Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake
5.0
Outstanding(36 Reviews)House in Allegheny River, PA
14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Make the Flying Squirrel Lodge your vacation destination! Start your day w/freshly ground coffee at our coffee bar. Workout in our home gym before going out to explore. Come home to dinner on the grill or in our gourmet kitchen. Later, gather in the Great Room or have a drink at our bar and sing along with the Jukebox (coming late June 2021). Play Ms. Pacman, board games, cards or PS4 in the gameroom. Stargaze and share memories around the firepit. When the day is over fall asleep on luxury bedding, dreaming of tomorrow's adventures.
The Flying Squirrel Lodge has been completely remodeled--everything is new. We've installed hardwood floors on the main level and carpeting and LVT on the stairs and on the lower level. A state-of-the-art heating and air condition system has been added along with a pellet fireplace insert that you will love!
The main level bathrooms have newly tiled showers and floors. Luxury Brooklinen bedding is found on all of the custom-made beds. There are two suites--the spacious Master Suite (which has its own bathroom) and the Loft Suite (which has a large sitting area).
There is new LED lighting throughout. We've built a Laundry Room, with a large-capacity washer and dryer. The home gym includes mirrored walls, a treadmill, exercise bike, and weights.
Each bedroom on the main level (as well as the Loft Suite) has its own 50" wall-mounted flat-screen TV. Additional wall-mounted flat screen TVs can be found in the Great Room (65"), the Bar/Music Room (70"), the Game Room (58") and the Home Gym (43").
Everything in the gourmet kitchen (including all the appliances) is brand new. We've created a coffee bar with a coffee grinder, a drip coffee maker, an espresso machine and a Keurig. The centerpiece of the lodge is the handcrafted 10' x 4' dining table with a live -edge top made from figured sugar-maple.
But that's not all! The Flying Squirrel Lodge is an artisan's paradise--along with the dining table, we have over 30 handcrafted pieces of furniture (most made by host, Dan Berg) and 20 handcrafted chairs. The walls of the lodge are adorned with original artwork by artist, Amy Schade as well as numerous landscape and nature photographs taken by your hosts, Dan and Heidi Berg.
The Bar/Music Room boasts a new Rockola Jukebox. Play one of our pre-made playlists or create your own from the thousands of songs to choose from. Have a sing along or dance the night away!
The Game Room has a big table to play board games--choose from one of the traditional games we have here (Monopoly, Battleship, Clue, etc.) or bring your own. We have a poker set for those who want to play cards. Go for the high score on the Ms. Pacman Arcade Game, which also has several other nostalgic games like DonkeyKong, Space Invaders, Galaga and more. No quarters required! Or challenge someone to a friendly competition on the PS4 gaming console, complete with gaming chairs and headphones.
It's not just the inside of the Flying Squirrel Lodge that is new--we've landscaped the outside and just had a large firepit installed complete with adirondack chairs.
The Flying Squirrel Lodge is our dream home. We love it here and we know you will too!
The Flying Squirrel Lodge has been completely remodeled--everything is new. We've installed hardwood floors on the main level and carpeting and LVT on the stairs and on the lower level. A state-of-the-art heating and air condition system has been added along with a pellet fireplace insert that you will love!
The main level bathrooms have newly tiled showers and floors. Luxury Brooklinen bedding is found on all of the custom-made beds. There are two suites--the spacious Master Suite (which has its own bathroom) and the Loft Suite (which has a large sitting area).
There is new LED lighting throughout. We've built a Laundry Room, with a large-capacity washer and dryer. The home gym includes mirrored walls, a treadmill, exercise bike, and weights.
Each bedroom on the main level (as well as the Loft Suite) has its own 50" wall-mounted flat-screen TV. Additional wall-mounted flat screen TVs can be found in the Great Room (65"), the Bar/Music Room (70"), the Game Room (58") and the Home Gym (43").
Everything in the gourmet kitchen (including all the appliances) is brand new. We've created a coffee bar with a coffee grinder, a drip coffee maker, an espresso machine and a Keurig. The centerpiece of the lodge is the handcrafted 10' x 4' dining table with a live -edge top made from figured sugar-maple.
But that's not all! The Flying Squirrel Lodge is an artisan's paradise--along with the dining table, we have over 30 handcrafted pieces of furniture (most made by host, Dan Berg) and 20 handcrafted chairs. The walls of the lodge are adorned with original artwork by artist, Amy Schade as well as numerous landscape and nature photographs taken by your hosts, Dan and Heidi Berg.
