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10/10 Excellent
Dan W.
12 May 2026
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Dan W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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Happy Valley Countryside Retreat
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
- Private pool
- Onsite parking available
- Dog-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Office 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Happy Valley Countryside Retreat
Experience the natural beauty that this countryside retreat has to offer. Only five minutes away from SCE airport, this beautifully renovated home is surrounded by mountains and is the perfect home for your Penn State getaway. Relax by the two outdoor firepits while watching the horses run through the pasture, or enjoy the heated outdoor salt water pool.
With the stadium being only 15 minutes away, this is the perfect home for all of your Penn State football games!
With the stadium being only 15 minutes away, this is the perfect home for all of your Penn State football games!
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About the area
Bellefonte
Located in Bellefonte, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and Bald Eagle State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society and Creekside Rock and Gems. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bryce Jordan Center or Medlar Field.
Bellefonte, PA
What's nearby
- Big Spring Spirits - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
- Talleyrand Park - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
- Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
- Creekside Rock and Gems - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
- Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
Getting around
- State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
- Mcdonald’s - 8 min drive
- Dunkin' - 8 min drive
- Axemann Brewery - 7 min drive
- Duane's Manhole - 15 min drive
- Bonfatto's Italian Market & Corner Café - 7 min drive
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Listing accuracy
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10/10 Excellent
Lori P.
13 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best homes we have stayed at! Very clean, well appointed and wonderfully decorated. We felt very much at home here.
Lori P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2025
Thank you so much. You can come any time i will give better price.
Julia
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10/10 Excellent
Dan M.
1 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped and furnished home. Felt like a guest in the owners home.
Dan M.
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10/10 Excellent
Kip L.
20 May 2025
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PSU Graduation 2025
Wonderful home in a private & serene setting. Julia was very responsive. Home was beautiful and well appointed. Highly recommend!!
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Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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