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Exterior
Kitchen and dining!
livingroom
Den
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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State College, PA
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Beaver Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

First Floor 1/2 bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Our Guest House

Our Guest House is nestled in the quaint village of Lemont with a view of Mt. Nittany out the back door. Conveniently close to downtown State College and everything Penn State. Enjoy a hike up Mt. Nittany, coffee at Cafe Lemont and/or dinner at Kamri Thai and Sushi House, Happy Valley Brewing or the Voodoo Brewery! It's all here. This cute cape cod was built in 1946 and has been completely renovated. A firepit and patio for relaxing outside. If you have 6 or 7 guests coming, we will open up the basement for you to use, so you will have an extra bedroom, bathroom and living room!

Each bedroom has it's own bathroom. The upstairs bedrooms are set up each with a Smart TV. The basement living space has a 74" TV and a foosball table.

Property manager

Cheryl Gigante
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No loud music allowed. Quiet hours are at 10PM.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We live on a quiet street in a neighborhood, so we want to respect our neighbors and friends. Quiet hours are from 11PM to 7AM.

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
Note from host: No loud music allowed. Quiet hours are at 10PM.
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

About the area

State College

State College is home to this holiday home. Palmer Museum of Art and Pennsylvania Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pegula Ice Arena and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag. Travelling with kids? Consider The Arboretum at Penn State and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania.
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State College, PA

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mount Nittany Medical Center - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Pizza & Pasta - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Meyer Dairy Store - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Our Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Our Guest House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Guest House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Our Guest House located?

This family-friendly State College holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Pennsylvania State University and Centre County Historical Society. What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag and Pegula Ice Arena are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

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

Pennsylvania rural water show

House was perfect for our two day stay and conveniently located to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

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

Cozy home close to campus

The location in cozy Lemont was perfect for a visit with my Son at PSU. With a coffee shop, brewery and restaurant w/in walking distance but only 5 minutes from campus driving, it was a great choice. Beds super comfy, large kitchen, lots of character in the home - we'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Perfect!

Proximity was great, close enough to campus to enjoy all of the activities at PSU, but in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood with great views (winter) of Mt Nittany. Cheryl was a tremendous host, extremely responsive, and house was well appointed and comfortable...will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

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

Perfect getaway!

Beautiful and spacious house - communication with the owner was excellent- would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Stayed for state wrestling tournament

Great house in an excellent location. Close to everything. Tons of space for the 6 of us. Very quiet location! The Dad side of me liked the number of smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers in the house. Also like the emergency contact numbers posted on the fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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

Wonderful stay

Charming, clean, and inviting
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine P.

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

Great house perfect location

Great location near Penn State University. Beautiful house, fully equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Perfect place to stay with a family

We were in town visiting Penn State and the home was in a great, quiet location. The owner has the home well stocked with food and amenities and the home is well cared for and clean. Would recommend. Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

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

Lemont

Very nice property. We were just there for a short time but everything was great. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

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

PSU Football weekend

Stayed for PSU, Maryland game over Thanksgiving weekend. Charming, immaculate home with every amenity! Hosts were very gracious and accommodating ! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

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

Amazing House

The house was perfect. Clean and comfortable. Perfect location with easy access to Penn State. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara d.

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

Peaceful, comfortable oasis

We came for a football game and had a lovely time at this property! Quiet street, beautiful views, comfortable, roomy, with everything we needed for our stay. We loved the fire pit and the sitting room sunrise!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Comfortable and quiet!

We enjoyed our stay in Happy Valley! This is a charming home that has been updated and is located in a quiet neighborhood. The beds were also very comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will N.

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

Great find

The property was super clean and the host was fantastic. I will definitely be checking this location out the next time I’m in State College.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Another Great Stay

We have stayed here several times over the last 3 years to visit my daughter and move her into PSU. The house is so clean and Cheryl is very responsive in her communication. Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Great for Penn State events!

