Log Home on the Lake

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Back of house; Long deck; 3 bedrooms have balconies

Flat back yard ideal for volleyball, badminton, bocce, etc.

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Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12390.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen

Explore the area

Huntingdon, PA

Raystown Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Juniata College
‪13 min drive‬
Allegrippis Trailhead
‪15 min drive‬
Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This log home was custom built with all the furnishings and decor of an upscale lodge. You may have see pictures in Cabin Life magazine, where it has been featured several times. There are four official bedrooms with two extra rooms in the basement with beds. There are also 4 full baths and 1 half bath. Large decks on the front and back of house with bench swings. Kids and adults can walk down to the lake behind the house to swim, fish and more. This house is one of the closest homes to the lake available (about 350 steps) and we are located in a wake-free zone, meaning boats need to drive very slowly behind the house.

There is a large fire pit for bonfires and s'mores. The back yard is flat for bocci, volleyball or other activities. My son used to have paint ball fights with friends in the woods directly behind the house.

The dining room table seats eight comfortably. There are 3 bar stools to the kitchen counter for additional seating.

One of the many great features of this house is each of the three floors has separate entertaining space so people can get together in smaller groups if desired. The lower level has a family room and air hockey table and direct access to the back yard. The loft on the second floor is great for games - bumper pool, playing cards, board games or puzzles. There's something for everyone!

There are 4 tvs (great room, basement family room and in two of the bedrooms) should you want them.

Besides being close to the water, you are also close (10 minutes) from downtown Huntingdon - groceries, beer/wine/liquor, restaurants, gym ($5 for the day) and a Super Walmart. We are about 12 minutes from Seven Points Marina if you want to rent a boat/kayake/paddle board or use their water trampoline. We are also roughly 45 minutes from Penn State for football games and other activities as well.

And if you are an adventurer, some of the best bike trails are about 10 minutes away. There are also excellent hiking trails for every skill level. I go down to Juniata College in town and play tennis and my kids have roller bladed around campus. There is definitely plenty to do!

Please note property has exterior security cameras with video and sound recording.

Property manager

Jill Jones

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Number of people booked for stay is the maximum number of people allowed at the property unless approved in advance by owner.

No parties. No dinner parties; Bonfire get togethers, etc. with anyone other than those staying at the house.

Pet fee is based on 1 pet which must be approved in advance. Two pet maximum. No pitbulls, dobermans, rotweilers or aggressive breeds.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Huntingdon

Located in Huntingdon, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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.

Huntingdon, PA

What's nearby

Raystown Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Juniata College - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
Allegrippis Trailhead - 15 min drive - 9.9 km
Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
Seven Points Marina - 17 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

Huntingdon Station - 12 min drive
Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
‪Juniata Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Home on the Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Log Home on the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Home on the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Log Home on the Lake located?

This family-friendly Huntingdon holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Raystown Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Allegrippis Trailhead and Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks. Isett Acres Museum and Juniata College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jane J.

21 January 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

29 September 2024

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

Really nice home

This was a very nice large home that you could really spread out in and not be on top of each other. The only complaint was we had to wash, dry and put the towels away. The washer and dryer literally took us 2 hours to do that in the morning. So plan accordingly.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon A.

15 September 2024

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

Weekend getaway with friends

Such a beautiful cabin. Very clean, well equipped with everything you could ever need for a getaway. Short walk to the water for some swimming in the lake, very secluded and peaceful yet close enough to everything to make it an enjoyable stay. We have already started discussing coming back because a weekend stay wasn't long enough.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 August 2024

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

Special spot

Great house, great property, great location

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry F.

18 August 2024

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

Raystown Family Vacation

We loved staying at this beautiful property. It has log home charm in a very peaceful setting. Nice access to a beautiful part of the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myrna M.

11 August 2024

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

wonderful vacation

Our family had a wonderful vacation at Raystown Lake and enjoyed staying at Log Home On The Lake. Everything was very clean, kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, silverware etc. Great supply of bath towels, washcloths, bedding, soaps, toilet tissue in bedrooms and bathrooms. Thanks so much! Lots of things to do at house and areas close by.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

21 July 2024

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

Laz Oberti Stay

Jill was very responsive and the house had everything we needed for a nice family get away

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celine B.

