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A peaceful retreat

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table football
Games room
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
James Creek, PA
  • Raystown Lake
    7 min walk
  • Trough Creek State Park
    17 min drive
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark
    49 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    29 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A peaceful retreat

Location, Location, location! Enjoy the seclusion of Breezy Valley while still being close to everything Raystown has to offer. Walk a half mile from the top of the driveway down to the lake to swim, fish, & kayak or drive 3 miles to the James Creek boat launch & put your boat in the water! Breezy valley is a spacious, three-story home on 3 acres of woods surrounded by state game lands. Please note: the turn off of Clappers Run onto Oakwood is pretty steep and contains only gravel. Boat trailers have made the turn as well as large trucks. The first-floor layout is open concept featuring a cozy living room with a wood burning fireplace, fully equipped kitchen with a peninsula, and a high-top breakfast table that seats 4. A King master suite with a jacuzzi tub, a half bath, and a laundry room is also located on the first level. The second floor boasts a King bedroom with work desk & TV, 2 large Queen bedrooms, and a double bed with a pull out single. There is also a full bath with a shower/tub combo on this level. NEW this year, is a fully finished basement featuring a pool table, sitting area with large TV, table that seats 6 for games or an additional eating space. Outside you can relax and enjoy nature while sitting on the wrap around covered porch, having a campfire at the fire pit, or cooking dinner on the 3-foot Blackstone (propane provided). Trough Creek State Park and Raystown resort less than five miles away. Many other attractions are all within 5-10 miles in any direction. Escape to the woods & recharge at Breezy Valley!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Raystown Lake. Enjoy features like a water park and an arcade/games room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 0.4 miles (0.6 km) from Raystown Lake and 6.6 miles (10.6 km) from Trough Creek Wild Area
A peaceful retreat offers its guests a water park. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly A peaceful retreat.

Property manager

Todd McSorley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dog Waste must be picked up

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

A Peaceful Retreat James Creek
Breezy Valley a Peaceful Retreat
A Peaceful Retreat Private vacation home
A Peaceful Retreat Private vacation home James Creek

A peaceful retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Place was just as described, beautiful and spacious! Absolutely loved the porch!! Was close to Raystown Lake and Trough Creek State Park. Lots of activities there. Had a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable stay!
The home was very clean, comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
Loved our stay, super private and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We really enjoyed our stay at your peaceful retreat. It was well appointed and perfect for our needs I would book it again if we need a roomy comfortable place in the future in the Raystown Lake area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yearly Family Trip
We absolutely love staying here!! This is our second summer visiting this cabin! Our kids enjoyed their time, a bonus this year was the game room!!! Contacting the owners was pleasant and prompt and they are such sweet people!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10!
Pictures don’t do it justice! This cabin is perfectly spacious, centrally located, wonderful porch for tons of time outside even if it’s raining, has everything you’d possibly need AND meticulously clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Mountain Weekend
Just the best time at the nicest home, ever. The porch is our favorite feature. Your home is just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving family trip
Had a great family trip! Everyone enjoyed the house. The roads were a little rough with some rain but not too horrible.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica Q., Reading

