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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 579.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Hesston, PA
  • Raystown Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Allegrippis Trailhead
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Seven Points Marina
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleeper sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Sportsman Cottage - Raystown Lake Vacation Rentals, Aunt Susie's

Key Benefits
- 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
- Sleeps 5
- Boat Parking
- Cable TV
- Central Air Conditioning
- Central Heating
- Free WIFI High Speed Internet
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Grill
- Microwave
- Outdoor Firepit
- Parking
- Small Deck

Details
This quaint home will allow your family and even your pet an intimate get together. Bring some firewood and some s'more makings to have a relaxing get together around the fire pit. Grab your fishing rod to enjoy some time at Raystown Lake. Boat parking available. Bring your mountain bike or hiking shoes because this home is close to Allegrippis Trail. Aunt Susie's Vacation homes is perfect for any season with the spring bloom, the summer fun, the autumn change, or the winter holidays. Come enjoy the fun!

1 bedroom w/ queen size bed
Pull out sofa bed in the living room
Daybed in Loft
1 Full Bathroom
Bath Towels & Linens Included
Kitchen Includes: Pots, pans, cups, plates, silverware, dish soap, dish rag/sponge & dishwasher pod
House Starter Pack includes: paper towel roll, toilet paper roll, hand soap, & garbage bag
5 driving minutes to Seven Points Recreation Area - Raystown Lake

Property manager

Aunt Susies Vacation Rentals LLC
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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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
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dog fee of $50 per dog for your stay. Max- 2 dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
5% cost of total reservation Serving Fee for all cancellations regardless of cancelation policy. Forgotten items = $30 + Postage Costs for return
Guests must be 25 years or older & have 3 previous 5-star reviews. Person reserving must provide valid ID. No 3rd party bookings.
Please note, excessive cleaning fees will be deducted from security deposit if departure items are not completed.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hesston

Located in Hesston, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Raystown Lake and Trough Creek State Park, 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.
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Hesston, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Allegrippis Trailhead - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 11 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Juniata College - 16 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Trough Creek State Park - 40 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 14 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Martin General Stores - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hoss's Steak & Sea House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mactown Pizza Plus - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sportsman Cottage - Raystown Lake Vacation Rentals, Aunt Susie's pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sportsman Cottage - Raystown Lake Vacation Rentals, Aunt Susie's?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sportsman Cottage - Raystown Lake Vacation Rentals, Aunt Susie's?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sportsman Cottage - Raystown Lake Vacation Rentals, Aunt Susie's located?

This family-friendly Hesston cottage is located on a lake, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Raystown Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Allegrippis Trailhead and Seven Points Marina. Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks and Riverside Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Timothy N.

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

Fishing trip

Adequate home. Small but ok for my needs. Did not like that bathroom is on first floor and bedroom upstairs. Air conditioning was difficult to operate. I would use it again fir a single person
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tawni W.

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

mountain biking

Perfect place to stay. Close the Aligrippis trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T.

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

Cute Little Cabin

This is a cute little cabin. It had everything we needed for our short stay in Raystown. Close to the lake and town :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

3 day vacation

Got there Wednesday. Nice little place. Thursday spent the day fishing on the lake. Got back Thursday night made Chicken on the grill. Slept in Friday and left around 1030. Really liked the place. Would definitely go back. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great Home Base!

This was a great home base from which to explore the area. It's tiny but well appointed and cute...we'd stay again for sure! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

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

Weekend get away

Great little cabin for me and my girlfriend to get away for the weekend. It was great having a grill on the deck to use. Great proximity to Snyder's run to go kayaking. Also really enjoyed the tranquility of the cabin location and spent the evening reading. 10/10 would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean. Easy access to lake. Very efficient. Nice quiet neighborhood. Just what we're looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zack H.

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

Great property and location.

Check in process was simple and easy. I stayed for the weekend and I enjoyed it very much! It is a very nice place to get away from the city. Close to Raystown lake and good fishing. Will return in the future! Thanks Aunt Susie’s!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Surprised

We did really enjoy our stay! We were surprised by three things: 1) Pleasant surprise that some of the things noted as not being available, actually were such as coffee filters and chairs around the fire pit. Unfortunately, it was too rainy and wet to use them. 2) We didn’t realize just how close this was to the locations that we planned to go to. It’s a perfect location! 3) We’ve never before actually been charged for the security deposit. Usually, there’s just a hold put on your account. Unfortunately, we still have not received it back and we left the place as clean or cleaner than when we arrived. Hopefully, we will see the deposit returned with the taxes that were also charged on the deposit. I have to submit this survey before the 7 to 10 business days is reached.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa w.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway Weekend

