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Andrus Cottage located 3/10s of a mile from a beautiful cove on Raystown Lake.

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Top of the driveway
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Huntingdon, PA
  • Place, Raystown Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, East Broad Top Railroad
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, DelGrosso's Amusement Park
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Andrus Cottage located 3/10s of a mile from a beautiful cove on Raystown Lake.

This is a three bedroom cottage with lots of room for boat parking and lots of room for the kids to play. The cottage features 2 television sets, a blue ray player, and several table games.
Three bedrooms with the master bedroom having a queen bed. Second bedroom includes a queen bed. The third bedroom includes one set of bunk beds and one double bed. There is also a queen pullout couch in the living room.
The cottage has two bathrooms and sleeping for eight. The dining room table has seating for eight. Outside features a fire pit and a screened gazebo. Three picnic tables are covered by a large canopy. Two outside games complete the outside amenities.

The short walk to the water is on a level road with easy access at the end Henderson Overlook road. The cove is perfect for kayaking, swimming, or fishing.

We are within three miles to both the Ridenour Lookout and Hawn's Overlook. There is plenty of wildlife to observe on this quiet road near the water.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You will be required to sign a rental agreement before arrival. Signer on contract must be at least 25 and must be present during stay.
No additional guests permitted on the property. Absolutely no smoking inside. No pets.
Please inform us if you are bringing a boat. We can help with parking details. Please note, no boats can be moored on the lake.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4648856
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Huntingdon

Located in Huntingdon, this cottage is on a lake. Isett Acres Museum and Swigart Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seven Points Marina and American Legion Country Club. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby.
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Huntingdon, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Juniata College - 15 min drive - 12.2 km
  • East Broad Top Railroad - 49 min drive - 53.9 km
  • Canoe Creek State Park - 50 min drive - 54.5 km
  • DelGrosso's Amusement Park - 50 min drive - 57.3 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 13 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪MacTown Pizza Plus - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Great Dragon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Andrus Cottage located 3/10s of a mile from a beautiful cove on Raystown Lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Andrus Cottage located 3/10s of a mile from a beautiful cove on Raystown Lake.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Andrus Cottage located 3/10s of a mile from a beautiful cove on Raystown Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Andrus Cottage located 3/10s of a mile from a beautiful cove on Raystown Lake.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Andrus Cottage located 3/10s of a mile from a beautiful cove on Raystown Lake. located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Raystown Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital and Juniata College. Isett Acres Museum and Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2025
Great guests welcome again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property exactly as advertised. Very clean and spacious. Communications with host was excellent. Quiet. Peaceful. Recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2026
Wayne and his group were great. They followed the rules of the house to a T. We would love to have them Back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

July 4th

Once again we had an incredible stay! The cottage was clean and suites my families needs perfectly. We love coming here every year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Fantastic stay!

This was our 2nd year coming to the house and have enjoyed it every time. We can’t wait to book for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome Place!!

Everything was great, we enjoyed our weekend very much!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

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

Out stay at Turtle Cove

We had a great time, and the property is a great value considering the location! When we return to Raystown again, this will be the first rental property we search for.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kurt K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good location

I bit rustic, nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2021
Kurt was an excellent guest. The house was clean and orderly. I think the location of our house was perfect for his group.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this same property for several years now, and we consider it a great value for the price. Great location (five minute walk from a beautiful cove), close to Corbin's island and the town of Huntingdon. Large front and side yards to set up badminton, volleyball, etc. Communication from the Andrus family is clear and timely...we always recommend staying here to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thanks Joshua for the kind words. Just know you are welcome to come back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Great Stay!

This cottage was great for my large family (4 adults & 6 children). We loved that it was so close to a cove. If we were not down at the water we were out on the covered deck playing games or relaxing outside. This place is wonderful!! We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thanks for coming. You are welcome anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Home away from home

For the past few years we make a point to stay at Andrus Cottage, "Turtle Cove" to us . Plenty of space inside and out along with ample kitchenware. My family just loves it and are always homesick for days after we return home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Hope to see you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW B.

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

quiet water fun

great location by inlet. Quiet, low traffic area. Hosts are great with answering questions. Cottage is well supplied and stocked for family fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith F.

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

Andrus Cottage

The house was everything I expected and more! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky D.

