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Little Valley Lodge
local traffic by our mailbox
our stream
our stream in winter
parking for 5 vehicles

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 21282.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Saxton, PA
  • Raystown Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Warriors Path State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Trough Creek State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

bedroom 2 -2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 4 -2nd floor

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

bedroom 5 -3rd floor

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4 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1 -1st floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6 - basement

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 3 -2nd floor

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

bathroom 1-first floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

bathroom 2 -2nd floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

bathroom 3 -2nd floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4 -basement

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided!



Spacious Recently Renovated Home with large yard and mountain stream, bordering 6000+acres of forest with abundant wildlife, 6 min. FROM RAYSTOWN LAKE!

Wild and wonderful - the world stops here! Relax on the back deck, as you listen to the fresh mountain stream tumbling over smooth stones making its way across the far edge of the open backyard. Enjoy the rejuvenating sights and sounds of nature from the lower patio swing. On a warm summer day, meditate in the secluded hammock by the stream, flanked by rhododendrons and mossy boulders. In cool weather, feel the warmth of the crackling fire you build in the primitive stone campfire ring in the woods just across the creek.

Beyond our property lies a huge expanse of forest including some private land as well as more than 6,000 acres of State Game Lands. We haven’t explored that area much, but we know that it contains plentiful wildlife.

From our deck we have watched deer grazing on our willow tree, an occasional black bear lumbering across our backyard, wild turkeys, foxes, raccoons, a bald eagle soaring overhead, and many other species of birds. In the winter we enjoy seeing animal tracks in the snow.

There is a hunting cabin to the north side of the house about 200 feet away, and a few houses at the foot of the mountain across the road. The neighboring residents are quiet people who also enjoy the wildlife.

We have been renovating this house as a place to vacation together with all of our children and grandchildren, and we are happy to be ready to share it with you. It has 5 bedrooms with bed space for 19, and a convertible room which can serve either as a pool table room or a 6th bedroom, which would increase bed space for up to 21 people. Please let us know which you prefer. There are 4 full baths, one of which has a whirlpool tub. You may notice signs that indicate that this house is still a work in progress, but we're confident you'll find it to be quite comfortable and enjoy your stay.

The house has an open floor plan with a spacious living room, dining area, and kitchen.

The living room has a beautiful remote control gas fireplace, 3 sofas, 3 chairs, a game cupboard, books, a piano, a TV, and DVD player. We do not subscribe to any tv service, but it has a ROKU with some free channels, or you can connect it to your own laptop to access the internet. The house has free wifi.

The extendable dining room table seats 6 to 12, and the kitchen island 4 adults or 6 children.

The kitchen has a large refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. It has an electric griddle, toaster, blender, small handheld mixer, and electric can opener. There is a Keurig with some complimentary K-cups and some individual creamers of various flavors. There is also a coffee maker and ground coffee.
You’ll find a set of various size pots and pans, crockpots, glass baking pans, casserole dishes, cookie sheets, soup bowls, plenty of dinner plates, mugs, glasses, plastic cups, flatware, and basic kitchen utensils.
Dish detergent and dishwasher soap are supplied, as are dishcloths and dish towels.
Disposable kitchen paper products are not provided.
Food is not supplied, although there are some limited cooking essentials such as a few spices, salt, pepper, flour, sugar, oil, baking soda/powder, etc. that you are welcome to use in small amounts.

There is a gas grill for your use out on the covered deck/porch. The propane is provided.

We now have possible bed space for 21 people, with the optional 6th bedroom in the basement. This convertible room can alternatively be set up as an extra common area with a pool table, in which case there would be only 5 bedrooms and bed space for 19 people.
Each of the 6 bedrooms has one queen-size bed. Three of them have additional single beds. One of these has a set of bunk beds. Another has one set of bunk beds and one single bed with sides. The third has four single beds. We also supply a pack ‘n play upon request.
You'll find beds made with fresh linens, and extra blankets are also provided!
Each bed space has one pillow but there are also a few spares. The pillows vary from memory foam to down alternative, and from fluffy to flat to allow guests to choose their preference. Mattresses are supportive but vary in level of firmness/softness.

Each bathroom has a hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap, as well as an initial couple of rolls of toilet tissue.
One large bath towel and one washcloth is provided per guest.
Beach towels are not provided.

There is a washer and a dryer in the basement, which you are free to use. There is also some laundry detergent for your use if needed.

Half of the basement consists of the laundry area, and a pool table room or 6th bedroom with an adjoining 4th bathroom.
The other half is our recreation room. It has a game table which can transform from foosball to air hockey and more. It has foursquare, pingpong, and a toy box for young children. There is an old slate blackboard on which to draw or keep score. It also has a projector for multimedia viewing on an 8ft. x 12ft. screen. You’ll need your own laptop to watch movies with this. Our gaming chairs with adjustable recline can transform this "dungeon" into a theater.

Volleyball/ badminton, whiffle ball, ladder golf, and corn hole are available as seasonally appropriate for you to set up in the backyard. There are sleds in the winter.

