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Reviews of Whippoorwill Retreat At Raystown Lake Just Down The Road From James Creek

Whippoorwill Retreat At Raystown Lake Just Down The Road From James Creek
James Creek, PA

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10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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Another wonderful stay!
Our 3rd year vacationing at the Whipoorwill Retreat was peaceful and comfortable as always. We love staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

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Superb
Great hosts. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carma Y.

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AWESOME Property
It had everything we were looking for & more! Clean, great fireplace, close to ALOT of great activities- just a great, quiet place to relax with family!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine V.

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Tranquil Woodsy Retreat
The photos don't do the large window views of the trees justice. The house is set right in the trees and makes staying here so relaxing. Lucky for us, we had snow, but it would be great to come and enjoy the screened in porch and deck. We loved hiking around the new trail on the property and had fun playing pool and air hockey. Everything is set up for comfort and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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Whippoorwill Retreat
We once again had a great stay at the Whippoorwill Retreat in Lake Raystown! The house is beautiful and always very clean and inviting, with plenty of supplies. I highly recommend this lovely place for a fun, relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geno P., Pittsburgh

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Clean, private, and great hospitality!
The cabin was VERY clean -one of cleanest VRBO rentals we've had! Private yet easy to find and access. Nicely appointed with all the amenities we wanted. Excellent communications with owner to make sure everything went smoothly and they even offered extra hospitality when some of the weather dampened our plans. One of the best and smoothest rentals we have ever had. Hope to visit the Whiporwhill again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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Consistently Great Experience
This is second visit to this home. Alway clean and ready to enjoy upon arrival. Can’t say enough positive about the host. He is very responsive and helpful to guest.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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PSU Alumni
Great place for a get together for a group of PSU Alums
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

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Wonderful
Great place to stay. Just like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

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Beautiful home
Look no further then this home. Absolute perfection!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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Beautiful property!
We were thrilled with Whippoorwill retreat. Secluded location in the woods. Minutes to the James creek boat launch and only about 20 minutes to 7 points marina where we rented a slip for our boat. The house was immaculate! So nice to walk into a freshly cleaned home. You can tell the owners really take great care of this property. I would take our dog for a walk all the way down Clappers Ridge Rd. every morning.. Awesome walk! No traffic whatsoever. At the end of the road is a cul-de-sac and a stone path that leads right down to Raystown Lake (near Shy Beaver boat launch). Such a neat added bonus. We would walk or drive down at night and go fishing. The family room, kitchen and loft areas are fantastic. Great stay. Great property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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Beautiful Home
My entire family loved the home-private, quiet, beautiful, very clean…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irvin D.

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Family vacation
Very clean , modern cabin that is in a perfect location for a vacation rental. Its private yet still close to the lake and state park. My family and i had a great time and will be booking for next summer
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adara S.

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Wonderful stay!
We booked this for a small family vacation and had such a great time! The house was SO clean and welcoming and Mark was so great to communicate with. If we are ever back in the area we will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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Outstanding
Well maintained property, close to everything we wanted to do. Great fire pit, house is amazing, loved the hiking trail. Also easy kayak and canoe access less than 2 miles away. Pool table and air hockey for the kids, plus huge movie collection was all appreciated. Great trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

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Wonderful vacation getaway
We love this getaway. The whipper will is like home away from home. Just a short distance to lake Raystown dock. We enjoy the nature / quiet atmosphere at the house and it’s a short drive to enjoy boating on the lake. Definitely will go there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremy U.

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Quaint
Loved it! Very nice getaway. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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Perfect!
This was our second year staying at this property. Everything was absolutely perfect. Plenty of room for our group of 7. Quiet, peaceful and well maintained house and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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Wonderful Getaway
This property is a beautiful home with everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The owner’s personal touches make you feel extra welcome. There are so many fun activities to do within a half hour drive such as boat rentals, state parks and hiking. I would highly recommend choosing this home for your vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Perfect
Perfect, had everything we were looking for. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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Wonderful week in a beautiful home!
This is our second time staying at Whippoorwill Retreat, and again it was a very clean, spacious and peaceful home to vacation in. Communication with Mark was superb and we hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

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Great time with family
Great house with plenty of space. Nice secluded location. Loved the kitchen and the walking path.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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Great place
This was our 4th or 5th visit to this home
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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Wonderful Property
This is a very pleasant home with many creature comforts. Will be planning another trip to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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Whippoorwill Retreat
We stayed at the Whippoorwill Retreat Feb 16-20 of this year, and it was wonderful, as always. This is about our 7th year coming here, and it is as warm and comforting as the first time we stayed there. It's always well stocked with paper products and all of the comforts of home. There were 8 of us ranging from age 13 to adults, and we all slept comfortably. With the pool table, air hockey table, fire pit, and cozy woods all around, it is a fantastic winter getaway, in addition to the summer. The owners are so friendly and great to work with. The Whippoorwill Retreat always gets a 5-star rating from us!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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Perfect Getaway
Beautiful Property and perfect for our weekend away. The kids enjoyed the air hockey and pool table while the adults enjoyed wine around the fireplace. No one wanted to leave!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

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Beautiful Home
Great place and great area to have some time away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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As soon as we arrived we were met with a fireplace ready to start at anytime.
The owners of this house truly thought about what would make a person comfortable in their home. It was enjoyable and relaxing while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chuck M.

