'James West' Apt w/ 50 Acres - Near Raystown Lake
Apartment in Raystown Lake, PA
9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this apartment rental
Pack your bags and plan your trip to ‘James West,’ a vacation rental apartment in Huntingdon! This rustic 4-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom cabin is part of Urban Saddle Ranch, a multi-unit property set on 50 acres, where you can enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and petting the local horses with your kiddos! With so much to do on site, you may never want to leave—but when you do, you’ll find Raystown Lake, hiking trails, hunting grounds, a local Walmart, and Penn State stadiums all nearby!
-- THE PROPERTY --
* NOTE: There are other vacation rentals on-site; with some shared outdoor amenities *
Pet Friendly | On-Site Amenities
Let this property serve as a rustic respite for those not seeking high-end accommodation after early mornings hunting, afternoons hiking, lazy lake days, and everything in between!
Bedroom 1: Full Bed, Twin Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bunk Bed, Full Bed | Bedroom 4: Twin Bunk Bed, Twin Bed
SHARED AMENITIES: Pond, miniature ponies, horses, 50 acres of land, single-story building for entertaining, firewood available for purchase
OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck w/ picnic table, charcoal grill, fire pit
INDOOR LIVING: Two stories of living space, cable, leather sectional, 4-person table, walk-in shower
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, coffee maker, microwave, dishware
GENERAL: window A/C unit, central heating, hand soap, lotion
FAQ: One towel set provided, linens, no WiFi, pet fee (paid pre-trip), 4WD required in winter, event space available on-site (addt'l fee)
PARKING: Parking lot (on premises)
ADDTL ACCOMMODATIONS: There are 8 additional vacation rentals available for rent. Please reach out to Evolve for more information
-- THE LOCATION --
RAYSTOWN LAKE (1.0 mile): 8,000-acre lake, picnic areas, beaches, boat launches, campgrounds, trails, fishing, marinas, Snyders Run Boat Launch (16.4 miles), Seven Points Beach (24.5 miles), Raystown Lake Visitor Center (23.7 miles)
HUNTING: State Game Lands 71 (20.3 miles), State Game Lands 118B (25.6 miles), Whitetail Memories (26.7 miles), I Diehl Hunt (31.0 miles), Spring Lane Hunt Club (32.7 miles)
HIKING: Thousand Steps of Standing Stone Trail (13.4 miles), Trough Creek State Park (16.4 miles), Susquehannock Campground (25.0 miles)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Penn State (45.5 miles), Lincoln Caverns (16.9 miles), DelGrosso’s Park and Laguna Splash (36.4 miles), Railroaders Memorial Museum (48.7 miles)
AIRPORT: Harrisburg International Airport (107 miles), Altoona-Blair County Airport (41.3 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking or drug use anywhere on the property
- No firearms. Only authorized persons are permitted to carry on the property. Violators will be evicted and face possible legal action
- Pet friendly w/ $50 per stay fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2 allowed). Please specify at the time of booking if you are bringing a pet so the fee can be collected **PETS MUST BE IN CAGES WHEN LEFT ALONE IN CABIN**
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- No towels or toiletries are provided
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Please note this cabin does not have WiFi or internet
- NOTE: During the fall and winter, it is recommended you bring additional blankets and other camping amenities as needed
- NOTE: Pet fees must be paid prior to check-in. If a guest is caught attempting to sneak in a pet they will be asked to vacate the listing, with no refund
- NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay
- NOTE: One towel set is provided. Guests can bring additional towels if needed
- NOTE: There is no electric boat charging available on-site
- NOTE: The parking lot is a 2-minute walk from the upper cabin apartments
- NOTE: 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is necessary in the winter months to access the property
- NOTE: An event space available on-site for an additional fee
-- THE PROPERTY --
* NOTE: There are other vacation rentals on-site; with some shared outdoor amenities *
Pet Friendly | On-Site Amenities
Let this property serve as a rustic respite for those not seeking high-end accommodation after early mornings hunting, afternoons hiking, lazy lake days, and everything in between!
Bedroom 1: Full Bed, Twin Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bunk Bed, Full Bed | Bedroom 4: Twin Bunk Bed, Twin Bed
SHARED AMENITIES: Pond, miniature ponies, horses, 50 acres of land, single-story building for entertaining, firewood available for purchase
OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck w/ picnic table, charcoal grill, fire pit
INDOOR LIVING: Two stories of living space, cable, leather sectional, 4-person table, walk-in shower
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, coffee maker, microwave, dishware
GENERAL: window A/C unit, central heating, hand soap, lotion
FAQ: One towel set provided, linens, no WiFi, pet fee (paid pre-trip), 4WD required in winter, event space available on-site (addt'l fee)
PARKING: Parking lot (on premises)
ADDTL ACCOMMODATIONS: There are 8 additional vacation rentals available for rent. Please reach out to Evolve for more information
-- THE LOCATION --
RAYSTOWN LAKE (1.0 mile): 8,000-acre lake, picnic areas, beaches, boat launches, campgrounds, trails, fishing, marinas, Snyders Run Boat Launch (16.4 miles), Seven Points Beach (24.5 miles), Raystown Lake Visitor Center (23.7 miles)
HUNTING: State Game Lands 71 (20.3 miles), State Game Lands 118B (25.6 miles), Whitetail Memories (26.7 miles), I Diehl Hunt (31.0 miles), Spring Lane Hunt Club (32.7 miles)
HIKING: Thousand Steps of Standing Stone Trail (13.4 miles), Trough Creek State Park (16.4 miles), Susquehannock Campground (25.0 miles)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Penn State (45.5 miles), Lincoln Caverns (16.9 miles), DelGrosso’s Park and Laguna Splash (36.4 miles), Railroaders Memorial Museum (48.7 miles)
AIRPORT: Harrisburg International Airport (107 miles), Altoona-Blair County Airport (41.3 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking or drug use anywhere on the property
- No firearms. Only authorized persons are permitted to carry on the property. Violators will be evicted and face possible legal action
- Pet friendly w/ $50 per stay fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2 allowed). Please specify at the time of booking if you are bringing a pet so the fee can be collected **PETS MUST BE IN CAGES WHEN LEFT ALONE IN CABIN**
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- No towels or toiletries are provided
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Please note this cabin does not have WiFi or internet
- NOTE: During the fall and winter, it is recommended you bring additional blankets and other camping amenities as needed
- NOTE: Pet fees must be paid prior to check-in. If a guest is caught attempting to sneak in a pet they will be asked to vacate the listing, with no refund
- NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay
- NOTE: One towel set is provided. Guests can bring additional towels if needed
- NOTE: There is no electric boat charging available on-site
- NOTE: The parking lot is a 2-minute walk from the upper cabin apartments
- NOTE: 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is necessary in the winter months to access the property
- NOTE: An event space available on-site for an additional fee
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Map of Raystown Lake, PA
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Reviews
4.0
Hot and sticky. No AC
No communication from host prior to arrival. We had questions and without any guidance we had a somewhat uncomfortable stay. We were billed an additional one hundred dollars, which was never explained and charged a cleaning fee for a unit that was NOT clean
4.0
Would recommend.
