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Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.

Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake

This warm and inviting cabin, called Bear's Retreat, is located at Raystown Lake and is nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains and offers spacious living in a picturesque and tranquil setting. The water is great for swimming, water skiing, boating, and fishing. Bear's Retreat is tucked in a secluded neighborhood, Shy Beaver Lakeview Estates and is only 1.2 miles from Shy Beaver Boat Launch. Boat parking is available offsite, at a minimal fee.

The entrance to this beautiful cabin is located on the main floor. You enter into the kitchen that is fully equipped for your culinary enjoyment. Off the kitchen is the deck overlooking beautiful mountains where you can dine at the picnic table or relax in the hot tub. The open floor plan leads from the kitchen to a dining area that opens to the great room with a flat-screen TV, stone fireplace, and majestic cathedral ceiling. The main floor has 2 bedrooms. The first primary bedroom has a queen bed with a private bath. The second bedroom has a pyramid bed (full bed on the bottom and twin on the top). A half bath is located in the hallway outside the second bedroom. The laundry is conveniently located on the main floor.

The lower level has a fully furnished family room with sofas, flat-screen TV, pool table, and bar area. There is a third bedroom with two twin beds and a full bath on this level. The walkout basement leads to a gas grill and a yard area. There is a fire pit where marshmallows can be roasted.

The upstairs has a second primary bedroom with a king bed and a private bathroom. The loft area has a pull-out (queen) sleep sofa, and fully equipped gaming table for a late night game of poker.

Our location abounds with fun activities and entertainment opportunities! Seven Points Marina and recreation area is about a 20 minute drive. It includes a beach area for swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking, and an array of water sport activities. The facility includes a floating trampoline and snack shop. If you didn't bring your own boat you can rent one there.

Shopping, restaurants, and the cinema are all conveniently located in Huntingdon, about a 20-25 minute drive. Our Central Pennsylvania location is convenient to Penn State University, Juniata College, Lincoln Caverns, Rails to Trails of Central PA, Swigart Car Museum, DelGross’s Amusement Park, Skiing at Blue Knob and much more!

Property manager

Diane Bottenfield

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

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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 11:00 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 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
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

Only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch James Creek
Only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
James Creek, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 17 min drive
  • Trough Creek State Park - 20 min drive
  • Seven Points Marina - 31 min drive
  • Juniata College - 33 min drive
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 32 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Original Italian Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Stocks Dairy Delight - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Vfw Saxton - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's Pizza & Sub Station - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Happy Hollow Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Raystown Lake, Warriors Path State Park, and Trough Creek State Park. Allegrippis Trailhead and Seven Points Marina are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Merita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smith family vacation
The house is beautiful and exactly how it looks online. Will rent again if our travels take us that way.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Our stay was very enjoyable. The property was great. Very clean and the owner was great about getting back to us about any questions we had. Will definitely be back .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet & Clean
Very nice and clean home. Location is quiet and peaceful. Home included everything needed for all your basic needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are return guests
We love Raystown lake and this house had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wonderful lake house!
We had a great time at this house. The owner was great with communication, house was clean and there was plenty of room for our extended family to stay comfortably. Also close to the beach areas and boat rental. Great option for a lake vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend stay
Our long weekend stay was excellent. We had plenty of room for all 7 of us and enjoyed the hot tub and beautiful setting. I
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home
Enjoyed our annual Friendsgiving here. Great space to gather and catch up with old friends. Plenty of dishes, cookware, and utensils. Bonus sheets were provided for the beds. Easy check in and out. Second time staying here and hope to come back next year. Thanks for sharing your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cousins Reunion
Beautiful home in the mountains with everything you need ! amazing hot tub !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita and Jim C., Southern NJ Shore