19 July 2024

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

A perfect house for our family

We spent a week at Raystown Lake and loved staying in this wonderful home. It was definitely a hot week so we loved being able to just walk down to the lake whenever we wanted. All of the beds were comfy and the grandkids loved the toys and play area on the 3rd floor. Definitely a beautiful and fun house to vacation in, and Jill was very helpful whenever I had a question. Hope to be back if we decide to come back to Raystown Lake again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

christiana C.

1 July 2024

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

Awesome as always!

Love the house. It’s big enough for my entire extended family to stay there and not feel crowded. We have everything we need to enjoy a great time at the lake!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

20 June 2024

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

FEELS LIKE HOME!

We have stayed in this house for several years. Always feels like we are coming home. Jill, the property owner is always available and takes care of her guests. 100% recommend! We WILL be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

18 June 2024

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

Super accommodations in the ideal location

We have been looking for the perfect place to stay in Parks Orchard for a few years. We have family in Hungingdon and visit often. This cabin is well stocked with everything we need for the weekend, has a well-kept backyard with plenty of room to play lawn games and enjoy the fire pit, and is within easy walking distance to the lake! We had such a great experience relaxing in the cabin, swimming in the lake, and hanging out by the fire; we can't wait to return with our friends and family. The owner and host was accommodating the entire time, even when we screwed up checkout, she worked with us without a fuss. We love returning to Huntingdon to visit family and the lake and staying in this cabin will make each trip even more enjoyable!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Denise G.

6 May 2024

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

Stranded travelers

To be upfront I can only accurately rate the check in process & communication with host, both were non-existent. Host double booked the property and we only found out about this when I found her number and called the day of arrival asking for specifics to get into the house. We had booked this in March of 2023 for my son’s Penn State graduation May 4, 2024. We were paid in full. We & other family members had driven 4+ hours to the property when the house was found to be occupied already. To this point there had only been requests for payment, which I suspect may have been automated because I had asked a couple of questions that were never responded to. I finally found the host’s phone number, called, left a message & texted her. When she returned my call she stated it never happened before & asked what I wanted her to do. I explained I needed accommodations for my entire family immediately. She apologized but took no responsibility & blamed Vrbo, when she had actually rented it through another platform and did not check Vrbo or block it off. We had to involve VRBO to help find accommodations for all 8 of us at 5pm on Graduation weekend. We had food ordered for dinner on Saturday after graduation for us & 2 of my son’s friends and their families. Ms. Jones effectively ruined our graduation weekend plans that we had booked over a year ago.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

9 November 2023

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

Awesome cabin/great location

The cabin is a great place for a weekend getaway close to raystown lake. I would recommend this cabin to friends and family.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

17 October 2023

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

Family Weekend

I surprised my mother for her 80th birthday by inviting her family from out of state for a weekend getaway. The house was perfect for several families to be comfortable in their own space. It was clean, had some essentials if we forgot them, and it was super easy to feel at home but also put it back together the way we found it. We brought A LOT of food and there was plenty of room to store until we needed it. There was plenty of room to spread out but also be together. The location offered hiking trails that brought you to a beautiful waterfront. Perfect to get out in nature! Everyone thought the house was amazing so I looked like a Rockstar for arranging it all! So appreciative for owners like Jill Jones for sharing their home with families like ours so we could make special memories together!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

4 September 2023

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

PSU vs WVU Getaway

This house was gorgeous, spacious, well stocked. The trek down to the lake is a little tough but we left our kayaks down there with no problems. At night, we had a couple of bon fires. Just a great long weekend with family and friends.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 September 2023

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

Exactly what we needed!

Highly recommend! Perfectly secluded with walk to the lake, yet close to civilization and house is really spacious and nice. We were a group of 5 adults and 2 kids - 3 and 6 year olds, and a 3 year old Bernedoodle. Everything as pictured and as described. We loved how secluded it was and path to the lake was a highlight of everyone’s day! Note that if you have elderly - path to the lake could be hard for them. Jill has a guest book with many recommendations and we did go to three twelve restaurant and had a wonderful meal there. We were a small group but I can see how this house would be perfect for a lathe family reunion - it has 3 levels with big bedrooms and each level has their own bathrooms and common areas. Kitchen is huge and has anything you might need to cook a meal and more. We loved the firepit. The swings. The decks. Comfortable seating and beds. Maybe one note would be the towels - guests are suppose to wash before leaving and frankly it’s stressful to wash, dry and put away on the day you are leaving especially knowing that most places don’t have such requirement. However, most of our group brought their own towels so this was not that much of a concern. Jill let us use the floatees which was great. And left us farm fresh eggs - which was very nice and made for many perfect breakfasts. Thank you Jill!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

28 August 2023

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

Beautiful and peaceful

The property and the owner are both amazing. Plenty of space and room for everything and everyone.I rented this cabin for my family as a gift, and we all had an amazing time. The walk to the water will tire you out if you are not in shape, and is difficult if you are taking kayaks or gear down to the lake, but the lake is so clean and beautiful it’s worth the effort! Quiet peaceful area, but close to town if you need anything. I would definitely book again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Heather and Evan K.

