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Sportsman Cottage - Raystown Lake Vacation Rentals, Aunt Susie's

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 579 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Hesston, PA
  • Place, Raystown Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Seven Points Marina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Allegrippis Trailhead
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Hesston

With a stay at this cottage in Hesston, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Raystown Lake and Allegrippis Trailhead. .This family-friendly cottage is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Seven Points Marina and 9.3 mi (15 km) from J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Raystown Lake - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Seven Points Marina - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Allegrippis Trailhead - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks - 15 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Juniata College - 15 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 14 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MacTown Pizza Plus - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hoss's Steak & Sea House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Sizzler - ‬31 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.

Sportsman Cottage - Raystown Lake Vacation Rentals, Aunt Susie's

Sportsman’s Cottage | A Quiet Hideaway Near Raystown

Tucked into the peaceful woods just 10 minutes from Seven Points Marina, Sportsman’s Cottage is a small but soulful retreat built for slowing down, breathing deep, and reconnecting with the people who matter most.

This is the kind of place that feels like stepping into a memory. A cozy home where mornings begin with coffee on the porch, days are spent on the lake or trails, and nights end by the fire with stories and laughter.

Like every Aunt Susie’s home, Sportsman’s Cottage was chosen for how it feels. Quiet. Comfortable. Welcoming. It is not about size. It is about warmth. From the moment you arrive, you will notice the calm that settles in. The woods surround you, the air is fresh, and the pace of life softens.

Inside, the cottage is simple, clean, and thoughtfully designed. Cozy beds invite deep sleep. The kitchen makes it easy to share meals. And every space is meant to feel like someone prepared it just for you.

Outside, the natural setting becomes part of your stay. Birds in the morning. Stars at night. Maybe even deer passing through. It is a perfect base for boating, fishing, hiking, or just sitting still and enjoying the moment.

Sportsman’s Cottage is close enough to Raystown to make every adventure easy, yet far enough away to give you true peace when you come home.

This is not just where you stay.
It is where you settle in.

Welcome to Sportsman’s Cottage.
Where quiet moments turn into lasting memories. ????
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 850 square feet

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

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

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Note from host: Dog fee of $75 per dog for your stay. Max- 2 dogs

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Sportsman Cottage at Aunt Susies Vacation Rentals

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Sportsman Cottage - Raystown Lake Vacation Rentals, Aunt Susie's Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chasity B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was spotless and ready to go. Neighbors are close, but everyone was respectful and quiet. The Wi-Fi was unable to access, and the instructions on how to access it are very unclear.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage with basic supplies as described in listing. Furnishings were dated but functional. Close drive to seven points
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The landscapers were at it at 745am. Overall the stay was pleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Adequate home. Small but ok for my needs. Did not like that bathroom is on first floor and bedroom upstairs. Air conditioning was difficult to operate. I would use it again fir a single person
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tawni W., Greensburg, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

mountain biking

Perfect place to stay. Close the Aligrippis trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Little Cabin

This is a cute little cabin. It had everything we needed for our short stay in Raystown. Close to the lake and town :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

3 day vacation

Got there Wednesday. Nice little place. Thursday spent the day fishing on the lake. Got back Thursday night made Chicken on the grill. Slept in Friday and left around 1030. Really liked the place. Would definitely go back. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home Base!

This was a great home base from which to explore the area. It's tiny but well appointed and cute...we'd stay again for sure! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend get away

Great little cabin for me and my girlfriend to get away for the weekend. It was great having a grill on the deck to use. Great proximity to Snyder's run to go kayaking. Also really enjoyed the tranquility of the cabin location and spent the evening reading. 10/10 would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Easy access to lake. Very efficient. Nice quiet neighborhood. Just what we're looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zack H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and location.

Check in process was simple and easy. I stayed for the weekend and I enjoyed it very much! It is a very nice place to get away from the city. Close to Raystown lake and good fishing. Will return in the future! Thanks Aunt Susie’s!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Surprised

We did really enjoy our stay! We were surprised by three things: 1) Pleasant surprise that some of the things noted as not being available, actually were such as coffee filters and chairs around the fire pit. Unfortunately, it was too rainy and wet to use them. 2) We didn’t realize just how close this was to the locations that we planned to go to. It’s a perfect location! 3) We’ve never before actually been charged for the security deposit. Usually, there’s just a hold put on your account. Unfortunately, we still have not received it back and we left the place as clean or cleaner than when we arrived. Hopefully, we will see the deposit returned with the taxes that were also charged on the deposit. I have to submit this survey before the 7 to 10 business days is reached.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa w.

Perfect Getaway Weekend

Nice little cabin for a getaway weekend to Alligrippis for some of the best mountain biking around!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip for our first anniversary

property was very clean and welcoming. We liked the art and photos and the flowers and the overall feel of the cottage. The heat was efficient and uniform. It is likely we will be back for future anniversaries or some other occasions. The area has a lot to see and experience even with the uncertain weather in mid-october.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tiny home weekend escape

We were looking for a weekend escape near Raystown Lake for just my husband and I. Knowing that the weather would not be great, we wanted somewhere comfortable to be inside and we were concerned about being warm this time of year. The cottage was in the small quiet neighborhood of Hesston. Due to the slanted floors in the living room, it made it difficult to find a comfortable place to sit. The kitchen was fully equipped to meet all our needs. The conditioned well water made the showers soft, but it had an unpleasant sulfur taste. The heating system was a little difficult to figure out, but we stayed nice and cozy. With proper expectations, we would recommend no more than 2 or 3 to stay here for a quiet weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy couple getaway

Cozy small cottage nice for a couples' getaway that is affordable and near Raystown lake and Visitor center. We had a nice time and would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Elisa G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Teeny Tiny

The cottage is very small and probably best suited for one person. The size would not have been a problem if we were there just to sleep. When we arrived we found that we had to make our own beds (linens were provided). First time we’ve encountered that. The bathroom was hard to find (hidden behind the refrigerator) and lacked hand towels. Wash cloths were not provided and we had to buy some in Huntingdon. We had to wash each dish before we used them because the were not clean. The couch also was quite soiled so we used a sheet to cover it up. We did appreciate the ease of checking in, the clothesline outside and the fire pit. Overall though we were disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick golf stay

Good place…accurate description…stayed before
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cottage

This property is cute and very clean. In a great location. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

This little cottage has all what you need to relax and disconnect. Great location near to the lake ! We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H., Secane, pa

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun and relaxing

My husband and our pups had a lovely long weekend. The house worked great for us, was close to everything. We especially lived the large yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location for What We Wanted! :-)

This rental was just what we wanted for a getaway weekend - Convenient to everything! We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Ronald R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint, cozy home

Only complaint is that the bedroom is not air conditioned directly as the other rooms in the house are. It relies on cool air to make its way through a door from the air conditioned hallway/ stairs. On a moderately warm day, temp in the low 80’s, it was stuffy and too warm in the bedroom to sleep comfortably. Otherwise, the house was clean and well kept, and the location was quiet and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

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