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Raystown Lake Retreat for the Family Just Minutes from 7-Points

Holiday home with kitchen, near Raystown Lake

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Exterior
This shows the proximity of the lodge to our cottage that is available to rent.
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Raystown Lake
  • Place, Allegrippis Trailhead
  • Place, Seven Points Marina
  • Airport, Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Raystown Lake Retreat for the Family Just Minutes from 7-Points

This listing is perfect for the family coming to the Raystown Lake area. This house is just three miles from the Seven Points recreation area that includes access to public boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, dining, camping, and biking on the Allegrippis Trails.

The house features two bedrooms and one full bath with an updated Bath Fitter tub and shower unit with sterdy safety bars. The main bedroom offers a queen sized bed, while the other bedroom has twin sized bunk beds and another twin bed separate from the bunks. New windows were installed in July 2022 for even more efficient heating and cooling with an updated style!

We strive to be family friendly. While we appreciate a good time around the campfire, we want to remind future guests that parties or large gatherings are not permitted. If the intention of your getaway is to party late into the night with outside guests, we kindly ask that you look at other rental opportunities in the area. Neighbors are few and far between, but we want to be respectful of the ones that are here!

There is carpet throughout the entire house. There is ample parking for boats and lots of room for the kids to run and play. We offer several amenities that we hope will make you feel right at home while you are here, including laundry facilities in the basement. We invite you to use the washer and dryer in the basement, but we do emphasize that the basement is not advertised living space at the lodge.

While you are only a five minute drive from the lake, you are just seven miles from the conveniences of 24-hour shopping and restaurants in the town of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, eight miles from the quaint campus of Juniata College, thirty-five miles from the excitement of Altoona Curve baseball and shopping at the Logan Valley Mall, and forty miles from Penn State University including Penn State football at Beaver Stadium and a wide variety of events at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Our unique getaway also offers a cottage on the property that would be perfect for the extended family to join in the country fun. The cottage sits just across the driveway. It offers additional accommodations for four. VRBO #1028372 Please contact us for availability and specials on renting both retreats!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please be respectful of other guests and neighbors
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
When you leave, you may put the key back on the table and take any trash to the dumpster.
Please place used bed linens in a clothes basket to minimize our contact. You may leave the comforter on the floor. We have the linens professionally dry-cleaned and sanitized after every use.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Note from host: Please be respectful of other guests and neighbors
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Huntingdon

Located in Huntingdon, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Raystown Lake and Allegrippis Trailhead, while Isett Acres Museum and Swigart Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Huntingdon, PA

What's nearby

  • Allegrippis Trailhead - 13 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 14 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks - 20 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Juniata College - 20 min drive - 14.2 km
  • DelGrosso's Amusement Park - 53 min drive - 55.3 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 13 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪MacTown Pizza Plus - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Original Italian Pizza Rt 22 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Raystown Lake Retreat for the Family Just Minutes from 7-Points pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Raystown Lake Retreat for the Family Just Minutes from 7-Points?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Raystown Lake Retreat for the Family Just Minutes from 7-Points?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Raystown Lake Retreat for the Family Just Minutes from 7-Points located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Raystown Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Allegrippis Trailhead and Seven Points Marina. J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital and Juniata College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was spacious and had what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay. Clean, easy check in, great location. This was our second stay here and it was perfect. The weather didn’t cooperate but I can’t blame anyone for that. We were still able to paddle the lake, fish, hike, and bike. Then come home for plenty of relaxation. Thanks for everything, hopefully we'll be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

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

Very good place to stay.

Owner was very accommodating and helpful. Perfect place for what we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark l.

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

weekend getaway

very peaceful friendly and most of all quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Short stay in the country

Neat and clean with nice southern view over the valley
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny S.

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

Raystown Lake Vacation

The property was very well kept and had the perfect atmosphere of a outdoors. Very quiet at night and no one bothered us. The owner also was extremely kind and quick to respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Trip

Nice property, very private, very clean and open outdoor space. Room for kids to run and play. Great location between Raystown Lake and Huntingdon for food and supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've never rented a private residence/property before and were a bit skeptical. We were so happy to have rented from Tim! The property was exactly has he described and thoroughly cleaned. They obviously take care to insure the comfort of their tenants. From towels and bedding to cooking utensils and a few family games. The one slight negative was we couldn't get the DVD player to work but that could well have been on us and our unfamiliarity with the setup. It was such a minor thing that it didn't take away from our enjoyment of the weekend. I would certainly stay here again if our travels bring us back to the Heston/Huntington area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merilee T.

