Title: Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! Holiday home in Howard with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! ![Terrace/patio - Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! (Howard)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38400000/38398400/38398395/64c91434.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! (Howard)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38400000/38398400/38398395/07c92e76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! (Howard)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38400000/38398400/38398395/f3b651ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! (Howard)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38400000/38398400/38398395/9ee0d726.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! (Howard)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38400000/38398400/38398395/b94f913b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the heart of Nittany Valley, this beautiful Mountain Get Away home is the perfect retreat from city life. Relax in the hot tub on the deck surrounded by 15 acres of pristine woods or unwind and enjoy country living. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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! ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - 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. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96960800/96960770/003e778a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elite historic Atherton estate centrally located and 2.4 miles from stadium. State College - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 4.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=96960770&PinnedHotelID=96960770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 to 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 rubbish Turn off the lights and lock the doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: birthday parties ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.00105%2C-77.57758&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zc7oFEDETiFvVIZSUOwo6L4pc3Y=) Howard, PA #### What's nearby - Bald Eagle State Park \- 14 min drive \- 7.7 miles - Millbrook Playhouse \- 19 min drive \- 14.4 miles - Lock Haven University \- 22 min drive \- 17.0 miles - Penn's Cave \- 23 min drive \- 17.7 miles - Pennsylvania State University \- 29 min drive \- 28.6 miles #### Getting around - State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Brothers Pizza of Lamar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Hublersburg Inn - ‬9 min drive - ‪Denny's - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University!? ### Where is Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful mountain getaway near Penn State University! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 54 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glen W. 13 Sept 2023 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 ##### Glen W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey C. 23 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### PSU Playoff Great place with lots of room in a great setting. ##### Stacey C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen D. 6 Oct 2024 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! ##### Kathleen D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Myriah H. 19 Nov 2023 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. ##### Myriah H. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark S. 18 Oct 2023 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. ##### Mark S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine J. 6 May 2024 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. ##### Christine J. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James G. 11 May 2025 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. ##### James G. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don S. 2 Oct 2024 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. ##### Don S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles C. 17 Aug 2025 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!!! ##### Charles C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily J. 14 Sept 2025 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! ##### Emily J. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randall E. 13 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Loved the house and the area ##### Randall E. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee K. 3 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house! So much space, great amenities and beautiful location! Hosts were very accommodating and responsive. ##### Renee K. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stewart C., Felton, Delaware 20 Jun 2023 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. ##### Stewart C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason C. 29 Jun 2024 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!! ##### Jason C. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason C. 1 Jul 2023 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! ##### Jason C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin R. 7 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Penn state weekend Excellent property, accurate listing ##### Benjamin R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa K. 25 Sept 2023 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. ##### Melissa K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DJ C. 5 Jul 2024 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! ##### DJ C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin P. 17 Nov 2022 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! ##### Kristin P. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer K. 21 Oct 2019 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! ##### Jennifer K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana S. 21 May 2023 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. ##### Diana S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lou P. 2 Dec 2024 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 ##### lou P. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen M. 2 Nov 2023 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 ##### Kathleen M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt C. 18 Jul 2023 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! ##### Matt C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David W. 2 Nov 2022 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. ##### David W. 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