Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10260 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Washer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Howard, PA

Bald Eagle State Park
188 min walk
Nittany Inn
4 min drive
State College Bus Station
37 min drive
State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
38 min drive

Room options

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for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

3 Jan - 4 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful, spacious, private, Mountain Get Away home located on Nittany Ridge and ever so convenient for Penn State and other State College and Centre County attractions. Beautifully appointed and spacious. Enjoy the privacy of the wooded setting in the hot tub on the deck or simply relax and unwind from city life.
Enjoy the beauty of Nittany Valley (the home is situated on 15 pristine acres) while you are only 27 minutes to the Penn State Campus, Beaver Stadium, the Bryce Jordan Center, and Medlar Field at Lobrano Park-the State College Spikes Minor League Baseball Stadium.
It is also a great home base for other Center County attractions like the Grange Fair, Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, or summer vacations in close proximity to the Bald Eagle State Park and Foster Sayers Lake, Penn’s Cave and Wildlife preserve, and Woodward Cave only minutes away-not hours!
For Fly Fishermen and Hunters, Spring Creek, Penn’s Creek, and the Bald Eagle Creek, have some of the best Trout Fishing anywhere. For Hunting season, deer, turkey, and bear are plentiful and some are record breakers.
Why stay in town when you can enjoy country living in a beautiful home and stay in one of the most beautiful areas in Pennsylvania? It’s also interesting to note that Nittany Valley has one of the largest Amish Communities in the State. You can find baked goods, cheese shops, leather goods, quilts, and see Amish Farms at work in traditional ways.
With excellent country roads (with very little traffic) you can drive 20 miles in the time it takes to drive 2 in the city!

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Frog Pond. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub and an arcade/games room. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
20.8 miles (33.5 km) from Pennsylvania State University and 10.9 miles (17.5 km) from Frog Pond

As a guest of Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Michael Edward Mccoy

Languages

English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

Spa tub

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near the marina

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Golf
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sledding 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden
Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

lou P.

2 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Some beds were a little too soft for some, everything else was just fine . Thanks Lou

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

3 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

So much space, great amenities and beautiful location! Hosts were very accommodating and responsive.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

6 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for Penn State games

Great house for 5 couples! Lots of space! Big kitchen - plenty of seating and comfy couches! Convenient for Penn State games! Hublersburg Inn close by for great meal!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DJ C.

5 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Ironman Get-a-way

Great place to stay while competing in the 70.3 Ironman! The only downside was that the location wasn't listed correctly and was about 10 miles away from where we were thinking it was, but other than that highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

29 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect private getaway.

This is our second year and we will be back again next year!! Property is great and the owners are even better!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christine J.

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Penn State Graduation

We stayed here for our son’s graduation and couldn’t have been happier with the house. It was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The house had everything imaginable and was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myriah H.

19 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great large space

This is a beautiful home tucked in the woods and perfect for a large group. Lots of space, lots of thoughtful touches to make the house feel like home.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

2 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Fall weekend

You will not be disappointed with your stay in this beautiful home! Fully wheelchair accessible (other than front door but we always bring a portable ramp when we travel) Exceeded our expectations. Enjoyed our time in the house as much as the PSU football game! Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

18 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

PSU weekend

Great communication with renter. House was in great condition.super clean well appointed and easily fit our 12 person family. Will stay here again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

60th birthday celebration

We loved our stay start to finish! Beautiful home. Beautiful property. Looking forward to our next visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen W.

13 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay near Penn State

Home was PERFECT for us Great layout Great bedrooms Great location Great hosts

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Penn state weekend

Excellent property, accurate listing

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

18 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Racecation Location

My family headed to Bellefonte for a nice, big place to stay for the Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley race. It was a great location between the swim start and the university where the Ironman village and finish line were located. The house was decorated great and was very cozy with lots of places to sit and relax. We loved the corn hole set out back! Well stocked kitchen to cook our various meals. Air conditioner units keep the house very comfortable. Our only tough spot was that we thought we had enough beds for our whole family, so a minor hiccup when the two kids had to sleep on cots in the office room. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall E.

13 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Loved the house and the area

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

1 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience near Bald Eagle State Park

The property was very nice and just perfect for our group. The management team was amazing!!! I highly recommend the property!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stewart C., Felton, Delaware

20 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

If you are looking for a vacation rental in this area, stay here.

Home was very clean and the property was very well maintained. We especially enjoyed the hot tub and relaxing around the fire pit in the evening.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

21 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Just beautiful & very clean!

This was the perfect house for our large family. We were there for our daughters graduation from PSU. Location was about 20 minutes away, but it worked out perfectly for us. The house was truly amazing. Had everything we needed and the location is just spectacular. I will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

17 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect PSU trip!

Our group stayed at this property to attend a Penn State football game. We wished we had another day or two to relax at the house afterwards! We especially loved the game room and hot tub. Excellent communication from the owners too. We highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

2 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Rental Property

Took some friends to a PSU game and stayed at this wonderful home. Very comfortable, inviting and exceptionally clean . Make sure to visit nearby Goot Essa Cheese (ask for a tour of their cellars), and Hublersburg Inn restaurant. We will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al A.

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

House has all that was advertised and more!!

From the fire pit to the game room to the hot tub to the modern kitchen to the five bedrooms to the family room , I would but the house!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathleen r.

5 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed our stay at this home. The open flor plan and layout was great for our group.

We enjoyed our weekend in Centre County and a Penn State football game. The house provided a great location. It was clean and had all amenities needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

25 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Football Weekend House.

Everything was perfect. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

21 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Just perfect!

We enjoyed this house immensely! Spotless, comfortable furnishings and plenty of room for our large group. Kitchen is well equipped and spacious. Loved the upstairs game room and hanging out in the backyard with the fire pit playing corn hole. Ate breakfast on the covered back patio listening to the birds. Beautiful location and property!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alina O.

12 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Staying at this property has been the best of camping in the Poconos yet! The house is very welcoming, nicely cleaned, and offers everything for an enjoyable stay. Though I have to mention that the location listed is inaccurate. Don’t hesitate to contact the owners as they are very pleasing and will not leave you unsatisfied.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022