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Solitary Homestead-scenic setting, spacious outdoor areas. Easy access PSU.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Solitary Homestead-scenic setting, spacious outdoor areas. Easy access PSU.

Experience a picturesque countryside retreat situated on a private 14ac. homestead. Only minutes away from popular attractions including:
*PSU stadium/facilities(11.5mi.),
* Grange Fairgrounds(4mi.),
*Colyer Lake(2mi.)walking trail encircles lake,
* Sayers Reservoir/lake (45min.),
* Little Pine Creek State Park(45mi.) features popular 62mi.
rails-to-trails path,
*Poe Valley State Park(9.5mi.), Penns Cave, wineries, golf
courses, mountain trails/biking, great fishing streams,
Amish communities and the best of local eateries.

*My homestead is situated 11mi. east of State College and the property driveway directly enters/exits Rt. 322 the main thoroughfare to I99/PSU stadium.
* Homestead is situated .2mi. off of Rt. 322.

* Convenient location to PSU and State College yet far enough removed to escape the congestion and "madness" of a typical college town.

*Guests have access to entire home and property. Cottage is purposely designed and open exclusively as a short-term vacation rental facility. Quiet setting with no close neighbors. Spacious landscaped yard/property with walking areas.

*My home will always be ‘top-notch’’ clean, uncluttered, well organized, adequately stocked and very comfy seating/bedding!

*Home offers open floor plan with a downstairs living room/TV area, dining room, kitchen and a bathroom/shower.

*Upstairs has a large family room/TV, two bedrooms with queen size beds and a main bathroom/tub-shower room.

*There are ceiling fans in both bedrooms, upstairs living room and downstairs dining room. Central HVAC systems.

* BRAND NEW LOVE SEAT AND RECLINERS PURCHASED FOR DOWNSTAIRS LIVING ROOM AREA! Bedroom mattresses are
moderate firm.

High speed WIFI/Internet service(business account). TV provider is exclusively ROKO(Netflix) - NO CABLE OR NETWORK PROVIDER SERVICE.

All the basic cookware/utensils essential for cooking/dining are provided. No need to bring towels, bath cloths, bed linens or blankets. A hair dryer and ironing board are available. Two coffee makers: a Keurig and regular Drip Brew are provided including coffee and condiments.

There is two separate private parking spaces for vehicles -maximum # vehicles: 3. There's an outside motion light attracted to the front of the garage(# 1 parking space) for night time and similarly, solar lighting at the lane entrance.

OUTSIDE SECURITY CAMERAS INSTALLED AND ACTIVE DURING GUESTS STAY AT BOTH ENTRANCE DOORS (FRONT AND REAR). NO AUDIO OR SOUND RECORDINGS.

Host requires that all guests - PRIOR TO HOST CONFIRMING (Accept/Decline) your request to book, thoroughly review and consent to my Rules and Standards detailed in the Rental Agreement/Terms Of Service on my website in order to avoid any misunderstanding and/or conflict prior to and upon your arrival. Equally important, to ensure that my place/Rules100% fits my guests COMFORT THRESHOLD and expectations.

Experience the relaxing wonders of nature from either our covered front porch or the back open patio after a busy day of activities or for your morning coffee.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
As a prerequisite, Guests are required to review/consent/verify the Host's Rental Agreement PRIOR TO Host approval(accept/decline) of request to book.
No allowance for adding extra guests/occupants FOLLOWING BOOKING CONFIRMATION! All guests/occupants must be registered at time of booking.
No excessive alcohol/inebriated states and or any kind of drug usage.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2823090vb
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 security system and a first aid kit

About the area

Centre Hall

Located in Centre Hall, this holiday home is in a rural area. Pennsylvania Military Museum and Boal Mansion Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seven Mountains Wine Cellars and Tussey Mountain. Tait Farm Foods and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Centre Hall, PA

What's nearby

  • Seven Mountains Wine Cellars - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Tait Farm Foods - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Tussey Mountain - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Pennsylvania Military Museum - 14 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 20 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Lewistown Station - 22 min drive
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brother's Pizza & Italian Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪American Legion Post 867 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mountain View Country Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Earlystown Diner - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Solitary Homestead-scenic setting, spacious outdoor areas. Easy access PSU. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Solitary Homestead-scenic setting, spacious outdoor areas. Easy access PSU.?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Solitary Homestead-scenic setting, spacious outdoor areas. Easy access PSU. on 15 May 2026 start from NZ$302, 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.

