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Sportsman Cottage - Raystown Lake Vacation Rentals, Aunt Susie's

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A small white house with a porch, surrounded by a lawn covered in fallen leaves.
A wooden staircase with white railings and a handrail.
A narrow room with a bed, a window with curtains, a wall clock, and an air conditioning unit.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, and a dining table with chairs.
A living room with a wooden floor, a television on a stand, a striped sofa, and a staircase leading to another level.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Hesston, PA
  • Place, Raystown Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Seven Points Marina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Allegrippis Trailhead
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleeper sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Sportsman Cottage - Raystown Lake Vacation Rentals, Aunt Susie's

Sportsman’s Cottage | A Quiet Hideaway Near Raystown

Tucked into the peaceful woods just 10 minutes from Seven Points Marina, Sportsman’s Cottage is a small but soulful retreat built for slowing down, breathing deep, and reconnecting with the people who matter most.

This is the kind of place that feels like stepping into a memory. A cozy home where mornings begin with coffee on the porch, days are spent on the lake or trails, and nights end by the fire with stories and laughter.

Like every Aunt Susie’s home, Sportsman’s Cottage was chosen for how it feels. Quiet. Comfortable. Welcoming. It is not about size. It is about warmth. From the moment you arrive, you will notice the calm that settles in. The woods surround you, the air is fresh, and the pace of life softens.

Inside, the cottage is simple, clean, and thoughtfully designed. Cozy beds invite deep sleep. The kitchen makes it easy to share meals. And every space is meant to feel like someone prepared it just for you.

Outside, the natural setting becomes part of your stay. Birds in the morning. Stars at night. Maybe even deer passing through. It is a perfect base for boating, fishing, hiking, or just sitting still and enjoying the moment.

Sportsman’s Cottage is close enough to Raystown to make every adventure easy, yet far enough away to give you true peace when you come home.

This is not just where you stay.
It is where you settle in.

Welcome to Sportsman’s Cottage.
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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
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dog fee of $75 per dog for your stay. Max- 2 dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
5% cost of total reservation Serving Fee for all cancellations regardless of cancelation policy. Forgotten items = $30 + Postage Costs for return
Guests must be 25 years or older & have 3 previous 5-star reviews. Person reserving must provide valid ID. No 3rd party bookings.
Please note, excessive cleaning fees will be deducted from security deposit if departure items are not completed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1963668vb
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

About the area

Hesston

Located in Hesston, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Raystown Lake and Trough Creek State Park, while Isett Acres Museum and Swigart Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Map
Hesston, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Allegrippis Trailhead - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks - 15 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Juniata College - 15 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 14 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MacTown Pizza Plus - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rebelz - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Sizzler - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sportsman Cottage - Raystown Lake Vacation Rentals, Aunt Susie's pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sportsman Cottage - Raystown Lake Vacation Rentals, Aunt Susie's?

As of 4 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sportsman Cottage - Raystown Lake Vacation Rentals, Aunt Susie's on 9 Aug 2026 start from AU$520, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sportsman Cottage - Raystown Lake Vacation Rentals, Aunt Susie's?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sportsman Cottage - Raystown Lake Vacation Rentals, Aunt Susie's?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sportsman Cottage - Raystown Lake Vacation Rentals, Aunt Susie's?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sportsman Cottage - Raystown Lake Vacation Rentals, Aunt Susie's located?

This family-friendly Hesston cottage is located on a lake, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Raystown Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Allegrippis Trailhead and Seven Points Marina. Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks and Riverside Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Great place!

This little cottage has all what you need to relax and disconnect. Great location near to the lake ! We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
Hello, Thank you for your fabulous review about our home! We hope you will be back! You were a great guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie V.

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

Cozy couple getaway

Cozy small cottage nice for a couples' getaway that is affordable and near Raystown lake and Visitor center. We had a nice time and would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

melissa w.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway Weekend

Nice little cabin for a getaway weekend to Alligrippis for some of the best mountain biking around!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T.

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

Cute Little Cabin

This is a cute little cabin. It had everything we needed for our short stay in Raystown. Close to the lake and town :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great Home Base!

