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Timberlake Vista, Lake House With Spectacular View, Near Shy Beaver Boat Launch

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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James Creek, PA
  • Raystown Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Trough Creek State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Peoples Natural Gas Field
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Timberlake Vista, Lake House With Spectacular View, Near Shy Beaver Boat Launch

This house has a stunning view of Lake Raystown! It is the perfect setting for your next family vacation, whether it be summer, fall, winter or spring. Our beautiful house sits on top of a ridge overlooking the lake, it is the perfect setting for making memories that will last a lifetime. The Lake House is conveniently located a few minutes from Shy Beaver Inlet and Boat Launch and is across from the Lake Raystown Resort, which has access to a marina, restaurant and fuel.

This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 half bath. One bedroom (queen) and full bath is located on the main living floor. Also the main level of the house includes the kitchen, a dining area and living room with fireplace. There is a large deck that is furnished with outdoor seating and a grill. Firepit area is adjacent to the deck. A spacious master suite (queen size bed) is located on the 2nd floor and includes a large full bathroom. Also, on this level is a loft area and TV viewing area. There is a lower level rec room with a sectional couch and TV that features a woodburning stove and a small deck. The third bedroom is off the rec room and has a full bed and a twin bed and a connecting half bath.
Wi-Fi is available.
The house is approximately 20 miles from Huntingdon, Juniata College and Lincoln Caverns. Blue Knob and Tussey Mountain Ski Resorts are within an hour. Penn State University is also located within an hour of this house.

4WD/AWD is needed for any booking made during winter months. The house sits on top of a mountain and this road may be snow covered at times.

Also, please note this house has well water. Depending on the levels of the underground water table, the water may have an odor. You may want to bring bottled water for drinking and cooking!

Property manager

Debbie Aszmus

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

James Creek

Located in James Creek, this holiday home is on a lake. Seven Points Marina and Blair County Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Leighty's Flea Market and Plank Road Commons. Travelling with kids? Consider Frankstown Township Memorial Park and Kelly Park.
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James Creek, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Trough Creek State Park - 13 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 35 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Juniata College - 37 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Peoples Natural Gas Field - 51 min drive - 57.7 km

Getting around

  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Original Italian Pizza - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Stocks Dairy Delight - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Vfw Saxton - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's Pizza & Sub Station - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Happy Hollow Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Timberlake Vista, Lake House With Spectacular View, Near Shy Beaver Boat Launch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Timberlake Vista, Lake House With Spectacular View, Near Shy Beaver Boat Launch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Timberlake Vista, Lake House With Spectacular View, Near Shy Beaver Boat Launch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Timberlake Vista, Lake House With Spectacular View, Near Shy Beaver Boat Launch located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Raystown Lake and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Trough Creek State Park. Warriors Path State Park and Allegrippis Trailhead are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie T.

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

A special get-away

7th year visiting this scenic, well-appointed contemporary in the woods. Very nice attention to detail with a view of Raystown to take your breath away. Very responsive owners. Clean and nicely provisioned. Ideal if you want privacy and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

chuck h.

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

Family get-together

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Amazing…again!

Our second time here and just as great! Clean, comfortable and very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

michele d.

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

we all had a very good time

Was very relaxing and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S., Quarryville, PA

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

Wonderful week!

Truly a beautiful home with an awesome view! Loved watching the sunrise each morning. A very relaxing place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie T.

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

Raystown Lake Property with view.

Beautiful, quiet setting with amazing views. Large Raystown Lake close with easy access. Very clean and well cared for with nice appointments.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Fabulous Lake House Location

The beauty of the property location was outstanding not to mention the amazing weather and a full moon! The home was comfortable, beautiful and met all of our household needs. The kids (ages 10, 7 & 4) loved the pontoon boat, fishing, swimming at both State Park Beaches plus DelGrosso's. Thank you for the gracious hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Incredible getaway!

This home is exactly what we were hoping for. Relaxing, peaceful and all around beautiful! We can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam E.

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

Lovely scenic mountain home.

This home is located on top of a mountain overlooking Raystown lake. The balconies offer breathtaking views with plenty of seating for the whole family. Fire pit was a great place for an evening fire. The property offers lots of seating and space. The only small issue we had was the odor of the water but the owner informed us of the reason for the odor. We hope to come back again. Thank you for a great gathering place for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

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

Enjoyable weekend

Outstanding views. Very accommodating home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Friends weekend

We will absolutely be back to this property. Incredible view of the lake, very nice comfortable furniture both inside and out. Very responsive renter. We loved it. thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William T.

