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Built in the 1850's, this home has a big story to tell! Boat park. avail.

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Dining
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
James Creek, PA
  • Raystown Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Trough Creek State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Built in the 1850's, this home has a big story to tell! Boat park. avail.

Whether you are listening to the babbling brook, getting ready for a day on the lake, grilling your fresh catch on the patio, or falling asleep listening to the rain fall on the old tin roof, we are confident you will love this home as much as we do!
The Bryan House boasts four comfortable bedrooms that sleep up to eight in this large home.
Boat parking and shelter is available upon request.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Raystown Lake. A water park is available. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Raystown Lake and 10 minutes from Stonerstown Recreational Park
Built in the 1850's, this home has a big story to tell! Boat park. avail. offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly Built in the 1850's, this home has a big story to tell! Boat park. avail. also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Tammy

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children need to be included in the total number.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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.

Built in the 1850's, this home has a big story to tell! Boat park. avail. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home for a short stay
This was a great home for a larger family to stay. There was enough sleeping space for all of us. Thank you for the wonderful memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi D., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place for Girl’s Week
This very clean, well appointed house was perfect for our girl’s week get together. Tammy is a fantastic host who is easy to contact and who gets back to you right away. The house has everything you need to have a great time in this beautiful little town, and is just a short trip away from shopping, restaurants, and entertainment in Altoona. Thanks for some great memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property!
Amazing property! We will be returning!! High recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., New Oxford, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and Clean
The Bryan House was a perfect location for our family trip. The home was very clean and had all of the supplies we needed, including linens and towels. The location is very close to the road but otherwise it’s nestled along a quiet spring which our kids loved exploring. The location is also very close to Raystown Resort where we kept our boat for the weekend and Shy Beaver boat launch making it very convenient. We will definitely consider a return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Getaway
Great home located close to everything we wanted to do at Raystown. This was perhaps the cleanest place we’ve ever stayed with so many little extras thrown in. Coffee, toiletries in case you forget something, laundry detergent and dryer sheets and so much more. There really was nothing we needed that we didn’t have. The traffic noise was a little downside for us but at the same time we appreciated not being out in the woods with no one else around. Vrbo was not a good experience for us. We couldn’t open messages from the house owner through them. We ended up calling Vrbo and they got us in touch with her directly but that was extra time and hassle. It all ended wonderfully and the owner was so pleasant to communicate with but I’ll never book through Vrbo again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Eugene V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
The location and feel of the house were great. Worked well for our needs. Very charming.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place close to Raystown Lake
Very nice place to stay and the owners are very kind and helpful! Would stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Bryan House
Very peaceful and quiet. We were able to relax without our children and grandchildren for once. We highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bryan House
A quaint house with everything we needed. The location also convenient for our needs. If back in the area would use the Bryan House again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon M., Elizabethtown, Pa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Located near Raystown lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent House close to Raystown Lake
We had a great long weekend at the Bryan House and Raystown Lake! We had 2 familys (4 adults and 4 kids total) and the house had plenty of space for 8 people. The house was well stocked with a variety of kitchen appliances and linens. Even though the house is only partially air conditioned, the units are in the bedrooms to make sleeping comfortable and with the large shaded lot the rest of the house stayed comfortable even in the middle of July. Our kids loved the yard and checking out the stream. Tammy was extremely responsive and was great to work with every step of the process. We are already taking about our next trip to The Bryan House in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023