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Penn State SUPER HOST! Better than a hotel. Walking Distance to so much!

Holiday home with kitchen, near Pennsylvania State University

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Dinning
Dining
Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Penn State SUPER HOST! Better than a hotel. Walking Distance to so much!

Spacious 2,300 Sq. Ft. Home in a Beautiful Wooded Neighborhood
Welcome to this stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home that comfortably sleeps 7 guests and features an open-concept floor plan. This home is designed for gathering, relaxing, and making memories with family and friends—offering the space and comfort that hotels simply can’t. It provides plenty of room to stretch out for leisure time and relaxation. —perfect for your stay in State College!

Main Floor:
• Kitchen: Fully stocked with all the essentials, including a full-sized refrigerator, gas range, microwave, coffee pot, dishes, pots and pans, and silverware—everything you need for a seamless stay.
• Living Room: A cozy space with a large sectional couch, a 70” Smart TV with Roku & Netflix, and plenty of room to gather and relax.
• Laundry: Convenient washer & dryer located just off the kitchen.
• Sunroom: A bright, inviting space with a dining table for 8, skylights, and large windows offering serene views of the surrounding wildlife. Enjoy board games, poker, puzzles, and even a Ms. Pac-Man arcade game for fun-filled moments with family and friends.

Upper Floor:
• Master Suite: Features a king-size bed, private full bathroom, and a 55” Smart TV. An office area is included for those needing to work, along with universal charging pads on both nightstands. A linen closet is stocked with towels, extra pillows, and blankets.
• Two Guest Bedrooms: One room offers a queen-size bed, while the other room features three twin beds—both equipped with 50” Smart TVs, desks, chairs, Fresh bed linens are also provided. Bedside universal charging pads for added convenience.
• Guest Bathroom: A spacious double vanity bathroom with a tub/shower combo situated between the two guest bedrooms. Stocked with soap, shampoo, towels, and other essentials.

Outdoor Space:
Step outside from the sunroom and enjoy the peaceful, wooded backyard.
• Patio with dining area & chaise loungers to enjoy a coffee or a refreshing beverage.
• Gas grill for outdoor cooking
• Pond & string lights to create a relaxing evening ambiance
• Cornhole game for a little friendly competition
Garage: Available for parking. Additional Refrigerator.

Entertainment & Amenities:
• 70” Smart TV in the living room & 55” Smart TVs in bedrooms
• Games & activities for all ages
• Gas fireplace on the main floor for cozy evenings

Prime Location:
Located just 2 miles from Beaver Stadium & the Bryce Jordan Center, you’ll be close to everything. You can walk to Wegmans, Trader Joe’s, Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Texas Roadhouse, Cracker Barrel, and Sheetz. Quick access to I-99 makes getting around effortless.

This home is designed for gathering, relaxing, and making memories with family and friends—offering the space and comfort that hotels simply can’t.

Book your stay today and experience the perfect retreat in State College!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are responsible for any damages caused by them during the stay. A $150/night fee for any unregistered guests not included in the booking.
Please do not block the lower entrance of the shared driveway—be mindful of neighbors. Quiet hours begin at 10 PM out of respect for our neighbors.
A $200 fee for unplugging the Wi-Fi/computer in master bedroom. This covers the cost of an IT technician to restore connectivity to the door keypad.

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
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

About the area

State College

Located in Oakwood, a neighbourhood in State College, this holiday home is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Boal Mansion Museum and American Philatelic Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and Stone Valley Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bryce Jordan Center or Beaver Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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State College, PA

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 11 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Penn State SUPER HOST! Better than a hotel. Walking Distance to so much! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Penn State SUPER HOST! Better than a hotel. Walking Distance to so much!?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Penn State SUPER HOST! Better than a hotel. Walking Distance to so much!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Penn State SUPER HOST! Better than a hotel. Walking Distance to so much! located?

Located in Oakwood, this golf holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Pennsylvania State University, Tudek Dog Park and Geisinger - Patton Forest. The Arboretum at Penn State and Palmer Museum of Art are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean. Great location. Stocked with essential add items, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose T.

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

Would stay here again

We stayed for the spring football weekend with our adult alumni children. It was clean, spacious and tucked away from the bustling downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

My favorite place to stay!

We once again had a great time in Happy Valley! This has become our favorite place to stay! So convenient to everything PSU, comfy, spacious, well stocked kitchen and cute little touches from the host!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Beautiful house great gathering place

This is a wonderful little house with a great place to congregate downstairs. My friends and I loved staying here and the host is great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy K.

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

Perfect State College Stay

Great property. Very clean. Great location. Would definitely recommend for a stay in State College.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I and few friends stayed here for the white out weekend in Sep 2025. The house was perfect! Everything was spotless clean, very spacious and plenty of room for everyone. The drive to and from the game was only 10 min and so close to everything you may need to pick up the day of the game. Our host, Michelle was wonderful and went above and beyond by providing breakfast items and anything you needed if you wanted to cook at home. She even left gift basket for us with so snack, Penn state stickers and beer! So happy we chose to stay here and would definitely come back. Thanks Michelle!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Another great stay!

The perfect house for football weekends! Well stocked and so many cute touches. The owners go out of their way to make you feel appreciated and welcome ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Best in State College

We stay here every year when our friends and family go up for a PSU football game. Not only is the property amazing, but working with the owner is easy and effortless. Take advantage of this gem. Just not when we want to be there every year (wink)!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia J.

