The Flying Squirrel Lodge--Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake and Penn State

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A rustic cabin with a stone foundation and a red roof, surrounded by a landscaped garden with a stone pathway and various shrubs.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a large painting.
A cozy, wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A circular stone fire pit surrounded by wooden chairs and a blue folding chair, with a stack of firewood nearby.
A landscaped garden with a stone wall, potted plants, and a small Christmas tree.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
The current price is AU$2,261
AU$1,130 per night
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 14 Oct

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Alexandria, PA
  • Place, Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Juniata River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Juniata College
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Loft Suite

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom Suite

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Ground Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Hall Bathroom, Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$2,261
AU$1,130 per night
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 14 Oct

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The Flying Squirrel Lodge--Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake and Penn State

Halfway between State College Campus and Raystown Lake. Make the Flying Squirrel Lodge your vacation destination! Start your day w/freshly ground coffee at our coffee bar. Workout in our home gym before going out to explore. Come home to dinner on the grill or in our gourmet kitchen. Later, gather in the Great Room or have a drink at our bar and sing along with the Jukebox (coming late June 2021). Play Ms. Pacman, board games, cards or PS4 in the gameroom. Stargaze and share memories around the firepit. When the day is over fall asleep on luxury bedding, dreaming of tomorrow's adventures.

The Flying Squirrel Lodge has been completely remodeled--everything is new. We've installed hardwood floors on the main level and carpeting and LVT on the stairs and on the lower level. A state-of-the-art heating and air condition system has been added along with a pellet fireplace insert that you will love!

The main level bathrooms have newly tiled showers and floors. Luxury Brooklinen bedding is found on all of the custom-made beds. There are two suites--the spacious Master Suite (which has its own bathroom) and the Loft Suite (which has a large sitting area).

There is new LED lighting throughout. We've built a Laundry Room, with a large-capacity washer and dryer. The home gym includes mirrored walls, a treadmill, exercise bike, and weights.

Each bedroom on the main level (as well as the Loft Suite) has its own 50" wall-mounted flat-screen TV. Additional wall-mounted flat screen TVs can be found in the Great Room (65"), the Bar/Music Room (70"), the Game Room (58") and the Home Gym (43").

Everything in the gourmet kitchen (including all the appliances) is brand new. We've created a coffee bar with a coffee grinder, a drip coffee maker, an espresso machine and a Keurig. The centerpiece of the lodge is the handcrafted 10' x 4' dining table with a live -edge top made from figured sugar-maple.

But that's not all! The Flying Squirrel Lodge is an artisan's paradise--along with the dining table, we have over 30 handcrafted pieces of furniture (most made by host, Dan Berg) and 20 handcrafted chairs. The walls of the lodge are adorned with original artwork by artist, Amy Schade as well as numerous landscape and nature photographs taken by your hosts, Dan and Heidi Berg.

The Bar/Music Room boasts a new Rockola Jukebox. Play one of our pre-made playlists or create your own from the thousands of songs to choose from. Have a sing along or dance the night away!

The Game Room has a big table to play board games--choose from one of the traditional games we have here (Monopoly, Battleship, Clue, etc.) or bring your own. We have a poker set for those who want to play cards. Go for the high score on the Ms. Pacman Arcade Game, which also has several other nostalgic games like DonkeyKong, Space Invaders, Galaga and more. No quarters required! Or challenge someone to a friendly competition on the PS4 gaming console, complete with gaming chairs and headphones.

It's not just the inside of the Flying Squirrel Lodge that is new--we've landscaped the outside and just had a large firepit installed complete with adirondack chairs.

The Flying Squirrel Lodge is our dream home. We love it here and we know you will too!

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

Events allowed: family gatherings
Max 14 overnite guests.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2240412vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: Max 14 overnite guests.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is The Flying Squirrel Lodge--Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake and Penn State pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Flying Squirrel Lodge--Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake and Penn State?

As of 8 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Flying Squirrel Lodge--Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake and Penn State on 12 Oct 2026 start from AU$2,261, 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 The Flying Squirrel Lodge--Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake and Penn State?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Flying Squirrel Lodge--Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake and Penn State?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Flying Squirrel Lodge--Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake and Penn State?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Flying Squirrel Lodge--Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake and Penn State located?

Situated in the mountains, this lodge is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks, Little Juniata River and J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. Juniata College and Arch Spring are also within 12 miles (20 km).

