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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
NZ$1,351
avg per night

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Huntingdon, PA
  • Raystown Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Juniata College
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Seven Points Marina
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom main level

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom main level

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom Main Level

1 King Bed

Bonus Room second level

1 Queen Bed

Bonus Room second level

4 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom lower level

Bathroom main level

Bathroom second level

Private bath in king bedroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 20
  • 1 King Bed, 7 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
Price is NZ$1,351 avg per night,

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About the area

Huntingdon

Located in Huntingdon, this lodge is in the mountains and on a lake. American Legion Country Club and Seven Points Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit East Broad Top Railroad and Rockhill Trolley Museum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 15 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Juniata College - 22 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Trough Creek State Park - 35 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Allegrippis Trailhead - 39 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 42 min drive - 34.7 km

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 Lodge. This beautiful true log home sits atop Terrace Mountain on 142 acres that extends all the way to the water. This vacation cabin boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with spectacular views of the lake and beyond. Features include a huge stone fireplace as the center piece of the house that extends from the basement through 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 an eat in kitchen for all of your favorite family meals. Two larger bedrooms 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 sauna. The laundry facility is also located in the basement. The wrap around deck lets you enjoy the incredible views with plenty of room for 20 guests. Bring firewood and enjoy and incredible view overlooking Raystown Lake while relaxing in front of the fire pit. 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 lake to just below the dam. The property extends about a mile along Terrance Mountain. This mountain retreat is perfect for families or large groups. A great spot for family reunions or use as wedding venue. Aunt Susie's Vacation homes is perfect for any season with the spring bloom, the summer fun, the autumn change, or the winter holidays. Boat parking available.
1 Bedroom with King size bed with bathroom
2 Bedrooms with 2 Queen size bottom bunk with twin on top
2 Bedrooms with 1 Queen size bottom bunk with twin on top
4 bathrooms
TV/DVD
Bath Towels, Linens included.
Kitchen Includes: Pots, pans, glassware, plates, silverware, and dish soap.
Remember to bring toiletries. 10 Minutes to Raystown Lake Dam (Snyders Run Boat Launch location)

Property manager

Aunt Susies Vacation Rentals LLC
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Please contact host directly
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dog fee of $50 per dog for your stay. Max- 2 dogs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
5% cost of total reservation Serving Fee for all cancellations regardless of cancelation policy. Forgotten items = $30 + Postage Costs for return
Guests must be 25 years or older & have 3 previous 5-star reviews. Person reserving must provide valid ID. No 3rd party bookings.
Please note, excessive cleaning fees will be deducted from security deposit if departure items are not completed.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Crown Jewel Vista - Mountain top lodge with spectacular views pet-friendly?

Yes, Crown Jewel Vista - Mountain top lodge with spectacular views allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Crown Jewel Vista - Mountain top lodge with spectacular views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crown Jewel Vista - Mountain top lodge with spectacular views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crown Jewel Vista - Mountain top lodge with spectacular views located?

Located near the slopes, this Huntingdon lodge is in the mountains and within 9 mi (15 km) of Raystown Lake, Trough Creek Wild Area and Riverside Park. Swigart Museum and Municipal Building are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Crown Jewel Vista - Mountain top lodge with spectacular views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dion V.

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

NYE Gathering

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P.

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

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 traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

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

10/10 Excellent

Omar R.

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

Incredible

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

8/10 Good

Megan M.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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

10/10 Excellent

victoria a.

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

Amazing view! Great property for large families.

It was a wonderful experience! We enjoyed our annual family vacation here and had a great time playing in the game room and having nightly fires! Thank you for the lovely time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021