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Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided!

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 21282 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided!



Spacious Recently Renovated Home with large yard and mountain stream, bordering 6000+acres of forest with abundant wildlife, 6 min. FROM RAYSTOWN LAKE!

Wild and wonderful - the world stops here! Relax on the back deck, as you listen to the fresh mountain stream tumbling over smooth stones making its way across the far edge of the open backyard. Enjoy the rejuvenating sights and sounds of nature from the lower patio swing. On a warm summer day, meditate in the secluded hammock by the stream, flanked by rhododendrons and mossy boulders. In cool weather, feel the warmth of the crackling fire you build in the primitive stone campfire ring in the woods just across the creek.

Beyond our property lies a huge expanse of forest including some private land as well as more than 6,000 acres of State Game Lands. We haven’t explored that area much, but we know that it contains plentiful wildlife.

From our deck we have watched deer grazing on our willow tree, an occasional black bear lumbering across our backyard, wild turkeys, foxes, raccoons, a bald eagle soaring overhead, and many other species of birds. In the winter we enjoy seeing animal tracks in the snow.

There is a hunting cabin to the north side of the house about 200 feet away, and a few houses at the foot of the mountain across the road. The neighboring residents are quiet people who also enjoy the wildlife.

We have been renovating this house as a place to vacation together with all of our children and grandchildren, and we are happy to be ready to share it with you. It has 5 bedrooms with bed space for 19, and a convertible room which can serve either as a pool table room or a 6th bedroom, which would increase bed space for up to 21 people. Please let us know which you prefer. There are 4 full baths, one of which has a whirlpool tub. You may notice signs that indicate that this house is still a work in progress, but we're confident you'll find it to be quite comfortable and enjoy your stay.

The house has an open floor plan with a spacious living room, dining area, and kitchen.

The living room has a beautiful remote control gas fireplace, 3 sofas, 3 chairs, a game cupboard, books, a piano, a TV, and DVD player. We do not subscribe to any tv service, but it has a ROKU with some free channels, or you can connect it to your own laptop to access the internet. The house has free wifi.

The extendable dining room table seats 6 to 12, and the kitchen island 4 adults or 6 children.

The kitchen has a large refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. It has an electric griddle, toaster, blender, small handheld mixer, and electric can opener. There is a Keurig with some complimentary K-cups and some individual creamers of various flavors. There is also a coffee maker and ground coffee.
You’ll find a set of various size pots and pans, crockpots, glass baking pans, casserole dishes, cookie sheets, soup bowls, plenty of dinner plates, mugs, glasses, plastic cups, flatware, and basic kitchen utensils.
Dish detergent and dishwasher soap are supplied, as are dishcloths and dish towels.
Disposable kitchen paper products are not provided.
Food is not supplied, although there are some limited cooking essentials such as a few spices, salt, pepper, flour, sugar, oil, baking soda/powder, etc. that you are welcome to use in small amounts.

There is a gas grill for your use out on the covered deck/porch. The propane is provided.

We now have possible bed space for 21 people, with the optional 6th bedroom in the basement. This convertible room can alternatively be set up as an extra common area with a pool table, in which case there would be only 5 bedrooms and bed space for 19 people.
Each of the 6 bedrooms has one queen-size bed. Three of them have additional single beds. One of these has a set of bunk beds. Another has one set of bunk beds and one single bed with sides. The third has four single beds. We also supply a pack ‘n play upon request.
You'll find beds made with fresh linens, and extra blankets are also provided!
Each bed space has one pillow but there are also a few spares. The pillows vary from memory foam to down alternative, and from fluffy to flat to allow guests to choose their preference. Mattresses are supportive but vary in level of firmness/softness.

Each bathroom has a hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap, as well as an initial couple of rolls of toilet tissue.
One large bath towel and one washcloth is provided per guest.
Beach towels are not provided.

There is a washer and a dryer in the basement, which you are free to use. There is also some laundry detergent for your use if needed.

Half of the basement consists of the laundry area, and a pool table room or 6th bedroom with an adjoining 4th bathroom.
The other half is our recreation room. It has a game table which can transform from foosball to air hockey and more. It has foursquare, pingpong, and a toy box for young children. There is an old slate blackboard on which to draw or keep score. It also has a projector for multimedia viewing on an 8ft. x 12ft. screen. You’ll need your own laptop to watch movies with this. Our gaming chairs with adjustable recline can transform this "dungeon" into a theater.

Volleyball/ badminton, whiffle ball, ladder golf, and corn hole are available as seasonally appropriate for you to set up in the backyard. There are sleds in the winter.