The Bar/Music Room boasts a new Rockola Jukebox. Play one of our pre-made playlists or create your own from the thousands of songs to choose from. Have a sing along or dance the night away!
The Game Room has a big table to play board games--choose from one of the traditional games we have here (Monopoly, Battleship, Clue, etc.) or bring your own. We have a poker set for those who want to play cards. Go for the high score on the Ms. Pacman Arcade Game, which also has several other nostalgic games like DonkeyKong, Space Invaders, Galaga and more. No quarters required! Or challenge someone to a friendly competition on the PS4 gaming console, complete with gaming chairs and headphones.
It's not just the inside of the Flying Squirrel Lodge that is new--we've landscaped the outside and just had a large firepit installed complete with adirondack chairs.
The Flying Squirrel Lodge is our dream home. We love it here and we know you will too!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Allegheny River, PA
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(36 Reviews)5.0
We loved the layout and the ability to have the kids play in the game room and watch movies downstairs. The furniture is beautiful!
5.0
Our wedding party friends and family stayed here and the property was just stunning! Clean, beautiful, spacious! We wish we could’ve stayed longer. The owners were quick to respond and had very easy to follow directions both for check in and check out. They were even generous enough to let us check in early because it was not occupied the night before! Can’t wait to refer this home to friends and family in the future!
5.0
Wonderful as usual, this was our third year staying here. Already making reservations for next year. The location is beautiful and quite. Always something to do in Raystown while others sit outside and play cornhole or lay in the hammock and read or play Pac-Man inside. They even have a play station with games if you prefer. Easy check-in and out. Very clean and they always go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed and ensure your stay is perfect. Room for everyone so you can spread out!
5.0
We had a fantastic time at the property. It was extremely clean snd very well appointed. Dan and Heidi were extremely responsive to any of our questions. All appliances and furniture wete in excellent condition.
We're looking forward to another visit in the future! We highly tecommend the property!
5.0
We came up for Labor Day weekend for the Penn State vs WVU game. Hosts were great with communication. House was clean. We enjoyed the outdoor cornhole boards and firepit. A great spot if you are bringing a large group. Easy access to amenities in town. A very private setting. Great bar area in the downstairs and the kids loved the juke box, which provided music outside as well.
Only minor downside was a lack of pantry space, so we had to stack food in odd areas of the home, but we made it work.
Overall 5 stars - thanks for having us.
5.0
This place has so many nice extras! The Breville coffe machine was a hit for us this weekend. We enjoyed the deck and all its seating. The interior is beautiful! The pictures do not do it justice.
5.0
Great house! Just what we were looking for after 20 years at Deep Creek Maryland.
Enjoyed everything about the house, especially the game room, fire pit and coffee bar.
Was a wonderful getaway with family.
5.0
Our family had a wonderful time at Squirrel Lodge. The home was beautiful & had everything we needed. Lots of memories were made at the lake, fishing & Del Grosso amusement & water park. Our best time was sitting around the fire pit & playing games.
Thank you Dan & Heidi for sharing for sharing your home with us! 🙂
5.0
This is the kind of place where you can take advantage of the outdoors in a beautiful rural setting or act like you’re on a space station and entertain yourself for days without ever leaving the house.
5.0
This was my 3rd time staying at a vrbo property and it was by far the best one yet!! From the towel warmer in the guest bedroom, to the jukebox in the finished basement to the espresso/cappuccino/latte machine at the coffee bar to the well stocked firewood at the firepit where we had a fire every night. It was spectacular and you will not be disappointed.
5.0
Beautiful home, many amenities to satisfy varying ages as well as kitchen, fire pit, and bathroom accessories that we didn't have to worry about packing. We especially enjoyed the large dining table, deck, and fire pit. And the showers are gorgeous! Just know that if you have young children, you will want to childproof the living room. We set the beautiful cameras up and placed them back again when ready to leave - also the gorgeous wood furniture we had to be extra careful with the kiddos around - but it was doable. We liked it so much we plan to return. Lincoln Caverns and Delgrosso's Amusement Park were great places to explore, about 15-30 minutes away. Thank you, Dan and Heidi
5.0
What an amazing place! We had a great time.
5.0
This was our second consecutive year for renting the Flying Squirrel Lodge for our family vacation and it again provided a wonderful vacation for our family. The owners of the lodge are very easy to work with and are likewise very accommodating if you have any questions. The property itself is exquisite (both inside and out!) and provides some unique amenities covering everyone's taste. We also personally appreciate the privacy/serenity of the location. I believe one of our grandchildren summed it up best when they found out that we were returning to the FSL for vacation again this year..."it feels like we are going back home"! We would highly recommend the FSL for any family vacation.
