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A peaceful retreat

A peaceful retreat

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Blackstone Grill with 3 air fryers
View driving up from driveway
End of porch, opens to small fenced in area.
Additional parking in front

Overview of A peaceful retreat

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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James Creek, PA
  • Popular LocationRaystown Lake7 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrough Creek State Park17 min drive
  • AirportAltoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)29 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeven Points Marina31 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

1st Floor Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Half bath

Soap · Toilet

1st Floor Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

2nd floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

A peaceful retreat

Location, Location, location! Enjoy the seclusion of Breezy Valley while still being close to everything Raystown has to offer. Walk a half mile from the top of the driveway down to the lake to swim, fish, & kayak or drive 3 miles to the James Creek boat launch & put your boat in the water! Breezy valley is a spacious, three-story home on 3 acres of woods surrounded by state game lands. Please note: the turn off of Clappers Run onto Oakwood is pretty steep and contains only gravel. Boat trailers have made the turn as well as large trucks. The first-floor layout is open concept featuring a cozy living room with a wood burning fireplace, fully equipped kitchen with a peninsula, and a high-top breakfast table that seats 4. A King master suite with a jacuzzi tub, a half bath, and a laundry room is also located on the first level. The second floor boasts a King bedroom with work desk & TV, 2 large Queen bedrooms, and a double bed with a pull out single. There is also a full bath with a shower/tub combo on this level. NEW this year, is a fully finished basement featuring a pool table, sitting area with large TV, table that seats 6 for games or an additional eating space. Outside you can relax and enjoy nature while sitting on the wrap around covered porch, having a campfire at the fire pit, or cooking dinner on the 3-foot Blackstone (propane provided). Trough Creek State Park and Raystown resort less than five miles away. Many other attractions are all within 5-10 miles in any direction. Escape to the woods & recharge at Breezy Valley!

Property manager

Todd McSorley
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dog Waste must be picked up

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Traveler must submit photo ID within 48 hours of booking, if requested.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 first aid kit

About the area

James Creek

Located in James Creek, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Raystown Lake and Trough Creek State Park, while 321 Gallery and Swigart Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Galactic Ice and Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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James Creek, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 7 min walk
  • Trough Creek State Park - 17 min drive
  • Seven Points Marina - 31 min drive
  • Juniata College - 33 min drive
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 31 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stocks Dairy Delight - 23 min drive
  • Happy Hollow Restaurant - 16 min drive
  • Those Guys Pizza - 32 min drive
  • Miss Mollie's Soft Serve Etc - 8 min drive
  • Eats N Treats - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A peaceful retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A peaceful retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A peaceful retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A peaceful retreat located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Raystown Lake and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Trough Creek State Park. Warriors Path State Park and Allegrippis Trailhead are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Mountain Weekend
Just the best time at the nicest home, ever. The porch is our favorite feature. Your home is just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving family trip
Had a great family trip! Everyone enjoyed the house. The roads were a little rough with some rain but not too horrible.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica Q., Reading

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Fall Weekend
Peaceful location, huge outside deck, large bedrooms with plenty of space. Loved the fenced in area for our dog, much bigger than it looks! Used the fireplace and cozied up on a chilly Fall day. House is very clean and owners put attention to detail and want you to feel at home. Only suggestion would be a bigger kitchen table for everyone to play board games together. Thank you for great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for the whole family
Very nice property! Great porch, played corn hole on porch during a brief shower, nice fenced area with fire pit
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
We loved our long weekend here. The property was secluded yet easy to access. The house was gorgeous and clean. We all really enjoyed hanging out on the porch and relaxing. Thank you so much! We hope to make this a yearly tradition! Only complaint we had was that the wifi did not work well, if at all. It forced us to unplug and relax (which was wonderful!).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Todd McSorley

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Why they chose this property

This property is a family home that is enjoyed by our family and friends. You will see that it is well cared for and loved. We decided to share our special place with others so they could also experience the magic of Breezy Valley.

What makes this property unique

This property is unique in that is private, yet close to anything you would want to do. You can easily have two families with enough space for everyone to relax.

Languages:

English

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