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Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 112200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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James Creek, PA
  • Raystown Lake
  • Trough Creek State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Seven Points Marina
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

James Creek

On lake.At this James Creek vacation home, you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Raystown Lake and 12 miles (20 km) of Warriors Path State Park. Trough Creek State Park is within 12 miles (20 km) and Allegrippis Trailhead is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Trough Creek State Park - 21 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Seven Points Marina - 34 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Juniata College - 40 min drive - 24.3 miles
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 49 min drive - 33.4 miles
  • Penn State Altoona - 53 min drive - 36.6 miles

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 32 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Original Italian Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • Marina Cafe
  • ‪Bubba's Pizza & Sub Station - ‬17 min drive
  • Custard's Last Stand
  • Jed's Country Cooking

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake

This warm and inviting cabin, called Bear's Retreat, is located at Raystown Lake and is nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains and offers spacious living in a picturesque and tranquil setting. The water is great for swimming, water skiing, boating, and fishing. Bear's Retreat is tucked in a secluded neighborhood, Shy Beaver Lakeview Estates and is only 1.2 miles from Shy Beaver Boat Launch. Boat parking is available offsite, at a minimal fee.

The entrance to this beautiful cabin is located on the main floor. You enter into the kitchen that is fully equipped for your culinary enjoyment. Off the kitchen is the deck overlooking beautiful mountains where you can dine at the picnic table or relax in the hot tub. The open floor plan leads from the kitchen to a dining area that opens to the great room with a flat-screen TV, stone fireplace, and majestic cathedral ceiling. The main floor has 2 bedrooms. The first primary bedroom has a queen bed with a private bath. The second bedroom has a pyramid bed (full bed on the bottom and twin on the top). A half bath is located in the hallway outside the second bedroom. The laundry is conveniently located on the main floor.

The lower level has a fully furnished family room with sofas, flat-screen TV, pool table, and bar area. There is a third bedroom with two twin beds and a full bath on this level. The walkout basement leads to a gas grill and a yard area. There is a fire pit where marshmallows can be roasted.

The upstairs has a second primary bedroom with a king bed and a private bathroom. The loft area has a pull-out (queen) sleep sofa, and fully equipped gaming table for a late night game of poker.

Our location abounds with fun activities and entertainment opportunities! Seven Points Marina and recreation area is about a 20 minute drive. It includes a beach area for swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking, and an array of water sport activities. The facility includes a floating trampoline and snack shop. If you didn't bring your own boat you can rent one there.

Shopping, restaurants, and the cinema are all conveniently located in Huntingdon, about a 20-25 minute drive. Our Central Pennsylvania location is convenient to Penn State University, Juniata College, Lincoln Caverns, Rails to Trails of Central PA, Swigart Car Museum, DelGross’s Amusement Park, Skiing at Blue Knob and much more!

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch James Creek
Only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.6 mi (24-min drive) away from the Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake to downtown James Creek?

This vacation home is 4.4 mi away from James Creek.

Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 181 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Austin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property that had everything we needed. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We all loved it. It was a beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Greg C., 1815 Stony Creek Road, Dauphin PA 17018

We absolutely love your house. There were 6 of us, including a 7 year old boy and 5 year old girl who loved the fire pit, bunkbeds and staying up later and of course using the hot tub after dinner on the deck. Our grandson enjoyed playing pool with his Daddy which by his own account was the best part of our stay at your Raystown Lake house, even more so than spending a day on the lake tubing behind the pontoon. Go figure! The furnishings and decor are magazine worthy....very on point for the house setting. Great job!!! I would like to address some issues I've noted regarding housekeeping. We found several instances where the cleaning crew cut corners. It wasn't any one thing that ruined our stay but, nevertheless should be addressed. We would definitely stay there again, with pleasure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear's Retreat was the perfect getaway spot to explore the Raystown Lake area and spend quality time with family and friends in absolutely stunning surroundings. The house itself was definitely spacious enough for a large group and was enjoyed by all, from blowing bubbles on the deck with a 5 yr-old after a day swimming with fish at Tatman's Run Beach to a 62 yr-old hustling everyone else at pool in the rec room. Having a second fridge in the kitchenette in rec room was a huge plus for a large group! The host was very responsive through booking and the stay. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyx Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Nice house and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location very peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Wonderful getaway for a family vacation. Gorgeous house in a quiet setting. Only a few miles from convenience stores and Raystown lake. We will be coming back every year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fanny E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

We had a great time. The house was clean and the kids had a great time playing pool and poker. It was also close to the launch area and Raystown resort which was great for us. The only problem was getting access to the internet/wifi service. The beds were also very firm.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Getaway

The place is beautiful. There was plenty of parking. The fire pit is convenient to the bottom floor, so easy access to get s'more's supplies. The owner is friendly and accessible through the VRBO app. The beds had freshly laundered sheets wrapped in plastic. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cousins Weekend

Very much enjoyed the property. Set up of house allows for large groups yet provides privacy. Lots of space both indoors and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Thanksgiving

My siblings and I stayed for our Thanksgiving holiday and everything was perfect! Highly recommend the picturesque cabin. The holiday couldn’t have been better. Thanks for the amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenton D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

10/10 Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tray P., Lubbock

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Me and several of my friends travel every year for a guys weekend. We had a wonderful stay at this property. We drove to State College for game day and fished the Raystown lake. We enjoyed the game room for pool and football watching and enjoyed the campfire area every nigth we were there. The location was great, secluded and away from people. Ample kitchen ware for cooking, great grill and hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian and Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway Cabin

This was our second stay at Bear's Retreat and we love it! The cabin is clean & spacious--the prefect place for our college roommate get-togethers. We can't wait to return next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful mini-vacation site

The house was in a beautiful setting and the walls of windows made the indoors bright and lovely. We enjoyed numerous on-site activities with the pool table, corn hole, fire pit and hot tub. The kitchen was well-stocked with cooking supplies, the beds were comfortable, and there was plenty of room for our family of 4 adults. We will definitely recommend it to our friends and other family members.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yury R.

Liked: Cleanliness

James Creek stay

Overall very nice place, but location description must be more accurate. The house about 1.2 miles from boat ramp and of course we took our 24 ft pantoon boat with us, but no wat you can climb that dry
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Toby L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisha K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Property

The stay was great. Very clean and easy check-in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation spot!!

We have stayed at Bears Retreat for at least 4 years. The house is always clean and kept up with maintenance. The host is a sweetheart and has helped me numerous times with reservations. We will back and back for years to come. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our happy place

Love the mountain setting,love the house design,love the space for all kinds of activities!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa Ann N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional

This was the perfect weekend getaway for our family before our kids went back to college. The host was kind and communicated well when we had questions. We have stayed in this house multiple times over the years and always had a great time. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Property was amazing overall. Very clean, fresh sheets provided in wrapped plastic. Towels provided for every room and bathroom. Quite neighborhood. Only recommendation is there was limited cooking utensils. Plenty of plates and silverware to go around. Over all I give it a 10/10 and would defiantly rent this property again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation 2024

Nice house with lots of room. Kitchen and bonus kitchenette, which was nice since we had six adults and three kids. Quite a hilly area but the house was situated nicely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024