This was a great home base from which to explore the area. It's tiny but well appointed and cute...we'd stay again for sure! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
The landscapers were at it at 745am. Overall the stay was pleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Cute Cottage

This property is cute and very clean. In a great location. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
Hello, Thank you for your fabulous review about our home! We hope you will be back! You were a great guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage with basic supplies as described in listing. Furnishings were dated but functional. Close drive to seven points
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tawni W.

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

mountain biking

Perfect place to stay. Close the Aligrippis trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

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

Fun and relaxing

My husband and our pups had a lovely long weekend. The house worked great for us, was close to everything. We especially lived the large yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2022
Thank you for your stay at Aunt Susie’s Vacation Rentals. We hope you enjoyed your stay as much as we enjoyed you staying with us! Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chasity B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was spotless and ready to go. Neighbors are close, but everyone was respectful and quiet. The Wi-Fi was unable to access, and the instructions on how to access it are very unclear.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zack H.

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

Great property and location.

Check in process was simple and easy. I stayed for the weekend and I enjoyed it very much! It is a very nice place to get away from the city. Close to Raystown lake and good fishing. Will return in the future! Thanks Aunt Susie’s!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

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

Weekend get away

Great little cabin for me and my girlfriend to get away for the weekend. It was great having a grill on the deck to use. Great proximity to Snyder's run to go kayaking. Also really enjoyed the tranquility of the cabin location and spent the evening reading. 10/10 would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean. Easy access to lake. Very efficient. Nice quiet neighborhood. Just what we're looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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

Great trip for our first anniversary

property was very clean and welcoming. We liked the art and photos and the flowers and the overall feel of the cottage. The heat was efficient and uniform. It is likely we will be back for future anniversaries or some other occasions. The area has a lot to see and experience even with the uncertain weather in mid-october.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

3 day vacation

Got there Wednesday. Nice little place. Thursday spent the day fishing on the lake. Got back Thursday night made Chicken on the grill. Slept in Friday and left around 1030. Really liked the place. Would definitely go back. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timothy N.

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

Fishing trip

Adequate home. Small but ok for my needs. Did not like that bathroom is on first floor and bedroom upstairs. Air conditioning was difficult to operate. I would use it again fir a single person
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ronald R.

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

Quaint, cozy home

Only complaint is that the bedroom is not air conditioned directly as the other rooms in the house are. It relies on cool air to make its way through a door from the air conditioned hallway/ stairs. On a moderately warm day, temp in the low 80’s, it was stuffy and too warm in the bedroom to sleep comfortably. Otherwise, the house was clean and well kept, and the location was quiet and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2021
Thank you for your constructive criticism. We do our best to try to explain how the thermostat works on the wall signs, however it can be difficult if you're not familiar with the home. We are happy to hear that you had a great time. Thank you for sharing your stay and we look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

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

Tiny home weekend escape

We were looking for a weekend escape near Raystown Lake for just my husband and I. Knowing that the weather would not be great, we wanted somewhere comfortable to be inside and we were concerned about being warm this time of year. The cottage was in the small quiet neighborhood of Hesston. Due to the slanted floors in the living room, it made it difficult to find a comfortable place to sit. The kitchen was fully equipped to meet all our needs. The conditioned well water made the showers soft, but it had an unpleasant sulfur taste. The heating system was a little difficult to figure out, but we stayed nice and cozy. With proper expectations, we would recommend no more than 2 or 3 to stay here for a quiet weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Elisa G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Teeny Tiny

The cottage is very small and probably best suited for one person. The size would not have been a problem if we were there just to sleep. When we arrived we found that we had to make our own beds (linens were provided). First time we’ve encountered that. The bathroom was hard to find (hidden behind the refrigerator) and lacked hand towels. Wash cloths were not provided and we had to buy some in Huntingdon. We had to wash each dish before we used them because the were not clean. The couch also was quite soiled so we used a sheet to cover it up. We did appreciate the ease of checking in, the clothesline outside and the fire pit. Overall though we were disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2023
I’m sorry your stay wasn’t optimal This is an efficient unit priced and as such. Please compare it to a hotel room as the pricing is also inline. We will look at the couch to see if it needs cleaned.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Surprised

