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Exquisite home overlooking Lake Raystown Resort and minutes to the water !

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Exquisite home overlooking Lake Raystown Resort and minutes to the water !

Marina View Lodge is a large spacious home overlooking the Resort at Lake Raystown. From the moment you pull up the driveway the scenery will captivate you. Marina View Lodge offers the most breath taking view of Lake Raystown sitting high upon the mountain just minutes from Shy Beaver boat launch. When you walk through the front door you will find yourself in a large open foyer. This floor is an open floor plan consisting of a very large eat in kitchen with a custom made dining room table, living room with a wet bar and a 25 foot stone fireplace, guest bedroom , laundry room , half bath and master suite . The main floor also has 2 decks, one off each side of the home. Make your way up the log stair case to the top floor where you will find a full bath and 2 large guest bedrooms with amazing lake views. On the ground level you will enjoy playing a game of pool, sitting at the custom made bar, or relaxing and just watching a movie on a 70" flat screen tv. There is also full bath on this level and a bedroom with 2 custom made twin over full sized bunk beds made out of over 100 year old barn wood. This bedroom also has a couch ,loveseat , foosball table and flat screen tv. This house was kept true to the "lake cabin" feel with custom made Amish furniture through out . Each room has a more captivating view of the lake than the last. When you are outside you can relax on the hammock, sit back on the swing, enjoy the beautiful fire pit area, sit around the fire table on the deck off of the kitchen, cook gourmet meals on the 36" Blackstone, play corn hole and take in all the magnificent views of your surroundings including the 3 Bald Eagles that frequent the property.

Marina View Lodge offers something for everyone, whether you like hiking, fishing, hunting, biking, having fun on the lake or relaxing at one of the many outdoor seating areas. The home offers one of kind views of the lake and mountains that you cannot get anywhere else on the lake.
The home has all new custom made furniture, a large fully stocked kitchen, many large windows so you can see the amazing view from every room. Paper products, laundry detergent and cleaning supplies are provided, all to make your stay as easy and relaxing as possible.

Shy Beaver boat launch is about 3 miles from our home just down the lane, where you can launch your boat / jet skis and park your vehicle and trailer for the day while you are on the water. The Resort, Waterpark and picnic area are about 7 miles away. There you can find a wonderful restaurant, pizza shop, kayak,canoes,paddle boards and jet ski rentals.
We have many games for you and your guest to play indoors or out. Some of the popular ones are dominos, cards, Foosball, a pool table and corn hole. We also provide all firewood, mountain pie makers, hot dog and marshmallow sticks!
Marina View Lodge is large enough for guests to have their own space or be all together without feeling cramped.
We welcome all types of gatherings EXCEPT for Frat style party's.
Come relax and enjoy all that Marina View Lodge has to offer , we can guarantee you won't be disappointed!

RULES/RESTRICTIONS: We will accept up to 14 guests. Renters must be at least 25 years old, with no rentals for high-school or college parties without older adult (age 25+) supervision, renters insurance, and a commitment not to use the home for alcohol fueled partying! No pets in or on the property with the exception of Service Animals. No smoking/vaping inside the house. Noise must be controlled after 10pm per ordinance.

No vehicles are to be parked going down the driveway or on the main road. There is plenty of parking up top for all guests. No fireworks are to be set off at the property.

Our property is equipped with outdoor security cameras, and we will enforce these policies. Renters who choose to throw large fraternity style, alcohol fueled parties, will be held responsible for all damages, may have the police called, and may be have access to the property removed, forfeiting all monies paid. This policy ensures that we can offer a safe and secure guest experience, maintain our property in top shape for guests, and maintain respect for the neighbors. If we receive any complaints from neighbors during your stay ,you may be asked to leave and all monies paid will be forfeited.

Paper products, firewood, and propane are provided .

Towels and Linens are not provided.

Property manager

BRANDE RHODES

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Ice maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

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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
Contactless check-out available

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 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

Property is also known as

Exquisite Overlooking Raystown
Beautiful home overlooking Lake Raystown
Exquisite home overlooking Lake Raystown Resort James Creek

About the neighborhood

Map
James Creek, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Trough Creek State Park - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Juniata College - 37 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 53 min drive - 57.3 km
  • Penn State Altoona - 56 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 35 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Original Italian Pizza - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Stocks Dairy Delight - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Vfw Saxton - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's Pizza & Sub Station - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Happy Hollow Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Exquisite home overlooking Lake Raystown Resort and minutes to the water ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exquisite home overlooking Lake Raystown Resort and minutes to the water !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exquisite home overlooking Lake Raystown Resort and minutes to the water !?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Exquisite home overlooking Lake Raystown Resort and minutes to the water ! located?

