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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Howard, PA
  • Bald Eagle State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Penn's Cave
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Lakewoods Cottage

Located right by the lake in Bald Eagle State Forest just 30 min from Penn State. The cottage is at the end of a street with the lake just over the dike. 2 miles of walking path around the dike. Beach is a 5 min drive. The Marina offers all kinds of rentals for the lakes pleasure. Outdoor store located in town for fishing tackle, camping, etc Pizza shop just down the street.

Property manager

Bonita Martin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No alcohol

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
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

Howard

Located in Howard, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks and Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nittanee Creek Practice Range and Big Spring Spirits. Creekside Rock and Gems and Tait Farm Foods are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Howard, PA

What's nearby

  • Bald Eagle State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 27 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 30 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 31 min drive - 39.6 km
  • Penn's Cave - 37 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hublersburg Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Pizza Of Lamar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Brothers New York Style Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kitchen Witch Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Pizza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakewoods Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakewoods Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakewoods Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakewoods Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Howard, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Bald Eagle State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Frog Pond and Hunter Run Cove. Foster J. Sayers Memorial Park and Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

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

Great place to stay!

The cottage was adorable and perfect for what we needed. The host was very nice and communicated what was needed in a timely manner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Fishing trip

Great cottage. Nice little town. Close to Bald Eagle Park. Would consider another stay in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Beautiful cottage; Nice touches

Beautiful home. Had everything we needed plus a bunch of nice touches. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan B.

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

Birthday getaway

I planned on spending my birthday in happy valley and searched all over for a place, then I found Lakewood cottage. I talked it over with the other couple that came with and it was an easy yes for the 4 of us. The place wasn’t far from the stadium and easy to get to. It was clean and tidy and overall an amazing stay for the weekend. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mateoesmeeth

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

Great base for area excursions

We stayed with Bonita for a family reunion happening at nearby Bald Eagle State Park. The rental was just what we needed and our host Bonita went above and beyond what we asked. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice place

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Great stay near Bald Eagle State Park

What a gem near Bald Eagle State Park! Such a nice quant place, with a fantastic host. The outdoor store located near the booking is a great place to get your fishing needs before visiting the park!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
House was clean and had nice amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

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

Howard gem

Great place to stay. Perfect location - enjoyed visiting PSU, Bald Eagle and Bellefonte. Wonderful hosts. Very responsive and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

This was the perfect place for us to stay for the weekend. We were visiting family in the area and we were glad to have a nice place to stay that was clean and well furnished. It's located at the end of the street so it was quiet, which I appreciated for my 5 month old. Bonita was easy to communicate with during our stay. I would stay here again the next time I'm in the area visiting family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christan L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage

Cottage was easily accessible and very cute! Communication with host was easy. Overall fairly clean, but we did think that the towels and sheets could have been cleaner - we would bring our own the next time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aida S.

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

Girls Weekend

The cottage is adorable, clean and was perfect for my girlfriends and I to relax and decompress.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

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

Great Cottage

Lovely cottage with all the necessities. Very clean and convenient location for Lake Access. Host included some nice extra touches as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lakewoods Cottage

We really enjoyed the town of Howard and Bald Eagle State Park. The house was extremely clean and well furnished. The hosts were wonderful and communicated very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent. Wonderful accommodations

Comfortable and quaint. Love the decor. Everything you needed and more. Would come back. Lake was wonderful also. Fishing and boating and lots of R and R
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B., Cleveland, Ohio

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

Perfect weekend getaway

The house had everything we needed for a low key weekend away - plenty of space with three bedrooms and the common area with coffee, wifi and a kitchen to cook a few meals. The area was quiet and peaceful and we were a short drive to anything else we needed including a brewery and distillery decorated for the holidays. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Excellent!

The house was perfect for our weekend fishing trip. The pictures don't do it justice, very nice place. Excellent easy communication with the property owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Getaway

The decor and added touches were very nice! Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

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

Lake Getaway

Everything was clean, tidy and decorated nicely. Quiet neighborhood close to boat rental, fishing spots and beach in Bald Eagle State Park. Short drive to Penn State. We stayed to attend the Little League World Series in Williamsport and that was an easy drive too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Quaint, quiet and quintessential cottage

We spent the weekend at the cottage while attending Parent’s Weekend at PSU. Charming and very clean little house with lots of extra homey and considerate touches. Very reasonable rates and great suggestions for the surrounding area. The owner was responsive to a couple questions throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

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

Penn State Visit

We enjoyed our stay at Lakewoods Cottage! The house was clean and cozy. We enjoyed the complimentary coffee and donuts. It was a great location to explore the area surrounding State College and only 30 minutes from PSU. We hope to return to Lakewoods Cottage on a future visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

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

Cutest little cottage!

What a delight to show up at this quaint little cottage and find that it was as good or even better than pictured! Perfect for our small family to stay during a three day Penn State Graduation weekend; only about 30 minutes away from campus. Very clean and well-appointed. We used the grill outside for a lovely dinner. Owner communication was excellent, and they went above and beyond to help us retrieve an item left behind after we had checked out. Highly recommend this gem!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zeynep

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful little cottage. Thank you for everything! Definitely would go back again. A
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay at Lakewoods Cottage. The cottage was beautifully decorated and had so many cute touches. We loved the fresh cookies upon arrival and the coffee that was available. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Bonita was easy to communicate with and was a great host. We will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie F.

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

Cute Cottage

We stayed here for a short weekend while visiting Penn State and exploring Bald Eagle State Park. The cottage was really cute, and it was nice and quiet and very clean! I did not know that there was a separate rental suite upstairs when I booked the property, but we didn't hear any noise so that was good. It had lots of wonderful conveniences and many touches that made it easy to settle in and made it feel special. We even got to meet Bonita at the store and appreciated the recommendations she provided about places to visit in the area. The book she made for cottage guests had all the information we needed and was very helpful. I will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bonita Martin

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I am a wife and mother of 4 lively boys. We love the outdoors; hunting and fishing .

Why they chose this property

After a series of moves and job changes, our family was offered this property that had just started an outdoor store from the ground up. It was an open door we had prayed for but never dreamed of it being answered this way. Since we already had a home to live in, we thought this house on the property was a way to fulfill that dream of a bnb.

What makes this property unique

The best part of this house is the location. It is at the end of a dead end street with mountains in front and back with an almost 3 square mile lake just over the dike which is visible from the property. We have a lovely 2 mile hiking trail that travels the dike and up through town on black top. We see bald eagles here regularly.
It's a great lake for fishing, boating, kayaking, swimming, etc
We have kayaks available for rent and the park has boats and tubes for rent as well. A 4 minute drive will get you inside the park to the official swimming area. Pavilions, trails, picnic areas and beautiful views are everywhere inside the park.
We are within 30 minutes to Penn State and within 20 minutes of Lock Haven.

Languages:

English

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