How much is parking at Solitary Homestead-scenic setting, spacious outdoor areas. Easy access PSU.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Solitary Homestead-scenic setting, spacious outdoor areas. Easy access PSU.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Solitary Homestead-scenic setting, spacious outdoor areas. Easy access PSU.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Solitary Homestead-scenic setting, spacious outdoor areas. Easy access PSU. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Seven Mountains Wine Cellars, Tait Farm Foods and Tussey Mountain. Go-Kart Track and Penn-Roosevelt State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 21 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ron was a fabulous host, setting us up for a wonderful Penn State football weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2025
Respectful, responsible and super clean guests. Would recommend David and his group to other hosts and covet their return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Musa K.

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

Great Host! Beautiful House!

Great Host! Beautiful House!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen b.

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

Relaxing get away

We loved it here, so peaceful, clean and very well stocked. Such a beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2023
Thank you Karen for taking the time in submitting such a generous review! And again thank you for taking such great care of my home and your booking. Ron K.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris Z.

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

Beautiful Little Getaway

This house was very clean & spacious. We enjoyed our stay here very much!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
Family was quiet and easy to host. Great communication. Left my home In AMAZING condition!! Would recommend to other hosts and welcome their return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect fit for us! We are country people who had an event at the college campus, traveling out of state and we felt right at home. Very family friendly. The house was very clean and our host was exceptional! 10/10 :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SarahAnn W.

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

Excellent property and owner

This property is well-maintained, quiet, and very peaceful. Owner is very helpful and engaging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Thank you both for taking such good care of my home and taking the time and effort in submitting your favorable review! I would highly recommend you to other hosts and covet your return. Thank you again for booking my home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

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

Perfect getaway

Beautiful property, very quiet and private. Central location about 15 minutes from campus. Fully stocked house with everything you would possibly need for comfort. Ron was a great host and the house was just perfect for graduation weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana J.

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

Beautiful property

The property was beautiful and very well maintained. Ron was very attentive and responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Thank you Diana for taking the time and effort in submitting your generous review! You all were SUPER 5-STAR guests! Would covet your return and highly recommend to other hosts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home-property was AMAZING! From the first step into the home we felt very welcome and comfortable. The house was clean and well maintained. Plenty of room to spread out and not be on top of each other with other family members. The owner was very kind and helpful. If we had questions, he responded quickly via texts.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris & Rob N.

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

Excellent

Beautiful property clean and nice amenities / touches. Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2023
Thank you both for taking the time and effort in submitting your complementary review! We would highly recommend you to other guests and covet your return. Again thank you for booking my home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni M.

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

Excellent!

Hidden gem. Beautiful property… House is much bigger than photos. Great communication. Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Thank you, Toni for taking the time and effort with submitting your generous review! And thank you for leaving my home in 'impeccable' condition! Your family was GREAT to host!! Would highly recommend to other hosts and covet your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

Country Cottage

The property was perfect for my wife and I. We stayed there for PSU parents weekend and the location was perfect. The property was immaculate and exactly as described in the listing. The views from the property were spectacular. I will definitely be staying there again when I’m the Penn State area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2023
Thank you Andrew for your generous review and taking the time in submitting it! You and Lori were wonderful guests and thank you for taking such great care of my home. We would highly recommend your family to other hosts and covet your return. Again thank you for booking my home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

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

Favorite Destination

Second stay at Ron’s beautiful home. As always, clean, comfortable and we now consider it our home away from home. Amazing views, very private feel safe and secure surrounded by the beautiful Pennsylvania mountains. Nothing less than 5 Stars. Thanks Ron
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2024
Thank you Jan for taking the time and consideration in submitting your generous and complementary review! Your family are great to host and we welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawna W.

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

Cozy Beautiful Home!

It was just what we needed! Very cozy getaway, with plenty of attractions not far away while we were here for a concert at State College. Definitely check out Penn's Cave. The cottage itself though had everything we needed, felt secluded and the view was beautiful. Property manager was friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again if we get the chance to come back to this area of PA.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 November 2024
Thank you for taking the time and consideration in submitting a generous review! You all were perfect guests in every way possible. Again thank you for booking my home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

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

Peaceful Country Stay

We were helping our daughter with a job move to State College. After days spent unpacking, it was nice to come back to a quiet country home and relax. Beautiful area. We loved the tree lined drive going up to the house. The host met us to check in and show us where everything was located. Everything needed was provided. Loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2024
Thank you both for taking the time and consideration in submitting a generous review! Again thank you for booking my home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tina w.

