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5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table football
Dining
Combined shower/bathtub, jetted bath, hair dryer, bidet
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
James Creek, PA
  • Popular LocationRaystown Lake7 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrough Creek State Park17 min drive
  • AirportAltoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)29 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeven Points Marina31 min drive

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About the area

James Creek

A family-friendly stay in James Creek awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Raystown Lake. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a living room and a fenced private garden are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a water park, a games room and a garden. Added amenities include barbecues. .In proximity to this James Creek holiday home you'll find DelGrosso's Amusement Park.

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 7 min walk
  • Trough Creek State Park - 17 min drive
  • Seven Points Marina - 31 min drive
  • Peoples Natural Gas Field - 47 min drive
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 31 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stocks Dairy Delight - 23 min drive
  • Happy Hollow Restaurant - 16 min drive
  • Those Guys Pizza - 32 min drive
  • Miss Mollie's Soft Serve Etc - 8 min drive
  • Eats N Treats - 10 min drive

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!

Property manager

Todd McSorley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Boat on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water park on site
  • 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 biking 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does A peaceful retreat have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does A peaceful retreat have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is A peaceful retreat family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that A peaceful retreat is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at A peaceful retreat?

No, but there is Jetted Baths.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A peaceful retreat?

No, A peaceful retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A peaceful retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

A peaceful retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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