19 August 2023

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

Beautiful Lake.

We just could not get over how beautiful Raystown Lake is. The fishing could have been alittle better. But that’s fishing. We had our kayacks which was great to be able to use them everyday. I would use the boat ramp at Snyders Run If you want to bring a kayack. The trial down to the lake is a bit long to carry kayaks down and back up again. Snyders Run boat ramp is only 15 mins paddle to and from the property. House was big and we had plenty of room for four teenagers and four adults. Over all great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

19 August 2023

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

Third Year for Family Reunion

This property is stunning and perfect for my family. Great location and we loved the hummingbirds! In the third floor king bed bathroom the sinks are not draining. The kids room on the third floor needs some work (no shade on the lamp).

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren S., United States

29 July 2023

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

Raystown family reunion

The home is absolutely stunning, however, the walk down to the lake was not. It’s a half mile downhill hike to the lake and then you have to hike up hill back to the house all while navigating jagged rocks, downed trees and tree roots. If you or a loved one is elderly, has bad knees, hips or are asthmatic I do not recommend walking to the lake as it is treacherous. As I said the home is stunning but there were directions for where everything went, how to put them back and photos in each cabinet to ensure you did so correctly. My family and I felt it was a little too micromanaged and we’re afraid to put anything in it’s wrong place. Jill was very communicative regarding a light bulb that was out but the problem was never actually fixed and some people had to navigate through a dark stairwell to the basement which can be cumbersome.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dane S.

29 June 2023

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

Family Fun

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia I.

9 June 2023

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

Family reunion

Thank you so much. We had the best time!! What a beautiful home ❤️

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Terri H.

24 May 2023

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

Great for family gatherings

This property is wonderful for family gatherings. It is lakefront as advertised, however it is quite a steep and long walk down to the water. But once you are there, it is a beautiful and peaceful view. I would have given 5 stars, except for the fact that you have to wash and put away all the towels, and strip the beds before you leave. With a large group like ours and early flights and an 11am check out, it makes an enjoyable weekend a little stressful on the way out.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

10 January 2023

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

Christmas vacation

Very lovely property.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

29 November 2022

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

Thanksgiving weekend stay

This house had everything we needed, with more than enough room for 15 humans and 2 dogs! We got lucky with amazing weather and we were able to enjoy the outdoor space (fire pit, swing, decks, lake) as much as the indoor space (air hockey, games, movies, quiet areas). Lovely decor throughout. The kitchen was equipped with everything necessary and more! Jill, our hostess, was kind and helpful even weeks before check in. She answered all questions thoroughly and promptly. The house even had a folding table and extra chairs - we were all able to sit down together for a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. We would love to stay again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jill Jones

Hi. I'm Jill. I live in Maryland and have worked in the hospitality industry for 20 years which included Marriott and Choice Hotels. I worked for an international interior decorating company before that. I like to think I know something about decor and how to create an atmosphere that is appealing to guests and makes them feel welcome and comfortable. I have two teenage children that have spent most of their lives vacationing at the cabin. We have celebrated birthdays, family reunions, and holidays with extended family up here. When I was a kid, I spent summers on Lake George in NY with my grandparents and fell in love with lake life. I was happy to find a wonderful, large, clear lake so close to home. Let me help you make your next vacation a memorable one!

Why they chose this property

I love log homes and Lake Raystown. I find that I truly relax the moment I step into the cabin. My kids have grown up on the lake and had so many great experiences. I hope others feel the same way when they get here. I designed it myself and had it built by an amazing builder in the area that I would highly recommend - Dan Coffman.

What makes this property unique

Absolutely gorgeous home and views. Truly relaxing. One of the only homes on the lake in which you can walk to the water.

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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Bedroom 2

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Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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