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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Historic Home, 2 mins. to Raystown Lake!

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Living area
queen bedroom - first floor
Living area
master with king - first floor
queen bedroom - second floor

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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James Creek, PA
  • Place, Raystown Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, DelGrosso's Amusement Park
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Penn State Altoona
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Historic Home, 2 mins. to Raystown Lake!

Come to LAKE_TIME and enjoy a CLEAN and COMFORTABLE stay in this charming historic home in James Creek. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath has been completely renovated with a modern, fully equipped kitchen, new hybrid mattresses, bedding, outfitted with new and antique furniture.

Relax and connect with family and friends in the open layout of the kitchen, dining and living areas and retreat to uncluttered bedrooms to rest and recharge. Enjoy the pressed concrete patio, covered gazebo with seating and fire pit out back. Thoughtful design creates spaces for you to make your own memories, not be reminded that you're renting "someone else's" home.

The house is 1/2 mi to Aitch boat launch on Raystown Lake and a short drive to town and services. It is less than a 10 minute drive to both Seven Points and Raystown Resort. 

Join us for a PSU home football game and spend the weekend at the house, as it is just under an hour from the stadium. The house is perfect for two families to share, making it a great place to meet and enjoy together.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
No excessive noise and no more than 6 cars please.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3285382vb
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: No excessive noise and no more than 6 cars please.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

James Creek

James Creek is home to this holiday home. Seven Points Marina and Blair County Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Frankstown Township Memorial Park and Kelly Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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James Creek, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 47 min drive - 63.0 km
  • DelGrosso's Amusement Park - 52 min drive - 65.7 km
  • Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark - 55 min drive - 69.9 km
  • Penn State Altoona - 55 min drive - 68.1 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 19 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sizzler - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Fat Freddie's Bbq - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Marina Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Backwoods Smoke Shack LLC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Miss Mollie's Soft Serve Etc - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Historic Home, 2 mins. to Raystown Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Historic Home, 2 mins. to Raystown Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Historic Home, 2 mins. to Raystown Lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Historic Home, 2 mins. to Raystown Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Historic Home, 2 mins. to Raystown Lake! located?

Situated in James Creek, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Raystown Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Williamsburg Borough Office and Riverside Park. Williamsburg Library and Allegrippis Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I, along with our daughter, son-in-law, and four grandchildren dearly enjoyed our stay at this lovely property! The home is well-appointed and maintained. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Loved it!

We had such a wonderful trip! This place had special touches, many “extras”and was a warm, welcoming, comfortable environment. The kitchen was well equipped as were the bathrooms and bedrooms. Aitch Boat Launch was very convenient and a nice place to launch the boat. I’d definitely come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
Lisa, We are thrilled to hear your family had a great time at the house and on the lake! Please come stay with us again anytime! Mary and Dan
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

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

Fabulous 10 out of 10

Loved our stay! Here for a family wedding and this place was perfect for our group. Clean, well equipped, great layout and lots of extras added to help us feel like it's home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Michelle, So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at our property! Please come stay with us again if the need arises. Best, Mary and Dan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Fish camp

It was perfect place to stay for fishing, aitch launch is two minutes away. Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2024
Eric, Thank you for the great review. Please come stay with us again soon! Best, Mary and Dan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Nice Property Exactly as advertised

Remodeled house with excellent updates. We really loved the open kitchen and livingroom areas. A lot of nice amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Greg, Thank you for the great review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Lake Time! Please come back and stay with us again! Best, Mary Hughes
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi P.

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

Raystown Lake Gettaway

This property is very nice and clean. The owner made sure that all of our needs were met. We had comfy beds and tons of amenities. We were very pleased with our stay! Would completely recommend this property for a girls gettaway, family get together or just a weekend at the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2023
Brandi, thank you for the review! We are happy that you had a great stay and hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

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

Well Maintained Home

Excellent stay! House was well prepared and clean. Plenty of space both indoors and outdoors to enjoy our vacation. Location was superb - close to 7 Points launch! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient Raystown Lake adventure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Justin, We’re so happy to hear that your stay was exceptional and that our home made for a great time close to the lake! Please come stay again soon. 😀 Best, Mary and Dan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

Great place to stay!

We all loved the property, old house with new vibes. Everything you could ever need was there. Loved that everything was clearly marked and if we had a question, the answer was available on the refrigerator! (In notes!) Kids loved the bunk beds, Dad loved the campfire, Mom loved the ice machine, Papa loved the the huge shower and Nana loved the amazing living room wall.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Kathy, Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We are delighted to hear that our house was received well by all and enhanced your family’s vacation! Please come back and stay with again! Mary and Dan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Looking forward to returning to Historic Home near Raystown Lake

My family enjoyed our 3 days at this home. Check in was easy. The house was as described. The house was the best equipped rental that we have experienced. It had everything we needed including paper supplies, spices, coffee and some food staples including salad dressings. There was a first aid kit and Q-tips in the bathroom. It had everything that we needed to make our time near Raystown Lake memorable. We hope to make this an annual trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2025
Gary, Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so glad you found everything you needed and that it made your Raystown Lake trip memorable. We’d love our place to be part of a new annual tradition!​​​​​​​​​​ Please come stay with us again! Mary and Dan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Charming Home

