"Raystown Roost" Mountain Retreat Close To The Lake
House in Raystown Lake, PA
15 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Climb the mountain up Shy Beaver to your home on the mountain yet close to the lake. With a shaded, wooded view of the valley, you're a seven minute drive down the mountain to the opening of Shy Beaver Boat Launch. Our home boasts 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathes and sleeps up to 16. The first floor consists of the full kitchen with breakfast seating for four, dinner table with seating for 6 and living room with wood fireplace and fold out couch, sleeping 2. There is a sun room with futon, sleeping 1-2, and tv which opens up to the front deck area as well as a back deck area with table, chairs, and a propane grill. Also on the first floor, off the living room area, is the master full bath and bedroom with a queen size bed, sleeping 2. The 2nd floor consists of three bedrooms, loft area, and full bath. Bedroom #1 has a queen size bed, sleeping 2. Bedroom #2 has a queen size bed, sleeping 2. Bedroom #3 has two sets of twin bunk beds, sleeping 4. in the loft there is a fold out couch and day bed, sleeping 3. The finished basement level with big screen tv, sectional couch, shuffle board table, chess table, foosball table, and wood stove opens up to a large covered patio area with wooded views and a large covered outdoor fireplace.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Raystown Lake, PA
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Reviews
5.0
This house was as spacious as advertised. Many hang-out areas to accommodate everyone on a rainy day. The picture of the front of the house does not adequately showcase the large windows in the back!
5.0
Great stay @ this spacious mountain top home. Appreciated the pull thru driveway. Very gracious with supplies, kitchen well equipped, beds extremely comfortable. Enjoyed games and toys with our little one and outdoor living area was an amazing place to unwind after exploring the area.
5.0
Our hosts were kind and accommodating, and the cabin was even better than expected! Our family had a wonderful time and even with 12 adults there was more than enough room! All of the amenities were excellent, we're planning to make this our new yearly retreat option!
5.0
This was our second visit here and we will definitely be back! The house is comfortable and clean and everyone can have their own space. The amenities are plentiful, including the games, videos and kitchen. We had one small problem and the owner was quick to respond to answer our question. The area is quiet and friendly.
5.0
Family of 9 enjoyed the mountain top house for five days. Plenty of in-house fun and entertainment.
5.0
Stayed here for family vacation. Excellent cabin, better than advertised. Kids enjoyed game room and watching movies. Adults loved the outdoor fireplace and seating. Not much of a view in the summer (I'm sure when the leaves fall you can see the mountain) but very peaceful and quiet outdoors. Beds very comfortable and the kids loved the bunk bedroom. Would be nice to have some storage space for food since the main cabinet is locked. Ride up the mountain was a tad scary but obviously can't be helped- just keep that in mind with people unfamiliar with mountain driving or pulling trailer/boat. Overall fantastic stay!
5.0
Fun time with family and friends.
5.0
Family visiting for my son’s graduation and We stayed at Raystown Roost for the weekend! Plenty of room for everyone, Beautiful and peaceful area to visit and celebrate! Absolutely loved the fireplace and covered outside area!!!!so comfortable, clean, and would love to visit again!
5.0
The property was perfect for our family celebration of my teenage daughter’s birthday. We were able to cook breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for the whole family. Sleeping accommodations were perfect and satisfied everyone’s needs. We will definitely have his property on our list to visit again.
5.0
Appreciate the hospitality , it was a great place!
5.0
Great property for our group stay. Plenty of space for us, and the game room in the basement was a nice feature. Great views of the valley, too. Thanks for hosting our family weekend.
5.0
I always enjoy staying at this place for the weekend with friends/family. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy some down time with good people.
5.0
Every detail was thought of. A beautiful property!
No stone was left unturned.
5.0
This property is a great a getaway for a large group. There is plenty of space to gather on the main floor, basement gameroom, deck, and outdoor fireplace.
5.0
Everything was terrific from check-in to checkout. We received tons of information prior to our stay, all of which made our stay more enjoyable. This house is lovely, has a perfectly stocked kitchen, in a beautiful area, super clean and the host was fantastic.
5.0
We were here for a bachelorette party and had a wonderful time! The location was beautiful and private, but I will say that it was helpful to have four-wheel drive because of the gravel roads and steep grade. The cabin itself was perfect for what we needed.... everything was very clean and all the beds were comfy.
5.0
Beautiful home- we would definitely rent again! House was immaculate and comfortable. We did not tow our boat up to property we used recommended offsite parking which was very convenient to house and lake. Highly recommend renting this house!
5.0
This was a beautiful home nestled in the woods at the top of a mountain. The home was spacious, immaculate, well-stocked, and nicely decorated. Our group numbered 14, and we had lots of room to spread out. We did a lot of cooking, and the kitchen had every gadget we needed. The kids loved the gameroom, and we built a fire in the outdoor fireplace every evening. It was so nice that the home was stocked with good firewood. The drive up the mountain takes about 10 minutes and is very twisty, but we loved this property.
4.0
Everything the Roost had to offer was great. We enjoyed the shuffle board and outdoor fireplace. Rooms and kitchen were clean and had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend the Roost to other people and would stay again when I'm back in the area.
5.0
Our family of 5 was very comfortable here during our stay. The home is large enough for everyone to spread out, or spend time together. The games in the basement were enjoyable, and the DVD collection was impressive. The mountain community is very nice, and very quiet. We only met one other family during our stay, and they happened to be out for a walk and lived down the street.
The house was clean and well stalked. They had just about anything you could need in the kitchen, lots of spices, coffee, enough dishes and silverware for what we needed, and pots and pans. The grill was in good working order, and the outside fireplace was great for making smores with the sticks we brought. Beds are comfortable enough, lots of blankets, pillows, and towels for the family.
