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

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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James Creek, PA
  • Raystown Lake
    17 min drive
  • Trough Creek State Park
    20 min drive
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark
    43 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    24 min drive

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About the area

James Creek

With a stay at this vacation home in James Creek, you'll be on a lake, and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Raystown Lake and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Warriors Path State Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Trough Creek State Park and 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Allegrippis Trailhead.

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 17 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Trough Creek State Park - 20 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Juniata College - 33 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 43 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Penn State Altoona - 46 min drive - 52.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Original Italian Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Stocks Dairy Delight - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Vfw Saxton - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's Pizza & Sub Station - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Happy Hollow Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Diane Bottenfield

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Waterskiing 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

  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

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

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 167 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B., Andover, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
So Spacious & Clean!
This home had SO much space for the reunion of my family members. It is also very well stocked as far as pots, pans and anything you need in the kitchen (aside from food & pantry items). We were there during very hot weather so we didn’t get to take advantage of all the amenities this house had to offer (fire pit, cornhole). We did, however, truly enjoy the pool table and overall layout of the house. The ONLY questionable thing to mention is that the home has 3 great levels and 1 thermostat .. the 3rd floor was a bit warmer and the basement area was chilly; just a heads up. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merita S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smith family vacation
The house is beautiful and exactly how it looks online. Will rent again if our travels take us that way.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet & Clean
Very nice and clean home. Location is quiet and peaceful. Home included everything needed for all your basic needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Our stay was very enjoyable. The property was great. Very clean and the owner was great about getting back to us about any questions we had. Will definitely be back .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home
Enjoyed our annual Friendsgiving here. Great space to gather and catch up with old friends. Plenty of dishes, cookware, and utensils. Bonus sheets were provided for the beds. Easy check in and out. Second time staying here and hope to come back next year. Thanks for sharing your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita and Jim C., Southern NJ Shore

Liked: Cleanliness
Great short stay
We booked two nights as a base for attending a Penn State football game. The house was clean, comfortable and really well equipped. We loved the hot tub the two nights we were here. We wished we had planned a longer stay as we didn't have an opportunity to use the beautiful brand new gas grill, the firepit, the corn hole, the poker table setup or the pool table. It's a great house and communication with the host was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just a heads up
The good: very clean, very private, nice setup The bad: very hard beds, had some trouble checking in (never got an email with access code), the grill has 2 tanks but they were both empty and the grill is a little rusty.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We are return guests
We love Raystown lake and this house had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house
This is our 4th year going to Bears Retreat. We love love the place. It has everything you need and it’s clean. The house is close to Lake Raystown resort and Saxton. Plus the boat dock is right there. We have enough bedrooms with bathrooms for everyone which is so nice. We will be there again next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Wonderful lake house!
We had a great time at this house. The owner was great with communication, house was clean and there was plenty of room for our extended family to stay comfortably. Also close to the beach areas and boat rental. Great option for a lake vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana S., Fenton,Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Would have been a beautiful Mountain View if some of the trees would have been trimmed back.We also would have liked too have had more than 1 towel and 1 wash clothes each,and beach towel(because of hot tub)considering I had too pay 125.00 extra for linens.Would stay here again,it was beautiful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice get-away from home
Nice property overall, very clean inside! Seating around firepit could use a little repair but we had no major complaints! Hot tub was refreshing and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion of Friends
Got together with friends of over 20 years for old times sake. Very private and secluded location where we could mind our own business and catch up with each other
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Had a great guys weekend with friends. House was clean and comfortable. Back yard and pool table were great. Would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023