Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided!
Spacious Recently Renovated Home with large yard and mountain stream, bordering 6000+acres of forest with abundant wildlife, 6 min. FROM RAYSTOWN LAKE!
Wild and wonderful - the world stops here! Relax on the back deck, as you listen to the fresh mountain stream tumbling over smooth stones making its way across the far edge of the open backyard. Enjoy the rejuvenating sights and sounds of nature from the lower patio swing. On a warm summer day, meditate in the secluded hammock by the stream, flanked by rhododendrons and mossy boulders. In cool weather, feel the warmth of the crackling fire you build in the primitive stone campfire ring in the woods just across the creek.
Beyond our property lies a huge expanse of forest including some private land as well as more than 6,000 acres of State Game Lands. We haven’t explored that area much, but we know that it contains plentiful wildlife.
From our deck we have watched deer grazing on our willow tree, an occasional black bear lumbering across our backyard, wild turkeys, foxes, raccoons, a bald eagle soaring overhead, and many other species of birds. In the winter we enjoy seeing animal tracks in the snow.
There is a hunting cabin to the north side of the house about 200 feet away, and a few houses at the foot of the mountain across the road. The neighboring residents are quiet people who also enjoy the wildlife.
We have been renovating this house as a place to vacation together with all of our children and grandchildren, and we are happy to be ready to share it with you. It has 5 bedrooms with bed space for 19, and a convertible room which can serve either as a pool table room or a 6th bedroom, which would increase bed space for up to 21 people. Please let us know which you prefer. There are 4 full baths, one of which has a whirlpool tub. You may notice signs that indicate that this house is still a work in progress, but we're confident you'll find it to be quite comfortable and enjoy your stay.
The house has an open floor plan with a spacious living room, dining area, and kitchen.
The living room has a beautiful remote control gas fireplace, 3 sofas, 3 chairs, a game cupboard, books, a piano, a TV, and DVD player. We do not subscribe to any tv service, but it has a ROKU with some free channels, or you can connect it to your own laptop to access the internet. The house has free wifi.
The extendable dining room table seats 6 to 12, and the kitchen island 4 adults or 6 children.
The kitchen has a large refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. It has an electric griddle, toaster, blender, small handheld mixer, and electric can opener. There is a Keurig with some complimentary K-cups and some individual creamers of various flavors. There is also a coffee maker and ground coffee. You’ll find a set of various size pots and pans, crockpots, glass baking pans, casserole dishes, cookie sheets, soup bowls, plenty of dinner plates, mugs, glasses, plastic cups, flatware, and basic kitchen utensils. Dish detergent and dishwasher soap are supplied, as are dishcloths and dish towels. Disposable kitchen paper products are not provided. Food is not supplied, although there are some limited cooking essentials such as a few spices, salt, pepper, flour, sugar, oil, baking soda/powder, etc. that you are welcome to use in small amounts.
There is a gas grill for your use out on the covered deck/porch. The propane is provided.
We now have possible bed space for 21 people, with the optional 6th bedroom in the basement. This convertible room can alternatively be set up as an extra common area with a pool table, in which case there would be only 5 bedrooms and bed space for 19 people. Each of the 6 bedrooms has one queen-size bed. Three of them have additional single beds. One of these has a set of bunk beds. Another has one set of bunk beds and one single bed with sides. The third has four single beds. We also supply a pack ‘n play upon request. You'll find beds made with fresh linens, and extra blankets are also provided! Each bed space has one pillow but there are also a few spares. The pillows vary from memory foam to down alternative, and from fluffy to flat to allow guests to choose their preference. Mattresses are supportive but vary in level of firmness/softness.
Each bathroom has a hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap, as well as an initial couple of rolls of toilet tissue. One large bath towel and one washcloth is provided per guest. Beach towels are not provided.
There is a washer and a dryer in the basement, which you are free to use. There is also some laundry detergent for your use if needed.
