Seven Points Marina

My family has a cabin in the area and frequents Raystown Lake. This week alone they rented a pontoon boat twice, and generally use the marina for multiple rentals throughout the summer. This morning as we were loading our rental, we questioned if there were any newer boats, as my parents generally rent the smaller yellow pontoons. The staff informed us that all the boats were rented, so we took the older boat which was actually very comfortable for the five of us. It had some aesthetic damage, like dents and paint scrapes both on the body and prop, but we weren’t that concerned. After spending the morning fishing, we decided to tube, water ski and swim. At this point we discovered that the ladder on the back of the boat was broken, giving us no way to get back on the boat from the water. If we wanted to get back on the boat, we had to drive the boat to shallow water where we could climb up on the deck. Because of this, we didn’t do as much swimming and couldn’t tube or ski without major inconvenience. We didn’t think we had any options as we were told that all of the boats were rented. We were also way out on the lake at this point and nowhere near the marina. When we came back at the end of the day, we told the staff that we were disappointed that we didn’t get to do any water sports due to the ladder being broken. We spent $ 450 on the boat with the expectation that everything would be in working order. We assumed they would discount our rental price or not charge us for the gas. They responded by telling us that if we had a problem with it we should have returned to the marina with it and they could have given us their ‘backup’ boat. We told them that we were told the boats were all rented so didn’t think that was an option. They then told us that there was paint chipped off the prop which would cost us $ 150, but since the ladder was broken, they’d consider it a wash. We asked to see the prop as we had inspected it prior to departure. It looked the same as when we left. It was clear that instead of being apologetic and providing good customer service, they had looked for a dishonest way out of the issue. The staff told us that next time we should take pictures of all the scrapes and dents and dings to avoid being blamed for them upon return. Not only is this unreasonable, but nearly impossible given all the wear on that particular boat. As people who spent close to a thousand dollars in their marina this week alone, we expected better customer service and boats in good working order.

Rented a houseboat from Lake Raystown Resort on 8÷21÷15, but reserved a paddle board through Seven Points Marina. As we pulled closer to Seven Points in our house boat reaching the no wake zone, a small boat carrying an irate female headed us off and immediately started yelling at us to leave. We asked her how we get our paddle board, she replied with, «I don’t care, get out of here» and «I’m calling somebody and they will take your boat.» We yelled back that «our boat is backing up so chill out, how do we get our paddle board from you guys.» She then screamed, «that is not my problem.» Unbeknownst to us, we must have walked into a turf war. We called Seven Points Marina and explained what had just happened; the person on the phone informed us that the crazy lady yelling at us was the owner of the marina. We understood that she didn’t want us there, but to not assist us in how we get an item that we are renting out of her marina seems a little ridiculous. I can promise that none of us on the boat will ever return to Seven Points Marina and will, from now on, keep our money out of crazy lady’s pockets.

We just spent a long weekend on a 58′ pontoon, rented from 7 Points Marina on Raystown Lake. It was an expensive weekend and it was worth every penny.
There were four of us and the boat «The Raystowner» had two decks on either end, inside and outside dining tables, a large gas grill that was immaculately clean, a refrigerator, microwave, stove, freezer, couch and recliner. Off the deck, which had a 4-​person hot tub, was a sliding board. There were four high end pool recliners on top, too. The top deck was accessible from spiral stairs on one side and traditional stairs on the other. Sleeping for 8 and fully air conditioned — with the option for open windows. Bathroom was very roomy with a full sized shower stall.
The staff on check-​in was on point, while being relaxed and engaging. They have large rolling bins to get your luggage and food moved quickly and safely. There is a walk through at the beginning and the end, both very efficient and friendly. Paperwork was in order and there were no delays.
Swimming in the Lake was a 4+ hour a day activity. We moved from cove to cove and enjoyed the vistas offered by the very interesting shoreline. I logged some serious reading time, the others logged some fishing time. We enjoyed the hot tub each night, reminding each other of the details of ANOTHER PERFECT DAY.
We all agree — we’d do this again in a minute… or as soon as the piggy bank swells.