Set in James Creek, this family-friendly vacation home is steps from Raystown Lake and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Trough Creek State Park. Warriors Path State Park and Allegrippis Trailhead are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Exquisite home overlooking Lake Raystown Resort and minutes to the water ! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A., New Holland, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl's weekend
Beautiful home and location. All the amenities and then some.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome, spacious home with mountain top view!
The place was great, but it was listed as a short walk to the lake which was definitely not true. You’d have to drive at least 15 minutes for any lake access. Other than that, awesome spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
The house and view were spectacular. We were five couples and really enjoyed our stay. Host was very prompt answering my questions and the house was well stocked with necessities plus more. Great place for a group to have a little retreat. Only problem we had, and it was on us, was the driveway was definitely not motorcycle friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys lake weekend
The property was super nice and great place to hang out after a day out on the lake. We'd all definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Home
The view is breath taking, the house has a lot of necessities supplied for guests for convenience. Easy check in and out process. Very nice place to unplug from everday life.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property in a amazing location
Excellent property located on the western ridge of Raystown Lake. Amazing views of the lake and Marina. House was very clean and in wonderful condition. We had a great time and were able to fit 8 adults and 5 kids comfortably. Brande and Brent were very responsive when we needed anything. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible views - highly recommend
Brande's property was an awesome choice. So happy with our stay. The views of the lake were absolutely stunning, all beds were comfortable, kitchen was stocked, very close to Shy Beaver dock and a short trip to the resort. Brande was also very easy to communicate with. The house was even more stocked than the listing mentioned (toilet paper, paper towels, etc). Highly recommend and would definitely return for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle V., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible view, beautiful home
Stayed at this property near Raystown Lake for a long weekend with 3 families (6 adults plus 6 kids), and everyone had a wonderful time! The house was large and well organized, with a great kitchen and relaxing family room. The couches and chairs in the family room are awesome (tons of controls to recline, adjust lumbar support, etc). Bedrooms were comfortable, though beds were a little firm for our tastes. The view from this house is OUTSTANDING! I woke up every morning to watch the sunrise from the fire pit area, and it was glorious. With a group of 12 staying there for the weekend, I also LOVED the 36" Blackstone on the back patio - I used it for almost every meal! Perfect for pancakes, 'grilled' chicken, hot dogs, burgers - and so much faster to cook for a group. Perfect property for a vacation to Raystown Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D., Jamison, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome House
This property is fantastic and Brande is a great host. The views are spectacular. We wish we could have spent more time enjoying the beautiful home but we had a college football game to attend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Fantastic view overlooking Lake Raystown. Absolutely enjoyed our time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great bachelor weekend
Awesome house with a great view and plenty of things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view from spacious, well-equipped home
Our family had a wonderful long weekend reunion in this beautiful home. The view of the lake is astonishing, which we enjoyed from the multiple decks and from the patio with a fire pit (perfect for s’mores). Inside, there was plenty of open space to hang out, play games (including billiards on the full sized table and some exciting rounds of foosball), watch TV, and cook and eat in the well-equipped kitchen. Within a 20-30 minute drive there are lots of outdoor activities, including boat rentals and hiking. The host was very responsive to questions. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Derrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place with stunning view
The stay was great, just the water issue that was noted was our only issue. The kids couldn’t shower so it frustrated my wife some but other then that it was a good time with family. Would go again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
We had a perfect weekend in this gorgeous house! All we wanted to do was be outside with that view. Inside had everything we needed and more. Breakfasts on the Blackstone were delicious! We all had plenty of space to spread out. The kids utilized the basement which left the adults with some peace and quiet everywhere else :) The fireworks viewed from the fire pit were the best way to end the weekend. We can't wait to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views and plenty to do without leaving the house
We were in the area for a wedding and wanted a place large enough for extended family to stay. The house was huge, had fun games for the kids (Wii U, corn hole, fire pit for s’mores, pool table, foosball) as well as plenty of seating for the adults to spend time together. The only complaints I heard during the weekend about the house were that everyone needed more bath towel hooks and we wish we had known how long and steep the dirt road was leading to the property. All in all, those were things we could live with. A beautiful house with an amazing view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal location
This is an excellent property with an unbeatable view of the lake. Clean, well kept, and stocked with all of the essentials. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness
You couldn't ask for more!
I wish I could give more than a 5 star rating. The house is absolutely fantastic with amazing views. I had a few questions for the owner and she got back to me right away, even on the day of check in. Book this house, you won't regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous house with unbeatable view
We rented this house for my birthday weekend. Outstanding! The weather wasn’t very friendly, but we didn’t care because the house and the view were perfect for a relaxing getaway. We have stayed at many rental homes, but this was definitely the nicest yet. Literally everything you need is provided. We usually bring along a “kitchen bag” with foils, spices, oils, etc. We didn’t need any of that. The kitchen was equipped with EVERYTHING, including an air fryer! The bed was comfortable, and so was the living room seating. The couches and chairs even have USB ports on the sides. And did I mention the view?! I highly recommend this home for anyone. It has plenty of room for a large family (or two!). The basement is an awesome retreat for the kids with a big game room. We are already talking about going back with our adult children, and their kids. We also appreciated the gifts waiting for us from our host: a few bags of delicious popcorn from Bedford Candies. Despite the poor weather, it was a perfect weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome retreat
Property was as mentioned in write up. Great home well cared for. Will be booking again for this fall and next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer and Don N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exquisite
Perfect props. Well kept. Abundance of supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021