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Cozy vacation near boat launch - Raystown Lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Escape to this quiet, rustic retreat near Entriken. Unwind on the deck with outdoor seating and a gas grill, or make s'mores by the fire ring. This cozy home offers Wi-Fi and plenty of opportunities for bird-watching amidst its wooded grounds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

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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


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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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Rules

Firewood is available for $10 per wheelbarrow.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking inside.

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
On-site 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 that 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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cozy Getaway Near Boat Launch - Raystown Lake James Creek

About the area

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James Creek, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Trough Creek State Park - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Trough Creek Wild Area - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Stonerstown Recreational Park - 18 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 23 min drive - 23.1 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
  • ‪Memories At The Lake - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪El Rodeo - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy vacation near boat launch - Raystown Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cozy vacation near boat launch - Raystown Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy vacation near boat launch - Raystown Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy vacation near boat launch - Raystown Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy vacation near boat launch - Raystown Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Raystown Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Trough Creek State Park and Weaver Falls Access Area. Williamsburg Borough Office and Riverside Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Cozy vacation near boat launch - Raystown Lake Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 248 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Little Rainy but great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax!

Comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Raystown vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jacilarry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Peggy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

we have rented this place several times and would again if we were visiting this area
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

j T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to go

Great getaway. Quiet, clean, relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Glen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable getaway

Very nice, quiet, exceptionally clean property. Enjoyed oir time away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin

This was our tenth year staying at this cozy cabin. The location is great. The cabin is just wonderful. Planning for our eleventh year stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving retreat

This property was everything promised and more! We enjoyed the cabin and exploring the lake and surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

This was our second year staying here. It is a a wonderful place to get away from the daily hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy & Comfortable

Beautiful cabin. So clean - i mean spotless. The cabin is so cozy and decorated just beautifully. We had an amazing stay. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacay

Cabin was cozy, welcoming,. Area was woodsy and quiet. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H., North Huntingdon Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Beautiful cottage in the woods. We had a wonderful stay! Hope to return in the fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Brandon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded getaway

The cabin was perfect! Everything was exactly as advertised. Location is exceptional as well, very private and quiet. The perfect setting to relax after a day of fishing. Thank you again to our host for giving us the opportunity to stay at you rental.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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