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great short stay
We booked two nights as a base for attending a Penn State football game. The house was clean, comfortable and really well equipped. We loved the hot tub the two nights we were here. We wished we had planned a longer stay as we didn't have an opportunity to use the beautiful brand new gas grill, the firepit, the corn hole, the poker table setup or the pool table. It's a great house and communication with the host was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice get-away from home
Nice property overall, very clean inside! Seating around firepit could use a little repair but we had no major complaints! Hot tub was refreshing and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Had a great guys weekend with friends. House was clean and comfortable. Back yard and pool table were great. Would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house
This is our 4th year going to Bears Retreat. We love love the place. It has everything you need and it’s clean. The house is close to Lake Raystown resort and Saxton. Plus the boat dock is right there. We have enough bedrooms with bathrooms for everyone which is so nice. We will be there again next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rays riding glory
Great house! Highly recommend all around
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another GREAT GETAWAY!
This is at least the 3rd time we’ve stayed here and the listing is completely accurate. Super clean property, well maintained and everything we needed was there. From the hot tub to the fire pit. Thanks to the owners for keeping this amazing cabin available! The Group of 8
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrisandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home by the lake
Just a short drive to Shy Beaver boat launch for some shore fishing. Love being able to pack a small bag/cooler and head to one of many swimming spots on a hot summer day!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brett N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reunion of Friends
Got together with friends of over 20 years for old times sake. Very private and secluded location where we could mind our own business and catch up with each other
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana S., Fenton,Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
Would have been a beautiful Mountain View if some of the trees would have been trimmed back.We also would have liked too have had more than 1 towel and 1 wash clothes each,and beach towel(because of hot tub)considering I had too pay 125.00 extra for linens.Would stay here again,it was beautiful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation
We had 11 of us stay in this house, we all agreed that this will be our vacation home when we go away to Raystown every year with the plus side of being a mile away from the launch and a mile away from the boat storage! It was so accommodating for all of our needs, with 2 kitchens and 2 living rooms, and plenty of room for the kids to play and adults to have their own space as well. The owners communicated very well and fast. Thank you again for letting us stay in your gorgeous home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quick getaway to celebrate my boyfriends 40th. Cabin was perfect. Thank you!
We had a great experience. Diane was very easy to talk to. The cabin was perfect for what we were looking for. A quick getaway for adults. Corn hole and yard games during the day. Grilling and hot tub at night. It was perfect. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Just a heads up
The good: very clean, very private, nice setup The bad: very hard beds, had some trouble checking in (never got an email with access code), the grill has 2 tanks but they were both empty and the grill is a little rusty.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter W., Bethlehem Township, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at Bear's Retreat
This was our 3rd trip to Bear's Retreat in the fall and we had another great time. The house is always clean and welcoming and we enjoy the peace and tranquility of the location, plus the hot tub and fire pit. The only negative we've experienced each of our three trips is the slow WiFi which does make it challenging to check work email, let alone stream video, but as long as a hi-speed internet connection isn't critical for you, you'll find plenty of other things to do during your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay in this clean, comfortable home
We stayed for a long weekend and enjoyed ourselves very much. The hot tub was very nice and well-maintained (someone came to service it during our stay) and it was great using the outdoor fire pit. Also nice to see since our last stay only one year ago that the home continues to be well-maintained and renovated with new flooring on main floor, new kitchen counters and new stainless oven, as well as new benches near the fire pit. Also like the barbecue grill on the deck rather than in the yard where it was previously. Only thing I would recommend is replacing the exterior flood lamps which would help illuminate the dark driveway at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chastity M.

Great getaway
House was amazing as it always is! The only issue was the WiFi. It did not work. Our phones would connect to it but it would not work so not sure what is wrong with it. Other than that we had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Retreat
Accommodations were very clean and as shown in the listing. One of the jets on the hot tub is broken. The owner sent someone asap to make repairs, but a part needs to be ordered. We were still able to use it with only jet one in operation. The property is high up and the roads are very difficult to navigate. Not recommended for faint a heart drivers or the elderly. Overall, the property is well maintained and very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

Relaxation!
We were 2 families with a total of 8 in our party (4 adults / 4 kids) familiar with the Raystown Lake area and stayed here to be close to the lake! We enjoyed the home to include the kitchen, extra refrigerator in the finished basement, hot tub, grill and fire pit. A nice relaxing setting onto top of a very long hill in a spread out development. The hill was a surprise to us but manageable in the summer! This home is large and spacious and clean upon our arrival. Downside is having to bring own towels and linens and worse having to wash them upon return to home. Pillows can use updated, very flat. Hot water was scarce when we all showered in a row after coming back from the lake. Easy to remain together as a group or spread out in the house / outdoor seating area! Recommend for families and we would stay again - :) Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018