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Crown Jewel Vista - Mountain top lodge with spectacular views

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Dining
Exterior
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, foosball
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Huntingdon, PA
  • Raystown Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Juniata College
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Seven Points Marina
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪75 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Huntingdon

This lodge is located 4 mi (6.5 km) from Raystown Lake and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Swigart Museum. The guestroom includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 15 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Juniata College - 24 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks - 28 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Allegrippis Trailhead - 47 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • Seven Points Marina - 48 min drive - 25.4 miles

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 19 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Crown Jewel Vista - Mountain top lodge with spectacular views

The best view of Raystown Lake awaits you at the Crown Jewel Vista. This beautiful true log home sits atop Terrace Mountain on 142 acres that extends all the way to the water. This vacation cabin boasts 3 bedrooms plus 2 bonus rooms, 4 bathrooms with spectacular views of the lake and beyond. Features include a huge stone fireplace as the centerpiece of the house that extends from the basement thru to the 2nd story vaulted ceiling. The two-story living room has a magnificent floor-to-ceiling glass prowl that shows off the expansive views of the lake. The first floor has a large master bedroom and 2 spacious bedrooms with beautiful views. The first floor also has a large eat-in kitchen for all of your favorite family meals. Two large secluded and private bonus rooms are located on the 2nd story with a loft. The walkout basement is fully furnished with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the hearth stove and built-in steam room. The patio is a large area with has 2000 square feet that can hold beautiful events. (Events at the Crown Jewel Vista need to be booked accordingly) The laundry facility is also located in the basement. The wrap-around deck lets you enjoy the incredible views with plenty of room for guests. Bring firewood and enjoy an incredible view overlooking Raystown Lake while relaxing in front of the bonfire pit (firewood not supplied). Bring your mountain bike or hiking shoes because this home is close to Terrace Trail. There is a fishing trail that is located from the house down to the Juniata River. All wooded acreage extends from the top of the mountain just above Raystown River to just below the dam. The property extends about .9 miles along Terrance Mountain. This mountain retreat is perfect for families or large groups. A great spot for family reunions or use as a wedding venue. Aunt Susie's Vacation Home is perfect for any season with the spring bloom, the summer fun, the autumn change, or the winter holidays. Come enjoy the fun!
While this home is surround by natural forestry for privacy, Eagle's Escape is within walking distance if added space is needed for larger crowds. Book both for an ultimate vacation!
• 1 Bedroom with King size bed with bathroom with Private Full Bathroom (Main Level)
• 1 Bedroom with 2 Queen size bottom bunk with twin on top (Main Level)
• 1 Bedroom with 2 Queen size bottom bunk with twin on top (Main Level)
• 1 Bonus room with 1 Queen size bottom bunk with Queen on top (Second Level)
• 1 Bonus room with 1 Queen size bottom bunk with Queen on top (Second Level)
• 1 Full bathroom (Main Level)
• 1 Full bathroom (Second Level)
• Kitchen (Main Level)
• Living Room Included TV/VCR
• Basement Area includes TV, Pool Table, Foosball Table, & Dartboard
• Large Patio 2000 sq ft
• Bath Towels & Linens Included
• Kitchen Includes: Pots, pans, cups, plates, silverware, dish soap, dish rag or sponge & dishwasher pod
• House Starter Pack includes: paper towel roll, toilet paper roll, hand soap, & garbage bag
• 10-15 Driving minutes to Raystown Lake Dam (Snyders Run Boat Launch location)
• This house is under camera surveillance on the outside
Guests can expect to find a TV with cable channels. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washer/dryer, and 4 bathrooms.

Property manager

Aunt Susies Vacation Rentals LLC

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room

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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dog fee of $50 per dog for your stay. Max- 2 dogs.

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Please contact host directly
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.
  • Note from host: Please contact host directly
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

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Crown Jewel Vista Aunt Susies Vacation Rentals

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this lodge?

This lodge is located in Huntingdon, close to Thousand Steps - Standing Stone Trail, Allegrippis Trailhead, and Seven Points Marina. Raystown Lake is also within a driving distance of 4 mi.

Is there parking available at Crown Jewel Vista - Mountain top lodge with spectacular views?

No, there isn't parking available at the lodge.

Is this lodge associated with a casino?

No, this lodge is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

What do couples enjoy most about Crown Jewel Vista - Mountain top lodge with spectacular views?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside lodge include a fireplace and a kitchen in each guestroom with some featuring lake views.

Are there hot tubs at Crown Jewel Vista - Mountain top lodge with spectacular views?

No, but this lodge does have a sauna.

Does this lodge offer breakfast?

No, this lodge doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this lodge.

Does Crown Jewel Vista - Mountain top lodge with spectacular views have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

How far is the airport from this lodge?

The closest major airport to this lodge is Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County), which is about 19 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Crown Jewel Vista - Mountain top lodge with spectacular views?

Yes, every guestroom at Crown Jewel Vista - Mountain top lodge with spectacular views comes with a balcony with some featuring lake or mountain views.

Crown Jewel Vista - Mountain top lodge with spectacular views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LAURIE M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view for a get away

Great view and layout of house for large diverse group
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dion V.

