Loft by the Lake / Just Steps from the Water

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A cozy living room with a leather sofa, ottoman, and a starfish rug. There is a dining area with wooden furniture and a brick wall.
A wooden cabinet with a lamp, a mug rack, and a coffee maker on a windowsill.
A white door with a sign reading "Loft by the Lake".
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining table with chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bald Eagle State Park

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Howard, PA
  • Place, Bald Eagle State Park
    ā€Ŗ3 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ā€Ŗ28 min driveā€¬
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
    ā€Ŗ34 min driveā€¬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ā€Ŗ29 min driveā€¬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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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 Beaver Stadium.
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Howard, PA

What's nearby

  • Bald Eagle State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nittany Mall - 27 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 28 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 34 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 34 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖHublersburg Inn - ā€¬11 min drive
  • ā€ŖThe Phoenix - Sweet Treats & Savory Eats - ā€¬7 min drive
  • ā€ŖBrothers Pizza - ā€¬8 min drive
  • ā€ŖBrothers Pizza of Lamar - ā€¬16 min drive
  • ā€ŖSUBWAY - ā€¬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Loft by the Lake / Just Steps from the Water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Loft by the Lake / Just Steps from the Water?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Loft by the Lake / Just Steps from the Water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Loft by the Lake / Just Steps from the Water?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Loft by the Lake / Just Steps from the Water 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. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great Penn State football weekend at Loft by the Lake. (Well, they lost, but that's another story.) The bedrooms are large and comfortable, as is the living room. A modern kitchen with everything we needed. Great sunroom came in handy when we had another couple joining us at the last minute. Lots of space to spread out in. Plenty of parking. Our host went out of his way to make sure we had a wonderful weekend, adding extra coffees and snacks. It's a tiny town and a bit of a drive to State College, but well worth it. My wife and I came in from Maryland, our daughter and her husband from Florida and our two friends from the Philly area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 PSUšŸ¾
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 wasnā€™t. Other than that everything was great !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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