Nice little cabin for a getaway weekend to Alligrippis for some of the best mountain biking around!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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

Great trip for our first anniversary

property was very clean and welcoming. We liked the art and photos and the flowers and the overall feel of the cottage. The heat was efficient and uniform. It is likely we will be back for future anniversaries or some other occasions. The area has a lot to see and experience even with the uncertain weather in mid-october.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

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

Tiny home weekend escape

We were looking for a weekend escape near Raystown Lake for just my husband and I. Knowing that the weather would not be great, we wanted somewhere comfortable to be inside and we were concerned about being warm this time of year. The cottage was in the small quiet neighborhood of Hesston. Due to the slanted floors in the living room, it made it difficult to find a comfortable place to sit. The kitchen was fully equipped to meet all our needs. The conditioned well water made the showers soft, but it had an unpleasant sulfur taste. The heating system was a little difficult to figure out, but we stayed nice and cozy. With proper expectations, we would recommend no more than 2 or 3 to stay here for a quiet weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie V.

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

Cozy couple getaway

Cozy small cottage nice for a couples' getaway that is affordable and near Raystown lake and Visitor center. We had a nice time and would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Elisa G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Teeny Tiny

The cottage is very small and probably best suited for one person. The size would not have been a problem if we were there just to sleep. When we arrived we found that we had to make our own beds (linens were provided). First time we’ve encountered that. The bathroom was hard to find (hidden behind the refrigerator) and lacked hand towels. Wash cloths were not provided and we had to buy some in Huntingdon. We had to wash each dish before we used them because the were not clean. The couch also was quite soiled so we used a sheet to cover it up. We did appreciate the ease of checking in, the clothesline outside and the fire pit. Overall though we were disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Quick golf stay

Good place…accurate description…stayed before
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Cute Cottage

This property is cute and very clean. In a great location. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Great place!

This little cottage has all what you need to relax and disconnect. Great location near to the lake ! We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H., Secane, pa

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

Fun and relaxing

My husband and our pups had a lovely long weekend. The house worked great for us, was close to everything. We especially lived the large yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Perfect Location for What We Wanted! :-)

This rental was just what we wanted for a getaway weekend - Convenient to everything! We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Ronald R.

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

Quaint, cozy home

Only complaint is that the bedroom is not air conditioned directly as the other rooms in the house are. It relies on cool air to make its way through a door from the air conditioned hallway/ stairs. On a moderately warm day, temp in the low 80’s, it was stuffy and too warm in the bedroom to sleep comfortably. Otherwise, the house was clean and well kept, and the location was quiet and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Aunt Susies Vacation Rentals LLC

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We specialize in providing visitors with comfortable accommodations designed to make your stay near Raystown Lake one you and your family will cherish forever. Whichever season it is there are always things to do in Raystown. The main attraction during the summer months would be taking a boat/kayak/jet ski/paddle board or anything that can float to the Raystown Lake to catch your summer tan. During autumn, you and the family can enjoy a bonfire pit while cooking up s'mores at anyone one our homes all while enjoying the fall leaves change colors. When hunting season is in session, you can find all sorts of gaming from deer too geese. Just imagine yourself gathered with your family enjoying the beautiful snowfall during a holiday family vacation. With Skiing Lodges an hour away you can work the slopes in a winter wonderland. Want to create a special memory? Please think of Aunt Susies as your home away from home; all our vacation homes are equipped for you to be comfortable.

Why they chose this property

1 bedroom w/ queen size bed
Pull out sofa bed in the living room
Daybed in Loft
1 Full Bathroom
Bath Towels & Linens Included
Kitchen Includes: Pots, pans, cups, plates, silverware, dish soap, dish rag or sponge & dishwasher pod
House Starter Pack includes: paper towel roll, toilet paper roll, hand soap, & garbage bag
10-15 driving minutes to Seven Points Recreation Area - Raystown Lake
We welcome up to two dogs at this house. The dog fee is $25 up to 50 pounds / $50 for 50 pounds and over for the entire stay. Please let us know and we can add this to your reservation.

What makes this property unique

- 1 Rooms, 1 Baths
- Sleeps 5
- Boat Parking
- Cable TV
- Central Air Conditioning
- Central Heating
- Free WIFI High Speed Internet
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Grill
- Microwave
- Outdoor Firepit (Wood is not supplied)
- Parking
- Small Deck

Languages:

English

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