The place is cozy and quiet. I will say the pictures and description are deceiving. Cabins are very small and very compact. If you like to have alot of room to stretch, then you need to be outside. Also there is no air conditioning so be prepared. All in all though it is a very cute place and very peaceful.
2.0
Overpriced Campground
I loathe writing bad reviews, but I feel that in this instance, I should share. Though Urban Saddle Ranch is on its way to being an upscale campground, it's just not there yet. Set in the heavily wooded hills near the Raystown Dam, it's lovely in its natural beauty, but the rutted out roads and non-existant signs have much to be desired!! Another family and I rented one of the 2 story spaces that made up the big cabin which housed 3 other rentals. They allowed only one car per rental, which was fine, because they had an overflow parking not too far away. However, parking at the cabin was in the rear and extremely tight and unclear because of no signage or markings. Because of the confusion, the owner approached myself and our neighbors. I have never had an experience from a host like this piece of work!! He was condescending, unprofessional and simply had no patience or willingness to understand anything that might need improvement or change in order to help future customers!! I was appalled at how he spoke to me. Enough about parking...now onto the no air conditioning situation. I was prepared for this because nice previous customers put this tidbit in their reviews (its not listed in amenities). What I wasn't prepared for was the fact that probably 75% of the windows didn't even open! And there was no screen in the front door to boot!! Aaahhh it was hot! The last negative bit was that the "Office " to sign in at was located past a sign that read "STOP! NO VEHICLES PAST THIS POINT " & the office was labeled "City Hall". To save other people's confusion, just put that in the welcome papers. By the way, the host was never in City Hall, she was always at home.
On the positive side, all of my kiddos enjoyed the free range animals and the corrals of pigs and horses. We also enjoyed the beautiful outdoor campfire sites and mini picnic tables. We also fit nicely in the space and loved the 1/2 bath on the main floor.
This place is on its way to being a quaint upscale campground, but give it a few more years because right now, it's just an overpriced one.
4.0
Served it's purpose
There were 8 of us ladies who planned in hiking the standing stone trail/1000 steps. This location was in close proximity and reasonably priced. Super nice fire rings. Owners have a nice property. Lots of cabins/rentals close by on the property but everyone was quiet. Seems pretty family friendly.
5.0
Weekend stay
Beautiful! A peaceful weekend getaway from work. My children and I enjoyed seeing all the animals. It’s also pet friendly, and my old city dog loved it.
5.0
Amazing camping
We had an amazing time and it was very beautiful and quite. Thank you for the great service and experience. Definitely will becoming back. Didn't want to leave
2.0
Sauna
Rustic property was nice enough. Parking is inconvenient. Largest rental and it seemed we were the only ones who couldn’t park near the units. Monique and Robert were nice. The thing that made it unbearable was no a/c, coupled with most/almost all windows unscreened and stuck shut. Many people left half way thru paid stay, too hot. Had to go outside to cool off. The provided box fans just pushed warm air and accumulated dust from under the couches around. Food stuffs in between cushions. Need internal waste baskets and cleaning supplies like a broom and dust pan. Noticed mice droppings in at least one bedroom drawer and smelled of urine.
5.0
Very beautiful
Loved the little farm. The kids loved all of it
5.0
Great little spot!
Urban Saddle is off the beaten path, but in a great way.
The cabins are rustic, but wonderful. Outfitted kitchen, comfy beds and couches, firepit, grill, and and decks.
Monique and her husband were great hosts,
4.0
Nice place with listing errors
Property was nice but the listing is inaccurate. No towels were provided even though it says they are. An air conditioner was provided but it was not hooked up. Thankfully it was cool enough at night.
I was never told where the main cabin was to check in so I called when i got to the cabin and that was good enough for them. Not a bad place to stay they just need to correct the listing errors.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Raystown Lake?
The average price for a rental in Raystown Lake is $320 per night. This rental is $20 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 'James West' Apt w/ 50 Acres - Near Raystown Lake. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 'James West' Apt w/ 50 Acres - Near Raystown Lake pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at 'James West' Apt w/ 50 Acres - Near Raystown Lake?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, parking, and balcony or patio.
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