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Close To Penn State, Grier School, Juniata College, Raystown Lake, Tussey Mtn

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Spruce Creek, PA
  • Place, Little Juniata River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Arch Spring
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Warriors Mark Historical Society
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Close To Penn State, Grier School, Juniata College, Raystown Lake, Tussey Mtn

Beautiful view of the Appalachian mountains, large yard with fire pit, full length front porch, back deck and huge pavilion for parking or picnics. Family and Pet friendly with fenced side yard. Great location for Penn State football games and other events, business trips, family vacations and fly fishing.

The house offers plenty of space to eat, sleep and relax. Full kitchen with large fridge, microwave, propane stove, electric oven, great water (No sulfur), two full bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, living room with couch and Dish Tv.
Master Bedroom and second bedroom each offer queen beds
Third Bedroom offers 1 futon/double and 2 twin beds.
A Rollaway bed is also available
Comfortably Sleeps 8-10
The house has no carpet so feel free to bring Pets! We also have a large fenced yard to accommodate dogs.

Near by:
Penns Cave
Camp Woodward
Camp Kanesatake
Tussey skiing / snowboarding
Indian Caverns
Lincoln Caverns
kayaking rentals and walking at Lower Trail
Raystown Lake (30 min)
Grier school
Juniata College
Penn State University Park and Altoona Campus (30 min)
Altoona horseshoe curve, altoona curve baseball, shopping

Local Attractions Include:
Hiking
Biking
Walking
Fly Fishing
Boating
Skiing and Snowboarding

State College
Altoona
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Warriors Mark

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking will not be tolerated. Basement and garage are off limits but renters are welcome to use the 2 bay pavilion for parking and events.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 667169vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Spruce Creek

Spruce Creek is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Stone Valley Forest and Little Juniata River, while Warriors Mark Historical Society and Tyrone Historical Society are cultural highlights.
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Spruce Creek, PA

What's nearby

  • Little Juniata River - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Arch Spring - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Warriors Mark Historical Society - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Tyrone Farmers Market - 17 min drive - 19.7 km
  • DelGrosso's Amusement Park - 23 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Tyrone Station - 19 min drive
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluegills Bar and Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Spruce Creek Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grier Cafeteria - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Paesano's Italian Family Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Diner 22 - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close To Penn State, Grier School, Juniata College, Raystown Lake, Tussey Mtn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Close To Penn State, Grier School, Juniata College, Raystown Lake, Tussey Mtn?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Close To Penn State, Grier School, Juniata College, Raystown Lake, Tussey Mtn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close To Penn State, Grier School, Juniata College, Raystown Lake, Tussey Mtn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Close To Penn State, Grier School, Juniata College, Raystown Lake, Tussey Mtn located?

Situated in Spruce Creek, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Little Juniata River, Warriors Mark Historical Society and Arch Spring. Diamond Lake and Pasto Agricultural Museum-Farm Family Learning Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laureen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious, clean, quite in a lovely setting
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place for Penn State Football WeekendHouse was clean and had everything you need. Beautiful Scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenni C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was wonderful to stay at. Clean, quiet, and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was well stocked with appliances, dishes, utensils.etc. Beds were somewhat uncomfortable but not terribly so. TV instructions need updating. Overall it was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Wonderful weekend stay

Very clean, accommodating, owners easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Perfect little get away

We stayed here in late December and had a lovely stay! Our doggie was welcome, everything was clean and we made ourselves pancakes (not included) in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Family Get Together

We had a wonderful time. The location and the home was perfect for our needs. Would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ralph C.

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

Great getting away

This remote location is perfect for anyone looking for some relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice clean home. The owners provided a whole list of recommendations for restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping. The house is located in a very nice quiet area. The house has plenty of comfortable beds and with two bathrooms it would be welcoming for a family. The kitchen is very nice and well equipped with all the kitchen necessities. There is a nice little swing set for the kids to play on and a little fenced in side yard for the pets/kids to be in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was awesome! In the master bedroom there were many stink bugs in the curtains and window. No one stayed in that room, but there was a lot of bugs in it. Everything else was fantastic. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best stays we’ve ever been to; was perfect for the whole family! Our kids all had their own space & it even gave us peace of mind for our dogs with the fenced in patio and side yard! We were traveling to see the PSU game, was a quick drive to campus & close enough drive to grab any necessities! After the game we were looking for food nearby, Spruce Creek Tavern, a quick 5 minute down the road, was wonderful! Service was excellent and the food was even better! Would highly recommend! This trip was definitely one for the books! We’ll definitely be back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis R.

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

Beautiful, Cozy Property

Spent a few days at this wonderful property while visiting State College. Everything was as advertised. It was a perfect, cozy home for our stay and only 25 minutes to PSU. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

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

Wonderful Home!

The house was wonderful and so perfect for our family's two dogs! Great fenced in space directly connected to the patio (which also has a gate). Hope to stay here again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy H.

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

Always a pleasure to stay here.

Predictably clean and well maintained. Only issue was the heating was a bit difficult to figure out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice stay in a beautiful are near Penn State

Very roomy house in a beautiful location. Quiet and private. Was very comfortable for our group of four. Beautiful trail just down the street. House was as described. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorraine P.

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

Family Reunion

Nice time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful property

This quiet, peaceful property was perfect for our Penn State football weekend. Very spacious, clean and comfortable. Wonderful communication with the owner. Beautiful setting. Great value as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

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

Ag progress days hang out.

Loved everything about this stay. The location was perfect for accessing the farm show. The host was very quick to respond to any questions we had. Really enjoyed the big yard and swing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

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

Great Stay

Nice comfortable house. Not fancy but lots of space the only suggestion is that directions for the TV be made available and that the "things to do" booklet be updated with more and current information about all types of recreation opportunities for adults and kids in surrounding area..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

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

Blue White Weekend

Stayed for PSU Blue White weekend. Property was very nice. The whole family enjoyed the trip. Thank you for opening your property to our family. Great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Spruce Creek

Grew up visiting Spruce Creek and this location was perfect. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

Would stay there again

The house is nicely done and inviting. Plenty of towels and dishes. Nice fenced area for the dog to run. There were five beds in three different rooms. They were not fancy but were adequate. This was a nice place I would stay at again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellieen I.

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

Roomy and Rustic

A roomy, cozy home that charms you with its warmth. Its rustic, green mountain setting is a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of the PSU main campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review. I'm so glad that you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurie P.

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

Lovely and homey

This is a 3 bedroom ranch with large rooms in a country setting. The abundance of windows offered views of the "Happy Valley" countryside in all directions. Nice outdoor areas to enjoy in warmer weather. w warmer
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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