Mountain Top Getaway, Panoramic View!
House in Allegheny River, PA
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
*** SPECIAL NOTE***
The water odor that has been an issue in past reviews has now been corrected. 3/13/2018
Nestled peacefully on 30 acres at the top of mountain with breathtaking views overlooking valley! Enjoy scenic views year round from this Mountain Top home. 4,320 square feet to entertain, relax with friends and family or just unwind and get away. Home offers a Master Bedroom Suite with private bath with jetted tub and access to rear deck. Wrap around deck highlights the panoramic view of Huntingdon and 6 acre meadow beside house. Main floor offers an open layout with large living room, wood fireplace and lots of seating; and kitchen with island and appliances that opens to dining area. The 2,500 square foot, fully finished, walk out lower level is the perfect place to pull up to the wet bar for a drink, shoot a game of pool or warm up next to the wood stove. Lower level also opens to screened in porch with sitting area and patio. Enjoy stargazing and s'mores around the fire pit in the evenings, bird watching and outdoor activities in the day. Keep your eyes peeled for Bald and Golden Eagles! Sunrises are the golden hour and sunsets are the magic hour, the array of colors are sure not to disappoint.
The water odor that has been an issue in past reviews has now been corrected. 3/13/2018
Nestled peacefully on 30 acres at the top of mountain with breathtaking views overlooking valley! Enjoy scenic views year round from this Mountain Top home. 4,320 square feet to entertain, relax with friends and family or just unwind and get away. Home offers a Master Bedroom Suite with private bath with jetted tub and access to rear deck. Wrap around deck highlights the panoramic view of Huntingdon and 6 acre meadow beside house. Main floor offers an open layout with large living room, wood fireplace and lots of seating; and kitchen with island and appliances that opens to dining area. The 2,500 square foot, fully finished, walk out lower level is the perfect place to pull up to the wet bar for a drink, shoot a game of pool or warm up next to the wood stove. Lower level also opens to screened in porch with sitting area and patio. Enjoy stargazing and s'mores around the fire pit in the evenings, bird watching and outdoor activities in the day. Keep your eyes peeled for Bald and Golden Eagles! Sunrises are the golden hour and sunsets are the magic hour, the array of colors are sure not to disappoint.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Allegheny River, PA
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Ratings and reviews
2.0 / 10.0
we come to Raystown every year. this house has a lot of issues. the water is contaminated smells of rotting eggs can't consume we had to buy 6 gallons of bottle water. the refridge leaks all over the floor constantly wiping up. The house has roof leaks we were there when Debbie hit the water poured in by fireplace had to put bucket which filled up. the kitchen ceiling leaks the water stains in living room is a sure sign this happens alot. The toilet in master bath is not bolted to floor when you get up it tips. the house needs a good cleaning floors are filthy rugs need cleaned. the front porch roof leaks bad I tried calling this property manager to no avail no phone number for her or owner most VRBO property's post info on refridge.not here I called main VRBO Thursday A.M. to see if someone will call us well were home no call. so next year I'll be using another property company because maybe they will be interested in peoples needs you should be ashamed to charge a lot of money for such a poor maintained property. Kevin and Sandra Morgan
8.0 / 10.0
Pros: The place was nice in a peaceful setting. Owners response was quick.. to water pressure issue, he had it serviced in a timely manner. He was very friendly. The game room area was great for entertaining the family. They had wood there for fire pit. *NO rotten egg smell and NO stink bugs *
Cons: If you want a place near the hustle and bustle this is not it. It is a little drive (15-20 minutes)to Raystown lake and stores . The picnic table and deck could use a little TLC.
If you're looking for a peaceful retreat then this is it.
4.0 / 10.0
This place has sooooo much potential. This was our 2nd time staying here and unfortunately it will be our last. The last time we stayed here, the rotten egg water smell was unbearable. I can gladly say that the bad water smell has be greatly reduced. However, now the property inside and out is being overrun by stinkbugs. Literally the entire inside had stinkbugs everywhere dead on the floor and flying around. It's the mountains, so I get it, bugs are around. This isn't that. This is literally an infestation. I'm talking about 100's of dead/alive stinkbugs EVERYWHERE. On top of that, really only (1) shower was functional which was very disappointing. Especially if you're bringing a large group. I paid for (3) functional bathrooms. You know? The shower downstairs was completely broken, the shower in the master bedroom was unusable due to the fact that it leaks onto the floor. The 3rd shower was functional, but again, I paid for 3 showers. Not 1. The setting is great. Not secluded, as other houses are within 200-300 feet or so. But it does feel somewhat private. Almost EVERYTHING on the property is in a state of disrepair... literally EVERYTHING. For what we paid, this place should be more well maintained. The downstairs is great. There's plenty to do. Pool, cards, fosball...etc...etc. The downstairs game area is the crown jewel of this property. There is directv onsite which is great. However, there is no wifi as advertised. So...Much... Potential...Wasted.
