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Short walk to the lake!

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Property grounds
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Short walk to the lake!

Enjoy this cozy, air conditioned cottage 3/10ths of a mile from Lake Raystown. The house is new construction on a wooded 2.5 acres in a quiet neighborhood. Walk the path* to the lake with kayaks or paddle boards, your fishing poles, or just a beach towel and a good book. Bask in the peace and quiet of an evening spent on the deck overlooking the woods. Have fun exploring the woods and building forts, then enjoy roasting marshmallows at the fire pit. Drive ten minutes to the Allegrippas trail head to mountain bike or to Seven Points Marina to boat or go to the beach. It’s also only ten minutes to downtown Huntingdon and ten minutes to Snyder’s Run public boat launch.

This family friendly cottage features an open floor plan kitchen, dining and living room. The kitchen is well appointed for those who like to cook, with bar seating for 2 and a table that expands to seat 8. There is a desk in the living room in case you need to work remotely and wifi to keep you connected. It sleeps 8, with 3 small but charming bedrooms, 2 with queen beds and one with twin bunk beds, and a queen pull out couch in the living room. There is a washer/dryer for your convenience. Laundry detergent is provided. When you need a break from swimming, fishing, and exploring, there are plenty of books, puzzles, and board games for all ages, as well as a smart TV, DVD player, and DVDs for all ages.

*Please note the path comes off the end of the road, where there is a cul-de-sac for parking. The path is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. Due to the way Raystown Lake was created, the path to the lake is downhill, which means of course that the way back is uphill, and it is relatively steep at parts. This can be difficult for some people. If you would like easy access for kayaking, you can drive up and drop your kayak right on the beach at the Snyders Run Boat Launch, ~10 min away. The beach at Seven Points is free with free parking and offers more level entry for swimming, about 10 min in the other direction.

Sheets are NOT provided. A kitchen towel and dish cloth are provided, but other towels are NOT. We do provide mattress pads, pillows, quilts. We do provide starter paper towels and starter toilet paper, as well as trash bags, basic soaps (dish/hand) and laundry detergent.

Property manager

Carin and Matt Kaag

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $500 additional charge for smoking on property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Huntingdon, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Juniata College - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Allegrippis Trailhead - 14 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 17 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 11 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Juniata Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Short walk to the lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Short walk to the lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short walk to the lake!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Short walk to the lake! located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Raystown Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Allegrippis Trailhead and J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. Juniata College and Seven Points Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Short walk to the lake! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Getaway at the Lake
We really enjoyed the house, and it was a short walk to the lake. The hosts were great, and we would definitely come back to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
College visit with our granddaughter.
Beautiful area. Very clean and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girl's Getaway
Great location for a getaway. Relaxing mornings and evenings sitting on the porch. Check-in was nice and smooth. We're hoping to make it back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick but wonderful experience
We had 5 adults, 2 teenagers, and 1 child. We felt there was plenty of room for all of us. We stayed for 2 evenings and would have definitely stayed longer. Short Walk to the Lake was fully stocked with kitchen pans, utensils, and plates ect. Cleaning supplies were available and everything was labeled and directions were available for the TV ect. There were also many activities, toys and games available for visitors. We rented a Pontoon Boat at Raystown Lake for Friday and had a wonderful time. This house was close by to all the activities we wanted to do. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cute, clean place to stay for a few days! were available a
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George C., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another beautiful stay
Great house, great location. My brother and I have stayed here multiple times on Mt bike trips and every time, we are beyond pleased with our stay. The deck is a great spot for a morning coffee and an afternoon beer. The house is close to town and the lake. Thank you again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage near Raystown Lake
We really enjoyed our stay at Lakeside cottage. Great, location! Very short walk to the lake and little beach area. Close to everything. 10 minutes to Huntingdon, 10 minutes to Allegrippes trails, close to 7 points marina. The cottage is super clean, very nicely furnished and had everything we needed. The covered front porch was also a nice space for hanging out. The owners are fantastic. Very responsive and kind. My daughter goes to Juniata college and we stayed this weekend to provide a nice relaxing study space for her to prepare for finals and for us to stay while moving her out. Will definitely stay here again for other school events but also hoping to visit in the summertime. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sierra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend away
The property was well maintained and very clean. It was great to sit on the back porch and enjoy the wind in the trees and listen to the birds. The fenced in backyard was perfect for the kids to run around! Also, my husband was very happy with the outside electric outlet where he was able to charge his Tesla.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, lovely, home near the lake. Superior Hosts.
My family spent 4 wonderful nights at Lakeside lake house. There were 7 of us ranging from 2 to 65 years old. Pre-planning and communication with Carin and Matt was outstanding. Carin was fantastic to work with and extremely responsive. The house seems at first small, BUT the reality is, it has everything you need in a compact, pleasant space. Everything was neat and clean and NEW. We loved it. The couches and beds were comfortable and beautiful. The appliances were top of the line. The kitchen island was so useful, especially having 2 stools my grandsons loved to sit at. The dining table and chairs were perfect as well. Moving to the outside, the porch and porch furniture were perfect. We so enjoyed the fire pit every night. It was so nice of the owners to allow us to use their firewood. The owners certainly have thought of everything to include in the home. It's nice when there are paper products there already. We played several of the games and even used some of the toys, once my grandsons discovered them. Also nice that they provided information about activities and restaurants and the surrounding area. While the description of the proximity to the lake was accurate in all the descriptions, it certainly was challenging, but we made it work. It did help to drive to the end of the road. And it was nice that we had the option of just walking down and getting to the lake. The water was clear and clean and we enjoyed a lot of time even swimming there. NOTE - we rented a pontoon boat at the Marina, and good to know, we could drive right up to the spot at the end of the path near the house, and drop off or pick up people. We weren't sure about that as they had warnings about mile markers when you rent the boat, but it was super convenient. You certainly will not be disappointed if you rent this lovely home. And you certainly will be happy to work with Carin and Matt. Thank you for an excellent family vacation experience!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend with friends
Great place to stay. Had an amazing time. Home has all you could need. Short walk to the lake for gorgeous fall views Al g the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Closing out our summer fun!
Perfect setting to close out our summer at the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