Half of the basement consists of the laundry area, and a pool table room or 6th bedroom with an adjoining 4th bathroom. The other half is our recreation room. It has a game table which can transform from foosball to air hockey and more. It has foursquare, pingpong, and a toy box for young children. There is an old slate blackboard on which to draw or keep score. It also has a projector for multimedia viewing on an 8ft. x 12ft. screen. You’ll need your own laptop to watch movies with this. Our gaming chairs with adjustable recline can transform this "dungeon" into a theater.
Volleyball/ badminton, whiffle ball, ladder golf, and corn hole are available as seasonally appropriate for you to set up in the backyard. There are sleds in the winter.
If you need to replenish any of your supplies, Saxton Market is 5 minutes away. Be aware that it closes at 7pm. Martin’s Market is a 24hr convenience store next to the supermarket.
RENTAL RATE - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Stay for a week or more and get 10% OFF your nightly rate!
Pricing includes 10 guests. Fee of $18/person/night charged for each additional guest after 10
Cleaning fee $350 per stay
Memorial Day through Labor Day -5 night minimum stay
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No alcohol without special permission
Put out fire before leaving fire ring
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Saxton
Located in Saxton, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Seven Points Marina and Down River Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Crawford's Museum and Plank Road Commons. Travelling with kids? Consider Kelly Park and East Broad Top Railroad. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Stonerstown Recreational Park - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
Weaver Falls Access Area - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
Warriors Path State Park - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
Getting around
Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Original Italian Pizza - 5 min drive
The Grind - 5 min drive
Marina Cafe - 19 min drive
Happy Hollow Restaurant - 10 min drive
Bubba's Pizza & Sub Station - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided!?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided! on 27 Apr 2026 start from AU$425, 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 Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided!?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spacious! Recent Remodel! 6 Min. to Raystown Lake! Linens&Towels provided! located?
This family-friendly Saxton holiday home is located on a river, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Raystown Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Trough Creek Wild Area and Weaver Falls Access Area. Warriors Path State Park and Trough Creek State Park 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.
We had another great stay at Little Valley Lodge! Thank you so much to Galen & Jolie for welcoming us back for our guys weekend. The lodge is perfect for us with all of the space, beds, and the big table so we can all eat together. Can't wait to come back again next year!
We really enjoyed this property. Lots of room, comfortable beds, quiet and relaxing. Everything worked, kitchen had everything we needed. Communication and checkin were super smooth. Loved sitting on the back porch just relaxing.
The host guidance leading up to our visit provided everything we needed for a trouble free stay. I have never stayed in a vacation rental as well stocked for all of our needs as this one! Accommodations were great for our family of varying ages. It was a quick jaunt into town for a few items we forgot. Thank you!
Marianne H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
William H.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Good time
Great place to stay . Plenty of room for gathering in a great location. Close to the lake and parks
The owners were very accommodating, friendly and quick to respond. The house was clean, comfortable and even better than the photos show. There is plenty to do on the property to keep both children and adults entertained. We hope to return in the future!
Spacious home with many activities for the family. The hosts were readily available and responsive. The location was close to town, restaurants, kayak rental, a beach area, hiking, fishing. It was nice to have towels and sheets provided, along with other amenities. We enjoyed the fire pit across the bridge from the stream. Beautiful property I would recommend!
Staying here was like staying with family. Everything was there. Toys, games, extras, a gorgeous porch for morning coffee and a creek for evening serenity. Highly recommend.
Home large enough for our party of 7 - 5 adults and 2 children - with plenty of room for more if we had needed. The large kitchen table was a great gathering area. We enjoyed the fire pit and the kids loved the creek. Our only complaint is we couldn't stay longer!! We would highly recommend for families- a lot of child amenities like a high chair and gates for safety. Beds and pillows were clean and comfy. Being able to do laundry before we left was a huge benefit as well. We would stay there again in a heartbeat if we find ourselves going to Saxton again. Thank you!
