar was unusable due to mold along with a moldy box of baking soda. Dust covered many surfaces. It was plainly obvious no professional housekeeper comes in. You are also expected to "tidy up" the home before leaving. Rather broad term to know what is expected. You are responsible for turning on the water to the home when you arrive and shut it off when you leave. Additionally, we need to unplug and move the dehumidifier and hose from the basement until we left.
Overall- The area and the people around were friendly. I made contact to have wood delivered- fireplace and non-usable wood stove and the guy was great. I'm sure in the summer time with the boat and deck it might be worth the price. In the winter and with the cleanliness lacking I just can't recommend this property and we have stayed in many VRBO's and other rentals over the years. We had fun but the property was disappointing.
5.0
The home was clean and well equipped! The home is beautiful ! We enjoyed our stay
Check in was easy. The home is very comfortable and welcoming.
5.0
We only stayed for a weekend and ended up not getting in until about 11 on Friday, so unfortunately we really only had Saturday here. When we arrived the water and heat had already been turned on for us, which was great since it was a cooler night. We were unable to check out the house boat due to the time of year and it being out of the water, but we did drive down and the area seems fantastic. We definitely want to stay again in the summer to experience the lake. We absolutely loved everything about the house and location, even though not on the lake. We loved the fact that it was extremely dog friendly even more. This was probably one of the most relaxing weekends we had in a long time, and will definitely be looking to return again.
5.0
Great weekend
We only stayed for a weekend and ended up not getting in until about 11 on Friday, so unfortunately we really only had Saturday here. When we arrived the water and heat had already been turned on for us, which was great since it was a cooler night. We were unable to check out the house boat due to the time of year and it being out of the water, but we did drive down and the area seems fantastic. We definitely want to stay again in the summer to experience the lake. We absolutely loved everything about the house and location, even though not on the lake. We loved the fact that it was extremely dog friendly even more. This was probably one of the most relaxing weekends we had in a long time, and will definitely be looking to return again.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Raystown Lake?
The average price for a rental in Raystown Lake is £156 per night. This rental is £34 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Pet-Friendly Raystown Lakefront Cabin w\/ BBQ Grill. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Pet-Friendly Raystown Lakefront Cabin w\/ BBQ Grill pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Pet-Friendly Raystown Lakefront Cabin w\/ BBQ Grill?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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