Spacious Recent Remodel 6 Min. to Raystown Lake LinensTowels provided
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Overview
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 $16/person/night charged for each additional guest after 10
Cleaning fee $350 per stay
Memorial Day through Labor Day 5 night minimum stay" to
2 night minimum stay September through May
5 night minimum stay June, July, and August
June, July and August Check-in 5:00 p.m. Check-out 10:00 a.m.
September through May Check-in 3:00p.m. Check-out 11:00a.m
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Facilities
- Heating
- Air conditioning
- Spa whirlpool
- Indoor fireplace: gas
- Wifi
- DVD player
- Smart TV
- Video Library
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Video Games
- Television
- Iron & Board
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Cooker
- Toaster
- Refrigerator
- Oven
- Electric kettle
- Coffee machine
- Stovetop
- Tumble dryer
- Dishwasher
- Kayak/Canoe
- Outdoor Furniture
- Fire pit
- Dining area
- Deck or patio
- Porch or lanai
- Outdoor play area
- Garden
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Wildlife viewing
- Mountain biking
- Paddle boating
- Antiquing
- Water sports
- Windsurfing
- Water park
- Sledding
- Near Town
- Near Shopping
- Hunting
- Private beach
- Kayaking
- Water skiing
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Street parking
- Lake Access
- Mountain View
- River View
- Fire extinguishers
- Exterior lighting
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Deadbolt lock
- First aid kit
- 1 Queen Bed sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed sleeps 2 with plenty of space for a pack n play
- 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed sleeps 5
- 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed sleeps 4
- 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed sleeps 6
- 1 Queen Bed
- Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
- Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
- Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
- Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Surroundings
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Raystown Lake ---- 12 min.
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Warriors Path State Park ---- 11 min drive
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Trough Creek State Park ---- 16min.
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Seven Points Marina ---- 35 min.
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Juniata College ---- 37min.
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Tatman Run Beach--- 12 min.
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Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) ---- 22 min.
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Original Italian Pizza ---- 5 min drive
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Bubba's Pizza & Sub Station ---- 6 min drive
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Happy Hollow Restaurant ---- 10 min drive
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The Ice Box ---- 4 min drive
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Saxton Sportsmans Association ---- 5 min drive
Policies
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Check in after 5:00 PM
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Check out before 10:00 AM
Rules
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Pets are not allowed
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking is not permitted
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Minimum age to rent: 25
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You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
FAQs about Spacious Recent Remodel 6 Min. to Raystown Lake LinensTowels provided
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
This family-friendly Saxton vacation home is located on a river, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Raystown Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Warriors Path State Park and Trough Creek State Park. Buchanan State Forest and Tenley Park are also within 25 mi (40 km).