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Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!

Howard vacation home with kitchen

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Outdoor spa tub
TV, video library, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Howard, PA
  • Place, Bald Eagle State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Millbrook Playhouse
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Penn's Cave
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Howard

In Howard .Stay at this Howard vacation home and you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Nittanee Creek Practice Range and Frog Pond. Millbrook Playhouse is within 12 miles (20 km) and Foster J. Sayers Memorial Park is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bald Eagle State Park - 15 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Millbrook Playhouse - 20 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Lock Haven University - 23 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Penn's Cave - 26 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Pennsylvania State University - 35 min drive - 26.2 miles

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hublersburg Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen Witch Cafe - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!

Beautiful, spacious, private, Mountain Get Away home located on Nittany Ridge and ever so convenient for Penn State and other State College and Centre County attractions. Beautifully appointed and spacious. Enjoy the privacy of the wooded setting in the hot tub on the deck or simply relax and unwind from city life.
Enjoy the beauty of Nittany Valley (the home is situated on 15 pristine acres) while you are only 27 minutes to the Penn State Campus, Beaver Stadium, the Bryce Jordan Center, and Medlar Field at Lobrano Park-the State College Spikes Minor League Baseball Stadium.
It is also a great home base for other Center County attractions like the Grange Fair, Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, or summer vacations in close proximity to the Bald Eagle State Park and Foster Sayers Lake, Penn’s Cave and Wildlife preserve, and Woodward Cave only minutes away-not hours!
For Fly Fishermen and Hunters, Spring Creek, Penn’s Creek, and the Bald Eagle Creek, have some of the best Trout Fishing anywhere. For Hunting season, deer, turkey, and bear are plentiful and some are record breakers.
Why stay in town when you can enjoy country living in a beautiful home and stay in one of the most beautiful areas in Pennsylvania? It’s also interesting to note that Nittany Valley has one of the largest Amish Communities in the State. You can find baked goods, cheese shops, leather goods, quilts, and see Amish Farms at work in traditional ways.
With excellent country roads (with very little traffic) you can drive 20 miles in the time it takes to drive 2 in the city!

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 18
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.8 mi (38-min drive) away from the State College, PA (SCE-University Park) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! to downtown Howard?

This vacation home is 4.3 mi away from Howard.

Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen W.

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

Excellent stay near Penn State

Home was PERFECT for us Great layout Great bedrooms Great location Great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall E.

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

Great Location

Loved the house and the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely great experience all around! Property was amazing, just as described, clean and very well maintained. Communication was clear with great responsiveness. Would highly recommend and would stay here again in a heartbeat!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

Great house!

So much space, great amenities and beautiful location! Hosts were very accommodating and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart C.

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

If you are looking for a vacation rental in this area, stay here.

Home was very clean and the property was very well maintained. We especially enjoyed the hot tub and relaxing around the fire pit in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Great Experience near Bald Eagle State Park

The property was very nice and just perfect for our group. The management team was amazing!!! I highly recommend the property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Perfect private getaway.

This is our second year and we will be back again next year!! Property is great and the owners are even better!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

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

Penn state weekend

Excellent property, accurate listing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

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

PSU Playoff

Great place with lots of room in a great setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

60th birthday celebration

We loved our stay start to finish! Beautiful home. Beautiful property. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was exactly what we needed for a weekend at Penn State. Just be careful because there’s two locations with the same address in the GPS so we went to the wrong place (15 minutes away) accidentally!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Great house for Penn State games

Great house for 5 couples! Lots of space! Big kitchen - plenty of seating and comfy couches! Convenient for Penn State games! Hublersburg Inn close by for great meal!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myriah H.

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

Great large space

This is a beautiful home tucked in the woods and perfect for a large group. Lots of space, lots of thoughtful touches to make the house feel like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

PSU weekend

Great communication with renter. House was in great condition.super clean well appointed and easily fit our 12 person family. Will stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine J.

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

Penn State Graduation

We stayed here for our son’s graduation and couldn’t have been happier with the house. It was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The house had everything imaginable and was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

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

Perfect PSU trip!

Our group stayed at this property to attend a Penn State football game. We wished we had another day or two to relax at the house afterwards! We especially loved the game room and hot tub. Excellent communication from the owners too. We highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

The perfect countryside get away!

Wonderful hosts who were helpful and well organized! Our family enjoyed the special touches - board games, cornhole boards, linens already provided, etc. It was warm and welcoming and the brunch we hosted there on Sunday morning was a hit - plenty of room for the caterer to set up food, plenty of parking and a big beautiful yard for the kids to play while the adults chatted! Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DJ C.

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

Ironman Get-a-way

Great place to stay while competing in the 70.3 Ironman! The only downside was that the location wasn't listed correctly and was about 10 miles away from where we were thinking it was, but other than that highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Just beautiful & very clean!

This was the perfect house for our large family. We were there for our daughters graduation from PSU. Location was about 20 minutes away, but it worked out perfectly for us. The house was truly amazing. Had everything we needed and the location is just spectacular. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lou P.

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

Beautiful property

Some beds were a little too soft for some, everything else was just fine . Thanks Lou
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Perfect Fall weekend

You will not be disappointed with your stay in this beautiful home! Fully wheelchair accessible (other than front door but we always bring a portable ramp when we travel) Exceeded our expectations. Enjoyed our time in the house as much as the PSU football game! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

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

Gorgeous and private

Myself in three coworkers rented the property for the weekend to attend a Penn State football game. The property Is located In an area that is very secluded. The house was well decorated and offered plenty of space for myself and my coworkers. Communication with the owner and rental manager was excellent. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone who is looking to get away for a romantic romantic weekend or just once some seclusion. You can’t go wrong with this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Perfect house and location for families

My family and I stayed at this beautiful home for 4 nights. We were here for our son’s ROTC commencement ceremony and graduation from Penn State. The location of this home worked well for us. The travel to and from the home and PSU was simple and most of it is on main roads. The home is very clean, spacious, well maintained and has a great layout especially if you have family members who have difficulty moving around. The house has everything you could need for a family stay with plenty of towels, blankets and other items you may need. All of the furniture is high quality, well maintained and matching. I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a family or group location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Great Racecation Location

My family headed to Bellefonte for a nice, big place to stay for the Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley race. It was a great location between the swim start and the university where the Ironman village and finish line were located. The house was decorated great and was very cozy with lots of places to sit and relax. We loved the corn hole set out back! Well stocked kitchen to cook our various meals. Air conditioner units keep the house very comfortable. Our only tough spot was that we thought we had enough beds for our whole family, so a minor hiccup when the two kids had to sleep on cots in the office room. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Fantastic Rental Property

Took some friends to a PSU game and stayed at this wonderful home. Very comfortable, inviting and exceptionally clean . Make sure to visit nearby Goot Essa Cheese (ask for a tour of their cellars), and Hublersburg Inn restaurant. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022