Very nice and comfortable setup for several people. With 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, there's lots of flexibility...The kitchen is nice and there is also a rec room downstairs and a fire pit outside. Check-in was super-easy, and Uber rides to the campus was quick and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

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

Perfect for our move-in weekend

My husband and I stayed at the guesthouse while we moved our daughter into her apartment before the beginning of her sophomore year. The house was quite spacious and comfortable. Very clean, room to sit and relax, both inside and out. We took advantage of the fire pit and enjoyed the cooler weather around the blaze. Beautiful neighborhood, huge backyard, plenty of space to relax after the work of moving. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

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

Cute little landing spot

We stayed in this property while my daughter had a soccer tournament nearby. It was 15min from the field, 15min from downtown and 15min from UNCG where she will be attending next year. Perfect amount of space to stretch out in the common area. Small patio with firepit where we enjoyed the sun. We will def be staying here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Lovely setting, lovely house

There is nothing bad I can say about this property and the host. We had a family event to attend in state College and traveled with two little ones. The house accommodated us all in style and was perfectly located for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Great Location

Three couples stayed for the White Out weekend for PennState Football and a country concert on Friday night. It was very close to everything you need in state college. The house was very nice and clean and very spacious. The host was great and if we need anything responded quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

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

Perfect stay

Had a wonderful stay here, I absolutely loved the house and property. The house is beautifully updated but also has nice history and character to it. Comfortable, clean and plenty of space for our family, my daughter loved the big backyard to run around in, and the front porch was great to sit and enjoy a coffee. Honestly didn't want to leave and hope to use this as 'our place' when we visit State College. The property owner was lovely to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Beautifully decorated home

Clean and had everything needed for our two night stay. Property and gardens were lovely. Host was wonderful and accommodating. The only issue is for someone who is mold sensitive, it was pretty humid during our stay, the home is an older home with everything upgraded including A/C, but still was a bit musty. We would totally stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Perfect

As an PSU grad with our daughter now in her second year, this spot was not only the best location for move in week but was a joy to stay at. Highly recommend this house for any event in State College you may have. Thanks, Cheryl, for a wonderful experience. The house had plenty of space and was very cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri M.

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

Happy Valley, Happy home!

What can I say but just the perfect stay at this wonderful home so close to campus. I was dropping my daughter off to summer classes at Penn State and she was nervous about being too far from home so I decided to stay in the home for the week while she got settled. Cheryl couldn't have made the stay more pleasant. My sisters ended up joining me but the yard and front porch were wonderful for our morning coffee and afternoon glass of wine and the home was perfectly appointed with everything you would need for your stay. The beds were super comfortable and really there is nothing I can say besides, thank your the amazing stay! we will be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly F., Kennett Square

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

Fantastic location, home, and owners

This home and its and owners are both amazing. My family and I took our first trip in 15 months and we could not have asked for a better spot to make memories. The home is beautiful and full of character. Every room has a view of the beautiful yard and tree-lined street. The sun room in the back was our favorite-it has wrap around windows that overlook the backyard and Mt. Nittany. When we ate our breakfast in the morning with the kids we could see Mt. Nittany through the trees. The entire house has been re-done and has every amenity you could need but also still has the charm of the original home. The house is only a few minutes from Penn State's campus and is convenient to everything in the State College area. The real treat in staying in this home was getting to meet the owners. They are kind, friendly, helpful, and all around fantastic people that we are now lucky to be able to call our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Gigante

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Hi! My name is Cheryl and I am a mom of four boys and love all things outdoors. I have lived in State College for the past 25 years. I love people and especially to host people and when the opportunity came up to purchase and renovate the property next door to us, my family jumped on it. It was our Covid project and kept us busy for the first 6 months of it. I wanted to make it a space for families and friends to be comfortable so they can have quality time together. So, we opened it up as a short term rental and have loved it! Because of my love for people and homes in this area, I am also a realtor through a local brokerage, so if you need any help, just let me know!

Why they chose this property

The beauty of this property is the gentleman that lived there for his whole life and the stories that came out of it as we neighbored together. The house is quaint and cute with backyard that is perfect for feeling like your just literally sitting at the base of Mt. Nittany. Our house is literally right next door, so we have had the opportunity to meet such incredible people from around the world through this!

What makes this property unique

This place is so close the campus, but yet your surroundings are surreal with birds, flowers, lots of trees and Mt. Nittany in the background!

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English

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