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

Family-friendly vacation home in James Creek with a water park

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Property grounds - Built in the 1850's, this home has a big story to tell! Boat park. avail. (James Creek)
At The Bryan House, wake up to the soothing sound of a babbling brook and spend your days grilling fresh catch on the patio. This large home boasts four comfortable bedrooms that sleep up to eight people, offering ample space for relaxation and recreation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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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 three comfortable bedrooms that sleep up to six in this large home.
The parking area is large enough for the amount of guests, but is also shared with another rental home on the property. We ask that guests park in such a way that all can share this large space. There is another area where boats can be parked, but we need to know ahead of time, if this space is being utilized.
We are also putting in a game room, in 2026. Check back for more details.
Boat parking/shelter is available upon request.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please do not leave the grill or fire pit left unsupervised when in use and clean any of those you use. No charging of elec. cars
Firewood is for your use at our firepit. Please do not take it anywhere else. Camp chairs are also for use at our house only.
Please no food in carpeted areas, including living room and bedrooms. Quiet Time is between 11 p.m.-7 a.m. No disabling Ring Cameras at any time.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Located in James Creek, this vacation home is in a rural area. Seven Points Marina and Blair County Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Frankstown Township Memorial Park and Kelly Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
James Creek, PA

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Trough Creek State Park - 12 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 33 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Penn State Altoona - 39 min drive - 54.9 km
  • DelGrosso's Amusement Park - 46 min drive - 76.1 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 27 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Martinsburg Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Traditions Restaurant & Bakery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Original Italian Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mamie's Cafe & Bakery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Bistro At The Village Green - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Built in the 1850's, this home has a big story to tell! Boat park. avail.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Built in the 1850's, this home has a big story to tell! Boat park. avail.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly James Creek vacation home is located in a rural location, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Raystown Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Weaver Falls Access Area and Stonerstown Recreational Park. Warriors Path State Park and Trough Creek State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Janie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like home!

We were in town for the weekend and chose this property because of its close proximity to the wedding venue. We were just looking for a close place to sleep, however we were EXTREMELY pleased to find this home was so much more! Tammy was extremely responsive and made our check in so easy. The home was clean, beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable! We really did feel like we were home! We look forward to visiting again! Thank you Tammy for wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Alan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Judi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Tommy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property..very clean . Everything you need for your stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat House

Great property with all the amenities you need close to the lake. The owner was very responsive to all the questions I had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home for a family weekend to unwind and enjoy the lake. House was clean and comfortable qith an outdoor dining area that was very much enjoyed. We will be bavk!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. House has a lot of charm and history. House has a shared driveway but plenty of parking and room for all. Close to the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second wonderful stay

We enjoyed this property for a second year in a row! The property is very clean and had everything we needed and more for a comfortable stay, including toys for our children to play! The location is great if you’re enjoying Raystown Lake. The hosts have made several updates on the property which add to the historic charm of this home. We can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon M., Elizabethtown, Pa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Located near Raystown lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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