The Flying Squirrel Lodge--Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake and Penn State Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, lots of room. It has everything you could possibly want and then some. Very quite and private. It has something for everyone. We have been going there for 7 years.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described and even better than I imagined! Absolutely beautiful place highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is phenomenal. The setting is beautiful. Amenities are great wonderful game room bar area with jukebox. The outside fire pit was great and well stocked with wood and starters. We were there at a family wedding and mini family reunion it accommodated our entire family and we had a wonderful time. The host were great and very responsive to any questions we had. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our family's 5th year of renting the FSL for our family vacation and, as always, it was a great, relaxing vacation! The cottage and surrounding area are impeccably maintained, and the owners are great to deal with and make the whole process as easy as it could possibly be. Our grandchildren don't even want to look at other locations for vacation because the FSL has become our vacation home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the amenities we could want were there, and the hosts were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Raystown Lake

Wonderful property, very clean and family friendly. Dan and Heidi provide clear instructions and their house is a true gem! We hope to visit again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Christmas Stay

We loved the layout and the ability to have the kids play in the game room and watch movies downstairs. The furniture is beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

The hosts were amazing - they were communicative, flexible, and extremely welcoming. The check in instructions and items listed on the airbnb were very accurate. We especially loved the coffee bar, jukebox, and campfire. It was a quiet and friendly neighborhood with hiking opportunities nearby. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Property

Everything at this lovely home was perfect and beautifully presented. The coffee bar was outstanding but everything about the property was. We especially enjoyed the large fire pit and the large dining room table, our favorite gathering spots. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Penn State 70.3

What an amazing place! We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun

Great house! Just what we were looking for after 20 years at Deep Creek Maryland. Enjoyed everything about the house, especially the game room, fire pit and coffee bar. Was a wonderful getaway with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing in every way

Heidi provided wonderful communications and a wonderful property. Every detail was thought through carefully and all family members would like to come back. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Simply amazing experience and quality
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay!

This was my 3rd time staying at a vrbo property and it was by far the best one yet!! From the towel warmer in the guest bedroom, to the jukebox in the finished basement to the espresso/cappuccino/latte machine at the coffee bar to the well stocked firewood at the firepit where we had a fire every night. It was spectacular and you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!!!!

What a great house and so well equipped. We had a great time over Thanksgiving with our multiple families. Can’t say enough good things about this property. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Women's Weekend 2024

This is our 4th year in a row coming here. The place is amazing, very clean and has enough space to stretch out. All 13 of us can eat at the table at once which is nice! Already scheduling again for next year! You will never go anywhere else after staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Even better in person!

This place has so many nice extras! The Breville coffe machine was a hit for us this weekend. We enjoyed the deck and all its seating. The interior is beautiful! The pictures do not do it justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing! Very clean, has everything you can imagine. So much room we never use half the place. If you like being outside there is an amazing fireplace or you can just sit on the back porch and enjoy the views. There is actually a table that can sit everyone. We have a group between 10 and 12 each year. Very easy to communicate with owners if you have any questions or concerns. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

All around great

This is the kind of place where you can take advantage of the outdoors in a beautiful rural setting or act like you’re on a space station and entertain yourself for days without ever leaving the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was out fourth straight year vacationing at the FSL and, as always, it was a wonderful relaxing experience! Both grown-ups and children can always find something to do at the FSL. Whether it be playing games in the game room, playing arcade games, catching a movie in the theater room, relaxing on the deck or just chilling at the firepit together, the FSL has something to offer everyone. The hosts Dan and Heidi are wonderful to work with and make the whole process as easy as it can get! We highly recommend the FSL for your next family vacation or weekend getaway--you won't be disappointed!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great PSU Weekend

We had a fantastic time at the property. It was extremely clean snd very well appointed. Dan and Heidi were extremely responsive to any of our questions. All appliances and furniture wete in excellent condition. We're looking forward to another visit in the future! We highly tecommend the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous home

Our wedding party friends and family stayed here and the property was just stunning! Clean, beautiful, spacious! We wish we could’ve stayed longer. The owners were quick to respond and had very easy to follow directions both for check in and check out. They were even generous enough to let us check in early because it was not occupied the night before! Can’t wait to refer this home to friends and family in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Long Weekend

Squirrel Lodge was a fantastic place to stay for us. It was very clean and had all of the kitchen items we needed to prepare meals and enjoy them with family and friends. Dan and Heidi were extremely helpful and responsible throughout the trip. The cabin was in a quiet and peaceful location but close enough to grocery stores and restaurants if one needed supplies or wanted to go out to eat. Overall, I highly recommend the cabin for groups of friends and/or family. It is well appointed and I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay as we did. Thanks for your hospitality, Dan and Heidi!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family spot!

Our yearly family vacation was held at Flying Squirrel Lodge, a wonderful place to stay! The lodge was immaculate, with many amenities. The coffee bar was a big hit, as was the jukebox. The fire pit was used nightly. After full days at Raystown Lake (only 25 min. away), the specialty shampoo, conditioner, & soap in the large walk-in showers were a luxury. The babies really enjoyed the deep bathtub. Our family highly recommends FSL!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memories

Our family had a wonderful time at Squirrel Lodge. The home was beautiful & had everything we needed. Lots of memories were made at the lake, fishing & Del Grosso amusement & water park. Our best time was sitting around the fire pit & playing games. Thank you Dan & Heidi for sharing for sharing your home with us! 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023