If you need to replenish any of your supplies, Saxton Market is 5 minutes away. Be aware that it closes at 7pm. Martin’s Market is a 24hr convenience store next to the supermarket.

RENTAL RATE - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Stay for a week or more and get 10% OFF your nightly rate!

Pricing includes 10 guests. Fee of $18/person/night charged for each additional guest after 10

Cleaning fee $350 per stay

Memorial Day through Labor Day -5 night minimum stay

Property manager

Galen and Jolie

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking 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
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3039 sq ft (282 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 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, a first aid kit, 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

Property is also known as

Spacious Newly Renovated Home 5 Minutes From Raystown Lake!

About the neighborhood

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Saxton, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 7 min drive
  • Weaver Falls Access Area - 9 min drive
  • Trough Creek State Park - 19 min drive
  • Juniata College - 44 min drive
  • Penn State Altoona - 49 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Original Italian Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vfw Saxton - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's Pizza & Sub Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Happy Hollow Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Eats N Treats - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided! located?

This family-friendly Saxton vacation home is located on a river, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Raystown Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Weaver Falls Access Area and Stonerstown Recreational Park. Trough Creek Wild Area and Warriors Path State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Raystown Lake area home
Lovely, spacious home on beautiful grounds. Great for large family groups. Several nearby state parks. Galen and Jolie are great hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice weekend getaway with family and friends.
Nice amenities and laid back setting. Enjoyed the outdoor setting and fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful secluded home
Very nice setting with a lot of space. Owners were very nice and friendly and communicative. Property is being renovated in some areas and will be even nicer when finished. We are already planning on using it again, and I may take my grandkids there this summer. They would love the creek.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Extra charge for anybody over 10 people but it sleeps 21.
Never seen there was an extra charge for extra guest. Ended up calling her because when we arrived because the was full of water.. she found out i was having my kid and grandchildren staying. If everyone stayed it would have been 21.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for family Christmas!
Fourteen of us gathered for Christmas, ranging in age from 21-85. House really accommodated us! We enjoyed wiffle ball and corn hole in your beautiful back yard!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are a large group and this house handled us all very well. Location is close to Lake to enjoy
We had a great time. Family games like ping-pong and fire pit were very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat Renters
This was our second stay at this location and everything was as great as the first time. Plenty of room, a large covered deck that was even more perfect for the little bit of rain we had - we could still get outside and enjoy the view out back and cook out on the grill. Responses to communication were very quick. We would stay a third time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruby G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Raystown Lake vacation
We were impressed with the cabin and enjoyed our stay. The cabin was clean and adequately accommodated our group. Most of our time was spent on the water and our time at the cabin was relaxing. Campfires in the evening and spending time outside in the backyard was perfect for our group of multi-family with children.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room
There was plenty of room for us. We enjoyed exploring the neighboring town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend get away!
This was a wonderful place to get away with some good friends for the weekend! All you need are clothes and food, they provided everything else! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonderful Family Weekend
This is the third year we have come to Little Valley Lodge for our family get together with our children and grandchildren. We love it because it is clean, spacious, and well-equipped with things to do. The hosts are easily available to answer any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Positive experience!
Had a great stay during a family golf trip of 13 adult males. Enjoyed staying in a house together and this house offered us a great experience. Plenty of room for everyone. Great space for evenings gathered around cooking, eating and playing games. Great property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week away
Had a great week away in this beautiful home and area. Home had plenty of space and the kids spent most of the time in the play dungeon, pool room and the creek outside. Big back yard for all of your games. Beautiful lake beaches within 30min drive. Overall we had a great time!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a large group near Raystown Lake
Lots of bedrooms and bathrooms makes this place good for large groups. There are towels and sheets so those items don’t need to be brought. There’s enough parking for about 7 cars, or 5 with no one blocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
The place was fantastic. Plenty of room, lots of beds and bathrooms. The owners did a great job of paying attention to every detail and having everything needed to ensure a great stay. They were responsive and clearly communicated the entry and exit process, plus all the details about how things works at their property. Simply put, it was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Home for Large Family Vacation
This was our second annual family vacation at Little Valley Lodge and Raystown Lake. The house was perfect for our large family and the location great for exploring the area. 10 minutes to a small beach area on the lake just right for our grandchildren and Trough Creek State Park nearby too. 5 minutes to a nice local coffee shop. Galen and Jolie are gracious hosts and quick to respond to any questions or needs that arise. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for our weekend getaway