5.0
We stayed at The Flying Squirrel Lodge for a Middle School Basketball Championship at State College.
There were a group of us; including the children, teens and adults.
Everyone LOVED the lodge for many different reasons:
Adults:
-CLEAN x100, there was no window sill dust, no yucky feeling when you pulled out the trash, no gross feeling around the beds…this place was immaculate!
-The bedding was Brooklinen (which is high end/top of the line/$$$ bedding
-The Coffee Bar was STOCKED, multiple brewers, all the accessories one may need etc.
-The pellet stove was such a beautiful lodge touch that made everyone feel at home
-Ice makers in the kitchen and the bar
-Paper plates and cups and napkins and garbage bags and laundry soaps and bath towels and dishwasher pods and paper towels…all included
-A complimentary tote bag, 2 bags of coffee, a mug and a bottle of wine!!! All W/ the Flying Squirrel Logo, so cute. Thank you!
-Did I mention the place was super clean?!?
Teens:
-The loft- like their very own private quarters with a TV
-Cornhole boards
-Lots of space to lounge and find privacy
Kids:
-Loved the bunk room!
-Loved the game room!!
-Loved reading the guest book!!!
It was just an absolutely great place! 40 min drive to campus—-5 minutes to a mini mart/gas station, 5 minutes to a Dollar General, local pizza place (Paisanos) delivered to us…
Owners replied quickly and kindly when we asked any questions….
100% recommend -you won’t be disappointed
-xoxo
From Pittsburgh :)
5.0
Simply amazing experience and quality
5.0
Our yearly family vacation was held at Flying Squirrel Lodge, a wonderful place to stay! The lodge was immaculate, with many amenities. The coffee bar was a big hit, as was the jukebox. The fire pit was used nightly. After full days at Raystown Lake (only 25 min. away), the specialty shampoo, conditioner, & soap in the large walk-in showers were a luxury. The babies really enjoyed the deep bathtub. Our family highly recommends FSL!
5.0
We loved the cabin
5.0
Great family spot!
Our yearly family vacation was held at Flying Squirrel Lodge, a wonderful place to stay! The lodge was immaculate, with many amenities. The coffee bar was a big hit, as was the jukebox. The fire pit was used nightly. After full days at Raystown Lake (only 25 min. away), the specialty shampoo, conditioner, & soap in the large walk-in showers were a luxury. The babies really enjoyed the deep bathtub. Our family highly recommends FSL!
5.0
Back again and better than last time!!!
Our family stayed at the Flying Squirrel Lodge last year and loved it so much that we came back again this year too! Heidi and Dan are such fantastic hosts and they take such great care to make sure that their guests have an outstanding time while at the FSL! From the moment you arrive, this house has something for everyone - a gaming room for the kids, a full-on coffee bar for the grown ups and a wet bar for in the evenings too! Close to great gravel bike trails and also several state parks with hiking and other outdoor activities, the FSL does not disappoint! We are already searching our calendars to coordinate our next family get-together at the FSL!
5.0
We have been vacationing as a family for 36 years now. Our children commented at the end of our vacation week at this property, that this may have been the best family vacation that we have ever had. The property itself is exquisite. We really enjoyed the seclusion/privacy of the property while still being close enough to town to run for food, groceries and supplies. The inside of the cottage offers more amenities than you can utilize in one weeks' time and truly offers something for everyone. The inside of the cottage is also very spacious and welcoming as well. The deck area outside comfortably accommodated our group of nine with plenty of space to spare and offers a wonderful area to just relax and soak up the sun. Our hosts, Dan and Heidi, were both a pleasure and very accommodating to work with as well. We would highly recommend this property for your family vacation and hope that we may return soon as well! Tom Y.
5.0
An exceptional rental property!
We have been vacationing as a family for 36 years now. Our children commented at the end of our vacation week at this property, that this may have been the best family vacation that we have ever had. The property itself is exquisite. We really enjoyed the seclusion/privacy of the property while still being close enough to town to run for food, groceries and supplies. The inside of the cottage offers more amenities than you can utilize in one weeks' time and truly offers something for everyone. The inside of the cottage is also very spacious and welcoming as well. The deck area outside comfortably accommodated our group of nine with plenty of space to spare and offers a wonderful area to just relax and soak up the sun. Our hosts, Dan and Heidi, were both a pleasure and very accommodating to work with as well. We would highly recommend this property for your family vacation and hope that we may return soon as well! Tom Y.