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Great getaway!!!
This was our second time staying here. It certainly won't be the last. Beautiful house, great location and fantastic host! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

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Awesome Property!
The property owners were very accommodating and the home is beautiful. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

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Fantastic as always!
The best vrbo hosts you could ever ask for!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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Great as Always
This was our 4th stay here, as long as it's available we'll continue to rent this home. The owners go out of their way to make their guests feel welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

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The hosts thought of everything. The place is fantastic. Communication was great. Awesome!!
We have rented from various rental companies for 30 years and this was by far the best. What a great house, hosts and weekend! Looking forward to a longer trip next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

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Excellent! Couldn't have asked for more!
The pictures do not do this property justice. This is a beautiful home stocked with everything you need to enjoy your stay. The owners are wonderful - checking on us to make sure we were good. They thought of everything you may need. You can tell they love their property as it is well-kept and clean. This was probably the cleanest, best stocked and wonderful property I've ever used through a rental service. Do not hesitate to book here - we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dotti D., USA

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Lovely mountain getaway
Beautiful property. House is so cozy and owners have thought of everything for a special and relaxing stay. Definitely want to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOIE B.

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Perfection!
We have stayed at many places and this property did not disappoint! The owners thought of everything and made our visit wonderful. Everything is spotless, property is beautiful and in a fantastic location. We will definitely be back and I will tell all of our friends who come to the area about whipperwill retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

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Labor Day
Beautiful house, very clean, everything was wonderful! Great location if you have a boat!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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Convenient to Raystown Resort
Very nice home with all you need inside and out. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie h.

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Whippoorwill retreat
Whippoorwill retreat Was the perfect family vacation. We were impressed by the outside views and beauty, the inside cleanliness and all the amenities that we did for us. We did not Need for anything. Everything was completely stocked and well appointed. My family all raved to us what a wonderful place and asked us to please take them again soon. Thank you Mark and Janet for sharing your wonderful home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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Great family oriented cabin.
Best place we have stayed in since we have been doing our family vacations at Raystown for the last 6 years. Would recommend to friends .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S., Bel Air, MD

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Super Clean
Super Clean and wonderful property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine R.

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Another great stay
Again the Metz property was a wonderful stay. Third visit for us and our dogs. Thanks for another great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

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Great House to stay at
Everything was great . Had all the utensils needed in the kitchen . I stayed in a lot of rentals like this but this one was great first one I ever stayed at with all paper products supplied. Mark was great to check with us to see if everything was good for us when we checked in also. Had a great stay would recomed to anyone .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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Perfect!
This property was absolutely perfect for our stay. There was plenty of room for the 8 adults who stayed. The house is gorgeous and located in a beautiful wooded setting. Everything we needed was supplied in the house. We rented a transient dock at 7 Points Marina which was only about 20 minutes away. The owners were easy to contact and even called to make sure everything was ok. It was our best VRBO booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

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Absolutely amazing
Beautiful home with great accommodations. All the comforts of home without the stress. Close to raystown lake where we enjoyed boating time. We will definitely stay again. Quick response from ownerscwith our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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Great in the woods Location
Everything was made Easy and thought for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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Beautiful home, gorgeous, private location!
Whipoorwill Retreat is a beautiful, well stocked and spotless vacation home. Everything you could ever need is already supplied in the well appointed kitchen. Special treats were also waiting for us, very nice surprise! The bedrooms and bathrooms were also very spacious, clean and supplied with nice linens and towels. Mark was most accomodating and readily available with check in instructions and a few questions we had during the week. We also enjoyed the hiking trail and the fire pit behind the house, and our pups loved exploring in the woods! We had a truly wonderful time despite the fact that no fish were caught (haha)! Thank you, Mark and Janet for sharing your lovely retreat with us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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Whippoorwill Retreat at Raystown Lake
Beautiful home, gorgeous scenery, terrific host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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2nd Time and not the last
Excellent property with amazing hospitable hosts, cant ask for more, we love this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caily G.

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Perfect House in the Woods
This home in the woods was a perfect getaway for my family as we celebrated my father’s 60th birthday. The homeowners were very helpful and warm. The home offered everything we needed and was beautifully decorated. Linens were high quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022