We had a group of guys who got away for a hunting weekend after Thanksgiving and this property was great. So much space for all of us. We had plenty of bathrooms and beds to choose from, and it was great that we could all sit around the table at the same time. The living room was cozy, too. Especially nice that linens and towels were provided - that makes packing for the trip really easy. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for large groups
We maxed out the capacity of 19 guests for our Thanksgiving celebration and it was great. We had plenty of room for everyone both in the sleeping quarters and in the social areas. The house was stocked with everything we needed to have a great time, from the kitchen to the bathrooms and even the games! Thank you to our great hosts who were there when we needed them.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time had by us all!
Cleanliness was top. Beautiful home with room for all of us to fit comfortably. Open concept made it easy for us to hang out together. Much too do. Movie room was a lot of fun for the kids. Back yard was full of surprises. From the fire pit to the creek which was our very favorite spot! Thank you for allowing us to make great memories at your place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick P., Harrisburg, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful experience!
My wife and I, our children, and grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed our time at Little Valley Lodge! Spacious, open, excellent facilities plus room outside to socialize, rest and play made our stay simply delightful. The fire pit by the stream and the delicious S'mores we made over it were a big treat for the kids. Its proximity to multiple state parks and related activities in addition to Raystown Lake was a pleasant surprise. The one small issue we encountered was quickly and graciously resolved. We felt welcomed and supported. We had a great time and we expect to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family weekend
Our family spent an extended weekend (Thursday -Monday). We were 3 generations including my husband, me, older son and wife with their almost 6 year old twin boys and almost 3 year old daughter, our younger son and his girlfriend. There were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodated us. The various indoor games, toys, books and outdoor equipment were great for entertaining everyone. We loved the fire pit and the bridge over the stream. My older son was able to play the troll and scare some as they were going to the fire pit. Fun and family memories created. The boys even caught some crayfish in the stream. The closeness to the State Parks provided great hiking trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beverly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable week near Raystown
This lovely house was huge enough for our annual family reunion, 11 adults and 2 toddlers. Comfortable beds, top end towels, snacks, and bath supplies were included. We had plenty to do in the area even though we are not boaters or fishermen. We're an outdoor family so we visited the state parks and loved seeing fox, a raccoon family, mama deer with her fawns, and the birds from the porch. The lawn is perfect for games and we held a university commencement around the fire pit for our grad who didn't have a real one due to corona.. The selection of children's book was enjoyed daily. Saxton has a grocery store and Dollar General and is a cute town with a street of beautiful older homes. We all enjoyed the week and when we return to Raystown, this is the home we will use again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for family
We travel once a year with our four daughters and their families. That is fun 17-21 depending on if everyone can make it. The upper level has a bedroom with 5 beds … 5 of our grandchildren sleep up there and loved it. (14, 11, 9, 9, 5 year olds). Couple with no children in one of Q rooms, we stayed on ground level room with queen/double and other families used the remaining bedrooms. The kids loved life on bottom level with pool table, large screen for video games music videos. The two littlest ones absolutely over the slide of the deck! The adults spent most of our time on beautiful, large covered Deck and we utilized badminton net, Cornhole set, and ladder all set. We brought bocce and lots of outdoor space. One entire day was spent by while family building a dam in the creek, we went to 7 point beach, and tatmun run. Beautiful beaches!!! Hiked Trough Creek State Park and loved it. The kids absolutely loved that short but fun walk. Also hiked Warrior Path and a few tubed down it. Not a crazy ride, but they had a ball. Read the reviews in the water park and passed on that. Well stocked house and owners were amazing with communication and answering questions when needed. Fire pit was a nightly event. Loved it. Only feedback is a few lights on bridge, maybe just little clip on solar lights might have been helpful. Great spot and we made many family memories this past week. Enjoyed!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shaina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect peaceful getaway for our big family
we enjoyed staying at the lodge very much! There were tons of things for our kids to do and places to run around and explore. We mostly hung out outdoors together and the kids loved adventuring in the creek together with their cousins. We loved using the jacuzzi tub, the volleyball net, discovering lots of different surprises. The living room was very nice and cozy and my baby loved crawling around on the shaggy carpet and playing on the piano the most! We also went to Tatman Run at Raystown Lake to the beautiful little beach with soft clean sand and it was easy to find the spot thanks to the owner's helpful directions. The only thing I would say that isn't in their control at all is that if you are a light sleeper you might not like that there is a road right in front of the house that had some noisy trucks and loud motorcyclists very late at night. We bring sound machines whenever we go on trips so it helps somewhat but it is still good to know. In general the sleeping arrangements worked out really well and everyone found a comfy place to sleep. This was really a dream getaway for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
This property was well keep and spacious. The hosts were pleasant and accomdating. My group throughly enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024