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

Great place for a small Thanksgiving gathering

We live in Maryland and our nephew is attending Penn State. We wanted to spend Thanksgiving with him and his wife and their large, loveable but energetic dog. Tim's place worked perfectly. The property is dog-friendly and the house clean and comfortable. It was a great place for preparing and eating our meal together. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

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

A great experience, as usual

This is the third time we have stayed with Mr. Snare and we are always very satisfied. He is so attentive and everything is always as described. Our family looks forward to staying at the property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Musky fishing tournament

Amazing property! Very private, clean and cozy. Everything is provided and the owners are wonderful. Last year we stayed at the Snare's cottage next door which was also a great experience. 10/10 and we will continue to book these properties in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenn T.

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

Wonderful place and wonderful hosts

We have used this renta in the past and as always it was amazing. The house is beautiful. Incredibly clean place inside and out. The location couldn’t have been better to get to the lake quickly each day. We had deer visit us each morning while we drank coffee on the enclosed porch. I just can’t say enough nice things. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Millie G.

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

Wonderful retreat!

This is our second time staying at this house. It is very clean and comfortable. The owners take great pride in providing everything necessary to have an enjoyable stay. It is indeed a home away from home. There was excellent communication with the owners. The Raystown Lake marina is located very close to this home. There are restaurants, supermarkets, ice cream parlors within close proximity to the house. We are already planning our stay for next year during our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

2 night stay

Peaceful rural location for our 2 night stay. The property has a beautiful view of the small mountain upon which the property is located. The house was cozy and adequately warm despite the extremely cold weather we had the weekend of our stay. The queen size mattress in the one bedroom was very comfortable. The twin mattresses in the other bedroom were not very comfortable since they had no boxsprings; they were a bunk bed set plus an additional twin bed. Host was prompt to respond to messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time at the house . It was very clean, cozy, and had the perfect amount of space for our four kids to run around outside . We all enjoyed the sun room and watching the wildlife outside. It was a peaceful environment and we will hopefully be able to come again as a family in the future .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pastor Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a clean, safe and quiet weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is on a nice bit of property, off the road a little so it's really quiet. Nice view and comfortable. The sun room is a nice touch, too! I'd stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The proximity to my relative's house made it a perfect place to stay. As we only really slept there, it was very quiet and peaceful. Just like home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a real decent place to stay. My kids loved it and the a/c worked great! I was super impressed with how clean everything was. It was outdated, but it was well kept and everything worked as it should. We really enjoyed our stay here and would certainly not hesitate to stay here again. Fall would be a nice time to stay here as we would've used the firepit outfront and the 3 season room off of the dining room if it was a little cooler outside. Overall, excellent experience! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’ve stayed at a few VRBO rentals and this house is always the cleanest
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect! My family had an amazing time, it was very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

Family July 4th lake vaca.

Very convenient location. Coming up the mountain was quite the experience! So many stars and wildlife. Didn’t spend a lot of time at the property but found it to be very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary B.

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

Everything was fine but the weather

Good experience with the property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Peaceful Mountain Cabin

Very cute home stocked with everything you need, and plenty of extra toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher pods, trash bags, etc. The cabin fit our needs as a couple and would easily accommodate a family with kids in the bunk bed room. It is an older home, but well-loved and decorated in a welcoming mountain cabin theme. The bed, couch, and recliner were comfortable. I spent many evenings on the sun porch and we used the gas grill a few times. There is another rental next room, but we were never bothered by other renters, in fact we only saw them once because of how the homes are oriented looking down the valley on a very large piece of property. Plenty of room for a boat. The communication was wonderful and the owner immediately worked to resolve an issue during our stay. We enjoyed our stay very much and would recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

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

Lincoln Caverns Tour

Beautiful house! We were out all day and after a good amount of snow we came home to a plowed driveway and clean steps!!!! Thanks So Much!!!! Do recommend. 10/10!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tim Snare, Jr.

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Tim Sr. and Virginia originally purchased property from the previous owners to build their first home to start a family of their own. Over thirty years later the opportunity came about to purchase the entire property. We're excited to be able to share with all of you this home that has been near and dear to our family for so many years.

What makes this property unique

The lodge and the cottage are in close proximity to each other for convenient vacationing with your extended family. Together, though, they sit on over seven acres of land, so there is lots of room to roam and play!

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