If you need to replenish any of your supplies, Saxton Market is 5 minutes away. Be aware that it closes at 7pm. Martin’s Market is a 24hr convenience store next to the supermarket.

RENTAL RATE - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Stay for a week or more and get 10% OFF your nightly rate!

Pricing includes 10 guests. Fee of $18/person/night charged for each additional guest after 10

Cleaning fee $350 per stay

Memorial Day through Labor Day -5 night minimum stay

Property manager

Galen and Jolie
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Use common sense and show respect for our property and our neighbors. No alcohol without special permission. Extinguish fire before leaving fire ring
Tell us what kind of group you are, and the purpose of your stay when you book. Follow all check-in/check-out instructions.
We require government issued identification, such as a driver's license, to confirm the age of the primary renter.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saxton

Located in Saxton, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Seven Points Marina and Down River Golf Course 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 Crawford's Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Kelly Park and East Broad Top Railroad. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Saxton, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Warriors Path State Park - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Trough Creek State Park - 19 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Juniata College - 44 min drive - 49.5 km
  • Peoples Natural Gas Field - 45 min drive - 52.0 km

Getting around

  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Original Italian Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vfw Saxton - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's Pizza & Sub Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Happy Hollow Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Eats N Treats - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided! located?

This family-friendly Saxton holiday home is located on a river, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Raystown Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Trough Creek Wild Area and Weaver Falls Access Area. Stonerstown Recreational Park and Warriors Path State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

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

Third Time Here

We have an annual get together of old friends. This location has for our needs perfectly for three years now, and we hope to come back.The home is very clean, everything was as expected. The large deck, back yard, and fire pit area beside the stream are very nice.Owners are quick to respond to questions and communicated very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhayyo A.

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

Wonderful

Everything was AMAZING and memorable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micheal P.

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

Weekend getaway

We chose this property as a central location for family to meet and have a long weekend away between Christmas and New Year. Beautiful home! Lots of space. Minutes outside Saxton, near Raystown Lake and a 10 minute ride to Trough Creek State Park! We had an amazing and relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Perfect home for family reunion

14 of us came from 5 different states for a family event. We had not all been together for a long time. The house had plenty bed spaces with a variety of configurations. Great for everyone to have their space. We all cooked and visited in the great room. Lots of space. Everything worked as it was suposed to. Kitchen well stocked with utinsels, pots, pans, etc. The kids loved it. Lots of room to play inside and out. Couldnt have been better.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

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

Raystown Lake Lodge

Definitely the nicest place we have stayed at. It was so comfortable and welcoming. Perfect for our Christmas get together. Only suggestion would be to put a light at the bottom of the stairs. The last step is a little hard to see. I would definitely recommend this place. It’s great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Another great weekend at Little Valley Lodge

We just spent another great weekend at Little Valley Lodge. It's the perfect location for our family "guys group" to get together after Thanksgiving. Plenty of space for us to enjoy a long weekend. Galen and Jolie are fantastic hosts, too! They communicate so well about the check in and check out procedures, but mostly they are the friendliest folks and have remembered us from our past stays. Thanks so much and we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy F.

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

Wonderful

This property was well keep and spacious. The hosts were pleasant and accomdating. My group throughly enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

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

Annual fall family getaway

Nice place! We liked the “dungeon room” for the kids to play in! The yard was nice to play games in and let the kids run (they liked the slide!) Kitchen had the essentials.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Our Fourth Year Here!

Our family has enjoyed our autumn get-together at Little Valley Lodge for the last four years. We have found it to be consistently clean and well-appointed. There are many things to do both indoors (board games, 4-square, ping pong, pool table) and outdoors (lawn games, volleyball, hunting crawfish in the stream). Also, hiking trails are nearby. The hosts are wonderful people and are quick to respond to any questions. Lord willing, we will be back for a fifth year!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

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

Family Reunion

Family from Maryland, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania met here. There were plenty of bedrooms and beds. Well stocked kitchen and bathrooms. The living space was awesome. Open concept of kitchen, dining room and living room allowed for the nine of us to have plenty of space to socialize. Outdoors we loved the deck and fire pit area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Relaxing

We had a nice relaxing trip to Raystown Lake. We enjoying spending time at the beach and kayaking on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet Z.

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

Great spot for family

We travel once a year with our four daughters and their families. That is fun 17-21 depending on if everyone can make it. The upper level has a bedroom with 5 beds … 5 of our grandchildren sleep up there and loved it. (14, 11, 9, 9, 5 year olds). Couple with no children in one of Q rooms, we stayed on ground level room with queen/double and other families used the remaining bedrooms. The kids loved life on bottom level with pool table, large screen for video games music videos. The two littlest ones absolutely over the slide of the deck! The adults spent most of our time on beautiful, large covered Deck and we utilized badminton net, Cornhole set, and ladder all set. We brought bocce and lots of outdoor space. One entire day was spent by while family building a dam in the creek, we went to 7 point beach, and tatmun run. Beautiful beaches!!! Hiked Trough Creek State Park and loved it. The kids absolutely loved that short but fun walk. Also hiked Warrior Path and a few tubed down it. Not a crazy ride, but they had a ball. Read the reviews in the water park and passed on that. Well stocked house and owners were amazing with communication and answering questions when needed. Fire pit was a nightly event. Loved it. Only feedback is a few lights on bridge, maybe just little clip on solar lights might have been helpful. Great spot and we made many family memories this past week. Enjoyed!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Extra charge for anybody over 10 people but it sleeps 21.

