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Very Cool, Retro Getaway in Heart of Downtown

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A Victorian-style building with a prominent front entrance, a balcony, and a large window on the second floor.
A corner room with a grey sofa, colorful striped pillows, a green statue, a radiator, and a window with a colorful stained glass view.
A room with a checkered floor, a red booth, and a view of a bedroom with a bed and a window.
A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a window with a colorful view.
A hallway with a checkered floor, blue doors, and a red bench.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This apartment accommodates 5 guests with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It features 1 separate living room and is pet-friendly. The property is located in a village along the riverfront, near Talleyrand Park and Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Talleyrand Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Bellefonte, PA
  • Place, Talleyrand Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms

About this property

Very Cool, Retro Getaway in Heart of Downtown

After a renovation, this fun and comfortable third floor apartment is finally ready for you.
One block from Main Street. Featured as one of Bellefonte's most historic buildings on the Historic Walking Tour…(so it’s not perfect looking and new)
There is ONSITE PARKING for 1 car behind the building plus free parking on the street on evenings and Sundays
Premium mattresses, Comforters, sheets, and pillows.Towels and toiletries provided.
Bedroom 1 has a Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 has 3 TwinXLs
Ms. PacMan Arcade game
KEURIG with Latte option
Roku TV, Cable with Disney, Apple TV, Hulu, etc
This is a large two bedroom, third floor apartment.
It has been renovated and is clean and comfortable with tons of classic board games, a Ms Pac-Man arcade game and other cool stuff.
PLEASE NOTE: This apartment is not new, it's 150 years old so everything is not shiny and new..like the trim and some of the walls, for example.
I'm also in the process of renovating the lobby and stairways so they are still original:) There is also no elevator in the building.
Located in downtown Bellefonte. One block from Main Street, two blocks from Talleyrand Park. There are a lot of great restaurants and neat little shops nearby.
Remember it’s a third floor apartment you access via the stairs. It's an easy drive to downtown State College (about 18 minutes) and Beaver Stadium (just 15 minutes away in non-game day traffic!)
Pets only upon approval. $50 pet fee

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2822665vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Bellefonte

Located in Bellefonte, this apartment is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bald Eagle State Park and Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, while Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society and Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Beaver Stadium or Bryce Jordan Center.
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Bellefonte, PA

What's nearby

  • Talleyrand Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Spring Spirits - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • American Philatelic Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blonde Bistro Brew Works - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Very Cool, Retro Getaway in Heart of Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Very Cool, Retro Getaway in Heart of Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Very Cool, Retro Getaway in Heart of Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very Cool, Retro Getaway in Heart of Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Very Cool, Retro Getaway in Heart of Downtown located?

Located in the heart of Bellefonte, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society and Creekside Rock and Gems. Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County and Big Spring Spirits are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2026
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was spacious, comfortable, and was decorated with fun novelty items!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2026
Thank you, we are glad you enjoyed the decor and the stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying here and we love everything about it. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2026
Thank you, we welcome you back anytime. We are glad you enjoyed your stay a second time around.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and good communication with the owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2026
Thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very fun place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 April 2026
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very fun!!! There’s rock ‘em sock ‘em robots as soon as you come in! Very comfortable. Well appointed kitchen. We only stayed one night because we were traveling, but this would be very easy to stay in for several days and explore the area. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you for your review. You are more then welcome back anytime. We are glad that the rock'em sock'em was a big hit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a convenient, fun, creative space. The host was helpful abs communicative. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2026
Thank you and we would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the apartment and it was quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2026
thank you for your review. we are glad that the place worked out for your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space, very clean and comfortable. Only drawback was that I didn’t read closely enough to realize the apartment was on the third floor, not the second, so the extra set of stairs were unexpected. Otherwise, outstanding stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Thank you for your review. Yes, our apartments are on the second and third floors in our buildings. We try to have it posted in a few areas on the listing as well as the messages we send out. We are glad it didn't effect your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice town. Close to town center. So many unique retro things to see in the space.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2026
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a fun vrbo! We enjoyed the motif, it was very retro. The home was clean and had all the amenities and then some. We had multiple cars and had no problems parking on the street. I will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 April 2026
Thank you, and we are glad you enjoyed and didn't have any issues with the street parking.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun property and great location

We had a great time in this apartment and the hosts were very helpful. The location was also excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2025
Thank you, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to have you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great place to stay, was only a 15 drive from down town state college! Super unique place with cool decorations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2025
Thank you for your review. We are glad you liked it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apartment was nicely kept and the hosts were great at communicating! Location was right in the heart of Bellefonte with a diner right across the street! We would return to stay again and pet friendly made it ideal!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2025
Thank you. We would love to host again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, quirky, eclectic place! Lots of room to spread out. Super clean! We had a blast playing all the retro games. A wonderful vibe for hanging with family and having fun. It’s only 15 minutes from Penn State and in a very cute and convenient part of town. Only 2 issues were that there were not enough blankets and the fitted sheet we found for the pull out couch didn’t fit so it was an awkward night sleep. The lobby and stairs are under renovation and that wasn’t initially indicated on the description but we were told after we booked but I do think that should be disclosed in the initial listing. Overall, a great stay! Nice and cold with the AC’s, parking super co venue t, and again, it was sooooo clean! We would happily stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad you did enjoy your stay. We are sorry about the sheets, with so many bookings for move in at the college we have been washing like crazy. For the stairs we do have it listed but I will check it out and make sure that it so it's seen better. We hope you come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place to stay. Perfect for returning students for football games. Lots of room and comfortable and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a weekend visit with the kids at Penn State. It felt like a mini vacation. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2025
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Perfect for families. Lots of cool retro games!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Thabk you for the review. The apartment is perfect for all ages.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay! Historic and charming building full of character. My kids loved exploring and playing with all the retro games and toys. Strong wifi, excellent television, stocked kitchen with an awesome coffee station, and tons of unique pieces throughout the apartment. Wonderful experience with the host and an overall fantastic experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We love hearing how much everyone loves the retro theme.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique and warm place with very cool retro decorating which made me feel like a kid again. Surrounding town is very nice and owners made it very easy to use the place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and fun

Cute and fun spot to stay when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool place! Very clean. Just lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2025
Thank you. We are glad you enjoyed the stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Apartment!

It was a really fun stay. Lots of cool games to play, and the house is well stocked with anything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay!

We had so much fun seeing all the retro games and it was so comfortable. Love the latte machine!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2024
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed it, and those latte/coffee machines make for a wonderful stay when coffee locations are still closed. We hope to have you stay with us in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun house

Great place to stay with a very cool theme to it.
Stayed 39 nights in May 2023

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