The property is absolutely stunning! The views are incredible and the house is well-appointed. We visited with a group of 10, and it was generously sized for our group. There was space to hang out and room to spread out. The owner was very responsive and took the time to get to know our group and suggest activities we would like. We had a wonderful time and would definitely return to this property!
What a lovely home with an amazing viewOur hostess Dawn was so accommodating. I spent time on the phone and asked many questions, she was terrific. The house does sleep a lot of people and we really had an AMAZING family reunion. The kitchen is simple and lovely to work in, so feeding our group of 16 was made easier. The outside fire pit was so lovely to use. My grand niece loved the slide. The Jacuzzi was well used. Come stay at this lovely place, I hope youâll enjoy it as much as we did.
We had an amazing stay at this property! Dawn went above and beyond w communication and making sure we had everything we need. I would highly recommend this property! (Just not the dates we rebooked!)
We had a wonderful experience at this beautiful home. The setting is amazing. The hosts were extremely helpful before and during our stay. When there was a minor issue with the house during our stay, there was someone on site within the hour. You won't be disappointed with the house, the views, or the hosts. 5 stars all the way!
New Years Family Gathering ages 5 months to 71 years
House was large and quite adequate for our 21 people. Nice weather allowed for several hikes even over New Years. Great views and sunrises. Sunroom off kitchen was popular early morning spot. Large first floor area allowing game area, food prep area football watching
We enjoyed our stay very much! Every detail was was thought out for the guests, and the communication with the owner was fantastic. Check in was a breeze. It was a fantastic trip!
Such a great property that everyone in our group raved about! The views are amazing, property clean and accommodating, and the rooms are comfortable with plenty of bathrooms for a large group. If your looking at the pictures online and wondering if the property is worthwhile to book, it without question is and highly recommend.
Beautiful property with a wonderful property manager
This property is stunning. The house is gorgeous, but it's all about the views from the porch!! Whether it's the boats on the lake during or the marina lights at night, the view is captivating. Anna and Dawn were very responsive, helpful and made everything easy. The house is well appointed and very comfortable. Would definitely recommend and rent again. Thanks for the wonderful memories!
The property is amazing and was very spacious allowing us area to spread out. The views were outstanding, and the host was very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions.
Where do I begin? From my first encounter with Dawn to our morning of check-out, everything was smooth sailing. The property was absolutely beautiful from the interior to the exterior with the outstanding views. We loved the fire pit (with plenty of wood) and the hot tub which was clean and so relaxing.
We did take a day and rented a pontoon at Seven Points Marina (about 25 minutes away). The lake is spectacular. I highly recommend getting out there if you can. The marina has everything from small boats to large houseboats.
Please do not hesitate to rent this fabulous home. You will not be disappointed!
We celebrated a PSU graduation party at this property, and it was absolutely perfect! The house was incredibly spacious and spotlessly clean, making it comfortable for our entire group. The views of the lake were stunning and provided a picturesque backdrop for our celebration. Everything about our stay exceeded expectations. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a serene getaway with ample room and beautiful scenery!
property is amazing and communication with owner was a breeze. perfect for large families with kids. the view from the top of the mountain is impressive.
Bella Vista does not disappoint! This was our second stay and it was equally as lovely as the first. We are a group of three families that have been taking retreats, to hike and spend time together, every year since our kids were babies. As the kids grew, we needed more space, and Bella Vista fit the bill and delivered with plenty of comfortable beds and lots of refrigerator & storage space for the mass amounts of food that our growing teens consume! We thoroughly enjoyed the fire pit, and watching the sunrise and moonrise reflected on the lake from the porch. Stunning! During the day, we crafted at the large dining room table, played board games, and zipped over to Trough Creek for a gorgeous day of hiking. Our group also enjoyed Raystownâs amazing biking trails and 18-hole disc golf course. State College/Penn State was about an hour away, so if we chose to go to a football game or shops we could. Nearby there were also small shops where necessities and bags of ice were available to keep beverages cold during our stay. The kids enjoyed soaking in the hot tub at night, too. Our hosts were very responsive, kind, and accommodating. We will be back! Thank you so much!
Bella Vista was a phenomenal choice for our long family weekend. It was a very central location for a family with members across the state. It was a gorgeous, freshly renovated home on a beautiful property with amazing views of Raystown Lake. Sunrise is a treat! From the first minute to the last it just felt âlike home.â The house was thoughtfully stocked with all the things needed to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable, and even small things you wouldnât expect to find like games, firewood, cleaning supplies, kitchen accessories, coffee and spices. Dawn, our host, went far out of her way at every turn to ensure our stay was all we hoped it would be. She was so personable and genuinely concerned about our time there. She had great suggestions on area events, sightseeing options, restaurants and possible catering options for our stay. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a beautiful quiet and peaceful stay away from the âhustle and bustleâ of daily life.
I have globaly stayed at owner rented properties and Dawn and Anna are the most responsive and professional hosts i have ever had the privledge to work with. They worked with me to ensure I had everything I needed to chef for our executive, other team members, and business guests. Kitchen is one of the best equipped that I have enjoyed cooking in and they went out of their way to have their local service team inspect grill propane tanks and a vase for fresh cut flowers! The only regret is that we did not rest from our labors to enjoy the game room, fire pit, hot tub or putting green. But debriefing while relaxing on the deck was awesome way to end the day!
We stayed here for our Girl Scout Troop's mother/daughter weekend! The house had plenty of room, and had everything you could have imagined to need! The only downfall is it is about a 30 minute drive to everything in the area and it's a little much young kids with so much driving, but it's definitely worth it!
Spacious, beautiful home with a great view of the lake. House activities: Campfire, hot tub, cornhole and basketball. Lake activities: boating, fishing, water park, and beach. Our family enjoyed it all and had a great vacation. Dawn and Anna could not have been more attentive to our needs...Best VRBO vacation yet......The Shubert's.
Stayed here over the 4th of July and I can say is This place is awesome! Dawn and Anna the hostesses are very accommodating to your stay and everything for our trip was great. We have stayed her now several times and it has always been nothing but the best. Highly recommended!
Stayed for 3 nights from June 16 with 4 kids and 8 adults. I only have good things to say about this place.
Property is huge with plenty of spaces ( read comfortably) to sleep and hang around. There are several games for kids to play - foosball, basketball, slide , each of which were fully enjoyed by the kids. The toilets resemble that of a hotel with all necessities taken care of already.
There are two kitchens each with a stove, microwave and fridge that helped us cook different meals and stock supplies. Kitchen is well stocked with cookware and some basic starters like oil, spices etc.
The major point for the house is the view of the lake from each of the floor. We watched sunrise everyday with coffee in the morning.
Hot tub, grill and bonfire ( with included firewood! Yes no buying firewood everyday) adds to the luxury.
Along with the amazing amenities of the house , you get brilliant hosts . They have a booklet with all the necessary information of the house and surrounding area with activities in the area ( so you benefit from their research). We took 4 of their recommendations for kids few of which we couldnât have found ourselves ( eg feeding the fish) . In addition they are always available on messages and text for any queries or requests.
I have been to amazing homes or amazing hosts before but this was the first time when both were together.
Cheers to Anna and Dawn! Keep up the amazing vibe!