8.0 / 10.0
We had a really great time staying here. The house is very large and worked great for us. The WiFi did not work while we were there but we didn’t mind that at all. We look forward to staying here again in the future.
6.0 / 10.0
Very big place, needs updated. Two showers out of 3 didn't work. Carpets in master suite needs replaced. The full bed in where full bed is needs to be made sturdy along with the bunkbeds. Drapes or window coverings in that same room are needed. Place suited our needs for Thanksgiving. Big 12 seat table in dining room is very nice. Internet does not work. It is DSL. Summer outings would be nice here.
2.0 / 10.0
The pictures of the house did not align with the property. It needed some much needed landscaping, the carpets were filthy, the water smelled like rotten eggs, the tub in the master suite leaked and if that wasn’t enough the roof leaked.
Very disappointing
10.0 / 10.0
This property is fantastic for a group of people. My friends and I had an amazing time. The owner is super nice and always answered on the first phone call. We have already talked about renting this place again at some point.
10.0 / 10.0
We absolutely loved the cabin, loved the time we spent there. The kids had a great time. The adults relaxed and got to spend much needed time with each other.
6.0 / 10.0
Overall our stay was nice. However, the water still smells absolutely horrible. The rotten egg smell of the water is almost unbearable. The last 2 days of our stay none of us showered. The place is a wonderful place to go but the water situation is a big deal. No internet was available. Luckily I had wifi tethering to my phone. Other than those 2 things, the place is amazing.
6.0 / 10.0
The house was nice but it could use some upgrades. All 8 of us (6 adults and 2 older kids) enjoyed the game room and we got alot of use out of it and it kept everyone interacting together. The water has a stinky odor. The master shower leaks do to a bad design when installed. We kept seeing bugs in the master bedroom (we think termites). The carpet in the master bedroom had several stains and looked dirty. Only one ac unit worked out of the 2 and with 90 degree temps outside, we had hoped for better. The wifi is so weak that we were better off not using it. Overall we would still give the house a 7 out of 10 rating if you can get past the flaws. We made the best of it and still enjoyed our trip as always.
10.0 / 10.0
I don't really understand any negative reviews. Yes there is a sulfur odor to the water, but it does not transfer to the air or your body; you only notice it while running water. So we didn't drink tap water, but we used it for everything else. The cabin is huge with an amazing view from the back, an awesome kitchen table, and a whole lot more. The game room, patio, outdoor fire pit, family room, screened in patio (with fireplace) and proximity to lake activities make this cabin perfect for a larger family.
The owners /property managers even went WAY beyond the call of duty to address a small issue we had, AND then the owner even helped us with a problem we had with our boat (certainly not his problem). I would highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect vacation
We have a boat at Raystown and typically camp for a week each summer but went this direction this summer. I am so glad we did! The house was perfect and the location was ideal. It was big enough for our large group and we had a blast!
8.0 / 10.0
Great place for a larger group. Fun game room and outdoor activities
We had a great trip visiting nearby Raystown lake, Allegrippis Trails and 1000 Steps. House was 10 min from the lake.
8.0 / 10.0
Problems
Do to illness we had to leave the day after we arrived.I called the owner twice but only received a message. I asked him to call me when he received my message and I am still waiting. The dishwasher was full of dirty dishes and does not operate
John
H Brady
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
I highly recommend this cabin, it’s looks a lot better then the pictures and it’s very roomy with that home feeling, one of the best weekends I ever had!!
2.0 / 10.0
DISGUSTING!!!
This property was a huge disappointment!! The water has an extremely offensive over powering odor of raw sewage that engulfs the entire home!!! It is absolutely disgusting and needs to be corrected! Even the laundry reeked! Home was not clean. Was extremely disappointed that sheets and towels were not provided. It’s inconvenient to travel and bring your own linens. Drainage issues with the master shower that flooded the bathroom floor! Be warned!
