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Quiet Getaway, Great for Penn State Football, Trout Fishing! Sleeps 4-5

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Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
AU$289
avg per night

Explore the area

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Petersburg, PA
  • Place, Stone Valley Forest
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Whipple Dam State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Greenwood Furnace State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Main loft

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Second loft area

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$289
avg per night

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About the area

Petersburg

Located in Petersburg, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Stone Valley Forest and Whipple Dam State Park, while Pennsylvania Military Museum and Boal Mansion Museum are cultural highlights. Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Stone Valley Forest - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Whipple Dam State Park - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Greenwood Furnace State Park - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Barree Township - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Shaver's Creek Environmental Center - 15 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 26 min drive
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flour & Stone - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pine Grove Hall - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Doan's Bones - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pine Grove VFW - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McMurtries Tavern - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Quiet Getaway, Great for Penn State Football, Trout Fishing! Sleeps 4-5

Renovated up/down guest house with eat-in kitchen and full bathroom on first floor and two private sleeping areas/TV area on second floor. Loft is over our 2-car garage. Great for Penn State football weekends, Studebaker House weddings, trout fishing in the area or just generally relaxing in beautiful Stone Valley, nestled on creek between two state parks (Greenwood Furnace and Whipple Dam). Property sits next to Laurel Run, a stocked trout stream near McAlevy's Fort, PA - just 13 miles from State College and Beaver Stadium. Room for 4 with possibly one more child: queen bed, full bed with twin bunk and double bed futon. Fully equipped eat-in kitchen with dishware and pots, stove, coffee maker and microwave; wi-fi, internet and YouTube TV with Netflix available.
There is a creekside firepit with firewood provided for your use as well as propane grill.

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Steps to the loft-not appropriate for young kids
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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
No smoking in or around the outside of the unit.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Getaway, Great for Penn State Football, Trout Fishing! Sleeps 4-5 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quiet Getaway, Great for Penn State Football, Trout Fishing! Sleeps 4-5?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet Getaway, Great for Penn State Football, Trout Fishing! Sleeps 4-5 on 23 May 2026 start from AU$289, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Quiet Getaway, Great for Penn State Football, Trout Fishing! Sleeps 4-5?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Getaway, Great for Penn State Football, Trout Fishing! Sleeps 4-5?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Getaway, Great for Penn State Football, Trout Fishing! Sleeps 4-5?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Getaway, Great for Penn State Football, Trout Fishing! Sleeps 4-5 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is within 6 miles (10 km) of Stone Valley Forest, Whipple Dam State Park and Shaver's Creek Environmental Center. Shaver's Creek Visitor Center and Klingsberg Aviary are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Quiet Getaway, Great for Penn State Football, Trout Fishing! Sleeps 4-5 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lena L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were wonderful and the property clean and welcoming. The fire pit was a wonderful plus to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect loft style house for 4 people. Fully equipped gally kitchen, with fully made beds and bath towels provided. Bottled water in refrigerator, along with homemade honey and PSU's famous Griddle Sticks! Extremely hospitable hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Liked the place. Clean, quiet, convenient to State College. Would book again for sure if I’m ever back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

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

Such a lovely spot!

Very relaxing getaway and the owners were great. We enjoyed our short stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Libby J.

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

Great place to stay

A nice place to stay close to PSU. Everything was nice on the property (clean and well kept) and Dee was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane Y.

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

Perfectly peaceful slice of Heaven

We had a wonderful stay in this comfortable loft by the creek. The owners have provided everything necessary for a relaxing stay near State College. We will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

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

Beautiful property, enjoyed our stay!

Stayed at this property while dropping our son off at Penn State!! Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property and great place just to relax. Location is convenient to PSU football games
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Nice place

Overall it was a nice quiet place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Great base camp

This is a great property if you enjoy all the outdoor recreation that Big Valley has to offer! It’s also close to PSU (about 30 mins). The location is beautiful, quiet, and accurately described by the listing. We enjoyed our stay and would book this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

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

Fishing trip

Property sits on a beautiful and peaceful setting. Very restful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faith S.

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

Quiet Stay

We had a great stay at this VRBO. The location was so quiet and we really enjoyed the firepit area watching the fireflies and the stream. The location was so close to everything we wanted to go to. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Great Weekend

Beautiful property, everything was as advertised, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

Everything was as advertised. Very clean and perfect for a weekend getaway.

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

State College visit

We had a great time during our stay in PA. The location was perfect and close to State College. We had a great time and a wonderful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Awesome location

Love this property right on the river and nice and quiet. Convenient to Penn state without being too expensive. Also loved the BBQ place up the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Lovely setting

We had a great time at this peaceful getaway. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara N.

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

Charming Getaway

Loved our stay! Beautiful location, house was perfect for our family and sitting next to the river with an evening fire was exceptional. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Perfect Location

We love this location for visiting Penn State. The setting is idyllic and the property is clean and comfortable. The outside space makes it that much better. This was our second stay and we always check availability here first when visiting Penn State.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Beautiful place to stay

We had an awesome time for psu homecoming weekend. This place is 20 minutes from the stadium, no traffic and conveniently locate to downtown. We had a great stay and looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Penn State football retreat

Perfect place ti stay for a game. Took us 1 hour to get back here with all the traffic, but i thought that was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryfrances S.

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

Penn State beauty

Beautiful, cozy spot convenient to Penn State. Like staying deep in the woods but still a short drive to good food and plenty of hiking and views. We would definitely return here the next time we are up this way!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Great Place Just Outside State College

Very nice place to stay when visiting Penn State. Only 20 minutes outside of State College, easy ride into town and tailgating. Dee & Gary have a beautiful area for those who love Nature!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

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

Cozy Getaway

The place was as advertised, and we really enjoyed the stay! Beautiful location in the woods, with all the comforts necessary to make this a positive trip. Dee and Gary were accommodating and very easy to work with, and they definitely take pride in their place. We'll stay again for our next trip up to PSU.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024