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

Repeat customer, great accommodation

This is our second time to stay at this property. It was very well stocked, located close to the apartment our daughter was moving into. Nice, quiet neighborhood but also close to the school and stores. We did not have any issues but if we had, I am confident the property manager would have addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay! The house is better than described in the listing. It’s homey and cozy, and beautifully outfitted for a perfect weekend. Our host Michelle was lovely to communicate with, and she even had the house stocked with continental breakfast items for us, and a Penn State gift basket. We were visiting our son for Family Weekend, and it was so nice to have a homey and comfortable place for all of us to spend time with him in a great family room and game area. 10/10 stay, we would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire house was well stocked and very clean. Host left us breakfast and a PSU gift basket which was over the top. Great place to stay for game weekends or anytime you want to enjoy the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with great amenities! Perfect location near stores, restaurants and campus. Host communicated very quickly. We hope to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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

Wonderful Stay

Great location only a few minutes drive to everything Penn State. Spacious and comfortable. The host was fantastic and arranged everything conveniently. We plan to be back next time we're in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Perfect home for a family

We stayed for a wrestling event at Penn state with our family of seven. The home was perfectly described and the owner even stocked it with food for us before we came. We will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

WE ARE In the CFP

Penn State alumni and family in town for the CFP game. We arrived to a beautifully decorated festive and WELL stocked home. Everything was exactly as described but even better in person. Our host prepared breakfast items for us to cook, snacks and drinks and a warm, inviting place for us to settle in after a long drive. The sheets on the bed were sumptuous and every room was perfectly prepared for a peaceful family weekend getaway. We will surely return next time we
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacy r.

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

PSU Football Weekend

Great property! The photos do not do it justice, better than expected!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen S.

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

Great PSU White Out weekend

2nd time staying at this house! Great location, very clean, and fully stocked of anything you can possibly need. My brothers and sisters came up for a PSU football game. Overall great experience. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

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

Football weekend

This place is just perfect for game day weekends !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

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

Amazing stay in State College

Just finished a 4 night stay with our party of 7. House had everything as described and our host, Michelle, was absolutely fantastic communicating with us before and during our stay. Can’t wait to visit this awesome house again!! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keera B.

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

Perfect Football Weekend Home

The home was as described online. We arrived for our annual reunion and chose the place because of the larger community areas where we could all sit and chat. There's a huge kitchen island with barstools, large dining table and our favorite - a giant U shaped couch in front of the fireplace that was oh so cozy! And clean! (did I mention the house was very clean!) Being in our forties, we didn't want to recreate our keg stand/beer pong days, but we certainly appreciated the additional beer/wine fridge in the kitchen and cooler available in the garage. It was easy to get into and very clean. The host was gracious and provided some extra snacks and food items to help make our stay special! The kitchen was well stocked with all the extras (spices, aluminum foil, coffee, condiments, etc) so you really didn't need to buy more than food itself. They even provided hair dryers, shampoo/conditioner/soap, etc. Literally everything to make our stay comfortable. We will absolutely rent from them again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Happy Valley home

Beautiful home close to everything needed. The owners were very responsive, and keep a clean home. This house had everything you would ever need accessible for a short or long stay. All the extras were much appreciated. The whole family enjoyed staying here. The owners were easy to reach and made sure everything was taken care of. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

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

Penn State visit

This is a lovely house, well decorated with lots of extras and supplies. The owner was kind enough to stock the fridge with fresh fruit, eggs and several other food items before our stay. She was very kind about using allergy free detergent on the sheets and linens. I did have some trouble with the air fresheners in the house, but some people might like this :-). Beautiful house all in all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla P.

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

State Basketball Tournament

This house was perfect for our trip and what we needed. We had three kids with us, including an infant, 10-year-old, 14-year-old. I did a lot of cooking and the house had everything I needed and then some for cooking and baking. Thank you for the lovely breakfast items and all the extras that you had to offer to support our stay. We did not require a trip to the grocery store at all, that’s a first! The beds were very comfortable and plenty of room for everyone. The games and Ms.PacMan was an extra treat. We had a blast and plan to be back next year. can’t thank you enough Michelle for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Amazing All Around

Great location, awesome property managers and easy to work with, and will be staying here again when in town. Couldn’t say enough great things about this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

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

Lovely house and lovely time

Thanks for the great stay. Just right. The house was just as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by HV2ndHome

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Having grown up in State College, we relocated back to Pennsylvania from Leadville, Colorado, a few years ago. We acquired this property to provide a convenient base for visiting Happy Valley, allowing us to spend quality time with our parents, who are unable to travel. Additionally, the ability to hangout with so many friends.

Why they chose this property

We have rented many places and understand the need for a good vacation rental place. A place that is comfortable that has plenty of amenities. One you like to hang out in, not just for sleeping. Close to everything. Wake up to brew your own coffee and not have to leave your room to go to a hotel breakfast bar. We hope your VRBO rental is better than a hotel stay.

What makes this property unique

Rentals for Football Home Games - We provide Continental Breakfast: Assorted items such as coffee, tea, juices, pastries, eggs, yogurt, fresh fruit. You won't have to go out and wait in long lines.

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