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Cozy vacation near boat launch - Raystown Lake

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, books
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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James Creek, PA
  • Place, Raystown Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Trough Creek State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Trough Creek Wild Area
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

James Creek

When you stay at this vacation home in James Creek, you'll be on a lake and within a short 4-minute drive from Raystown Lake. .This vacation home is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Trough Creek State Park and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Weaver Falls Access Area.
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What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Trough Creek State Park - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Trough Creek Wild Area - 17 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Warriors Path State Park - 19 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Stonerstown Recreational Park - 20 min drive - 16.2 miles

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 28 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Backwoods Smoke Shack LLC - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Fat Freddie's Bbq - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Marina Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fitzies Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Smith's - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy vacation near boat launch - Raystown Lake

Quiet, rustic cozy home on wooded grounds, perfect for a relaxing getaway. We are 1 1/2 miles from James Creek boat launch near the center of Lake Raystown, located near Entriken. This home has two bedrooms, one on the first floor with a queen bed, and the other, on the second floor, with two queen beds.. The second bedroom also sports an upright piano for the musical guest. Wi-Fi is available. Deck is furnished with outdoor tables, seating, and a gas grill. A fire ring is available off the deck for making s'mores and the ingredients are complimentary! Firewood is available for $10/wheelbarrow load. RV/Campers not permitted. Plenty of bird-watching and chattering squirrels. See our tourist guide booklet for all kinds of fun things to do. Have a great time!

Lake Raystown is the fishing and boating capital of central Pennsylvania and James Creek launch is a hot spot for bass tournaments. Five minutes from Lake Raystown Resort and Waterpark and Trough Creek State Park's Balanced Rock and Swinging Bridge, multiple hiking trails, and great trout fishing. Multiple geocaching opportunities in the area. 15 minutes from Seven Points Recreational Area and Marina and the Allegrippis biking trails. Guided fishing tours and lake beaches at Seven Points Recreational Area and Raystown Lake Resort. Great hunting in this area in the fall.

The house is approximately 18 miles from Huntingdon , Juniata College , Lincoln Cavern. Blue Knob and Tussey Mountain Ski Resorts within 1 hour. Penn State University is also within an hours drive.

Check-in/Check-out:
4:00 pm Check-in
11:00 am Check-out
Early/late check-out can be arranged


Keywords:
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: NO smoking inside.

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Firewood is available for $10 per wheelbarrow.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Max of 2 .Please dispose of pet's deposits

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking inside.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cozy Getaway Near Boat Launch - Raystown Lake James Creek

Cozy vacation near boat launch - Raystown Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 252 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean rooms and they had everything needed to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded, quiet and close to boat launch.
Every night
Ribeyes on the grill
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is perfect and the area is just a great place to come to get away. We have stayed at “cozy cabin” 13 times over the past 11 years.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

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

Great stay

Little Rainy but great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Lovely cottage for a lovely vacation away

Our family greatly enjoyed spending time together at this lovely cottage and nearby Raystown Resort. The location was also unbeatable.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cute place! Very clean and private with a great deck and fire pit area and beautiful landscaping!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlin R.

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

Great place to relax!

Comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

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

Raystown vacation

Very clean! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

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

Great Place

we have rented this place several times and would again if we were visiting this area
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

James Creek PA cabin

We really enjoyed out second stay at this cabin. Beautiful cabin, plenty of space, very quiet and private. Love the birds.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

j T.

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

Great place to go

Great getaway. Quiet, clean, relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

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

Great stay

Very clean! We had a great vacation and hope to come back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, secluded and close to the boat launch. Everything was provided. I have never seen a home with so many things provided for your stay. The beds were very comfortable and we had a goo time by the firepit! The outside was beautifully landscaped with many mature plantings. Very pleased with our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen K.

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

Enjoyable getaway

Very nice, quiet, exceptionally clean property. Enjoyed oir time away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

James Creek

This property is one of our most favorite stays ever. Cabin has everything you could possibly ask for and then some. 5 stars all around! Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

Holiday getaway

Was definitely impressed on the cabin, very clean And comfortable location was convenient to everything when they said it’s all you have to bring is food because everything else is provided very correct would definitely recommend booking this cabin and we would definitely go again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Thanksgiving retreat

This property was everything promised and more! We enjoyed the cabin and exploring the lake and surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Cozy Cabin

This was our tenth year staying at this cozy cabin. The location is great. The cabin is just wonderful. Planning for our eleventh year stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Great getaway

This was our second year staying here. It is a a wonderful place to get away from the daily hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck M.

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

Cozy & Comfortable

Beautiful cabin. So clean - i mean spotless. The cabin is so cozy and decorated just beautifully. We had an amazing stay. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

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

Loved it!

Beautiful cottage in the woods. We had a wonderful stay! Hope to return in the fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Family vacay

Cabin was cozy, welcoming,. Area was woodsy and quiet. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacilarry L.

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

Perfect property

This cottage is perfect for our family. Secluded mountain life, yet close enough to the lake for beach days. This is our 6th year staying here. Julie is a wonderful host. She thinks of everything, even complimentary s’mores ingredients. I love having this tradition with our kids and grandkids!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025