10.0 / 10.0
Great View
The property was very nice and the view amazing. However the kitchen could use some updated cookware and also some better lighting. The well water has an awful hydrogen sulfide smell and I understand it has been shocked but the well water needs to be conditioned. I understand that is a very expensive undertaking. But my family will not return because of it. Regardless of the view. Everything else was just amazing and we had a great 4 days. Thank you very much.
4.0 / 10.0
Has potential for being a great house.
The size is fantastic, the view is great, the fire pit was wonderful. Here are the issues. The house has a mouse problem. Not sure how many mice. We found a dead one in a closet. In the kitchen 4 draws had mouse droppings. On our last evening at the house when I went into the bedroom I found a dropping on the bed we were sleeping in. We washed the dishes we used before using them and stored them in the dishwasher. Two of the doors on the house don’t lock. The grill was out of propane so we had to hunt for a tank to use. The grass was high which made it difficult to find the dog poop. We may have missed some. Our biggest issue was the mice droppings. I really hope that issue gets resolved.
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property
The photos in the listing don't do this place justice. It was lovely and we had more than enough room for the 4 of us. A group of 6-8 would fit comfortably. The view off the deck is amazing, the furniture is very comfortable, and the kids (and adults) had a blast with the game room. Great location also, very close to Huntingdon proper and also 7 points marina.
8.0 / 10.0
Comes as Advertised
Pictures were accurate and check in and out process was simple. Met up with a some friends for a few days of trout fishing and the house met our needs.
10.0 / 10.0
Great time near the lake!
This property is perfect for what we wanted. We visited my Juniata College student and had a blast for the weekend with some of our friends.
The house has a beautiful view of the valley. The basement recreation room was a ton of fun and we had plenty of room for everyone.
We were only minutes from the College and less than 20 minutes from Raystown Lake.
Great memories.
8.0 / 10.0
Great place for our group of 10 people.
This was a nice property for gathering with family and a few friends with young adult kids for a long weekend. The large open space with kitchen, very large kitchen table and adjacent living room worked out great for our group. We also enjoyed the fire ring outside one evening where we could all gather around.
6.0 / 10.0
Love the place
It was great.The were some areas they need to address.One of the bathroom not in service,master bathroom a problem with the shower water goes out of the shower/jet tub and the smell of the water no good at all!!
10.0 / 10.0
Great Family Time
This house was just what we needed! Plenty of room for eating, relaxing and games.
10.0 / 10.0
Great house with great view and close to Raystown Lake
This house was perfect for our family's Father's Day weekend Dad/son trip. The game room is paradise if you like pool, air hockey darts, ping pong, etc. It has four bedrooms but the game room is huge and extra sleeping space at that level. The view is spectacular ! Close to downtown Huntingdon and Raystown Lake. Great fire pit and easy access. Will definitely be back. Steve the manager is awesome!
8.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay
Really great place for families to gather.
8.0 / 10.0
Nice stay
The description was accurate. This was a nice house at a great location with easy and quick travel to/from Juniata College. The kitchen was large and had everything we needed; the back porch and fire pit were great; wonderful views. A few minor things: (i) the wi-fi was very weak, (ii) the bedroom off the kitchen (with the twin + bunk beds) was in the laundry room with the washer/dryer which was a bit unusual and wasn't shown in the pictures [that room also did not have window coverings, so the morning sun lit up the room at 6am, which our kids didn't like so much], (iii) there was a fireplace in the screened in porch but it didn't work (I believe the propane tank was empty), and (iv) the "games" in the basement are quite old - the ping pong table was a bit warped, the foosball table didn't have any balls in it - but the kids still had fun down there. Those were little things but I wish I would've known those before we stayed there which is why I'm pointing them out. But it was a nice house, with modern appliances, plenty of space, a great view, a great location.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Cabin with great view
Had a great weekend with friends and family. The home was actually bigger than what the pictures show. Plenty of space for everyone. The basement was great and easy access to screened porch and outside fire pit. The picnic tables were an added surprise. Overall a great weekend had by all and would definitely stay again.
8.0 / 10.0
Family get away
Had a nice relaxing family trip.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice stay
Everything was very nice.
4.0 / 10.0
The cabin was beautiful and clean. The huge game room downstairs was alot of fun and spent alot of family time down there. The only negative part was the sulfur smell in the water....when brushing teeth and showering. And the trash dumpster, we had a bit if a problem trying to get rid of our trash. It was very full. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home and celebrate Christmas.
