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Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill

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James Creek, PA
  • Raystown Lake
  • Trough Creek State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Seven Points Marina
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake

This warm and inviting cabin, called Bear's Retreat, is located at Raystown Lake and is nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains and offers spacious living in a picturesque and tranquil setting. The water is great for swimming, water skiing, boating, and fishing. Bear's Retreat is tucked in a secluded neighborhood, Shy Beaver Lakeview Estates and is only 1.2 miles from Shy Beaver Boat Launch. Boat parking is available offsite, at a minimal fee.

The entrance to this beautiful cabin is located on the main floor. You enter into the kitchen that is fully equipped for your culinary enjoyment. Off the kitchen is the deck overlooking beautiful mountains where you can dine at the picnic table or relax in the hot tub. The open floor plan leads from the kitchen to a dining area that opens to the great room with a flat-screen TV, stone fireplace, and majestic cathedral ceiling. The main floor has 2 bedrooms. The first primary bedroom has a queen bed with a private bath. The second bedroom has a pyramid bed (full bed on the bottom and twin on the top). A half bath is located in the hallway outside the second bedroom. The laundry is conveniently located on the main floor.

The lower level has a fully furnished family room with sofas, flat-screen TV, pool table, and bar area. There is a third bedroom with two twin beds and a full bath on this level. The walkout basement leads to a gas grill and a yard area. There is a fire pit where marshmallows can be roasted.

The upstairs has a second primary bedroom with a king bed and a private bathroom. The loft area has a pull-out (queen) sleep sofa, and fully equipped gaming table for a late night game of poker.

Our location abounds with fun activities and entertainment opportunities! Seven Points Marina and recreation area is about a 20 minute drive. It includes a beach area for swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking, and an array of water sport activities. The facility includes a floating trampoline and snack shop. If you didn't bring your own boat you can rent one there.

Shopping, restaurants, and the cinema are all conveniently located in Huntingdon, about a 20-25 minute drive. Our Central Pennsylvania location is convenient to Penn State University, Juniata College, Lincoln Caverns, Rails to Trails of Central PA, Swigart Car Museum, DelGross’s Amusement Park, Skiing at Blue Knob and much more!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Raystown Lake. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 7.3 miles (11.7 km) from Raystown Lake and 9.8 miles (15.7 km) from Warriors Path State Park
As a guest of Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The family-friendly Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch James Creek
Only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch Private vacation home

Beautiful House, only 1.2 Miles To Shy Beaver Boat Launch on Raystown Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 180 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We all loved it. It was a beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Greg C., 1815 Stony Creek Road, Dauphin PA 17018

We absolutely love your house. There were 6 of us, including a 7 year old boy and 5 year old girl who loved the fire pit, bunkbeds and staying up later and of course using the hot tub after dinner on the deck. Our grandson enjoyed playing pool with his Daddy which by his own account was the best part of our stay at your Raystown Lake house, even more so than spending a day on the lake tubing behind the pontoon. Go figure! The furnishings and decor are magazine worthy....very on point for the house setting. Great job!!! I would like to address some issues I've noted regarding housekeeping. We found several instances where the cleaning crew cut corners. It wasn't any one thing that ruined our stay but, nevertheless should be addressed. We would definitely stay there again, with pleasure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear's Retreat was the perfect getaway spot to explore the Raystown Lake area and spend quality time with family and friends in absolutely stunning surroundings. The house itself was definitely spacious enough for a large group and was enjoyed by all, from blowing bubbles on the deck with a 5 yr-old after a day swimming with fish at Tatman's Run Beach to a 62 yr-old hustling everyone else at pool in the rec room. Having a second fridge in the kitchenette in rec room was a huge plus for a large group! The host was very responsive through booking and the stay. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyx Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Nice house and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location very peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Wonderful getaway for a family vacation. Gorgeous house in a quiet setting. Only a few miles from convenience stores and Raystown lake. We will be coming back every year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fanny E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

We had a great time. The house was clean and the kids had a great time playing pool and poker. It was also close to the launch area and Raystown resort which was great for us. The only problem was getting access to the internet/wifi service. The beds were also very firm.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Getaway

The place is beautiful. There was plenty of parking. The fire pit is convenient to the bottom floor, so easy access to get s'more's supplies. The owner is friendly and accessible through the VRBO app. The beds had freshly laundered sheets wrapped in plastic. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cousins Weekend

Very much enjoyed the property. Set up of house allows for large groups yet provides privacy. Lots of space both indoors and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Thanksgiving

My siblings and I stayed for our Thanksgiving holiday and everything was perfect! Highly recommend the picturesque cabin. The holiday couldn’t have been better. Thanks for the amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenton D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

10/10 Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tray P., Lubbock

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Me and several of my friends travel every year for a guys weekend. We had a wonderful stay at this property. We drove to State College for game day and fished the Raystown lake. We enjoyed the game room for pool and football watching and enjoyed the campfire area every nigth we were there. The location was great, secluded and away from people. Ample kitchen ware for cooking, great grill and hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian and Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway Cabin

This was our second stay at Bear's Retreat and we love it! The cabin is clean & spacious--the prefect place for our college roommate get-togethers. We can't wait to return next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful mini-vacation site

The house was in a beautiful setting and the walls of windows made the indoors bright and lovely. We enjoyed numerous on-site activities with the pool table, corn hole, fire pit and hot tub. The kitchen was well-stocked with cooking supplies, the beds were comfortable, and there was plenty of room for our family of 4 adults. We will definitely recommend it to our friends and other family members.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yury R.

Liked: Cleanliness

James Creek stay

Overall very nice place, but location description must be more accurate. The house about 1.2 miles from boat ramp and of course we took our 24 ft pantoon boat with us, but no wat you can climb that dry
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Toby L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisha K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Property

The stay was great. Very clean and easy check-in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation spot!!

We have stayed at Bears Retreat for at least 4 years. The house is always clean and kept up with maintenance. The host is a sweetheart and has helped me numerous times with reservations. We will back and back for years to come. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our happy place

Love the mountain setting,love the house design,love the space for all kinds of activities!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa Ann N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional

This was the perfect weekend getaway for our family before our kids went back to college. The host was kind and communicated well when we had questions. We have stayed in this house multiple times over the years and always had a great time. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Property was amazing overall. Very clean, fresh sheets provided in wrapped plastic. Towels provided for every room and bathroom. Quite neighborhood. Only recommendation is there was limited cooking utensils. Plenty of plates and silverware to go around. Over all I give it a 10/10 and would defiantly rent this property again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation 2024

Nice house with lots of room. Kitchen and bonus kitchenette, which was nice since we had six adults and three kids. Quite a hilly area but the house was situated nicely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B., Andover, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

So Spacious & Clean!

This home had SO much space for the reunion of my family members. It is also very well stocked as far as pots, pans and anything you need in the kitchen (aside from food & pantry items). We were there during very hot weather so we didn’t get to take advantage of all the amenities this house had to offer (fire pit, cornhole). We did, however, truly enjoy the pool table and overall layout of the house. The ONLY questionable thing to mention is that the home has 3 great levels and 1 thermostat .. the 3rd floor was a bit warmer and the basement area was chilly; just a heads up. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024