Country Home close to State College and PSU

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Port Matilda, PA

Bryce Jordan Center12 min drive
Penn State Ice Pavilion13 min drive
Pennsylvania State University14 min drive
Reedsville, PA (RED-Mifflin County)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This house is a great place to gather with families & friends, located on 11 acres, on the western side of State College. Although it has a rural feel, we are only 5 minutes from Wegman's, Target and other North Atherton businesses. We're about 10 minutes from campus and downtown State College.
There is plenty of private outdoor space and driveway parking.
1st floor - eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, entry hall with piano and 1/2 bath.
2nd floor - 3 bedrooms, bathroom and TV/office space. These 3 bedrooms have window AC window units if needed. The owner's suite will not be available to our guests.
3rd floor - family room, bedroom and full bathroom. A full size futon is in the family room.
We have two Westies that will not be there during your stay. We also have chickens, but they will be in an inclosure during your stay.
This is a non-smoking home.
We have lived here for over 30 years and love our home and it's setting. We hope you will too.
We will probably be staying in our camper during your stay. We will park it on the lower side of the shop, which looks like a bank barn. You will not be able to see the camper from the house. We will be available to answer questions through a phone call or text during your stay.

Property manager

Mardi Frye-Dunklebarger

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Crib available upon request.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please be gentle with our hardwood floors. Please be careful with food and beverages. We live in a quiet neighborhood. Please, no loud parties.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Port Matilda

This holiday home is located in Port Matilda. American Philatelic Center and Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and Happy Valley Winery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Beaver Stadium or Bryce Jordan Center.

Port Matilda, PA

What's nearby

Beaver Stadium - 12 min drive
Bryce Jordan Center - 12 min drive
Penn State Ice Pavilion - 13 min drive
Pennsylvania State University - 14 min drive
Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 15 min drive

Getting around

State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 7 min drive
Chick-Fil-A - 6 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min drive
Texas Roadhouse - 7 min drive
Champs Sports Grill - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Home close to State College and PSU pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Country Home close to State College and PSU?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Home close to State College and PSU?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country Home close to State College and PSU located?

Situated in Port Matilda, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Geisinger - Patton Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Pennsylvania State University and Wynwood House. Palmer Museum of Art and The Arboretum at Penn State are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Aviva S.

23 Nov 2023

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

Amazing weekend!

This was such a perfect place for us to stay for the weekend. A beautiful house and gorgeous property for our friends and us to enjoy while we were visiting State college. The owners were so friendly and helpful. Their home was spotless and it was very comfortable. There was plenty of room for all of us. The fire pit was an added bonus which we were able to enjoy late Saturday evening even with the chilly temperatures. Thank you so much for your hospitality - we look forward to staying with you again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

George H.

17 Oct 2023

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

Lovely Home

Our large family had a wonderful weekend at this lovely home.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

23 Oct 2022

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

Penn State Gem

If you have a big group and you are doing anything at PSU grab this place if you can. 10 minute drive, beautiful house and property, the owners are extremely helpful and attentive.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

10 May 2022

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

Magic in the trees

You never know, when you look at anything on line, exactly what you will receive. Well, this property exceeds all you see on line! The Hosts were outstanding...the home was equipped with anything you may need and more...the scenery beautiful! We wish our stay had been a bit longer and hope to return again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mardi Frye-Dunklebarger

My husband and I are newly retired. I was a school teacher and librarian for 30+ years and my husband had a construction business for over 40 years. We have 3 terrific sons. We enjoy being in the outdoors, so having 11+ acres is an ideal setting for our home.

Why they chose this property

We feel our setting offers the convenience of being close to downtown State College and PSU while enjoying the privacy of being on a large piece of land.