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

Rustic cabin away from it all

Affordable. A bit remote, short walk or bike ride to the lake. Only one set up bunk beds instead of two as listed. Wi-Fi is a bit slow for teenage demands but otherwise great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Perfect for our needs

My husband was doing a job in the area with his brothers and nephews. This cabin perfectly suited their needs; it was clean and comfortable and the guys loved being able to relax around the firepit at the end of the day and listen to the owls and wildlife. They cooked all their meals at the cabin and enjoyed themselves thoroughly! Even managed to get in a little bit of fishing at the end of the road.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

Raystown Lake Trip

Our neighbors took us on a weekend trip to explore Raystown Lake. Our family is new to Central PA. We had a great time. The house was larger than we expected and had everything we could need. The cove was very nice, quiet and secluded. We couldn't get much fishing done however, as the teenagers took it over for swimming! We really enjoyed our stay and wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Quiet lake escape .....with so much to do

Our family stayed for our yearly week vacation and had an amazing time. The house and property were just as described. We sat by the fire and enjoyed the quiet and nature. The walk to the cove is not to far. It is a great spot to fish and just enjoy nature. If you are up for it, there is a great trail that takes you out to a bigger open area that is an amazing swim spot. We found lots to do out in town, just a short drive down the mountain. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2021
We are so glad you had a great time! Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neal S.

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

Great place

Great place and great location…short walk to the water and a short drive to the Snyder Run boat launch. Our family had a great week! Thanks for hosting us well!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya H.

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

Great place

Loved the outdoor gazebo for sitting g around and keeping bugs out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petra R.

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

Beautiful House and location

The house and location was excellent we loved it there we will try to get it again next year we hope we made a lot of new memories that will last forever
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earle B.

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

Relaxing hideaway

Fun and quiet cabin-like setting just a few mins walk from a Raytown Lake cove. A small stream runs in front of property that provides a light and relaxing sound of running water. Fantastic fire pit and stocked firewood await evening campfire fun. If you want to unwind and relax, this is the place to be. Lisa was a great host and provided easy instructions for use of rental.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Earle was a great guest and is welcome back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Perfect

This property was exactly as described and my family looks forward to staying here again,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Lake Trip With Friends

Me and eight of my friends stayed in this cabin for a visit to Raystown Lake. The layout of the cabin was a little strange, but it had everything we needed and the owners usually responded to our questions in less than a day. The cove was a short (less than five minute) walk away, and worked well as a shoving-off point for rafts and canoes. I would definitely recommend this cabin for groups of families or friends of up to ten people.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Pretty area

The area is nice. Great sunrises at the park just up the road a drive. Great sunsets there as well as at the end of the walking path up the hill. The walk to put kayaks in the lake is a bit rough and when you get there it’s not easily accessible due to metal railings. They provided plenty of dry wood for camp fires. The lot is beautiful and very spacious. Grassy but well maintained. A little creek runs right along the property. However, one thing we all need in the mountains to make our phones work… at all …..is good internet, and the internet at this house was sketchy at best. Also, my brothers car almost couldn’t make it out of the driveway as it is very steep. So better to have a vehicle that can take a fairly steep grade like a four wheel drive. All in all I would probably return, except for the poor internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Great Experience

We rented the property for a short three day trip. We were looking to explore the area, and do some fishing. Walk to the cove isn’t bad but you cannot drive down will have to walk kayaks, paddle boards, etc. Only about a five minute walk if that. The cove itself is beautiful there is a small walking trail along the edge and water was super clean. Water temperature was also 77 as it was still mid June I wasn’t sure how cold it would be but it was perfect. House has everything you need, including a propane grill. Kitchen was fully stocked with utensils, plates, cups, etc. House was a good size, you could definitely sleep the amount of people that they say in the ad. Yard was nicely mowed and plenty of space for a fire or games with the kids. Also if you are bringing a boat, there is plenty of room to park but you may have to use four-wheel-drive to get up the driveway as it’s pretty steep. Would definitely recommend to other people looking to explore the area and I will definitely be going back. Never even saw the owners, and They were very responsive when asking questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2021
Joe was a great guest. Welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

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

Great place for friends to hang out

Close to the lake and very private. Perfect fit for our "fishing" trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lisa or Earl Andrus

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Why they chose this property

We purchased this house because of its close proximity to the lake.

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