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Downtown! Private Entrance Guest Suite in State College.
Cottage with a fitness centre, near Pennsylvania State University
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
State College, PA
- Place, Pennsylvania State University13 min walk
- Place, Pegula Ice Arena4 min drive
- Place, Bryce Jordan Center4 min drive
- Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Large Single Bunk Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
About this property
Downtown! Private Entrance Guest Suite in State College.
One of downtown State College's most historic homes, Woodruff Highlands House was designed by famous American architect A. Lawrence Kocher. Owned & renovated by an interior designer, this bright and spacious private basement apartment is a short walk to downtown restaurants, bars, shops, campus, Beaver Stadium, BJC, Pegula & Rec Hall. The open concept provides a private entrance, king bed, bunkbeds, bar, pool table, TV, Xbox, Wii, full bath, gym w/ Peloton, treadmill & Precore machine. This basement apartment is perfect for your escape to State College! Nestled in a serene setting, this charming retreat offers a king bed and a cozy bunk bed for a welcoming stay. Enjoy the convenience of a well-equipped bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Feel free to reach out to us during your stay - we're happy to suggest local spots to check out.
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Amenities
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
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
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
About the area
State College
The Highlands, a neighbourhood in State College, is home to this cottage. Boal Mansion Museum and American Philatelic Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag. The Arboretum at Penn State and Pegula Ice Arena are also worth visiting.
State College, PA
What's nearby
- Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Pennsylvania State University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Pegula Ice Arena - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
- The Arboretum at Penn State - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
- Bryce Jordan Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Elixr - 8 min walk
- Federal Taphouse - 7 min walk
- Vibe Coffee Co - 7 min walk
- Panera Bread - 8 min walk
- Wings Over Happy Valley - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
14 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Danielle S.
21 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Danielle S.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn N.
20 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carolyn N.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kevin M.
4 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Kevin M.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
About the host
Hosted by Mike Hendrickson
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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