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Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Alexandria, PA
  • Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks
    8 min drive
  • Little Juniata River
    12 min drive
  • Juniata College
    15 min drive
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    54 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Alexandria

In Alexandria .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks and Little Juniata River. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital and Juniata College.

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Little Juniata River - 12 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Juniata College - 15 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Raystown Lake - 21 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • DelGrosso's Amusement Park - 28 min drive - 18.6 miles

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 13 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Paesano's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Juniata Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Diner 22 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪8th Street Corner Deli & Grill - ‬13 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.

Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake

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!

Property manager

Dan and Heidi Berg

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

  • No pets allowed

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Events must be pre-approved. Extra fees may apply
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. Note from host: Events must be pre-approved. Extra fees may apply For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Near Raystown Lake Alexandria
Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake Lodge
Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake Alexandria
Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake Lodge Alexandria

Frequently asked questions

How close is Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake to the airport?

This vacation home is 29.5 mi (47-min drive) away from the Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake to downtown Alexandria?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Alexandria.

Luxury Lodge Near Raystown Lake Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammie S., USA Dallas TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Women's Weekend 2024
This is our 4th year in a row coming here. The place is amazing, very clean and has enough space to stretch out. All 13 of us can eat at the table at once which is nice! Already scheduling again for next year! You will never go anywhere else after staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Consistently excellent!
This was the third straight year our family vacationed at the Flying Squirrel Lodge and it continues to be our vacation home away from home! The FSL continues to provide just a wonderful setting for a private, peaceful and welcoming vacation. All of the amenities the home offers (jukebox, arcade video games, coffee station, etc...) all just serve to further enhance your stay. The owners, Dan and Heidi, are wonderful to work with, make the whole process very simple and could not be more accommodating. We would highly recommend the FSL for your next family vacation or get away weekend and believe that you will not be disappointed with this choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Christmas Stay
We loved the layout and the ability to have the kids play in the game room and watch movies downstairs. The furniture is beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammie S., USA Dallas TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend 2023
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great PSU Weekend
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and house
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eunice H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even better in person!
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memories
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! 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
All around great
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

C. F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfecto!
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

DJ C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Penn State 70.3
What an amazing place! We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful rental property!
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
High End and CLEANNNNN!!!
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 :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Simply amazing experience and quality
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trista R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
We loved the cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David & Sandy P., Weirton, WV

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H., Myersville, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammie S., USA Dallas TX

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021