10.0 / 10.0
Bringing in the New Year with family
We planned this long holiday weekend with our 3 adult children and their spouses to come together in a central location to all of us. The house was even bigger than we expected and perfect to have a fun relaxing 4 days with family. House was clean, beds were comfortable and the rec room was a lot of fun. Even the living room on the main floor was spacious and perfect to open Christmas gifts while enjoying a warm fire in the fireplace. Went for a shirt hike at nearby Hawn's and Ridenour Overlook. *Note regarding other reviews and the sulphur smell from the laundry room....yes, there is a definite sulphur odor when running the washing machine and also when running water and showering, but the it really only lasted while the water was running, and the rest of the features of the house far outweigh that small issue. It did not negatively affect our experience. I would recommend this property.
8.0 / 10.0
Christmas at the mountains
The cabin was beautiful and clean. The huge game room downstairs was alot of fun and spent alot of family time down there. The only negative part was the sulfur smell in the water....when brushing teeth and showering. And the trash dumpster, we had a bit if a problem trying to get rid of our trash. It was very full.
Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home and celebrate Christmas.
3.0 / 10.0
Overall the house was a good spot for me and 5 of my buddies from the army. It was clean and a little out dated, but for us it was a perfect spot.The basement game room was the one place that we spent the most time in. The only downfall was the fact that only one pool table was really usable, but a great spot to just chill and hang out.The main thing that we had a problems within the house was the musty sulfur like smell that was coming from the laundry room and water in the house. So that led to one room in the house not being able to be used and couches had to be slept on.I would re
6.0 / 10.0
Veterans day weekend trip
Overall the house was a good spot for me and 5 of my buddies from the army. It was clean and a little out dated, but for us it was a perfect spot.
The basement game room was the one place that we spent the most time in. The only downfall was the fact that only one pool table was really usable, but a great spot to just chill and hang out.
The main thing that we had a problems within the house was the musty sulfur like smell that was coming from the laundry room and water in the house. So that led to one room in the house not being able to be used and couches had to be slept on.
I would re
5.0 / 10.0
We spent a long weekend at this house with another family. It is a great option for those looking to spend time in nature and also have a fun home. The downstairs makes the house for kids. Things we enjoyed: Pool table, fooseball, ping pong, fire pit, cornhole, the deck for sitting and relaxing.The house has lots of space and plenty of room. The kitchen is decent size with almost all pots, pans, etc needed.The house is on a busy (ish) country road which may detract from a house in the woods feeling, but we did not hear much noise from traffic. The plus side is you are close to town if you need any items.The only con to the house is there is a slightly musty smell in the laundry room with the bunk beds. The kids didn't care though.Overall, would highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Great Property
We spent a long weekend at this house with another family. It is a great option for those looking to spend time in nature and also have a fun home. The downstairs makes the house for kids. Things we enjoyed:
Pool table, fooseball, ping pong, fire pit, cornhole, the deck for sitting and relaxing.
The house has lots of space and plenty of room. The kitchen is decent size with almost all pots, pans, etc needed.
The house is on a busy (ish) country road which may detract from a house in the woods feeling, but we did not hear much noise from traffic. The plus side is you are close to town if you need any items.
The only con to the house is there is a slightly musty smell in the laundry room with the bunk beds. The kids didn't care though.
Overall, would highly recommend!