Raystown Lake resort was close enough for us to visit twice, once to rent a boat and enjoy the lake. Hiking is close by as well, and it was a short drive to state college.
We felt at home and will likely return.
5.0
The Raystown roost is a beautiful, comfortable and exceptionally clean house. We were a group of 10 of three generations who had more than enough room to be together or go to separate areas. The bonus for the kids (young & old) was the downstairs game room!
Also, the owner is very responsive.
This is a great place to relax or enjoy the sights.
5.0
This was our 2nd year staying here and we love the home. It’s perfect for our group and great location!
5.0
This is a great property, I would reccomend it for families and groups.
5.0
The Roost was by far the best-stocked VRBO we've ever experienced. Lots of clean fresh linens and towels plus Kitchen essentials (herbs, spices, oil, sugar & flour). The outside fireplace was well stocked with dry ready-to-burn firewood and provided great socializing hours. The Roost has a super area for playing cornhole and the set of boards are of professional grade. For a rainy day or nighttime fun, there is a nice arcade area with table shuffleboard and 2 arcade games. The neighborhood is quiet, quiet, quiet with adequate space between nearby properties ( shielded by plenty of trees and vegetation) Ian was a very responsive host.
5.0
We enjoyed staying at this roomy and comfortable mountain home close to raystown lake.kitchen was well appointed!
5.0
The owner was very helpful prior to our stay. We had a great experience
5.0
We stayed here for the weekend with my family. Its a great house with a wonderful layout.
5.0
Beautiful property with everything as promised. Out of seven years of vacationing in Raystown, this cabin is the best
5.0
Great house and stay.
5.0
This property is well maintained, warm and welcoming. The bedrooms including the beds were very comfortable. Check in process and communication was excellent. Can only imagine what this place looks like during the summer months as the the winter view was awesome. Probably the best place we have ever stayed for a weekend getaway. Don't miss your opportunity to stay here. Thank you Ian and your family for our fantastic New Year's weekend getaway !!!!
5.0
Raystown Roost completely met all of our needs for our large family get together the week after Christmas. It had snowed quite a bit a few days prior to our arrival, and Ian communicated with us several times regarding the condition of the roads leading up to the house. He also made the effort to spread snow melt all around the entrance to the house.
We did a lot of cooking during the week, and we found the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare some really great meals.
There were no surprises - everything in the house is exactly as the photos and description of the house are in the VRBO listing.
We all enjoyed the shuffleboard and foosball in the basement - especially my grandkids!
Raystown Roost is located in a beautiful setting. Because of the cold weather and snow we couldn’t enjoy all of the outdoor areas, but we could see how wonderful they would be in warmer weather.
5.0
Awesome time with family. The kitchen worked very well for preparing Thanksgiving dinner, with a dual oven. The house was large enough for my family of 5 and my parents to stay overnight and four more that came up for Thanksgiving dinner. Rec room was a ton of fun! Highly recommended!
5.0
The house was absolutely amazing. Had everything you needed and some. If you want to get away from it all this is definitely your place! Can't wait to stay again.
5.0
The house was as described and perfect for our adventure. Very clean and had everything we needed. Communication clear for getting in and out of house. Has a really cool vintage shuffleboard table and a foosball table that we enjoyed playing. We looked up directions to play and scoring on the internet.
Only suggestion would be to have directions for using the wood stove in the basement. We never figured it out and did smoke up the basement a little trying.
Trees have grown enough that it blocks the view some but was still pretty and the setting was perfect.
5.0
Beautiful area and very comfortable home
5.0
What a beautiful property! We had an amazing weekend here with our adult children & baby grandchild. Lots of space that offered plenty of comfort for all. Had inviting bedrooms to relax in. Loved the Lake decor in every room! We went to a local fall festival, then hit easily accessible trail to Balanced Rock in Trough Creek park. Back at the Roost for a cookout & celebration of a birthday! Enjoyed S’mores as we lounged around the outdoor fireplace that evening. Family competitions at cornhole, shuffleboard & fooseball, rounded out the day. Topped it off with a delicious Sunday brunch at the huge dining table! We had a fantastic weekend with our family! Thank Ian! We would love to come back again sometime!
5.0
We travelled over Labor Day and this was our first time at Raystown Lake! This house is even more beautiful than the photos. I travelled with my parents, in laws, husband and two children (6 and 9) and the house has everything we needed. The game room was fantastic for kids and the outdoor area was so fun to use at night. They even had cornhole to play outside the house! We enjoyed it so much - thank you to our wonderful hosts!!
5.0
This is a lovely property, very clean, beautifully decorated, with comfortable beds and very nice linens. We enjoyed playing the unique indoor shuffleboard and cornhole games. The outdoor fireplace area under roof is lovely and great when rain comes up unexpectedly as it did for us. Ian was easily reached and very helpful. My only complaint is the long steep winding road there, but you are appropriately forewarned.
5.0
For an adult trip this house was also perfect! We’ve stayed for a family trip with our children and it was wonderful. We had a rain day so the entertainment, outdoor fireplace and such were perfect to sit and catch up with friends.
5.0
The property is beautiful. Everything you need is provided & a nice selection of games including a game room.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Raystown Lake?
The average price for a rental in Raystown Lake is $292 per night. This rental is $408 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at "Raystown Roost" Mountain Retreat Close To The Lake. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is "Raystown Roost" Mountain Retreat Close To The Lake pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at "Raystown Roost" Mountain Retreat Close To The Lake?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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