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Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County

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Property grounds
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Howard, PA
  • Place, Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bald Eagle State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Talleyrand Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 9

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County

Pap's Place Family Lodge sits on 42 serene acres. The property boasts a large covered deck looking over a beautiful 2 acre yard perfect for outdoor games and entertaining. Enjoy the peaceful setting as you sit by the fire ring, looking at the stars and making memories as our family has done for over 50 years. The lodge itself has 9 individual bedrooms perfect for big families, or multiple families looking for a group experience with the ability to have privacy. Sit around the 1500 square foot open living space, and enjoy family meals on the large picnic style dining table.

Surrounded by several thousand acres of State Game Lands, you can experience the natural wildlife and trails for hiking and walking.

Only 11 miles to Beaver Stadium, and 5 miles to Foster Sayers Dam, it exemplifies a private rural setting while still being close to local attractions.

Come become a part of our Family at Pap's Place.

No bachelor/ bachelorette parties.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No Firearms
No Utility Vehicles
No Hunting

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2964161vb
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County located?

Situated in Howard, this lodge is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks and within 9 miles (15 km) of Bald Eagle State Park and Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County. Creekside Rock and Gems and Talleyrand Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County Reviews

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. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heath E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to go for a group of friends. Plenty of room for everyone and all the beds were comfortable. Would do it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to meet up before a football game. The property was a little out of the way but well worth the added drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich f.

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

Family trip for PSU graduation

Beautiful surroundingsHouse well stocked with supplies
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilson M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was a clean, very nicely stocked and appointed “deer camp” type of cabin, with plenty of space, peace and quiet, and lots of comfortable beds in separate rooms. Perfect for a big group or family on a casual trip. The host was responsive and easy to deal with. At the time we visited no WiFi was available, and cell coverage was basically nil on AT&T and bare minimum on Verizon. That could be a plus or a minor drawback for you depending on your point of view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Massimo C.

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

Beautiful Property -- Peaceful and Secluded

Terrific place to decompress. Plenty of rooms and beds for large groups. Lots of room on the property. Host was easy to contact. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

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

White out game

We came up to visit some of our college students and experience a penn tailgate and game! Great location and plenty of space for all of us. Thanks Paps place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Pap’s Place

Family-friendly, rustic lodge is perfect for large groups. The darts, bumper pool, card table were great for the rainy days. The fire pit, horseshoe court and rolling hills were great for fair weather days. Our family had a great time, and got to spends lots of time reconnecting without being attached to phones and electronic devices. The hosts were very responsive to any questions and concerns. The hosts provided sheets, household soaps and cleaning and paper goods, plenty of kitchen ware, and even some sweet treats for us when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin Z.

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

Perfect For A Guys Trip

Beautiful, secluded location with plenty of room and amenities. The owners really thought of everything and were more than accommodating for anything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn A.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024