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Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor spa tub
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Howard, PA
  • Place, Bald Eagle State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Penn's Cave
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

bedroom one

1 Queen Bed

Extra Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Kitchen area 1/2 Bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!

Beautiful, spacious, private, Mountain Get Away home located on Nittany Ridge and ever so convenient for Penn State and other State College and Centre County attractions. Beautifully appointed and spacious. Enjoy the privacy of the wooded setting in the hot tub on the deck or simply relax and unwind from city life.
Enjoy the beauty of Nittany Valley (the home is situated on 15 pristine acres) while you are only 27 minutes to the Penn State Campus, Beaver Stadium, the Bryce Jordan Center, and Medlar Field at Lobrano Park-the State College Spikes Minor League Baseball Stadium.
It is also a great home base for other Center County attractions like the Grange Fair, Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, or summer vacations in close proximity to the Bald Eagle State Park and Foster Sayers Lake, Penn’s Cave and Wildlife preserve, and Woodward Cave only minutes away-not hours!
For Fly Fishermen and Hunters, Spring Creek, Penn’s Creek, and the Bald Eagle Creek, have some of the best Trout Fishing anywhere. For Hunting season, deer, turkey, and bear are plentiful and some are record breakers.
Why stay in town when you can enjoy country living in a beautiful home and stay in one of the most beautiful areas in Pennsylvania? It’s also interesting to note that Nittany Valley has one of the largest Amish Communities in the State. You can find baked goods, cheese shops, leather goods, quilts, and see Amish Farms at work in traditional ways.
With excellent country roads (with very little traffic) you can drive 20 miles in the time it takes to drive 2 in the city!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Howard

Located in Howard, this holiday home is in the mountains. Nittanee Creek Practice Range and Pisano Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Frog Pond and Foster J. Sayers Memorial Park. Creekside Rock and Gems and Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Howard, PA

What's nearby

  • Bald Eagle State Park - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Millbrook Playhouse - 19 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Lock Haven University - 22 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Penn's Cave - 23 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 29 min drive - 46.1 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Pizza of Lamar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hublersburg Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!?

As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! on 27 June 2026 start from NZ$875, 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 Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Nittanee Creek Practice Range, Frog Pond and Millbrook Playhouse. Foster J. Sayers Memorial Park and Susquehanna Health Family Medcn are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen W.

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

Excellent stay near Penn State

Home was PERFECT for us Great layout Great bedrooms Great location Great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely great experience all around! Property was amazing, just as described, clean and very well maintained. Communication was clear with great responsiveness. Would highly recommend and would stay here again in a heartbeat!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall E.

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

Great Location

Loved the house and the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

Great house!

So much space, great amenities and beautiful location! Hosts were very accommodating and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart C.

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

If you are looking for a vacation rental in this area, stay here.

Home was very clean and the property was very well maintained. We especially enjoyed the hot tub and relaxing around the fire pit in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Great Experience near Bald Eagle State Park

The property was very nice and just perfect for our group. The management team was amazing!!! I highly recommend the property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Perfect private getaway.

This is our second year and we will be back again next year!! Property is great and the owners are even better!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

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

PSU Playoff

Great place with lots of room in a great setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was exactly what we needed for a weekend at Penn State. Just be careful because there’s two locations with the same address in the GPS so we went to the wrong place (15 minutes away) accidentally!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

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

Penn state weekend

Excellent property, accurate listing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

60th birthday celebration

We loved our stay start to finish! Beautiful home. Beautiful property. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Great house for Penn State games

Great house for 5 couples! Lots of space! Big kitchen - plenty of seating and comfy couches! Convenient for Penn State games! Hublersburg Inn close by for great meal!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myriah H.

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

Great large space

This is a beautiful home tucked in the woods and perfect for a large group. Lots of space, lots of thoughtful touches to make the house feel like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

PSU weekend

Great communication with renter. House was in great condition.super clean well appointed and easily fit our 12 person family. Will stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine J.

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

Penn State Graduation

We stayed here for our son’s graduation and couldn’t have been happier with the house. It was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The house had everything imaginable and was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

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

Perfect PSU trip!

Our group stayed at this property to attend a Penn State football game. We wished we had another day or two to relax at the house afterwards! We especially loved the game room and hot tub. Excellent communication from the owners too. We highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DJ C.

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

Ironman Get-a-way

Great place to stay while competing in the 70.3 Ironman! The only downside was that the location wasn't listed correctly and was about 10 miles away from where we were thinking it was, but other than that highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

The perfect countryside get away!

Wonderful hosts who were helpful and well organized! Our family enjoyed the special touches - board games, cornhole boards, linens already provided, etc. It was warm and welcoming and the brunch we hosted there on Sunday morning was a hit - plenty of room for the caterer to set up food, plenty of parking and a big beautiful yard for the kids to play while the adults chatted! Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Just beautiful & very clean!

This was the perfect house for our large family. We were there for our daughters graduation from PSU. Location was about 20 minutes away, but it worked out perfectly for us. The house was truly amazing. Had everything we needed and the location is just spectacular. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lou P.

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

Beautiful property

Some beds were a little too soft for some, everything else was just fine . Thanks Lou
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Perfect Fall weekend

You will not be disappointed with your stay in this beautiful home! Fully wheelchair accessible (other than front door but we always bring a portable ramp when we travel) Exceeded our expectations. Enjoyed our time in the house as much as the PSU football game! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

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

Gorgeous and private

Myself in three coworkers rented the property for the weekend to attend a Penn State football game. The property Is located In an area that is very secluded. The house was well decorated and offered plenty of space for myself and my coworkers. Communication with the owner and rental manager was excellent. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone who is looking to get away for a romantic romantic weekend or just once some seclusion. You can’t go wrong with this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Perfect house and location for families

My family and I stayed at this beautiful home for 4 nights. We were here for our son’s ROTC commencement ceremony and graduation from Penn State. The location of this home worked well for us. The travel to and from the home and PSU was simple and most of it is on main roads. The home is very clean, spacious, well maintained and has a great layout especially if you have family members who have difficulty moving around. The house has everything you could need for a family stay with plenty of towels, blankets and other items you may need. All of the furniture is high quality, well maintained and matching. I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a family or group location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Great Racecation Location

My family headed to Bellefonte for a nice, big place to stay for the Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley race. It was a great location between the swim start and the university where the Ironman village and finish line were located. The house was decorated great and was very cozy with lots of places to sit and relax. We loved the corn hole set out back! Well stocked kitchen to cook our various meals. Air conditioner units keep the house very comfortable. Our only tough spot was that we thought we had enough beds for our whole family, so a minor hiccup when the two kids had to sleep on cots in the office room. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Fantastic Rental Property

Took some friends to a PSU game and stayed at this wonderful home. Very comfortable, inviting and exceptionally clean . Make sure to visit nearby Goot Essa Cheese (ask for a tour of their cellars), and Hublersburg Inn restaurant. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael Edward Mccoy

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Manage this beautiful Property and live close by

Why they chose this property

It is a great value for all booking dates and excellent for vacations and PSU Sporting Events

What makes this property unique

While only 25 minutes from PSU it is located in the heart of Centre Counties beautiful scenery and large Amish Community.
No traffic! But charming vistas and country charm.

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English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian

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