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One of a Kind Renovated Church just outside Penn State!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Living area
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pine Grove Mills, PA
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Double Room

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

The King room

1 King Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master Bathroom, first floor

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room, first floor

Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

One of a Kind Renovated Church just outside Penn State!

This vintage home use to be a church in the late 1800's. What was once a place of worship with its tall ceilings has been renovated into a one of a kind home with all new bathroom, kitchen, comfortable beds, covered porch and spacious backyard.
There are four bedrooms that can comfortably sleep ten along with two and a half baths. On the first floor you will find the master with its own private bathroom and queen bed perfect for elderly guest or the guest with disability that can't used steps. Upstairs you will find a full bathroom and 3 bedrooms, one bedroom with two double beds, another with a king, and a room with two single beds. We also have a queen air mattress for the common area.
You will have all the comforts of home in this one of the kind house to enjoy your trip. Our house has a fully equipped Kitchen, clean towel and sheets, Keurig coffee maker(bring your favorite K-Cup), washer and dryer, high speed internet, cable TV, and plenty of room for everyone to be comfortable. We have also provided board games and books and plenty of cozy places to enjoy them along with a bar with glasses (drinks not provided)

This is also great space for having a family event like, reunion, baby or bridal shower, birthday or graduation party , just let us know prior to your booking, we may request extra fee or deposit for events and keep in mind that there is limited parking space on the property. Tax parcel: 24-009A,041A,0000-

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
It is not child proofed, there is stairs inside
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Permission prior to booking for party or event
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Well behaved , house trained dogs are welcome
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside but outside is OK

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Set the thermostat to the original setting please
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If any issue or problem that we cannot fix and you have to leave we'll give refund base on each case, if refuse to allow repair, sorry no refund!

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: permission prior to booking for party or event
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

State College

Located in State College, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Happy Valley Winery and University Wine Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on 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.
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Pine Grove Mills, PA

What's nearby

  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 16 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 38 min drive
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Original Waffle Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fatoum Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Flaming Moe's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪HiWay Pizza Pub - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One of a Kind Renovated Church just outside Penn State! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at One of a Kind Renovated Church just outside Penn State!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One of a Kind Renovated Church just outside Penn State!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is One of a Kind Renovated Church just outside Penn State! located?

Located in the mountains, this State College holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Ferguson Township Watershed Preserve, Pennsylvania State University Recreation Area and Fairbrook Park. Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Blair F.

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

Thanks for a great stay!

Fantastic place and location. We really enjoyed our stay. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Historic and homey

Albeit quick, we enjoyed our stay at this unique home. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor N.

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

Quick getaway

Perfect location close to Penn state! My family had a wonderful 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie V.

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

Sibling Reunion

This is the second year we used this location for our family gathering, and we were not disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

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

Great stay

My husband and his friend went to State College for the USA Olympic Wrestling Trails and they said the place was great! Great location, great house, no complaints. Would stay again for other events at the Bryce Jordan Center.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Adorable

Great location and unique lovely property. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Larry and Cara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Very nice home, however you advertised 7 beds; 1 king, 2 queens, 4 twins but there was only 1 queen not 2. So one guest had to sleep on the couch
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Lovely and Unique

We booked this stay for our daughter's graduation weekend. Everyone (ages 14-73 ) found the place to be enjoyable and suitable for all our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Unique experience

We really enjoyed our stay! The renovated church was so cool and unique. The small town was refreshing, yet close enough to State College to spend the day checking out the campus. We would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellie V., State College, PA

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

Perfect Experience

This charming home was the perfect location for our annual "sibling reunion," a group of eight 60+-year-old adults. Every year, we gather at State College for an overnight stay—a time to get caught up and to reminisce. The property is exactly as described. The spacious kitchen and dining room provided an excellent alternative to dining in a restaurant. Our hostess was responsive to our questions and requests. Lots of space and linens. Check-in and check-out were quick and easy. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time here! We came together from around the country to celebrate the life of the my brother with family and friends and this former church that was so unique and full of character was the perfect spot for us to stay. My brother would have loved this as much as we did. The only reason I didn’t give five stars across the board was because there were some cobwebs in some of the windows. Not a big deal but when you hate spiders, you want to know where those came from! And
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Great unique property

We loved our stay here for the second year in a row, highly recommend m!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

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

Stay

The Home had a lot of historical architecture.Beds and bedding was comfortable. A very easy stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair F.

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

Great stay

We really liked our stay at the Church House. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Beautiful Home

Only stayed one night but definitely would recommend groups to book as home was clean, beds were comfortable. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen F.

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

Great place for extended family get-together

Always love to stay here! It’s such a cool old church, and had everything we needed for a Thanksgiving dinner that couldn’t be beat. Plenty of room for everyone. Sorry about the late check-out, we had a lot of leftovers to pack up.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

gail d.

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

Great time had by all

Senior boys
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

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

A Quaint, Cozy Stay

We just completed a great stay at a quaint and unique place. Everything was as advertised and we couldn’t have asked for a better aaccommodation. accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalie b.

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

Easy, clean and interesting!

We loved our short stay in this home. The host was very flexible and easy to communicate with. We were close enough to downtown PSU to make coming and going easy enough. This old church had so much character and was a really cool place to stay! Would stay again and recommend to family/friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica H.

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

Beautiful home

The house is lovely with a lot of beautiful antique furniture and art. Perfect for a small family trip. Great communication with the lovely owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

So unique!

A true conversion. An old church, now a VRBO. Exactly as advertised. Clean, comfy, and convenient. Some quirks and creaks to be sure, but that just added to the charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Excellent

Great place. Responsive host! Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blair F.

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

Great place

We had a great stay in this lovely house. We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The Church House

Located in the heart of Pine Grove mills, this charming house suited our family well. We were 6 adults, siblings and cousins. Plenty of space for all. Loved the history of the house. Another cousin lives in Pine Grove Mills and has always been curious about the Church House and now she got to see inside. We had a family emergency and Sherry was very accomodating and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F., Pennsylvania

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

Atmospheric renovated church building

I have been driving by this place for years, admiring it from the outside. When I was looking for a local spot to host a dinner party and it popped up, I knew I had to rent it! It's just as wonderful on the inside as it is on the outside, just the right mix of modern renovations and antique charm. I was the only person who stayed overnight, and I used the downstairs bedroom. Upstairs is sort of a dormitory or hostel-like arrangement, a few rooms with several beds. It would be great for a large family or a group of close friends. If you are coming from out of town it is a good location for biking or a short drive to Whipple Dam park, Shaver's Creek / Lake Perez, Penn State, Historic Boalsburg, etc. Short walk to fine(-ish) dining and live music at Pine Grove Hall or Naked Egg Cafe for breakfast/lunch. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sharareh Zolghadr

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Hello! My name is Sharareh (Sherry) me and my husband and two sons have been living in state college for over 25 years. I am a scientist and my husband owns a small business and does rentals throughout the state college area. We have always loved hosting parties and meeting all the wonderful people that come to our town. We're looking forward to hosting you!

Why they chose this property

When we walked into this house my husband said "we are saving this old building". That was our main motivation and to use as much material as we can that came from the church,To restore it to as close (to original) as we can and have it still be a home.
We will do the best we can to keep the flair and the flavor the same.

What makes this property unique

Very tall ceiling, the original wood floor, the tall entryway door and the round windows are just some of the charm in this house.

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