We did really enjoy our stay! We were surprised by three things: 1) Pleasant surprise that some of the things noted as not being available, actually were such as coffee filters and chairs around the fire pit. Unfortunately, it was too rainy and wet to use them. 2) We didn’t realize just how close this was to the locations that we planned to go to. It’s a perfect location! 3) We’ve never before actually been charged for the security deposit. Usually, there’s just a hold put on your account. Unfortunately, we still have not received it back and we left the place as clean or cleaner than when we arrived. Hopefully, we will see the deposit returned with the taxes that were also charged on the deposit. I have to submit this survey before the 7 to 10 business days is reached.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Quick golf stay

Good place…accurate description…stayed before
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Perfect Location for What We Wanted! :-)

This rental was just what we wanted for a getaway weekend - Convenient to everything! We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2022
Thank you for the great review! We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

About the host

Hosted by Aunt Susies Vacation Rentals LLC

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The Story Behind Aunt Susie’s HomesAunt Susie’s was never about buying houses. It was about creating places where memories could land and stay. Susie was the kind of person who always had the door open. Family, friends, and neighbors always had a seat at the table and a place to sleep. Her home wasn’t fancy, but it was full of warmth, laughter, and people who felt welcome. When she passed, she left behind something powerful. A reminder that the best moments happen when people slow down, come together, and feel like they belong. That is how Aunt Susie’s began. We didn’t set out to buy “rental properties.” We looked for places that felt like a deep breath. Homes with porches for morning coffee, fire pits for late-night stories, quiet woods, lake views, and space for families to reconnect. Each Aunt Susie’s home is chosen because it has something special. Something peaceful. Something that makes you pause and smile. We carefully restore and upgrade every home so it feels welcoming, comfortable, and cared for. From cozy beds and clean kitchens to fireplaces, grills, and thoughtful touches, we design each space as if Susie herself were inviting you in. Because in a way, she is. When you stay at an Aunt Susie’s home, you are not just booking a place to sleep. You are stepping into a space built for rest, connection, laughter, and memories. That is why we bought these homes.
That is why we take care of them. And that is why guests come back again and again. Welcome to Aunt Susie’s. Where every stay feels like coming home.

Why they chose this property

The Story Behind Aunt Susie’s HomesAunt Susie’s was never about buying houses. It was about creating places where memories could land and stay. Susie was the kind of person who always had the door open. Family, friends, and neighbors always had a seat at the table and a place to sleep. Her home wasn’t fancy, but it was full of warmth, laughter, and people who felt welcome. When she passed, she left behind something powerful. A reminder that the best moments happen when people slow down, come together, and feel like they belong. That is how Aunt Susie’s began. We didn’t set out to buy “rental properties.” We looked for places that felt like a deep breath. Homes with porches for morning coffee, fire pits for late-night stories, quiet woods, lake views, and space for families to reconnect. Each Aunt Susie’s home is chosen because it has something special. Something peaceful. Something that makes you pause and smile. We carefully restore and upgrade every home so it feels welcoming, comfortable, and cared for. From cozy beds and clean kitchens to fireplaces, grills, and thoughtful touches, we design each space as if Susie herself were inviting you in. Because in a way, she is. When you stay at an Aunt Susie’s home, you are not just booking a place to sleep. You are stepping into a space built for rest, connection, laughter, and memories. That is why we bought these homes.
That is why we take care of them. And that is why guests come back again and again. Welcome to Aunt Susie’s. Where every stay feels like coming home.

What makes this property unique

Aunt Susie’s Vacation Rentals are nestled throughout the scenic Raystown Lake region of South-Central Pennsylvania, offering guests a peaceful retreat surrounded by mountains, forests, and water views. Our homes are thoughtfully placed to provide privacy and quiet, while still being just minutes from Raystown Lake access, marinas, hiking and biking trails, restaurants, and local attractions.
Whether you’re staying in a cozy cabin tucked into the woods, a spacious lakeview chalet, or a family-friendly home near town, every Aunt Susie’s property balances seclusion with convenience. Guests can unplug and relax, enjoy stargazing and wildlife, or head out for boating, fishing, swimming, and exploring the area’s many outdoor adventures.
With easy driving access from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, Aunt Susie’s is a favorite getaway for weekend escapes, family vacations, and longer stays—all without the crowds of major tourist destinations.

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