Title: Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=83783528&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County Rural retreat offers private escape where travelers can unwind by the fire ring or explore thousands of acres of wildlife on nearby hiking trails ## Photo gallery for Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County ![Interior - Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County (Howard)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83790000/83783600/83783528/31587da3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County (Howard)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83790000/83783600/83783528/0871c671.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, stereo - Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County (Howard)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83790000/83783600/83783528/e1b1f4a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, stereo - Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County (Howard)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83790000/83783600/83783528/5d89b770.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County (Howard)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83790000/83783600/83783528/721eb5e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Pap's Place Family Lodge spans 42 acres of serene countryside. It features a spacious covered deck for outdoor games and gatherings. Guests enjoy evenings around the fire ring and easy access to State Game Lands with numerous walking and hiking trails. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Kitchen ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=83783528&PinnedHotelID=83783528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=83783528&PinnedHotelID=83783528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=83783528&PinnedHotelID=83783528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=83783528&PinnedHotelID=83783528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=83783528&PinnedHotelID=83783528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=83783528&PinnedHotelID=83783528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=83783528&PinnedHotelID=83783528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=83783528&PinnedHotelID=83783528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Howard travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Howard.dx6354068) [View more Lodges in Howard](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Howard-Lodges.d6354068-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.97291,-77.77566&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ykbyFzpuyM%3FU%3FS%40U%3FQ%40U%40U%40S%40S%40S%40UBS%40SBUBQBSBSBSBSDSDSBSDQDSDQDSFQDQFSFQDQHQFQFQFOHQFOHQFMHQHOJOHOHMHOJMHMJOJMJMJMJKJKJMLKJKJKLILKJKLILILILILGLILGLGNILELGLENENELENGLCNCLCNENCNCLANCN%3FNANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%3FLBN%40NBNBLDNBNBLBNFLDNDLDNDLFLDLHNFLFLHLFLHLHLHJHLJLJJHLJJJJJLLJJJJJLJLJLHNJLHLJNHLHNHNHNHPHLFPHNHPFNFPFPFPFPFPDRFPDPFRDPDRBPDRDRBRDRBRBRBRBPBT%40R%40RBT%40R%40R%40R%40T%3FT%40P%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FTAR%3FTARARATARCRARARCTCRCRCRCRERCREPERCPERERGPERGPEPGPGPGPGRGNGNIRINGNININIPILININKLINKLILKLKLKLKJKLMJKJKJMJKJMJMHKHMJMFMHMHMFMHOFMFMFMDOFMDODMDODMBODOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAO%3FOAOAOCMAOCOCOCMCOEMCOEMEOEOEMGMEMGOGMGMIMGMIMIMGMKMIKIMKMKKKKKMKKKKMKKKMKMKMKMIMKOIMIOIOKMIQIOGOIOGOISGOGOGSIQEQGQGQEQGSEQESESEQCSEQESCSCSCSCSCSCUASCSASASAUASASAU%3FSAU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=P9J7ArZs3I-azPXc6v6RLKOjox4=) Howard, PA ### What's nearby - ![Foggy morning along the water with reflection of trees at Bald E](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143472/97212691-34cf-4910-b392-7ef5ee9acdfb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bald Eagle State Park 10 min drive \- 4.0 miles - ![This place is awesome. Distilled spirits for tasting amid quirky atmosphere. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6016/6b71f4c4-f97c-4163-944c-2f3ccebcd9b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Big Spring Spirits 15 min drive \- 7.2 miles - Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks 9 min drive \- 2.5 miles - Talleyrand Park 14 min drive \- 6.8 miles - Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County 14 min drive \- 6.8 miles ### Getting around - State College, PA (SCE-University Park) 24 min drive ### Restaurants - Big D's Cones & Shakes 8 min drive - McDonald's 6 min drive - Brother's Pizza 9 min drive - Burger King 14 min drive - Bonfatto's Italian Market & Corner Café 13 min drive ## About this property ### Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County Property highlights A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County. Additional perks include: - Games, smoke-free property and barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as dining tables and kitchen islands. 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County? ### What time is check-in at Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County? ### What time is check-out at Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County? ### Where is Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Private family lodge on 42 serene acres- 15 minutes to Penn State- Centre County Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heath E. 1 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place to go for a group of friends. Plenty of room for everyone and all the beds were comfortable. Would do it again! ##### Heath E. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rich f. 12 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip for PSU graduation Beautiful surroundingsHouse well stocked with supplies ##### Rich f. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Massimo C. 15 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Property -- Peaceful and Secluded Terrific place to decompress. Plenty of rooms and beds for large groups. Lots of room on the property. Host was easy to contact. Would recommend to anyone. ##### Massimo C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly E. 10 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### White out game We came up to visit some of our college students and experience a penn tailgate and game! Great location and plenty of space for all of us. Thanks Paps place! ##### Kelly E. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa C. 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pap’s Place Family-friendly, rustic lodge is perfect for large groups. The darts, bumper pool, card table were great for the rainy days. The fire pit, horseshoe court and rolling hills were great for fair weather days. Our family had a great time, and got to spends lots of time reconnecting without being attached to phones and electronic devices. The hosts were very responsive to any questions and concerns. The hosts provided sheets, household soaps and cleaning and paper goods, plenty of kitchen ware, and even some sweet treats for us when we arrived. ##### Lisa C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric S. 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place to meet up before a football game. The property was a little out of the way but well worth the added drive. ##### Eric S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin Z. 23 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect For A Guys Trip Beautiful, secluded location with plenty of room and amenities. The owners really thought of everything and were more than accommodating for anything we needed. ##### Justin Z. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaitlyn A. 27 Oct 2024 ##### Kaitlyn A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ---