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

Holiday home in Spruce Creek with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Spruce Creek, PA
  • Place, Little Juniata River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪40 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
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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

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

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 - 11 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 33 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 33 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 38 min drive - 59.8 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 39 min drive - 37.5 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
  • ‪Paesano's Italian Family Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shawnee's Manor - ‬18 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.

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. 87 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Lorraine P.

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

Family Reunion

Nice time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Location, location!

This rental property has a lot to offer in terms of location. Although it feels remote, you are approx 30 min from State College, Raystown Lake and the Huntingdon area which all have lots to offer…hiking ,boating, fishing, natural caves and of course, PSU (don’t miss Berkey Cremery).The rental is clean and well equipped….even nightlights and a flashlight for taking your dog out at night. Directions were clear for what to do when checking out. We would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

perfect for our weekend

We needed a place for 7 (us, daughter and son-in-law and 3 grandkids) for our grandson's basketball tournament at PSU. This was perfect. We didn't have to stay in a price gouged hotel with A LOT of other loud tournament teams; this house also allowed us to have simple dinners and save a few pennies (we are newly retired!) then relax in a relaxed setting. Thank you SO much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Fly fishing trip to the Little J

The house was perfect for our group of 4-5 fishermen. After a long day of fishing it was nice to come back to the house for a quick shower, dinner in a great kitchen stocked with cooking supplies and relax in front of the TV for the last NBA finals game. The cabin is well situated near the Little Juniata river....only a short drive away from great fishing spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Everett W.

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

We will be back!!

This place was awesome. Beautiful area. Close enough to State College. Plenty of space! As soon as we walked in we thought... "we'll be back"
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

William S., Holmdel, NJ USA

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

Awesome, thank you!

Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce D.

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

Great option for visiting Penn State

We rented this house for our family's visit to Penn State for a football game. It was close to the campus without the insane cost!! House was very clean and we hope to visit again!! Only recommendations are - 1. A light near the end of the driveway so people can see the street address. We arrived after dark and passed it at first. 2. New mattresses. The beds have long ago exceeded their use and left us with sore backs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Celeena M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The property is NOT as advertised. The pictures of the property are very very very old, probably more than 10 years old. The property is run down and overgrown and grass not mowed. When we entered the house we walked through many spiderwebs and had to deal with spiders, flies, and other bugs in the house. The kitchen was not clean; the dishes, drinking glasses and cups, pots, pans, etc., were sticky and dirty. We found bugs in the towels. We were very wary about the cleanliness of everything else after this; including the bed linens, which needless to say, did not result in a good night's sleep. This could have been such a nice stay for us because it is a nice roomy house and has lots of potential but unfortunately, it was not.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Richel F.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had an absolute wonderful stay! The house seems small from the outside, but boy was there tons of room inside. The house was very clean and had everything that you will need. We had some family dinners around the large table and outside on the back deck. The night was filled with fires in the large fire pit. The bedrooms were roomy and the beds were comfortable. It was very nice having linens (beds already made) and towels. The bathtub was my daughter’s favorite! She could lay back and not be scrunched up. The kitchen is well stocked and easy to make a big meal. Garbage bags, dishwasher tabs, and laundry pods were all provided. We were 30 minutes from State College and enjoyed some delicious ice cream. We also drove to the scenic overlook which was about 5-10 minutes away with a spectacular view. Also, lots of fishing near by. No complaints, was a wonderful weekend and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

michael e.

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

PennSt Whiteout with Family

Beautiful area! Loved the drive to the home. Home itself more than adequate. Took a few minutes to figure out the heating but all good after found. First time staying in VRBO, didnt think to bring soap, at least us men didn’t. Only request would be a light at the end of the driveway at least illuminated sign. Missed the drive a couple times at night.Would most definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Relaxing family weekend

This house provided just what we needed for a fall family weekend. The home was very clean and exactly as described online. The five adults and one Golden Retriever were very comfortable. We used the grill and enjoyed fires in the fire pit. The kitchen is stocked with everything you might need to cook a family meal. We took a short drive to Lower Trail and hiked along the creek for a couple miles. We also enjoyed lunch at the nearby tavern. The owner was very easy to work with and we would recommend this property to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Ladies Football w/e Approved

Listing was spot on, perfect spot for our annual ladies PSU football game! Plenty of space to sleep for small or larger groups, multiple full bathrooms, full kitchen. Quiet property and the owners family lives next door and made sure we felt right at home. Cell service is spotty but the house had wifi. We would absolutely come back next year! home.next doorand came to check on ur
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

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

Spruce Creek

Overall good. Rented this property several times now. This time however it did smell like smoke and there was toys and some trash on the back deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

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