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Game day house, walkable to campus

Vacation home near Pennsylvania State University in State College

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101617 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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State College, PA
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, The Arboretum at Penn State
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

State College

City center stay.With a stay at this Holmes-Foster vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pennsylvania State University and 2 miles (3 km) of Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania. Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • The Arboretum at Penn State - 6 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 8 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Federal Taphouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Vibe Coffee Co - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Café 210 West - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tadashi #2 - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Game day house, walkable to campus

Come home to Happy Valley and make yourself at home in our comfortable , family-friendly 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom home with a large game room. Prepare a meal for your family and friends in the newly renovated kitchen, and gather around our custom-made dining room table. Watch the Big10 Network and cheer on the Nittany Lions on the 85" television in the living room. Relax on the front porch swing or rocking chairs and watch the action of living so close to campus! Walk to downtown or campus! Your family and friends will love the play set, the newly fenced in backyard perfect for your furbaby or children, and the game room with darts, pool, shuffleboard, corn hole tables, and a poker table.

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Serves lunch and dinner
The Nittany Lion Inn
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,259 reviews
$152 nightly
The price is $169
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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 city center

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,617 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
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.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Game day house, walkable to campus to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.7 mi (17-min drive) away from the State College, PA (SCE-University Park) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Game day house, walkable to campus have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Game day house, walkable to campus offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Game day house, walkable to campus?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Game day house, walkable to campus?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Game day house, walkable to campus?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Game day house, walkable to campus have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Game day house, walkable to campus have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Game day house, walkable to campus to downtown State College?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from State College.

Game day house, walkable to campus Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

pam g.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was clean and themed well for Penn State. Kitchen was well stocked. The fenced in back yard was great for the dogs and the back yard game room was a fun place to hang. The location was also just minutes from campus. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing place! Everything you could need for a fun weekend in State College. Sarah was very gracious and responsive. The house was well decorated and had plenty of amenities to keep everyone entertained. Convenient to a CATA bus stop and we even walked to HiWay Pizza as well as downtown. Looking forward to returning soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two of my children attend Penn State and I wish I found this rental sooner! It is extremely comfortable, has a great yard/game room, well stocked kitchen and a short walk to campus. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H., Westampton, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house. Very clean, well equipped for a large group. Very comfortable beds. Game room and backyard were great extras
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

alex b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was clean and the stay was great. Only issue was that although the downstairs was nice and cool, the upstairs was very hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place, especially for dogs!

This VRBO made us feel right at home at Penn State! We brought with us our new (well-behaved) puppy and we couldn't have asked for better accommodations. The backyard is spacious and fenced in, allowing me to sit out and work comfortably while the puppy roamed. The separate space with game tables was great for my teen and her friend to hang out. Great neighborhood and walking distance to a lot of restaurants and campus. The hosts were so lovely and communicated throughout our stay to make sure we had everything we needed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stay in State College

Lovely home, close to Penn State campus, great for large groups! The home is a dream stay for Nittany Lion fans Well equipped home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

There were knife marks in countertops. We were blamed and absolutely did not do it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home and Sarah was so nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had the best time!

We have stayed in many houses, but this was by far the best experience! The host, Sarah, has everything that you’ll need. She was also very responsive to questions we had. The house is a great combination areas to spread out and maximizing sleeping space. The game room was a blast with the teens and adults. The back yard is huge and the grill cooked for all 10 of us easily! We will book again for our next tournament!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arleen D., New Braunfels Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT STAY!

We were taking our daughter to visit Penn State and had some friends join us. We had such a blast. The game room was fuuuun! And we walked everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great news place

Fantastic place for visiting Penn state with families
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Penn State Stunner!!!

Such a cute and comfortable home with so many amenities! Detached game room, big dining room table for the whole family, and privacy fence made it perfect for a trip with the family as well as our dog. We visited to go to Tussey Mountain and see our daughter up at school but this place would be amazing for a pregame tailgate before a game. I could definitely see us renting this home again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best PSU home

The host's are very responsive and helpful. The property is wonderful - walkable to downtown, clean, plenty of space, well decorated, great game room, great yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marci C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Family Reunion

We had a great time for our holiday family reunion here! We booked at the very last minute and the entire stay was stress free. We had a quick question for the VRBO owner and she got back to us in minutes. I would recommend this home in an instant. And I want go back ASAP!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving stay

We had a wonderful stay during the week of Thanksgiving. The dining room was perfect for thanksgiving dinner. The living room was perfect for watching football after dinner. We also enjoyed the game room. The beds and linens were very comfotable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering and the house was perfect!

The house was so perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Very Welcoming property

We spent a long weekend in Penn to visit our college student daughter for her birthday and brought her dog along for a surprise. After a long drive, we were so pleasantly impressed with this house and backyard facilities. The home is cosy yet spacious enough with so many ‘Penn stater touches. Plenty of linens and supplies as well as a beautifully well stocked kitchen. Bedrooms aren’t huge but beds are nice and big and there’s plenty of space to relax. Our dog was in heaven and quickly learned that outside meant ball throwing because the yard is so spacious! We enjoyed every part of our stay. We were a small group but it can easily accommodate a larger group for both sleeping and hanging out. We walked to college ace and back three nights which was great. From the football stadium it’s a little more of a hike but would be fine without you g kids. Sarah was a great communicator and house had easy access and parking. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024