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Loft by the Lake

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Interior
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Howard, PA
  • Place, Bald Eagle State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Loft by the Lake

The Loft by the Lake is a recently renewed 2 bedroom suite on the 2nd floor of a historic bank building. There's a lot to do nearby with Bald Eagle State Park in the back yard. Penn State University and Lock Haven University are both within 30 minutes. If you decide not to go anywhere you can stay in and order from Brother's Pizza on 1st Floor.
The space.
All of the rooms are big with high ceilings and lots of light.
Guest access
As guests you'll have access to the entire upstairs space.
Other things to note
PLEASE NOTE SLEEPING ARRANGEMENT DETAILS: One Bedroom has a King size bed. The second bedroom has a Queen size bed and a Twin bed that PULLS OUT into a King size bed. The living room couch pulls out into a queen size bed.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3288077vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Howard

Howard is home to this apartment. Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks and Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bald Eagle State Park and Frog Pond. Travelling with kids? Consider Creekside Rock and Gems, or check out an event or a game at Bryce Jordan Center.
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Howard, PA

What's nearby

  • Bald Eagle State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 29 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 34 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 34 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 35 min drive - 41.3 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hublersburg Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen Witch Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Pizza of Lamar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Linger Inn Stagger Out - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Loft by the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Loft by the Lake?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Loft by the Lake on 1 September 2026 start from NZ$303, 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 Loft by the Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Loft by the Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Loft by the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Loft by the Lake located?

This family-friendly Howard apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bald Eagle State Park and Frog Pond. Hunter Run Cove and Foster J. Sayers Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay at Loft by the Lake. Yancy, our host, made everything easy and comfortable for us. The apartment is very well appointed and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

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

Great host!

The host was great with communication and ensuring a great stay. The apartment space is pretty open and there were lots of extra bedding, it had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2025
Thank you Amber. You and you your group were great. Please come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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

Great Place

One of the best VRBO places we have ever stayed. Spacious, clean, everything you could ever imagine they supply, and its in a quiet neighborhood. We loved visiting downtown Bellefonte.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

Great location

Apartment was perfect for our stay. Spacious- clean-easy check in & out. Host owns the pizza restaurant under the apartment and the food was delicious! Easy drive to PSU🐾
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer K.

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

Enjoyable Stay

Over all it was enjoyable stay. Pros: Close to Bald Eagle State Park. I enjoyed having coffee in the porch area. Clean. Cons: Shower did not get hot enough.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Awesome place!

This is a really nice place. We could walk for food. We spent a lot of our time at the lake. The owner was very nice and accessible. You would not be disappointed if you stayed here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Nice getaway

Very nice neat & clean and very welcoming. Enjoyed it very much
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Wonderful stay

This property was in a quaint location above a pizza restaurant in an old bank. The property was spacious with high ceilings. It was wonderfully appointed with a generous supply of toiletries, phone chargers, throw blankets, ceiling fans and air conditioning units with remotes in each bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mia R.

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

Nice option for game day

We were looking for a place close to State College for a quick overnight stay. We were pleasantly surprised! The decor was updated with some antique charm. The coffee bar in the sun room was great for our friends to gather in the morning. Our stay was quick but would recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas C.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Place was awesome

We loved everything, the only 2 complaints we had was spiders were a big problem, and the listing said there was a hot tub which was a big selling point for me and it turned out there wasn’t. Other than that everything was great !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ed Q.

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

Clean, as advertised

Not too far from Penn State, clean, large living area, as described - not really a three bedroom but it was described adequately in the listing. Plenty of space
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete P.

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

Easter Weekend

We stayed here to spend the Easter weekend with two of our sons who attend Penn State. The apartment has TONS of room - two bedrooms, a large living room and kitchen, plus a bonus coffee nook with separate sitting area. The kitchen was well equipped with cookware and utensils to cook for a family. Parking was incredibly convenient, right by the door to go up the stairs to the apartment. Security was good, with two locked doors between the parking lot and apartment. The lake was just a short walk away. The town of Howard is short on amenities, so plan to drive over to nearby Bellefonte or Mill Hall for the larger stores. One nice bonus is the owner's pizza place on the ground floor of the building. The pizza and calzones were excellent, and SO convenient. We really enjoyed our Easter weekend at Loft by the Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Worked out Great

We were happy with our stay. We were looking for an affordable place to stay for a Penn State game and this property is a great fit. Pay attention to a couple of details: The apartment is located above a pizza shop in an old bank building (presented no issues), there is 1 bathroom, with 6 people this required some management, but was still workable and finally there is a significant security deposit so be prepared for that and it was refunded after 2 weeks (so also be prepared for having some money tied up for a while). All said, I still give this property 5 stars and would stay there again. It is 30 minutes from the PSU campus so pack up and plan your trip(s) into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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