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Happy Valley retreat - whole house, large living room, EV charger

Holiday home in Port Matilda with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Main living room
Living area
Dining table seats 8 people

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Happy Valley retreat - whole house, large living room, EV charger

Located only 3 exits from the stadium and campus, the house offers 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with plenty of private off-street parking. There are 2 living rooms and a large kitchen with plenty of space for entertaining. Enjoy the wood fireplace and bring your fishing poles to enjoy a campfire while you fish in the pond. The master bedroom connects to the adjacent bedroom and shares a bathroom making it a perfect room for families. A private setting that is still 5 minutes from shopping (Target, Walmart) in eating (Ottos) Indoor fireplace, WIFI, free parking, EV outlet, washer and drier.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
$750 if the noiseaware decibel sensor is active
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: $750 if the noiseaware decibel sensor is active
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Port Matilda

Port Matilda is home to this holiday home. Palmer Museum of Art and Pennsylvania Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Happy Valley Winery and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bryce Jordan Center or Beaver Stadium.
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Port Matilda, PA

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 10 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 12 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Tyrone Station - 25 min drive
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Valley retreat - whole house, large living room, EV charger pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Happy Valley retreat - whole house, large living room, EV charger?

As of 2 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Valley retreat - whole house, large living room, EV charger on 3 November 2025 start from NZ$632.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Happy Valley retreat - whole house, large living room, EV charger?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Valley retreat - whole house, large living room, EV charger?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Happy Valley retreat - whole house, large living room, EV charger located?

Situated in Port Matilda, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Geisinger - Patton Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Pennsylvania State University and Tudek Dog Park. Palmer Museum of Art and The Arboretum at Penn State are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in a beautiful setting, perfect for a large group. Plenty of room for simply hanging out and more than enough sleeping area's. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a family

This property had lots of room to spread out and the two living areas works great for kids and it allowed them to have a their of space
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

York Bridge C.

Excellent Corporate Rental

Great home in a great location near Penn State! Our team of employees really enjoyed their stay. Owner is nice to work with and very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Penn State Cheer Competition

Property was perfect for our group of families with girls competing at a Cheer Competition at Bryce Jordan Center. It was a short drive and gave us space to hang out, cook meals and relax when we weren’t competing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Retreat

We had a good restful week at Happy Valley Retreat! We had plenty of room for all 8 of us. We discovered the walking/ biking trail across from the house. It snowed during oir stay and the house was so beautiful and warm!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wrestling weekend

Stayed three nights for keystone states wresting championships. Very clean. Easy to find. We shared the house with another family having two separate living rooms gave the adults and kids their own spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

jennifer e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fine with the house, until we went to check out. We parked our cars in the driveway per the hosts instructions; however, there is a black walnut tree above that area. When we went to leave, we realized 2 of our vehicles had damage from the walnuts falling off the tree onto the cars. One car had a cracked windshield and the other had 6 dents on the hood of the car. The host was unwilling to help or contribute anything to repair the damages. So BEWARE when renting in the fall; DO NOT park near the garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and unique

Had a great time. House was big and slept a lot. Communication from host was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric Z.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and (mostly), but improvements are needed

We stayed here for a week with our three adult children and spouses. We appreciated the great location, spacious rooms, and comfortable furnishings on the main floor. The kitchen (which we understand is about to be replaced) was in poor condition and missing many basics (like kitchen towels and oven mitts.) There were other issues: mold in the bathroom, a badly sagging mattress, thin and worn bath towels, loose doorknobs, etc. - all have been reported to the host. Despite these issues, the roomy main floor was a great place for all of us to gather for the holidays.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crissy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house for a large group

Very comfortable house for our weekend stay for graduation. Beautiful setting. Enjoyed walking in the woods across the street. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and easy to get to Beaver Stadium

Stayed here for Luke Combs concert at Beaver Stadium and this was the perfect choice for that. Great location and large, clean home. Wish the weather had been better but certainly not owners fault!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

April 15 trip

Nice property. Lots of room for 8 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teryn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place for a group

Our friend group lives all over the state, so we met here for a visit. The house was really nice, had easy parking, and plenty of room for all 6 of us. We had a lovely trip. We didn’t plan on doing much in State College, but it was only a short drive away if we needed anything. The host was easy to reach when we had questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

carly f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Football weekend

Stayed here with friends for a college reunion! Had a great time perfect for big groups and tailgating!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

White Out Weekend

Very nice stay. Comfortable house. Plenty of room and comfortable beds. Nice bathrooms and towels. Kitchen very adequately stocked with dishes, cookware etc. Would have liked blankets on beds. The many light switches throughout house could have been labeled a bit. Powder room light bulbs were very dim. Roku TV did not work. Great location and it was just what we needed for our Penn State Weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Deidre G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend Getaway

The Happy Valley Retreat was a great place to stay for our large family. The spacious house was a great open area for our family to connect, play, and enjoy each other's company. Close enough to the stadium and all campus activities while also being out of the way for our kids to enjoy time outside between events.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

UMBC Softball at Penn St

My first time ever using VRBO, and this place was perfect. Easy check in, great communication with owner, and instructions for check out was easy. Highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Homey

We had a great time in Happy Valley!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental close to PSU

Great rental for a group of families. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Roomy living quarters, comfy bedrooms, and nice accommodations - coffee provisions. Definitely will rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place! Perfect for what we needed! 12 mon drive to campus.. great big rooms, cozy beds would come again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house close to PSU

Easy drive to downtown state college and beaver stadium. While we didn’t spend a ton of time out the house we enjoyed the small porch out back, big living room and dining room. House was clean and much bigger than expected! Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for the price

This was a great stay and would definitely recommend for any group needing a place to stay near State college. The house was clean everything worked and all the rooms are upstairs which was nice to have separation from the living room. It gave us the rural feel of PA with out being in the rural distance to State College!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

nancy f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large group

Worked out well for have multiple families
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

John F.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

House

Back deck dirty not cleaned. House outside needs a power wash. Needs inside paint dirty window sills
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joshua Glantz

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English, Italian, Spanish
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