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

Beautiful views

Beautiful place overlooking lake. House was clean and comfortable. Highly recommended to anyone looking for quiet time and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dee B.

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

Great vacation spot at the lake

The views from this house are amazing. Kitchen is very well equipped. The fire pit area was a lot of fun. Couple of drawbacks are how far it is from everything and the road up to the house is rough but we knew this and were ok with it. Also the sulphur smell from the water in the house when showering or working in the kitchen was a little overwhelming, but again, we knew this issue existed when we rented. Overall had a great week!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

cindy b.

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

everything was great

very nice.out of the wayand quiet
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA C.

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

Great Space

Clean, great views, fantastic indoor and outdoor entertaining areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

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

Beautiful views at Timberlake

Very nice place to stay to escape it all or at least it feels that way. Nothing is close, food or restaurants so plan accordingly. My only suggestion is a water cooler with water there and available, only bc nothing is close. We very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again. Thank you for sharing your home with us. The Robinsons
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P., Kennett Square

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

Perfect Peaceful Getaway

Once again, loved our stay in this home! The view is gorgeous! The deck is a favorite spot to relax with a morning coffee, and the fire pit is perfect for a nightly campfire and smores. The house is a nice size and the kitchen is well equipped. We are looking forward to staying at this property again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

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

Amazing View!

Such a beautiful home! Very nicely furnished and decorated, and well stocked with almost anything you could think of. And what an absolutely amazing view! We loved the peaceful setting and most of our time at the house was spent on the deck overlooking the lake. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M., Macungie, Pennsylvania

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

The view gets 6 out of 5 stars....

We've been coming to Lake Raystown for decades...bar none, this is the best view in the area. Bonus, as the property is so high up the breeze is nearly constant and less biting bugs! Lower level of cabin has seen a very nice recent renovation...can't wait to see what they do with the rest.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Amazing A plus on the wheels experiance

So much more than we expected. Everyone was amazed with the view and availability of amenities was so much more than listed.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Incredible views!

Pros: Jaw dropping panoramic views of Raystown Lake in any season. Beautiful warm home that could sleep as many as 20 people (not that I'd recommend it). Well stocked kitchen with cookware, condiments and spices. Selection of games and books, TVs, WiFi, firewood, and just about anything you'd possibly need. Well done! You Should Know: Steep winding road in - 4WD recommended for winter. Well water might be off-putting - bring along some bottled water for drinking/cooking. Closest grocery store or restaurant is half and hour's drive - bring your food and drink with you, there's no easy run out to the corner store. Owner requires additional $1500 deposit above the standard $200 VRBO deposit - excessive IMO but keeps out the riff raff I guess. None of these outweigh the fabulous house, grounds, and views! Highly recommended home, a visit to which you won't soon forget!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Great place to stay with great views

This place was exactly as advertised. Great communication from the owner, making us aware of status of lake use due to recent rains, etc. and quick response when we realized we left something behind. Nice quiet and private location well worth the switchback climb up the hill. We're already discussing our next trip back to the area and while we typically camp, we'll probably make an exception.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Bonnie T.

Quiet, scenic nestled in the woods & in close proximity to Raystown Lake. Very clean & well

Hope to return again. Good Wi-fi & cell service to be able to work remotely yet no one could find me. Don’t want to give it 5 stars because then everyone would know how special this place is.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

The property was beautiful!

My family of 5 adults all had plenty of room and loved our stay! Thanks for opening your home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Diana K.

Gorgeous view and location

We enjoyed our week at this lovely property. Pros: Mountaintop 3 bedroom home with a fabulous view overlooking Raystown Lake. Very nice amenities. All glass back of the home to maximize view. Outdoor deck and firepit area to enjoy the view. Great grill. Home is nicely furnished and decorated. Well equipped kitchen with pantry. Bedroom and bathroom on each of the three levels. Washer, dryer nice for longer stays. Ample parking. Neighbors, yet feels private. Quick access to boating and fishing at Shy Beaver boat launch. Easy access to Raystown Lake Resort area just across the lake via 994. Groceries about 25 min.; convenience market 15 min. Cons: Bring bottled water for drinking and cooking. A little inconvenient to have to provide your own sheets, blankets, pillows and towels, but some rentals require that. Lower level deck has no railing (careful with little ones). Lower level family room and bedroom are cold. Space heater in bedroom. Overall, a beautiful property in an amazing setting and good location. We enjoyed our week at Timberlake Vista! Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

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