Liked: Cleanliness

NYE Gathering

Incredible. Even better than the pictures
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin with breathtaking view

Scattered family met here for Thanksgiving. We all enjoyed ourselves! 10 adults, 4 small kids, & a dog. We had plenty of room & things to do. Nicely stocked kitchen. The fire pit had nice benches & wood to burn although the description says it does not. We took different routes to & from the cabin & none of them were treacherous. The lake view is incredible! And a Christmas tree was there. Nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Beautiful view, awesome fun house. Difficult to get to, ask Host for best directions to avoid the steep incline
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin lots of room

This is an amazing cabin with unbelievable views. Lots of room and lots to do inside and outside. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Excellent views, clean house. Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible

This place is fun, spectacular and amazing view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get-away weekend with family

The view is unmatched. The house fit 10 people comfortably. The bathroom on the second level did not have a shower, only bath tub and the toilet in the basement flooded x2 from underneath the sealant of the base of the toilet. The pipes must have been partially occluded because when you would flush, it would slowly leak out. There was water damage in that bathroom, so it seemed as tbough this might have happened before. For us, this took away a shower/toilet and then shower on second level. So we had to share essentially 2 showers and 3 toilets between 10 people. There are also not any washcloths provided. We thlight there were pull-out couches, but there are not any. That could have been us misunderstanding the website description. Aside from this, the house was great. There was plenty of seating for everyone and it did feel clean. We all enjoyed the house and our stay. The game room in the basement was so much fun as well. Overall, we would recommend this place, but maybe for smaller groups (not 20).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A truly special place

Stunning view. Attentive property caretakers. Looking forward to booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Amazing views and we had a great time hiking, boating, playing games and making memories at this beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wade E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends and Family Getaway

Very nice rental for a weekend at the Lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L., Gettysburg, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini-familiy reunion

Spur of the moment family trip... everything was wonderful! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little piece of heaven!

Unrivaled views. Perfect house for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion weekend Raystown lake

The views are amazing, the house was everything we hoped for, there was plenty to do and plenty of places to just kick back and enjoy the peacefulness and the view! Love our stay there. Ages 19 through 88 and all absolutely loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard I., Manville, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Log House

First impression was breathtaking. The view and the house it self is so well define that no words can describe it. I wish we had more time to stay cause 2 days isn’t enough. The drive to the house is treacherous if you do not have the proper vehicle. But it was one of the joys for us when we drove over there, it reminded me of my country back in the days. Thank you so much for this experience and will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place with lots of room for multiple famlies

Great house. Plenty to do inside with an amazing view of the lake. Has everything a family would want! We will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Crown Jewel was wonderful

We loved our stay here. Perfect fit for our gathering of friends. Would definitely stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House with a Fabulous View

Great house for family gathering. Quick response to questions and concerns.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Warren F.

Great vacation

Great time awesome view could use some up dates but did not hinder our vacation would go there again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Crown Jewel Vista! The view is the first thing that strikes you--there is no way photos can do it justice! The place was large and accommodated our group of nine very nicely. There was enough stuff to do with the deck, fire pit, pool table, multiple televisions, etc. It served as a good starting point for our exploration of the Raystown Lake area. Plenty to do in the area for sure, including hiking, great food, and lake activities. My main suggestion for the property would be to add a hottub or a pool as that would have been amazing to relax in after a fun long day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas vacation January 2022

We had a great time. The cabin is beautiful and the view of the lake is awesome! Bonus…The owners left the Christmas tree up for us. The configuration of the beds/bedrooms was perfect for our family. The basement was a perfect hangout room for the dogs, the kids, and even the grownups. We all said that we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was a great place to spend our Christmas

The view is to die for. The place is absolutely beautiful. Nice and big. There was 13 of us including 4 kids. We also had 3 dogs with us and had plenty of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eva M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation with grown children :)

This property was a great size for 12 adults and 2 dogs. We had plenty of room to spread out if need be. A shower in the 4th bathroom would of been helpful for the bedrooms on the top floor. Updated mattresses would also be a plus along with a few hand towels for the bathrooms. House was clean and obviously had an awesome view. High speed internet would be nice to have as many people have to put in a few hours of work while on vacation. In this instance one member of my family drove to the great local public library for high speed internet for a work presentation. We would absolutely stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Susan P.

Fantastic view but needs some updating

The view and the decor were all appropriate for a mountain retreat but the house hasn't been kept up well enough for the price we paid. The cons: Kitchen is dated and carpet that is tripping hazard should be removed (it is taped down in places). Kitchen also needed to be cleaned better before we arrived. I ended up cleaning and sanitizing the whole thing. The roller shades in the bedrooms were mostly broken or not installed properly. They are essential since the sun comes in all the windows. The locks on bathroom and bedroom doors either didn't exist or work properly. Furniture was dusty too. Master sink had a slow leak. The deck really needs to be stripped and repainted. There is a carpenter bee problem. Mattresses were not comfortable at all! The maintenance man showed up twice in one week in a back hoe to collect water. It was very disruptive and we were not informed. The pros: The view is just stunning. It is very quiet and private. You can't even see another house. Lots of wildlife to be spotted on the road when coming and going. Great fire pit outside. We really enjoyed that. (It wasn't cold enough to use the fireplace inside.) The leather furniture in the living room was really nice as well in the basement. The rough hewn logs in the ceiling were a perfect accent. There was also lots of space for our group of 12 to sit and eat or to relax and play games indoors and out. The Seven Points Marina and beach area were great. Only 40 minutes away. We rented a pontoon boat and had a blast. The ice cream at the Seven Points Bait and Grocery was delicious! We also explored Lincoln Caverns and did some hiking. Shopping at Giant and Walmart were also 30 minutes away. Be sure to check out the Amish market too. They had the best baked goods and freshest produce.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021