As a boater for over 55 years this is the worst marina between here and the Chesapeake don’t go there. I am at the resorts now. If you really want to have a great boating experience, a lot of fun. This will fill ur needs. They will appreciate you at the resorts and not make you feel like you are in a concentration camp.

The long version:
We took a trip out to the SEVEN POINTS MARINA to spend a weekend on the breathtaking Raystown Lake. We rented a houseboat, It was fantastic. I can’t remember the name of our boat but it was 58 ft., air-​conditioned 8 sleeper. It had a fully equipped galley, 2 staterooms (nice size) and 2 cuddies. It had a large bathroom with full size shower, spacious front deck with table, chairs and gas grill, large back deck with Sliding Board and huge top sun deck with a Hot Tub. It had a large living and dining area. The boat was fat daddy! If you are going with a large group, I would suggest you be the main organizer… you can then rightfully call first dibs on one of the staterooms (the cuddies are a little small for my liking).
The booking process was fairly painless. (make sure to book as far in advance as possible). The price was reasonable. (anything to do with a boating is always going to hit your wallet but if you split the price amongst family/​friends, you are good-​to-​go). You can book a 3 Night Week-​end or a 4 Nights during the Week. They have a 4, 6, 8 (and a 10?) sleepers. A few of the boats allow you to bring a dog on board. I would suggest getting a boat that includes a Sliding Board because that is fun as hell. (everyone in our group used it). However, we found that most of our party never ended up using the Hot Tub so unless it is a must, get one without the tub (it’s cheaper). They require a $ 300 deposit to secure the reservation (non refundable for cancellation). The generator and engine gasoline tanks are full upon check-​in; they are filled upon check-​out; you pay for only what is used. None of the houseboats have built-​in watercraft ramps but you can tow a watercraft (with bumpers) for use on the lake. We wished we would of brought a jet-​ski with us! Also, bring a kayak with you if you want (something we also wished we did).
The dock/​fingers are huge at this marina. I have only driven (steered) small boats in the past so my buddy did most of the steering. Lessee & all drivers must possess a permanent Boating Safety Education Certificate from any state, or a Coast Guard certificate. If not, you may obtain a temporary certificate at Seven Points Marina during your check-​in by taking a safety course at no additional charge (this is very common)
I was surprised how turbulent the water seems when you are driving a boat of that size. At one point, I took over the steering for about 2 minutes but was quickly demoted back to a passenger status. So, you are going to want to make sure you are with a driver that has experience! Depending on how much fuel you use, you may have to go back to the dock to re-​fuel (if you spend a lot of time cruising). If you do, you just call in your boat name to the marina to let them know; they have staff that will help guide the boat into the fingers (major props to my buddy Steve for his boating skills). If needed, the marina staff will navigate the boat out of the harbor for you and pick you up when your trip is over (eliminating the challenging part of houseboating: getting away from the dock and getting back in).
We partied big time on this boat. We drank, BBQ’d on the grill, slid down the water slide over and over and swam in the refreshingly cold lake. On one of the days, we went onto land and did a little hiking. We went cruising up and down the lake. Each night we docked at a different spot. I would suggest that you don’t tie up at any of the smaller islands, especially those with rocky shores, or your boat may drift sideways in the wind & you may get stuck in too-​shallow water. Ask the marina for tips.
Raystown Lake is one of my favorite lakes in Pennsylvania (2^nd would be Lake Wallenpaupack). Raystown is a 30-​mile long, 8,300-acre lake (largest lake that is entirely within Pennsylvania). It is beautiful… just stunning ! The views from the houseboat of the surrounding hills on the shores of the winding lake are breathtaking. Since much of the surrounding land is owned by the Army Corps of Engineers, it is not available for residential development. So, the land is covered by trees all the way down to the edge of the water ! (no lakefront houses, 118 miles of natural wooded shoreline).
There are numerous ways of experiencing everything Raystown has to offer. I would recommend experiencing the lake from both land and water. Maybe go boating one time then tent camping the next. Here are reviews of Raystown Lake