Never seen there was an extra charge for extra guest. Ended up calling her because when we arrived because the was full of water.. she found out i was having my kid and grandchildren staying. If everyone stayed it would have been 21.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

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

Little Valley Lodge

We had a nice relaxing time. The house was very comfortable and clean. The water park at Raystown Resort was a big hit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

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

Raystown Lake area home

Lovely, spacious home on beautiful grounds. Great for large family groups. Several nearby state parks. Galen and Jolie are great hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

Beautiful secluded home

Very nice setting with a lot of space. Owners were very nice and friendly and communicative. Property is being renovated in some areas and will be even nicer when finished. We are already planning on using it again, and I may take my grandkids there this summer. They would love the creek.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

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

Repeat Renters

This was our second stay at this location and everything was as great as the first time. Plenty of room, a large covered deck that was even more perfect for the little bit of rain we had - we could still get outside and enjoy the view out back and cook out on the grill. Responses to communication were very quick. We would stay a third time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Great home for family Christmas!

Fourteen of us gathered for Christmas, ranging in age from 21-85. House really accommodated us! We enjoyed wiffle ball and corn hole in your beautiful back yard!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

A Wonderful Family Weekend

This is the third year we have come to Little Valley Lodge for our family get together with our children and grandchildren. We love it because it is clean, spacious, and well-equipped with things to do. The hosts are easily available to answer any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruby G.

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

Raystown Lake vacation

We were impressed with the cabin and enjoyed our stay. The cabin was clean and adequately accommodated our group. Most of our time was spent on the water and our time at the cabin was relaxing. Campfires in the evening and spending time outside in the backyard was perfect for our group of multi-family with children.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great week away

Had a great week away in this beautiful home and area. Home had plenty of space and the kids spent most of the time in the play dungeon, pool room and the creek outside. Big back yard for all of your games. Beautiful lake beaches within 30min drive. Overall we had a great time!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Perfect Home for Large Family Vacation

This was our second annual family vacation at Little Valley Lodge and Raystown Lake. The house was perfect for our large family and the location great for exploring the area. 10 minutes to a small beach area on the lake just right for our grandchildren and Trough Creek State Park nearby too. 5 minutes to a nice local coffee shop. Galen and Jolie are gracious hosts and quick to respond to any questions or needs that arise. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amie P.

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

Plenty of room

There was plenty of room for us. We enjoyed exploring the neighboring town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Positive experience!

Had a great stay during a family golf trip of 13 adult males. Enjoyed staying in a house together and this house offered us a great experience. Plenty of room for everyone. Great space for evenings gathered around cooking, eating and playing games. Great property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

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

Perfect for a large group near Raystown Lake

Lots of bedrooms and bathrooms makes this place good for large groups. There are towels and sheets so those items don’t need to be brought. There’s enough parking for about 7 cars, or 5 with no one blocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Galen and Jolie

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Hello. We live in Lancaster County, PA and raised our family there. As a young family, Raystown Lake was always one of our favorite vacation spots. Now our five adult children and their spouses, along with our 14 grandchildren live in various other places. We have been renovating this old house as a place to vacation together with all of our children and grandchildren, and we are happy to be ready to share it with you. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We chose this property first for its location. We love the mountains and the water, and this is about as close as you can get to both. We like that it is at the quieter, wilder, less developed end of the lake, but still near a boat launch with a lovely beach, and several state parks. We like that it adjoins 6000+ acres of woods with lots of wildlife, and yet a few stores and places to eat are not far away.
The house itself needed renovation which appealed to us since we could open up the space, update it, and make it a beautiful place for multiple families to gather where everything is clean and new, but still has that coming home feel to it. We like that, with its 4 levels, it is spacious enough to be quite comfortable for groups of 21, yet is also cozy enough, and beautiful enough to be a romantic getaway for just one couple using only the first floor.
Last but not least, we love the spacious yard with its stately evergreen, weeping willow, sparkling brook, and adjacent woods.

What makes this property unique

We are proud to be able to provide a place for you to forget your responsibilties and get away! That is why we provide all of your basic needs. Freshly made crisp clean beds will be waiting for you along with large thirsty bath towels and washcloths, so that you don't have to slave away doing laundry before and after your vacation. You'll find basic soaps (shampoo, body wash, and handsoap), some toilet paper, hand towels, a few extra toothbrushes and toothpaste (in case anyone forgets theirs), dish soap, dishtowels, laundry soap, etc. Everything you'll need, except your food, clothing, and personal items, is there for you. You can just pick up and go!

We are also pleased to offer a multimedia projector with an 8'x12' screen (wall) creating a "theatre" with seating for 17 including two futons, which each seat 4, and nine gaming chairs on the floor. Enjoy watching a movie or game on the big screen with your friends and family, or give a presentation for your business or church group.

Languages:

English, French

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