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Fall Weekend
Peaceful location, huge outside deck, large bedrooms with plenty of space. Loved the fenced in area for our dog, much bigger than it looks! Used the fireplace and cozied up on a chilly Fall day. House is very clean and owners put attention to detail and want you to feel at home. Only suggestion would be a bigger kitchen table for everyone to play board games together. Thank you for great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for the whole family
Very nice property! Great porch, played corn hole on porch during a brief shower, nice fenced area with fire pit
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We loved our long weekend here. The property was secluded yet easy to access. The house was gorgeous and clean. We all really enjoyed hanging out on the porch and relaxing. Thank you so much! We hope to make this a yearly tradition! Only complaint we had was that the wifi did not work well, if at all. It forced us to unplug and relax (which was wonderful!).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
First family getaway
Perfect retreat for my grown children & grandchildren. Wrap around porch with fenced area allowed freedom outside for little ones. A lovely week of togetherness 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
We had an amazing stay! we loved the enclosed porch and enjoyed spending out mornings and evening out there when we were not out on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean F., SALEM, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing lake/mountain getaway
My family and I cannot say enough about how great this property is. The location is excellent (it's a just short walk to the lake and drive to several marinas), the wrap-around porch is beautiful and has plenty of seating, and the interior of the house is nicely done with tons of room for large groups. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
See below
Very nice property-well maintained. One recommendation would be to clean all the bird poop of off the porch railings before renting the unit. Overall inside very clean. This was our second year to stay there and would recommend it to others. Many thanks to the McSorley’s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Mountain Getaway
This house was great - the best VRBO I’ve stayed in to date. The house was beautiful and clean, looked well-maintained and nicely stocked. Plenty of room for everyone and the beds were comfy. Hands down, the best part was the covered wraparound porch - we spent almost all our time out there. Only a few minutes from Raystown Lake and many other fun activities, and honestly, not that far a drive from Altoona and even more things to do there! Only complaint is that the internet/cable and cell service are spotty and not reliable. It wasn’t a big deal - it allowed us to turn off for a week and enjoy each other’s company, but it was a small pain if we needed to book a boat online or buy tickets or check weather. Not a dealbreaker though. We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
My entire immediate family was incredibly blessed to stay at this location. My husband passed away after a journey with cancer last year so I wanted to make a positive memory for them and succeeded with this listing. It was private but different activities were close by. The dogs even enjoyed their stay. The hosts gave us a memory of a lifetime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing getaway!!!
We more than enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home!! It was way more than what we expected and my family wants to go again in the fall!! The house has everything you need and everything you use on a daily basis!! The owner was extraordinary on getting back to me with any questions we had or concerns!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK P.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice get away before summer
property is very nice. fenced in back yard. really close to the lake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg F., Delaware City, DE

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, cozy mountain home
We loved this property. The house was perfect for renting, very nicely laid out for groups, with the everything you might need. The owners were very thoughtful, and even provided NYE decor and glasses which we loved. We had a large group of adults, kids, and 2 dogs and had enough space inside and out for us all to be together and still have privacy. The bedrooms are well equipped and the beds were comfy — a nice surprise over some rentals or hotels. We did have an issue with snow/ice and the driveway (unexpected all around because the temps were in the 40’s/50’s) and the owner Todd was responsive and very helpful in getting the driveway cleared of snow and ice quickly. Read the description of the driveway before booking — it is a sharp/steep incline, but as written it’s doable, just go slowly, there’s plenty of space to get up/down. We would definitely stay at this property again - the kids and adults had fun exploring the woods around the house and it was very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARK P.

Liked: Cleanliness
NICLEY RENOVATED HOME
LOOKS LIKE THE OWNER MAINTAINS PROPERTY VERY NICLEY. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING
This is by far the best place we've stayed in. Absolutely beautiful, so clean and great location to the lake. I almost don't want to tell anyone how great this place is so it's available for our next trip. Scott was a pleasure to deal with and always prompt to respond. I highly recommend staying here. Everything was better than expected and the pictures don't do it any justice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
We have been enjoying our family vacations on Raystown Lake for the past 12 years. What a beautiful, peaceful, scenic area to relax in. This home was absolutely perfect for my family and pups! Everyone had a great bedroom. We spent most of our time on the lake or on the lovely wrap around deck. The Blackstone grill made it very easy to prepare great meals, from pancakes,eggs,burgers,steaks with lots of veggies. We brought our favorite board games so we were not bothered by the spotty WI-FI. I would absolutely love to return next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JILL M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Cousins
I wanted to take the Cousins on another trip this year, since they had a blast last year. We were all there on Saturday and they loved the place. It was especially dog friendly and we had 3 dogs with us. I would recommend this house to anyone that wanted to get away from the world and get back to nature.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
We loved our stay. The house was large, well equipped, cute, clean, and comfortable. Love that it’s pet friendly! Loved the large porch and outdoor seating. LOVED the flat top grill. The property was private and the surrounding area was really pretty, lots of outdoorsy activities nearby. Good stargazing. Just beware that cell signal was bad, wifi and TV basically unusable, if that’s important for you when you travel. Good opportunity to unplug, though!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022