5.0
Amazing in every way
Heidi provided wonderful communications and a wonderful property. Every detail was thought through carefully and all family members would like to come back. Thank you for a great stay!
5.0
Heidi and Dan truly have thought of everything you might need or want while staying in their gorgeous cabin.
Even though the weather was rainy nearly the whole weekend that we stayed, our trip was still a delight! There were plenty of board games to keep us busy; the kids (and adults!) loved the arcade games; sitting by the warmth of pellet stove was lovely; and the kitchen table -- we all fit with room to spare!
As a family of artists and photographers, we found the wall decor a particular delight!
Everything about the accommodations was simply perfect. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home with us!
5.0
Amazing!
Heidi and Dan truly have thought of everything you might need or want while staying in their gorgeous cabin.
Even though the weather was rainy nearly the whole weekend that we stayed, our trip was still a delight! There were plenty of board games to keep us busy; the kids (and adults!) loved the arcade games; sitting by the warmth of pellet stove was lovely; and the kitchen table -- we all fit with room to spare!
As a family of artists and photographers, we found the wall decor a particular delight!
Everything about the accommodations was simply perfect. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home with us!
5.0
Women's Weekend 2021
House was amazing and very clean. Very roomy and was stocked with amenities. No need to go anywhere. The whole group was able to eat at the same time. Can't wait to go back.
5.0
This house was beautiful! Everything was completely stocked and in wonderful condition. The hosts were so helpful with their messages about what to do and where to find things. Stores and the Marina are close! If you go to Raystown this is the house to stay in!
5.0
Great vacation and beautiful house
This house was beautiful! Everything was completely stocked and in wonderful condition. The hosts were so helpful with their messages about what to do and where to find things. Stores and the Marina are close! If you go to Raystown this is the house to stay in!
5.0
Family vacation
Our stay was very nice even. The cabin was very equipped and had everything we needed
5.0
Gorgeous Cabin House
This place is amazing! It will take your breath away the minute you step inside. Heidi & Dan thought of everything to make your stay pleasant. It was clean & beautiful. We enjoyed the lovely woodwork & photography throughout the house- what talent! The coffee bar was a big hit & spoiled us. There was great competition in the game room. My husband got tired of me saying “ I want a place just like this”! Dan & Heidi were exceptional hosts. They made parparing for the trip & our stay stress free! We highly recommend this lovely place- it won’t disappoint! Didn’t want to go but Looking forward to our next trip here.
5.0
Beautiful inside and out!
Our family had the privilege of staying at The Flying Squirrel Lodge to celebrate my father-in-laws 75th birthday this past weekend. Check in was a breeze and Dan Berg gave us a phenomenal overview of the property when we arrived. The FSL was fully stocked with outstanding amenities like a full coffee bar, Weber gas grill with extra propane, fire pit with wood and kindling, game room with PS4 and a multi-cade arcade system (a huge hit with the kiddos!!!). The property was immaculate from top to bottom. Would definitely love to stay here again and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet retreat with plenty to do.
5.0
This property is beautiful and new. The finishes are great, the rooms and sleeping setups are spacious and comfortable - it was a fantastic find for our big family stay. The amenities are wonderful (coffee bar and game room/rock and roll bar in particular). The owners were also extremely responsive and it was evident they take pride in the property and want their guests to have enjoyable stays. We would definitely like to come back and stay again soon!
5.0
The hosts were truly wonderful and their home is stunning! It really had all that we needed and more. Our adult children loved the coffee bar, and our grandchildren loved playing the games. We were a short distance to Raystown Lake where we enjoyed some hiking and the water. Each morning we were entertained by the squirrels trying to eat from the bird feeders and had a visit by a doe on the hill. After our time at the lake playing corn hole was a must,, and a campfire with smores ended out our day. Really just a relaxing place to enjoy our time together! We'd love to come back again sometime! Thanks so much!
5.0
Great property and owners
This property is beautiful and new. The finishes are great, the rooms and sleeping setups are spacious and comfortable - it was a fantastic find for our big family stay. The amenities are wonderful (coffee bar and game room/rock and roll bar in particular). The owners were also extremely responsive and it was evident they take pride in the property and want their guests to have enjoyable stays. We would definitely like to come back and stay again soon!
5.0
We had a great time at the Flying Squirrel Lodge for a group getaway. The place was kid and adult friendly with lots of activities (arcade machine, playstation, TV in every room, board games, etc.) and had a fully stocked kitchen with everything we could think of. The location was very convenient - secluded enough to have the kids scream and run around as they pleased but also close enough to shops and Raystown Lake for any quick needs and outdoor activities.
