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Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, video library, stereo
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Howard, PA
  • Popular LocationBald Eagle State Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBryce Jordan Center32 min drive
  • Popular LocationPenn's Cave36 min drive
  • AirportReedsville, PA (RED-Mifflin County)54 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.

Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!

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!

Property manager

Michael Edward Mccoy

Languages

English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Golf on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

  • Unit size: 2800 sq ft (260 sq m)

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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

Pets not allowed

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Howard

Located in Howard, this holiday home is in the mountains. Big Spring Spirits and Pisano Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bald Eagle State Park and Talleyrand Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Beaver Stadium or Bryce Jordan Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Bald Eagle State Park - 3 min drive
  • Pennsylvania State University - 27 min drive
  • Penn State Ice Pavilion - 31 min drive
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 32 min drive
  • Penn's Cave - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hublersburg Inn - 11 min drive
  • Brothers New York Style Pizzeria - 9 min walk
  • Black Eagle Bowmen - 20 min drive
  • Brothers Pizza Of Lamar - 17 min drive
  • Beech Creek Furst Corner - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Bald Eagle State Park and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks. Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County and Creekside Rock and Gems are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christine J.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Penn state weekend
Excellent property, accurate listing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Loved the house and the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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