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Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU!

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Dining
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo, computer monitors

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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State College, PA
  • Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU!

Charming, updated and renovated cape-cod revival house in the tree-lined, picturesque Holmes-Foster neighborhood super close to downtown and PSU campus. Everything is clean, and energy efficient. Parking (2-3 cars max) and internet included.

The house has 3 rooms with queen-sized beds plus a fully-finished basement with another queen-sized bed. There are 2.5 baths, including a brand new primary bath. Floors are hardwood and natural stone/porcelain tile with carpet in the fully-finished basement. The attached porch has windows on three sides and a standing desk for working. The house has high efficiency multi-zone heat pumps and the upstairs bathrooms have radiant floor heating. There is a 75 gallon high efficiency heat pump water heater, so there is a ton of hot water for everyone. The kitchen features an induction range, high-efficiency Bosch dishwasher and Fisher-Paykal refrigerator with custom-built Amish cabinets. There is a fireplace in the living room, a garage (off-street parking for up to three medium cars - 1 in garage and 2 in driveway - a tight fit but it works), and a great outdoor space with a grill, table, and chairs for warm weather. A lot of State College's best places for food, drink, and entertainment are within a 10-minute walk. The house has a fast (gigabit) internet connection (1,000 mbps download), cable TV, and a printer. There is a large high efficiency washer/dryer and an iron and ironing board.

The four queen sized beds are all very comfortable with high-quality pillows and linens. There is also a twin-sized foam mattress that can be set up on the floor somewhere for an extra bed.

The Holmes-Foster neighborhood, where the house is located, is one of the original neighborhoods of State College. It is characterized by interesting and classic architecture, tree-lined streets, parks, and being close to downtown/campus and yet quiet and residential. The house is on a small hill that locals often use for running sprints and the PSU golf course (nice also for jogging around) is a 5-10 minute walk. Everything you need is close by and it is easy to get in and out of town.

If you're going downtown or to campus, walking is often the easiest and fastest option - or biking if you bring a bike! Beaver Stadium is on the far side of campus from the house, but is still only 2 miles, so definitely walkable. There is also a bus service that stops nearby on Atherton if you don't want to walk. Other campus events will be closer. You'll get a ticket if you park overnight on the street in front of the house, but you can put one car in the garage and two in the driveway if needed. If you have big vehicles only 1-2 may fit.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Pennsylvania State University. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 9 minutes by foot from Pennsylvania State University and a 5-minute drive from Bryce Jordan Center
Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jonathan Cook

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Note from host: No child-proofing, but children allowed at ur risk

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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.

Property is also known as

Completely Remodeled Updated Perfect Location Downtown/psu House
Completely Remodeled Updated Perfect Location Downtown/psu
Completely Remodeled Updated Perfect Location Downtown/psu House
Completely Remodeled Updated Perfect Location Downtown/psu House
Completely Remodeled Updated Perfect Location Downtown/psu

Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house!
Very clean and organized home in a nice neighborhood. Looks as if it was updated recently and Is beautifully decorated. Plenty of room for our entire party of 5 adults and 3 teens, with room to spare. Easy walk to PSU, Beaver stadium and Bryce Jordan Center. Very little parking for big vehicles is only negative but there is a parking garage a short distance away. Jonathan is extremely responsive to any questions if they come up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Penn State football weekend
Perfect place to stay for a Penn State football weekend. Clean, great amenities, plenty of space and an easy walk to downtown. I would highly recommend to any visitors!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool House
Perfect house for any occasion. Craft style but updated with every amenity. Good size, great for a small group. Close to town in a great neighborhood. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location for PENN State graduation weekend
Our family enjoyed the house and it’s proximity to restaurants. There was length of room. The PDF outlining the information about the house features was very thorough.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and relaxing
This home has been updated and is beautiful and welcoming. We spent most of our time in the backyard, including meals. The bedrooms, living areas and dine-in kitchen are spacious and comfortable, including the finished area of the basement, which has plenty of windows that offer natural light during the day. Jonathan, the owner, was timely and thorough in his communications to prepare us for our stay and quick to respond to questions. This was the perfect place to gather with family to celebrate our recent Penn State graduate’s naval officer commissioning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location, great owner
We had a great time at this place - it was in great shape and had everything we needed to set up for an awesome weekend. Jonathan was extremely responsive and helpful which was much appreciated. The location is amazing and having the parking available was a huge bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend
We had a wonderful time at PSU and had a wonderful stay at this property. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hockey weekend
Met some friends and our high school kiddos that are exploring colleges and we all had an amazing weekend. House was a perfect fit for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house and location
The house is terrific, as is the location. The host, Jonathan, could not be nicer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a PSU mini-reunion
The house is in a lovely neighborhood, an easy walk to campus and even to the stadium. It’s modern and well-designed, super clean, and came with little things that made all the difference (coffee + toothpaste? Be still my heart!). Jonathan was responsive, accommodating, and helpful - the perfect host. The bedrooms are spacious and super comfy. We didn’t need the basement space, but it’s giant and offers excellent privacy. There’s only one shower, typical of homes of a similar age, and it wasn’t a problem, just something to keep in mind. We will absolutely be checking availability for a repeat visit next season. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and nice neighborhood
The house was perfect for our group of 5 Penn State alumni friends. We were surprised how much space there was, it’s bigger than it looks in the photos. It was tastefully decorated, very clean and fresh. The kitchen had new appliances and everything else we needed. We loved the huge sofa in the living room with space for everyone to sit. It’s a quiet and pretty neighborhood but still close to downtown and campus. If you have multiple cars you may need to park one elsewhere because you can’t park overnight on the street. This wasn’t a problem since there is a parking garage within walking distance on Beaver Ave at a reasonable price and free Sundays.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and location!
Clean, well stocked, ideal location. Great communication/ support from host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brytnee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We had a wonderful experience. The property was clean, the location was perfect, and the property owner was very responsive to my pre arrival questions. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
This is our second stay in Johnathan’s house. We love the amenities and the location. You can’t go wrong! Johnathan is very responsive if you have any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend in State College
We had a great stay! Jonathan is an excellent host and the house is impeccably clean and very nicely furnished. Excellent location and a short walk to town. Looking forward to staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim C., Lewes

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home away from home
My family had the greatest State College experience. This home is in the perfect location, a great neighborhood and walking distance to downtown and to campus. It’s beautifully kept, spacious, updated throughout with all the comforts of home. Jonathan was a pleasure from time of booking to check out!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alumni weekend
Nice house in great location

10/10 Excellent

Tara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot, great manager!
Really nice spot and convenient, too. Clean and open. Owner was awesome to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and amenities!
The house was exactly what we were looking for a weekend away with friends. Very clean and exactly how it was described. Great location to downtown but on a quiet street. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness
PSU reunion / golf
Stayed at Jonathan's house for 3 nights with 2 friends from my PhD days (25 years ago) at PSU. Great house, great neighborhood, great golf and Jonathan is a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valleri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very. Ice!
VERY clean charming renovated house. Well equipped Quiet neighborhood. Comfortable beds and a lot of seating in common areas. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and property
Super clean, well equipped and very nice house. Met or exceeded all of our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

lluvia p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental
Super clean, well organized and spacious house. We really enjoy our weekend there. Perfect location.