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Great Home For Penn State Fans

Holiday home in Bellefonte with kitchen and patio

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House front
Living Room view 1
Living room view 2
Back bedroom
Back bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bellefonte, PA
  • Place, Talleyrand Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Great Home For Penn State Fans

Only 9 miles from Penn State, this charming brick home in a friendly neighborhood on Halfmoon Hill overlooks the valley and beautiful Victorian downtown Bellefonte, PA, which features many restaurants and shops. You'll enjoy two bedrooms with a spacious full bathroom upstairs and a convenient half bathroom downstairs. There are queen beds in both bedrooms and the living room includes a futon sofa that quickly converts to a full bed. Amenities include a washer and dryer in the lower level, cable TV in living room and back bedroom, and wireless internet. The kitchen amenities include cooking utensils and tableware, coffee maker, microwave, and modern stainless finish appliances including an electric range/oven and spacious refrigerator/freezer. Hardwood and tile floors throughout, with radiator heating in each room, and powerful a/c units upstairs and downstairs if needed. Relaxing porches extend across front and back of the home with pleasant views. House-trained pets are welcome (our two dogs visit in the home often but not during rented weekends). The home has a spacious back yard, partially fenced as a safe play area for children and pets. Off-street parking in private lot is suitable for up to four cars. Check in as early as 9:00 AM on Friday or whenever is convenient. Check out as late as 5:00 PM on Sunday if needed. The home is a few miles off Interstate 99 near the I-80 intersection, and a short drive to PSU campus and Beaver Stadium. No smoking inside, please. Smokers may use the porches. One bedroom upstairs is locked, used by owners for owner storage. The home sleeps 6 people, but with your own portable bedding you could include several more people if necessary.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 9:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 5:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Wide-open back yard away from busy streets
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Our dog visits house but not when rented.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smokers may use porches in front and back.
Park in gravel lot directly across the street.
Please be considerate of our close neighbors and observe outside quiet time from 10:00 PM to 10:00 AM.

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bellefonte

Located in Bellefonte, this holiday home is in the mountains. Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society and Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include American Philatelic Center and Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Beaver Stadium or Bryce Jordan Center. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Bellefonte, PA

What's nearby

  • Talleyrand Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 10 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 13 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 14 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Axemann Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pelican’s Snoballs - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waffle Shop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog House - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Home For Penn State Fans pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Great Home For Penn State Fans?

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Great Home For Penn State Fans?

Checkout is at 5:00 PM.

Where is Great Home For Penn State Fans located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society, Talleyrand Park and Creekside Rock and Gems. Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County and Big Spring Spirits are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here for Penn State football weekends. It's a home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and pet friendly. It was about 15 minutes from Penn State where we were visiting, but was in a cute town with plenty of dining options.We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accomodations in Bellefonte.Very CleanOff street parkingVery comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for a Penn state football game weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

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

Beautiful and perfect

This house is perfect. Very well kept, Clean, great location, and had everything we needed. We loved it and will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Great home and location.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful setting, very nice home. Great hosts. Certainly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

Weekend getaway

We needed a place to stay in the area for the weekend. We had a wonderful time in this awesome home! We highly recommend It!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

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

Very Nice House In The Heart Of Bellefonte

Great option for Centre County visits. Great location. House is very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan O.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway in Happy Valley Region

This property was perfect for a weekend getaway to the Happy Valley Region. My husband & I raced Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley & this home provided the comfort & space we needed to prepare for the race. In addition, it was centrally located to everything we needed. The home was clean, comfortable, & Erik was great to work with! We’ll definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Perfect for penn state drop off/ move in

The house is clean, not cluttered and has everything needed for a comfortable and easy stay. Beautiful yard and porches. Worked great for penn state drop off. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Halfmoon House Stay

House was clean and had everything we needed from bed linens, towels and toiletries. Kitchen was supplied with snacks, wine and basics. Owners gave great Bellefonte recommendations...fun little town! The stay was nice for our three little dogs...no sidewalks in neighborhood, but fantastic dog friendly park just down the hill in town. Excellent place, would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie S., Foxboro

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

Penn State Graduation 2023

The property and location were amazing! We were in town for our son's graduation. It was great to be able to enjoy all of the festivities at State College then come back to our own place away from the excitement. Our dog was very comfortable at the house and enjoyed walking going for walks in the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay B.

