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Raystown Lake Retreat for the Family Just Minutes from 7-Points

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Exterior
This shows the proximity of the lodge to our cottage that is available to rent.
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Huntingdon, PA
  • Raystown Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Allegrippis Trailhead
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Seven Points Marina
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Raystown Lake Retreat for the Family Just Minutes from 7-Points

This listing is perfect for the family coming to the Raystown Lake area. This house is just three miles from the Seven Points recreation area that includes access to public boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, dining, camping, and biking on the Allegrippis Trails.

The house features two bedrooms and one full bath with an updated Bath Fitter tub and shower unit with sterdy safety bars. The main bedroom offers a queen sized bed, while the other bedroom has twin sized bunk beds and another twin bed separate from the bunks. New windows were installed in July 2022 for even more efficient heating and cooling with an updated style!

We strive to be family friendly. While we appreciate a good time around the campfire, we want to remind future guests that parties or large gatherings are not permitted. If the intention of your getaway is to party late into the night with outside guests, we kindly ask that you look at other rental opportunities in the area. Neighbors are few and far between, but we want to be respectful of the ones that are here!

There is carpet throughout the entire house. There is ample parking for boats and lots of room for the kids to run and play. We offer several amenities that we hope will make you feel right at home while you are here, including laundry facilities in the basement. We invite you to use the washer and dryer in the basement, but we do emphasize that the basement is not advertised living space at the lodge.

While you are only a five minute drive from the lake, you are just seven miles from the conveniences of 24-hour shopping and restaurants in the town of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, eight miles from the quaint campus of Juniata College, thirty-five miles from the excitement of Altoona Curve baseball and shopping at the Logan Valley Mall, and forty miles from Penn State University including Penn State football at Beaver Stadium and a wide variety of events at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Our unique getaway also offers a cottage on the property that would be perfect for the extended family to join in the country fun. The cottage sits just across the driveway. It offers additional accommodations for four. VRBO #1028372 Please contact us for availability and specials on renting both retreats!

Property manager

Tim Snare, Jr.
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please be respectful of other guests and neighbors
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please be respectful of other guests and neighbors
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Huntingdon

Located in Huntingdon, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Raystown Lake and Allegrippis Trailhead, while Isett Acres Museum and Swigart Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Huntingdon, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Allegrippis Trailhead - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Juniata College - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Trough Creek State Park - 39 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 13 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Juniata Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Raystown Lake Retreat for the Family Just Minutes from 7-Points pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Raystown Lake Retreat for the Family Just Minutes from 7-Points?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Raystown Lake Retreat for the Family Just Minutes from 7-Points?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Raystown Lake Retreat for the Family Just Minutes from 7-Points located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Raystown Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Allegrippis Trailhead and Seven Points Marina. J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital and Juniata College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lincoln Caverns Tour

Beautiful house! We were out all day and after a good amount of snow we came home to a plowed driveway and clean steps!!!! Thanks So Much!!!! Do recommend. 10/10!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 night stay

Peaceful rural location for our 2 night stay. The property has a beautiful view of the small mountain upon which the property is located. The house was cozy and adequately warm despite the extremely cold weather we had the weekend of our stay. The queen size mattress in the one bedroom was very comfortable. The twin mattresses in the other bedroom were not very comfortable since they had no boxsprings; they were a bunk bed set plus an additional twin bed. Host was prompt to respond to messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merilee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a small Thanksgiving gathering

We live in Maryland and our nephew is attending Penn State. We wanted to spend Thanksgiving with him and his wife and their large, loveable but energetic dog. Tim's place worked perfectly. The property is dog-friendly and the house clean and comfortable. It was a great place for preparing and eating our meal together. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The stay was great.

Place was awesome. We were there for a fishing tournament. Beautiful, peaceful country setting. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Raystown Lake vacation

Check in was easy, the home was clean, and close to the Lake which was nice since we had our boat with us. Our dogs enjoyed the trip too. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would stay again. Thanks, Anna, Mike, Riley, and Bailey.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Place was pet friendly and had enough area to allow the dogs to play outside. It was also a quick easy drive to the public dock to launch our boat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

House was clean and charming, we loved the apple trees in the back yard and enjoyed the fire pit at night. There is fire wood for sale at the end of the driveway! Perfect location for enjoying the lake during the day
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Raystown Lake Vacation

The property was very well kept and had the perfect atmosphere of a outdoors. Very quiet at night and no one bothered us. The owner also was extremely kind and quick to respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DRISTA H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Horn Family

Loved the location and the host was very prompt on answering any questions we had. Looking into to booking for a entire week next year
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We had a great stay. House was very clean!!! We will definitely stay again as we come up to the lake every summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip with our Japanese friends

Always a great experience here. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay in the country

Neat and clean with nice southern view over the valley
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

loved it

It's beautiful and quiet We love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home for family!

This home is the perfect getaway cabin. Kept super clean and friendly host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great experience, as usual

This is the third time we have stayed with Mr. Snare and we are always very satisfied. He is so attentive and everything is always as described. Our family looks forward to staying at the property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for us!

Excellent! From communication, attentive, friendly and accommodating host. Home was well maintained , spacious and exceptionally clean! Will definitely be back- thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

I've stayed at the smaller cottage on solo trips in the past and love the location. This time i brought the family and the larger house was perfect. We had everything we needed. Clean and comfortable. We did a lot more exploring of the lake than i have in the past. The location puts you less than 30 minutes from all the boat launches. Seven points is less than 10 minutes and Aitch is about 12. Both were great for my wife and kids to kayak and paddle board. My favorite part was watching my way too old in their minds teenagers chase fireflies on the expansive property. Once again thank you for a great stay and we'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home away from home

Very nice clean house with everything you need for your stay! Host was amazing and informed us of everything before we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and close

We loved staying here, it was super close to seven points marina as well as stores and activities in town. Host was amazing and very communicative. Very likely to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Consistently wonderful!

This is my second review of this property. My first "5 star" review was the occasion of a wonderful fishing trip to the area last year. We dearly enjoyed the opportunity to stay here again this year! This property is our preferred "place to stay" when we're visiting Raystown Lake. We love the proximity to the transient boat slip we lease at Seven Points Marina during our stay. It's quiet, consistently well maintained, and ideal for our lodging needs. We'll definitely be returning in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed at location before and like last time it meet all expectations

Had great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love it here

Nice quiet place. Reminds me of home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Tims places was nice clean and felt like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim Snare, Jr.

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Tim Sr. and Virginia originally purchased property from the previous owners to build their first home to start a family of their own. Over thirty years later the opportunity came about to purchase the entire property. We're excited to be able to share with all of you this home that has been near and dear to our family for so many years.

What makes this property unique

The lodge and the cottage are in close proximity to each other for convenient vacationing with your extended family. Together, though, they sit on over seven acres of land, so there is lots of room to roam and play!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests