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Cozy vacation near boat launch - Raystown Lake

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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James Creek, PA
  • Raystown Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Trough Creek State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Seven Points Marina
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

James Creek

When you stay at this vacation home in James Creek, you'll be on a lake and within a 5-minute drive of 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 - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Trough Creek State Park - 17 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Allegrippis Trailhead - 26 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 27 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Juniata College - 32 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fat Freddie's Bbq - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Concessions - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Pigroast - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪El Rodeo - ‬24 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 transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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

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

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. 232 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 242 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jade B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage is so charming and beautiful inside and out. It is also very clean and organized. Our family included me and my husband, our two toddlers, and the dog and it was perfect for us. The loft was great for the kids (we brought a pack n play for our youngest) and since it's enclosed, we were happy to be able to use a gate at the top of the stairs (which we also brought). The cottage has everything you need, from fire starter, s'mores, towels, plenty of paper towels and toilet paper.. you name it. This was such a blessing for a family with little ones. The location is also great. It is quiet and very easy to get to the lake and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again in the future and recommend to anyone planning a trip to the Raystown Lake area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cute place! Very clean and private with a great deck and fire pit area and beautiful landscaping!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax!

Comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacilarry L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

June 2025 Lake Vacation

This is our fourth time staying at Julie's Raytown Lake cabin. We absolutely love it here. The property is so close to the James Creek launch for us to take out pontoon boat out. We are able to prepare all our breakfasts and dinners at the well equipped kitchen and picnic at the lake. Nights we are either hang out on the deck or at the firepit. The house is immaculate and we appreciate the air conditioning since the week was a super hot one. We will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Raystown vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Little Rainy but great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jody B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to Stay

My family (husband, me and two adult sons) & German Shepherd stayed here over Thanksgiving. Great location, lane is a bit washed out, but driveway to the house was great. Cottage was cozy and well stocked. Great appliances, great stock of pans, cookware, utensils. Very nice layout - the upstairs with two beds and the downstairs with one. Well stocked with linens, blankets and paper products. Great to not have to pack all of this! As many reviews have said - the place was immaculate and very well kept. Loved that it was dog friendly and still very comfortable. Not many places to hike on the property - but the parks and trails around it provided exactly what we were looking for. Overall, great place, nice location, great host. Will definitely look at staying again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just perfect

This was our 10th year being guests of the Cozy Cabin. As always, we had wonderful stay. Staying in the cabin and getting out in the area will create memories and allow you to be still in this busy world.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Dara M., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness

Time away

Nice… far from stores and restaurants… not near lake… non working indoor fireplace but fireplace noted on web
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

3044 entrenet rd

This was a beautiful clean property. We loved everything. Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

James Creek Cabin - Stay @2

This is the second time this year we have stayed at this cabin. Absolutely love it. The weather cooperated allowing us to boat on Raystown Lake and have fires in the evening in the fire ring. We will definitely will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Vacation

This is our 6th summer staying here. Our kids and grandkids join my husband and me. A very relaxing property, yet close enough to Seven Points beach area and Raystown Resort for the water park. We can’t say enough about how nice this place is! Hoping to go for many more years.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

This place is so magical! I stayed here with my husband, sister and her 4 kids over 4th of July weekend. There was plenty of space for all of us to feel comfortable, and Julie and her husband provided everything we needed to feel at home. I loved having my coffee on the porch in the morning while I listened to the birds chirp. The property is so private that I don’t think anyone could hear the kids’ little shrieks of joy and laughter while playing in the yard. I couldn’t ask for a better place to make memories with my nieces and nephews.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kayak trip

Lovely cabin in peaceful location. Secluded. Nice patio and yard with firepit. Leave your boat trailer at the bottom of the hill! It is close to launch site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Raystown Lake Stay #2

This is the second time we stayed at Julie's cabin and it did not disappoint! As previous reviews note, this cabin is immaculate and has everything we needed for our boating adventures since it is only minutes away from the James Creek boat launch. We enjoyed our meals on the deck and fires and smores in the evenings around the fire pit. We accidently locked ourselves out one evening and Julie responded to our phone call immediately! We already have this cabin booked again in September with our friends from the DC area. Can't wait to come back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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