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

Wonderful place to stay

My husband and I could not have been happier with this lovely home. It was exceedingly clean, with lots of thoughtful extras provided. We had everything we needed for our stay. The neighborhood was quiet and great for walking our dogs. It was a nice easy ride to State College. We walked down to the shops in Bellefonte. Easy walk down, a little hilly on the way back! Thanks so much for all of your kindness.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristin m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location, the porches, and the fenced in backyard. Erik was a terrific host-very thoughtful touches to the house with snacks for us and toys for our pups. Would definitely recommend for anyone visiting State College.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis F.

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

Great place

Overall great place, listing is accurate, if in area again would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

Great yet again...

Stayed with family for THON weekend. Have stayed here before. Everything was great. We especially loved the snacks because we forgot ours at home when we left!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sophie o.

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

Impeccable rental

One of the cutest, cleanest, most organized VRBOs we have ever stayed in. Location was perfect for our needs and the fenced in yard for our dog was an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

Great stay in Bellefonte

Great..just like always!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location to enjoy Bellefonte and PSU

Enjoyed the nearby coffee/sandwich shops… take a stroll in the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan O.

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

Perfect Weekend Get Away

This is the second time my husband & I have stayed in Erik’s home with our dog. The house is so clean & a great location to State College & Bald Eagle State Park. We used this home for our stay for the Ironman 70.3 race & it provided everything we needed. We did have an issue with Fire Alarms going off on their own & when I text Erik about it he was quick to respond with a solution & even offered to drive 90 minutes to address. Top notch house. Top notch owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

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

Penn State Graduation 2024

We really enjoyed our stay. Very clean and comfortable. The location was closed enough to the Graduation activities and definitely would stay here again. I personally thought the Welcome gift was a nice personal touch!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geri P.

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

Perfect Parents weekend

House was cozy, clean and close to eats and PSU. The yard was perfect for the fur babies! Looking forward to our next stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Lori T., Michigan

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

Family reunion

Very clean. Very well cared for. The hosts even surprised us with some starter coffee and snacks. Very thoughtful! Perfect place for the four of us to meet. Our little pooch enjoyed his surprise treat too! Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

perfect spot

This was the perfect spot to enjoy time with our PSU daughter for an ice hockey weekend (we won both!). This place is easy to access campus and was super clean and comfy. Bellefonte is such a cute little town and we also enjoyed exploring. Loved all the snacks left for us and our little Yorkie is still playing with the new toy that was left for him.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M., Sinking Spring PA

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

Cozy Penn State Weekend with Friends

Phenomenally clean, well cared for, and loved property in Bellefonte. Easy commute to Penn State football games.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Erik Viker

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I'm a professional stagehand and theatre professor and my wife Brenda is an administrator at Penn State's graduate business school. We split our time between our Bellefonte home, affectionately knows as "Halfmoon House" because of the location on Halfmoon Hill, and our other home in Selinsgrove, PA. This means Halfmoon House can always available on weekends if you need an excellent place to stay. We like to travel, and it makes us happy to help other travelers find a special place to rest and relax as they pass through our community. Whether you're visiting for a football game, a local event, or just looking for a getaway, Bellefonte is a great destination.

Why they chose this property

We love the location, overlooking a bustling little downtown but surrounded by a quiet, friendly neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

This home is compact but feels spacious because it was very well designed. It's historic in spirit, but with all the necessities of modern life. This is the quintessential "just right" house.

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