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Whippoorwill Retreat At Raystown Lake Just Down The Road From James Creek

Unwind with nature's peaceful sounds as you sit around an open fire ring or take in breathtaking views from your private screen porch.

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Beach
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • 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.

Whippoorwill Retreat At Raystown Lake Just Down The Road From James Creek

Take a back road to hear the elusive night bird, the Whippoorwill. Whippoorwill Retreat at Raystown Lake is located among hundreds of acres of mature Oak Forest open for you to explore at your leisure. The newly constructed 2300 sq ft. 3 bedroom, 3 bath retreat features a large great room with 20 ft vaulted ceilings, beamed kitchen, open loft with additional sleeper, wrap around porch, screen porch, and open deck. The retreat consists of a basement complete with pool table, a large main floor living area, and a cozy loft. This newly constructed home was first available for rent in 2014. We were fortunate to have many wonderful guests in our first year, and look forward to another great year. Solitude is guaranteed, as your nearest neighbor is over 1/2 a mile away. Whippoorwill Retreat offers quick and easy access to Raystown Lake, with the closest launch only 10 minutes away. The retreat is also less than 10 minutes from the lake overlook and the exciting Raystown Resort and marina.

Come and stay, and maybe you will be lucky enough to hear the lonesome call of the Whippoorwills as you sit by the open brick fire ring, or on the spacious screen porch, for a quiet and relaxing evening.

Property manager

Mark & Janet Metz

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Bicycle on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2300 sq ft (214 sq m)

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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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
James Creek, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 9 min drive
  • Trough Creek State Park - 17 min drive
  • Seven Points Marina - 28 min drive
  • Juniata College - 30 min drive
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 29 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stocks Dairy Delight - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Eats N Treats - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Country Smokehouse - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Those Guys Pizza - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Miss Mollie's Soft Serve Etc - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whippoorwill Retreat At Raystown Lake Just Down The Road From James Creek pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whippoorwill Retreat At Raystown Lake Just Down The Road From James Creek ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whippoorwill Retreat At Raystown Lake Just Down The Road From James Creek ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whippoorwill Retreat At Raystown Lake Just Down The Road From James Creek located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Raystown Lake, Trough Creek Wild Area, and Trough Creek State Park. Weaver Falls Access Area is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) away.

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Whippoorwill Retreat At Raystown Lake Just Down The Road From James Creek Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 281 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay!
Our 3rd year vacationing at the Whipoorwill Retreat was peaceful and comfortable as always. We love staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb
Great hosts. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High school friends
Absolutely a great place to stay.. beautiful home and property. Not far from grocery stores and lake. Owners easily accessible. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carma Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AWESOME Property
It had everything we were looking for & more! Clean, great fireplace, close to ALOT of great activities- just a great, quiet place to relax with family!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Great place to stay. Just like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whippoorwill Retreat
We once again had a great stay at the Whippoorwill Retreat in Lake Raystown! The house is beautiful and always very clean and inviting, with plenty of supplies. I highly recommend this lovely place for a fun, relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
Great place and great area to have some time away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coming back forsure
Loved being in the middle of the woods with nothing around. Great house
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
We booked this for a small family vacation and had such a great time! The house was SO clean and welcoming and Mark was so great to communicate with. If we are ever back in the area we will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Perfect, had everything we were looking for. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irvin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Very clean , modern cabin that is in a perfect location for a vacation rental. Its private yet still close to the lake and state park. My family and i had a great time and will be booking for next summer
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Property
This is a very pleasant home with many creature comforts. Will be planning another trip to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
My entire family loved the home-private, quiet, beautiful, very clean…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
This was our 4th or 5th visit to this home
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week in a beautiful home!
This is our second time staying at Whippoorwill Retreat, and again it was a very clean, spacious and peaceful home to vacation in. Communication with Mark was superb and we hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremy U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint
Loved it! Very nice getaway. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time with family
Great house with plenty of space. Nice secluded location. Loved the kitchen and the walking path.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation getaway
We love this getaway. The whipper will is like home away from home. Just a short distance to lake Raystown dock. We enjoy the nature / quiet atmosphere at the house and it’s a short drive to enjoy boating on the lake. Definitely will go there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PSU Alumni
Great place for a get together for a group of PSU Alums
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As soon as we arrived we were met with a fireplace ready to start at anytime.
The owners of this house truly thought about what would make a person comfortable in their home. It was enjoyable and relaxing while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Look no further then this home. Absolute perfection!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Beautiful Property and perfect for our weekend away. The kids enjoyed the air hockey and pool table while the adults enjoyed wine around the fireplace. No one wanted to leave!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonnee B., Washington DC

Peaceful Getaway
During my stay, I hiked in the pristine woods without seeing any other people or buildings. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. What a wonderful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Getaway
This property is a beautiful home with everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The owner’s personal touches make you feel extra welcome. There are so many fun activities to do within a half hour drive such as boat rentals, state parks and hiking. I would highly recommend choosing this home for your vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

patrick w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time staying there
Just as good as the first time. Mark is very attentive and available. Great location and property. Highly reccomended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022