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

Home away from home ❤️

Loved it here so much!!! I didn’t want to leave because it was so beautiful. There were some cats we befriended while we were there and some goats and a cow. We have animals at home so it was nice to have something to occupy our time while missing our own. The house was nice.. some of the appliances need to be updated but all the other amenities were great and comfortable. I definitely felt like I was home. Hoping to one day move to there (Pennsylvania) or to a near state. My husband and I want to enjoy the seasons again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2023
Thank you Tina for taking the time and effort in submitting your review! This family took excellent care of my home and were a pleasure to host. We would highly recommend them to other guests and covet their return. With all due respect, with reference to the “updated appliances” comment my response is this. I was raised by parents of the Great Depression era whereby if something still worked well you didn’t waste your hard earned money nor finite natural resources to replace it just for reasons of “aesthetics “ or what’s fashionable. Again thank you for booking my home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley E.

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

Quaint and clean!

From beginning to end this was the perfect stay!! We are typically hotel stayers and honestly had some apprehensions booking a rental property for the first time. Thankfully, the moment we booked our stay and made contact with Ron we could tell he was a great communicator and a very organized host. Then on our arrival it was clear just how well his home is cared for inside and out. Ron gave a quick tour during check in, and we appreciated the cleanliness throughout the home. We didn’t miss the hotels, or the crowds during a busy game day weekend. We slept great both nights and were thankful for the extra space for our group. Bonus points for the sweet kitties who greeted us outside in the mornings - such a treat! Absolutely recommend staying here if you’re in town for a PSU game or visiting campus as it is just a short drive. Thanks a bunch Ron!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2024
Thank you Haley for taking the time and consideration in submitting your generous review! And thank you for booking my home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

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

Relatives from Canada

It was actually my mother in law and my husband’s stepbrother that stayed at the aforementioned property. They were more than happy with the property and the host. Everything was even better than listed online. It’s beautiful, beyond clean and the location was perfect for them. They truly were ecstatic and impressed. Ronald, the host is above and beyond friendly and a pleasure to deal with. He was helpful from start to finish. It’s quiet and private, peaceful and a pleasant place to stay. They( our relatives) were here for 2 weeks. They had absolutely no complaints or problems. They truly hated to go home. Don’t hesitate to book this property, you won’t be disappointed. 5 STARS aren’t enough for Ronald or his property. Our family is already looking forward to their next stay.😊
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2023
Thank you all for taking the time and effort with submitting a very generous review! Jan was absolutely wonderful in every way possible with communication and in making the booking arrangements for her family/relatives. Gary and Violet were a pleasure to host - left my home in perfect condition, very conscientious about house details and , in addition, left this host with a courtesy appreciation note ( a rarity in today’s culture)! We would highly recommend this family to other hosts and covet their return. Again thank you for for booking my home. Ron K.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

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

Great Place

We LOVED the house! It was very clean and peaceful. Ron even left us a few things in the fridge to enjoy. I would definitely stay at the house again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

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

Comfortable house with everything you need

We had a very nice stay. The property is beautiful. The house is cozy & comfortable. The owner provided ample linens and towels. The kitchen had all you needed to cook. There was even bottled water/milk/OJ in the fridge for our use. We stayed here for Parents Weekend at PSU and it was about 15 minutes to campus via 322.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

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

Comfy Country Cottage!

Absolutely wonderful! We really enjoyed our stay at this very clean and well-appointed cottage. Our host Ron was very accommodating, and we had great communication before and once we arrived with him. Thank you for having us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ron Kanagy

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Retired Human Service Professional and lifelong farmer. Love nature/outdoors, Rails-to-Trails biking, traveling, square-dancing, participating in my grandchildren's 4-h projects and working on my hobby farmette.

Why they chose this property

For guests who cherish nature, clean fresh air and spacious outdoors with picturesque countryside views. Perfect getaway setting for peaceful relaxation after a busy day of taking in many of our popular local attractions. For guests who like walking in the early mornings or evenings, our property lane is
.2mi.

We are CENTRALLY located with very popular local attractions surrounding us on all directions PSU facilities/events, wineries, golf courses, State parks/lakes, mountain biking, boating, great fishing streams and a vast variety of great eatery places.

What makes this property unique

*Picturesque scenic views.
*Spacious outdoor areas landscaped with beautiful plants and trees.
*Quiet, peaceful-no close neighbors.
*Home provides 'comfy' accommodations with all the essential amenities including
a Central HVAC system.
*A 'seasoned', experienced Host with another rental/booking agency holding a Super-
host status and a 4.9 review rating.

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