Dan and Heidi were wonderful as hosts and were very attentive to our needs (which was not much as the place had what we needed already). The lodge itself was spacious to host three families and had a great patio and a firepit where we spent quite a bit of time.
In all, we were very happy with our stay and the kids didn't want to leave! Thanks to Dan and Heidi for making this stay a memorable one for us. We hope to come back here again!
5.0
The Flying Squirrel Lodge
The hosts were truly wonderful and their home is stunning! It really had all that we needed and more. Our adult children loved the coffee bar, and our grandchildren loved playing the games. We were a short distance to Raystown Lake where we enjoyed some hiking and the water. Each morning we were entertained by the squirrels trying to eat from the bird feeders and had a visit by a doe on the hill. After our time at the lake playing corn hole was a must,, and a campfire with smores ended out our day. Really just a relaxing place to enjoy our time together! We'd love to come back again sometime! Thanks so much!
5.0
Beautiful and convenient location with lots of amenities
We had a great time at the Flying Squirrel Lodge for a group getaway. The place was kid and adult friendly with lots of activities (arcade machine, playstation, TV in every room, board games, etc.) and had a fully stocked kitchen with everything we could think of. The location was very convenient - secluded enough to have the kids scream and run around as they pleased but also close enough to shops and Raystown Lake for any quick needs and outdoor activities.
Dan and Heidi were wonderful as hosts and were very attentive to our needs (which was not much as the place had what we needed already). The lodge itself was spacious to host three families and had a great patio and a firepit where we spent quite a bit of time.
In all, we were very happy with our stay and the kids didn't want to leave! Thanks to Dan and Heidi for making this stay a memorable one for us. We hope to come back here again!
5.0
We had a great time. The place was stocked with amenities, more than I've ever experienced. The coffee situation alone was insane. The beds were super comfortable. The hosts were very responsive. The location is quite remote, but within 15 minutes of grocery shopping, etc., just be aware that the internet is not great and it is capped, so don’t plan on streaming movies for kids, etc. (just bring DVDs, downloads, etc.)
Highly recommended.
5.0
Great Place for Family Getaway
We had a great time. The place was stocked with amenities, more than I've ever experienced. The coffee situation alone was insane. The beds were super comfortable. The hosts were very responsive. The location is quite remote, but within 15 minutes of grocery shopping, etc., just be aware that the internet is not great and it is capped, so don’t plan on streaming movies for kids, etc. (just bring DVDs, downloads, etc.)
Highly recommended.
5.0
This was the BEST rental experience we've had for a long time. The property is absolutely beautiful inside and out. We had ten adults and had more than enough room to gather and socialize on the gorgeous deck, in the great room, by the fire pit, and in the really FUN game room and downstairs bar area. When we wanted privacy, each bedroom was appointed with its own big screen TV. The custom woodwork throughout is the cherry on top of a fabulous property. We can't say enough about the owners Dan and Heidi! They were so warm and welcoming. Their communications with us after we made the reservation made us feel like family before we even arrived. They met us at the house when we checked in and gave us a tour. Their pride in ownership and their passion about sharing it with others was infectious. It is clear they have put their heart and soul into this property! It is very reasonably priced and its proximity to the Lake Raystown area and State College made it a perfect location for all of us to easily come together. All of us said we would gladly come back again. A five-star experience to be sure!
5.0
Family Reunion with parents and siblings with spouses.
This was the BEST rental experience we've had for a long time. The property is absolutely beautiful inside and out. We had ten adults and had more than enough room to gather and socialize on the gorgeous deck, in the great room, by the fire pit, and in the really FUN game room and downstairs bar area. When we wanted privacy, each bedroom was appointed with its own big screen TV. The custom woodwork throughout is the cherry on top of a fabulous property. We can't say enough about the owners Dan and Heidi! They were so warm and welcoming. Their communications with us after we made the reservation made us feel like family before we even arrived. They met us at the house when we checked in and gave us a tour. Their pride in ownership and their passion about sharing it with others was infectious. It is clear they have put their heart and soul into this property! It is very reasonably priced and its proximity to the Lake Raystown area and State College made it a perfect location for all of us to easily come together. All of us said we would gladly come back again. A five-star experience to be sure!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Allegheny River?
The average price for a rental in Allegheny River is R 3,086 per night. This rental is R 9,906 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Luxury Lodge Near Raystown 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 Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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