We had a great family vacation. The home was spacious, bright, and clean. We all enjoyed sitting on the back porch or playing games at the dining table. The children had fun in the creek and in the basement play room. Our grandchildren are calling it the "yellow slide cabin".
Beautiful area for cycling and a perfect home for our group of ten gentlemen of a certain age. Spacious house, well kept, ample kitchen and eating areas. Just right for us. Thanks
Beautiful place with nice little creek and fireflies
Plenty of space for everyone and nice kitchen and table setup where everyone can fit. Kids loved the creek and spent hours there playing and spotting small wildlife. We especially loved the small slide. Nightfall is very special here with stars appearing in the sky and fireflies/lightning bugs twinkling throughout the trees like Christmas lights. Hosts were quick to respond to any questions or needs. Hope to return.
Our group really enjoyed our stay! Plenty of room for the large group we came with. The house was the perfect spot for a relaxing weekend getaway. The house was clean and stocked with everything we needed! Would definitely recommend staying at this property!!
Emily Y.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks, Emily! We're glad you enjoyed your weekend here! We appreciate that your group precisely followed our check-out instructions, making our job easier. Thanks for being gracious and not complaining about the issue that we were dealing with at the time. We couldn't have had better guests. You are welcome back anytime!
Galen and Jolie
This was a wonderful place to get away with some good friends for the weekend! All you need are clothes and food, they provided everything else! Would definitely go back!
Emily G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2020
Thank you, Emily! We're glad you had a good time! We'd love to host your group again!
Nice place! We liked the “dungeon room” for the kids to play in! The yard was nice to play games in and let the kids run (they liked the slide!) Kitchen had the essentials.
We chose this property as a central location for family to meet and have a long weekend away between Christmas and New Year. Beautiful home! Lots of space. Minutes outside Saxton, near Raystown Lake and a 10 minute ride to Trough Creek State Park! We had an amazing and relaxing time.
Micheal P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
About the host
Hosted by Galen and Jolie
Hello. We live in Lancaster County, PA and raised our family there. As a young family, Raystown Lake was always one of our favorite vacation spots. Now our five adult children and their spouses, along with our 14 grandchildren live in various other places. We have been renovating this old house as a place to vacation together with all of our children and grandchildren, and we are happy to be ready to share it with you. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Why they chose this property
We chose this property first for its location. We love the mountains and the water, and this is about as close as you can get to both. We like that it is at the quieter, wilder, less developed end of the lake, but still near a boat launch with a lovely beach, and several state parks. We like that it adjoins 6000+ acres of woods with lots of wildlife, and yet a few stores and places to eat are not far away. The house itself needed renovation which appealed to us since we could open up the space, update it, and make it a beautiful place for multiple families to gather where everything is clean and new, but still has that coming home feel to it. We like that, with its 4 levels, it is spacious enough to be quite comfortable for groups of 21, yet is also cozy enough, and beautiful enough to be a romantic getaway for just one couple using only the first floor. Last but not least, we love the spacious yard with its stately evergreen, weeping willow, sparkling brook, and adjacent woods.
What makes this property unique
We are proud to be able to provide a place for you to forget your responsibilties and get away! That is why we provide all of your basic needs. Freshly made crisp clean beds will be waiting for you along with large thirsty bath towels and washcloths, so that you don't have to slave away doing laundry before and after your vacation. You'll find basic soaps (shampoo, body wash, and handsoap), some toilet paper, hand towels, a few extra toothbrushes and toothpaste (in case anyone forgets theirs), dish soap, dishtowels, laundry soap, etc. Everything you'll need, except your food, clothing, and personal items, is there for you. You can just pick up and go!
We are also pleased to offer a multimedia projector with an 8'x12' screen (wall) creating a "theatre" with seating for 17 including two futons, which each seat 4, and nine gaming chairs on the floor. Enjoy watching a movie or game on the big screen with your friends and family, or give a presentation for your business or church group.
Languages:
English, French
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