Highly recommend this lovely home! Perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience. It was spotless, well stocked with everything you could possibly need and very organized. We referred to the kitchen diagram often. Excellent communication from the property owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2024
Jennifer, Thank you for the lovely review. We are overjoyed to hear that our home was a comfortable retreat for your family this past holiday weekend. We hope that you come stay with us again in the future! Best, Mary and Dan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Wedding week

We were in town for our sons wedding at Raystown Lake. We were able to put together the rehearsal dinner in the well stocked, spacious kitchen. We were a group of 7 people from 3 different states and we were able to be comfortable and truly enjoy our time! If we ever come this way again we would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Elizabeth, Thank you for choosing to stay with us. Lots of family coming together can only be made better by some great cooking and comfortable accommodations! We invite you to stay with us again anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathy P.

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

As Expected

As described
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Cathy, Thank you for choosing our rental for your visit to Raystown Lake! Please come again soon. Mary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis K.

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

Great place near Raystown Lake

The Marklesburg property was great and very convenient for all that raystown lake has to offer. We had two families with a total of six kids from 5 to 14. There was plenty of sleeping space, back yard and tvs to keep all the kids entertained. Two bedrooms on the first floor to give both sets of parents privacy. The kitchen was very well appointed and had everything that allowed us to eat-in every night, cook breakfast, etc. I wouldn’t hesitate to book Mary’s place again for another biking or boating trip back to Raystown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2024
Thank you Curtis! We’re so happy to hear that our property made for a great stay near the lake with family! Please come back and stay with us again soon! Mary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Making Memories with Family

The best decision and excellent pick for our growing family's vacation. Fit our family's needs and comfort level perfectly. Appreciated the space both inside and out. Was not expecting the thoughtful amenities such as laundry supplies, dish soap, dishwasher pods, garbage bags, misc. array of spices, flour, sugar, cooking oil, plastic wrap, foil, various sized storage bags, paper towels, toilet paper, hand soaps, even Q-tips, and the list goes on. There are a lot of VRBO's out there that don't offer these types of amenities. Mary, owner, was very responsive and pleasant to any contact and also provided additional helpful information. We would definitely stay here again when we need more space than our camper can accommodate.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Ann, We thoroughly enjoyed hosting your family’s vacation at Raystown Lake! Your growing family is just the type of group we envisioned when we planned our rental property. It warms my heart to hear that you loved our place as much as we do and that it enhanced your time together with family! Please come back and stay with us again, anytime! Mary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

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

Beautiful Home

We stayed here with our extended family (10 people) and were very pleased with the amount of space and cleanliness of the home. The home is extremely clean and very tastefully decorated making for a very comfortable stay. Mary and Dan thought of everything one might need while away. The kitchen was well stocked with everything from pots and pans to dishes and seasonings and spices. The beds and pillows were very comfortable and provided a great nights rest. Laundry access with laundry soap provided was a nice amenity. The home is just minutes away from a boat launch, which we found very convenient. We had one minor problem and Mary and Dan were quick to get it resolved as soon as they could and very apologetic. They graciously offered us an extended check out time, which was much appreciated. It gave us more time on the lake before leaving. We highly recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2023
Tina, thank you for the lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at our property and enjoyed all that it has to offer. Please come stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home with our family! One of the biggest highlights for us was having two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor, which made things so much more comfortable and accessible for the older members of our group.All four bedrooms had incredibly comfortable mattresses—everyone commented on how well they slept. The layout of the house was perfect, with a spacious, open main living and kitchen area that gave us plenty of room to gather, cook, and relax together.The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we could have needed—from cookware and dishes for a large group to thoughtful extras like spices, plastic wrap, foil, coffee, and sugar. We were even impressed to find a detailed “map” of the kitchen cabinets and drawers, which made it so easy to find what we needed.The design and décor of the home struck a perfect balance between modern comforts and historic charm—we were especially taken with the beautiful timber wall on the first floor. The whole home was spotless, well-organized, and clearly cared for with attention to detail.We loved spending time on the back patio each day, sipping coffee in the morning and enjoying a glass of wine in the afternoon.Check-in was smooth, and Mary, the host, was incredibly responsive and thoughtful, checking in to make sure we had everything we needed after we arrived.Our only regret is not staying longer! Three nights wasn’t enough—we’ll definitely be back for a longer stay next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Brenda, Thank you for the thoughtful and glowing review. Guests that appreciate the details and love the home as much as we do are always a pleasure to have and to host again! We look forward to seeing you and your family for your next stay.

About the host

Hosted by Mary Hughes

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Hello! We're your hosts, Dan and Mary Hughes. We are from Central Pennsylvania and have been enjoying the Raystown Lake region for over 30 years. Whether camping or making day trips, the love for the tranquility and clear, deep waters of the lake keep us returning year after year. Both are Penn Staters and avid college football fans.
Our love for the area has led to the acquisition of this special home and we are excited to share it with you!

Why they chose this property

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

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