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The Big Brown House

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Dining
Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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State College, PA
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Beaver Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

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

Master Bathroom

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

Powder Room

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

The Big Brown House

Conveniently located 1.2 miles down University Drive from Beaver Stadium for weekend festivities and 2 miles away from the local medical facilities for our travel nurses on contract. Convenience! Convenience! Convenience! Plenty of dining, activities, food delivery, great coffee, and shopping is close by.

AVAILABILITY:
This home is available during football season for 2-night stays Sept 1-Nov 30, and Dec 1-Aug 30 is reserved for 30-day stays.

PROPERTY DETAILS:
Tucked away for privacy, the entrance to our home is located at the end of a cul-de-sac down a sloped private driveway. The secluded setting ensures a quiet and peaceful retreat for the weekend or long stays, close to the campus but away from the college scene and college rentals.

Each bedroom has a smart TV, memory foam bed with white linens and extra blankets, a workstation desk, ceiling fan, individually controlled baseboard heat, blackout blinds, and smartlocks on the doors for privacy.

The large living room/family room is designed for relaxation and entertainment, featuring three comfortable leather sofas, 65" SmartTV, and the best views of Mount Nittany, Happy Valley, and private golf course.

The extra-large chef's kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need - filtered water, ice, coffee maker, air fryer, double oven, instant pot, toaster, etc. Eat at the oversized island, at the dining room table, or outside on the deck with beautiful views of the golf course and Mount Nittany.

ACCESS:
You will have the whole main level of the house and upper deck with propane grill to enjoy. There is a private basement suite with its own exterior entrance which is typically vacant and not accessible to our guests.

ACCESSIBILITY:
The entrance is down a sloped driveway. The house is not suitable for folks not in great physical shape for walking.

PREREQUISIITES:
We prioritize bookings for families, mature couples, and individuals traveling together for business purposes.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate groups of unrelated individuals under 25 years old at this property.

No parties, gatherings, or visitors not listed on the reservation are allowed on the property and 3 cars maximum.

Short Term Rental License No. STR23-00005.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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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 3–17
NOT baby proof. Children are part of guest count.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off dial thermostats in every room. Turn off central AC. In winter, leave central thermostat set to 55 degrees to prevent freezing pipes.
Close all bedroom doors and exterior doors.
Log out of your streaming accounts on all TV's.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We only accept families or groups of related individuals up to 6 people. No Day Visitors or groups of unrelated individuals on the property.
Breaking Rules are subject to immediate cancellation without a refund and/or a charge of $200 per person/per day over max of 6 guests/day visitors.
Our license allows for parking of 3 vehicles off or on-street. Short Term Rental License #STR23-00005

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

State College

State College is home to this holiday home. Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and Stone Valley Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bryce Jordan Center or Beaver Stadium.
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State College, PA

What's nearby

  • Pegula Ice Arena - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 8 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Meyer Dairy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Big Brown House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Big Brown House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Big Brown House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Big Brown House located?

Situated in State College, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Pennsylvania State University. Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and Millbrook Marsh Nature Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Renee

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Mom of two D1 athletes, love traveling the country and never misses a game or match.

Why they chose this property

Great place to raise our family and close to their universities.

What makes this property unique

Quiet cul-de-sac, house is set on a hillside with many mature maple trees and the best views of Happy Valley.

Languages:

English