alex m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend biking trip
Nice weekend trip for riding the mountains bike trails at Raystown lake. The cabin was clean, comfortable and close to all the raystown activities. Grill and fire pit are a nice touch. I enjoyed drinking coffee on the deck. Also really close to the lake. Walkable down a freshly trimmed trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect spot for a relaxing lake stay
communication with our hosts was excellent, very helpful and quick response times. beautiful house/property and very clean. nice and quiet area. as others have mentioned, path down to the lake is doable but certainly will be a little challenging for some. other beaches are a short drive away. we had a great time and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We absolutely loved the house, had so many amenities. We enjoyed making small fires and sitting outside on the porch for dinner. Having the washer and dryer was amazing just in case it was needed. We will definitely book this house again. We love coming to Huntingdon, the house made our time even more special.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Raystown
Our stay was outstanding. We have been to Raystown lake several times but the family thinks this was the best. The home exceeded our expectations
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice weekend get away
Cute property perfect for a family or group of friends that love the outdoors! Just a 10 minute walk from a beautiful lake which we used to paddle board. 20 minute drive from an amazing hiking trail called thousand steps. We had a wonderful stay and would do it again in a heartbeat. The property was perfect and the deck was my favorite part about the house. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short trip but sweet stay!
Very enjoyable and clean! And very nice managers to work with! We really were happy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Weekend
Very nice stay, well kept and close to lake. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Great Stay!
We had another great stay at the house! Once again had everything we needed. We enjoyed many walks to the lake. Looking forward to future visits here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
House was clean and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, located in a good Area
Cabin, property and hosts were very nice. The cabin was located just a short drive away from the seven points marina.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Sinking Spring

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day blast!
The property was perfect. There was everything and more already supplied from roasting sticks for stores, outside table to eat while cooking on the grill, to a cozy feeling of being at home. There just enough room that everyone was able to relax and not be bothered with one another if a baby was sleeping or if someone wanted to read a book. The beach was close to walk to if your energetic for a steep walk home. The house is loaded with cooking supplies and has all brand new appliances! I would rent this cute house again...especially after watching deer on the property in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
We have been visiting Huntingdon for years and always wanted a place to stay near Raystown Lake. This location is ideal for swimming, kayaking, boating, or just sitting by the lake with your feet in the water. The house is well equipped with essentials for meals, sleeping, and general entertainment. Strong wifi was key and handled all our devices without lagging. The owners are very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions. We had a very nice stay with extended family and look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience start to finish
Renting this beautiful property was a pleasure from start to finish. The owners were friendly, helpful, and organized; and the house was beautifully maintained and well-stocked with all of the necessities. The owners clearly care about this property-- and about giving their guests a wonderful experience! We can't wait to return. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, family-friendly rental!
We really enjoyed our stay here! The owners were so accommodating and quick to respond. The home was clean and close to all the spots we went to around Raystown Lake. Will definitely be looking to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
This property was perfect for a small trip to the lake to take our boat out. The house was clean and stocked well with all the necessities. There was enough room to pull our boat in the driveway. The short walk down to the lake was an added bonus. Our family will definitely consider staying here in the future for our small getaways!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022