3.0 / 10.0
If you're looking celebrating a reunion/party /bachelor/bachelorette, this property is probably perfect. However, if you're like my family of 5 adults who wanted a nice place for a long weekend getaway, here's what I wish I had known. Before I dive in, let me just say, we were ENORMOUSLY grateful for the chlorine water treatment that has fixed the sulfur smell. I can't emphasize enough: The water DOES NOT SMELL of sulfur. Otherwise: 1. The property really needs a lot of maintenance. ~When we arrived, the toilet in the master bath was not functional. The tank lid was sitting on the toilet seat, and there was no water in the tank. It took multiple phone calls and half a day to get this fixed the day after we checked in.~We didn't even venture onto the "screened in" porch on the lower level, but 80% of the screens are busted out.~fixtures are falling off the walls, recliners are broken, doors are creeky; and that beautiful, giant grill in the pics? Yeah, it doesn't work. (There's a smaller, functional grill beside it.) ~The big tiled table on the upper deck is fine, but has a lot of tiles missing which makes it unpleasant to use if you want to have everyone seated around it for a meal.2. It's not the cleanest property I've ever seen, which is especially alarming during a global pandemic.~That broken grill I mentioned? It still has someone else's disgusting onion on it from a previous stay. (Haul away the darn grill!)~We arrived to a rain-soaked ashtray full of disgusting cigarette butts on the table beside the other grill.~One of the pots in the cabinet had 1/8" crusted, burnt food still on it.~There was hard toothpaste on the front of the master bath under-sink cabinet from previous guests~ Lots of wooden molding (including that bathroom cabinet) was caked with dust from what I would guess is a lack of dusting...ever.~Lots of what I'm guessing are dog pee stains in front of the sliding door in the master BR. Shampoo the carpet, already!3. My husband and I are in our 50s with the beginnings of arthritis. The oversized master bath tub is VERY difficult to get in/out of for a shower if you have knee or hip pain. There's a several-inch tile casing around the tub that makes it more difficult. Just something to be aware of if it applies to you.4. We left an extension cord in the master BR closet. Plug your phone in there and bring the little round table from the porch in as a night stand if you're on the door-side of the bed.
6.0 / 10.0
What I wish I had known before booking
If you're looking celebrating a reunion/party /bachelor/bachelorette, this property is probably perfect. However, if you're like my family of 5 adults who wanted a nice place for a long weekend getaway, here's what I wish I had known. Before I dive in, let me just say, we were ENORMOUSLY grateful for the chlorine water treatment that has fixed the sulfur smell. I can't emphasize enough: The water DOES NOT SMELL of sulfur. Otherwise:
1. The property really needs a lot of maintenance.
~When we arrived, the toilet in the master bath was not functional. The tank lid was sitting on the toilet seat, and there was no water in the tank. It took multiple phone calls and half a day to get this fixed the day after we checked in.
~We didn't even venture onto the "screened in" porch on the lower level, but 80% of the screens are busted out.
~fixtures are falling off the walls, recliners are broken, doors are creeky; and that beautiful, giant grill in the pics? Yeah, it doesn't work. (There's a smaller, functional grill beside it.)
~The big tiled table on the upper deck is fine, but has a lot of tiles missing which makes it unpleasant to use if you want to have everyone seated around it for a meal.
2. It's not the cleanest property I've ever seen, which is especially alarming during a global pandemic.
~That broken grill I mentioned? It still has someone else's disgusting onion on it from a previous stay. (Haul away the darn grill!)
~We arrived to a rain-soaked ashtray full of disgusting cigarette butts on the table beside the other grill.
~One of the pots in the cabinet had 1/8" crusted, burnt food still on it.
~There was hard toothpaste on the front of the master bath under-sink cabinet from previous guests
~ Lots of wooden molding (including that bathroom cabinet) was caked with dust from what I would guess is a lack of dusting...ever.
~Lots of what I'm guessing are dog pee stains in front of the sliding door in the master BR. Shampoo the carpet, already!
3. My husband and I are in our 50s with the beginnings of arthritis. The oversized master bath tub is VERY difficult to get in/out of for a shower if you have knee or hip pain. There's a several-inch tile casing around the tub that makes it more difficult. Just something to be aware of if it applies to you.
4. We left an extension cord in the master BR closet. Plug your phone in there and bring the little round table from the porch in as a night stand if you're on the door-side of the bed.
8.0 / 10.0
Great space for what we needed.
Stayed with my husband and 4 kids. Tons of space and entertainment for our kiddos. My kids range from 7-16 years old. We chose this house because of all of the extra entertainment in the basement. I was leery after reading several of the reviews. But overall was pleased. The house was not perfectly spotless, but we were in the woods, I mean people come on. There were fresh flowers in the kitchen. It felt more like being at home than in a stuffy hotel. We roasted marshmallows one night. And even though it was 90° during the day, it was comfortable enough to eat dinner outside and enjoy the amazing view. Close to civilization but it feels like you are in the middle of nowhere. Overall a great experience.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Allegheny River?
The average price for a rental in Allegheny River is R 2,986 per night. This rental is R 3,558 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mountain Top Getaway, Panoramic View!. 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 Mountain Top Getaway, Panoramic View! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Mountain Top Getaway, Panoramic View!?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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