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Perfect PSU football weekend house! Clean, comfy, & close to everything!

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Living area
Living room is updated with new paint.
Dining room
Updated kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest room 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest room 2

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Perfect PSU football weekend house! Clean, comfy, & close to everything!

Owner-occupied 3 bed, 1.5 bath, non-smoking home 5 blocks from PSU campus and downtown State College; 2 blocks from game day shuttle. Located in desirable and historic Holmes-Foster neighborhood, we are extremely walkable to downtown restaurants & bars, and PSU campus! The walk to stadium on game days is approx. 2 miles via campus or downtown. Lovely, clean & cozy with 3 season porch, deck, gas grill, and patio. Private parking for 3 cars. Renovated kitchen and full bathroom, new composite decking, new patio area, and new upstairs hardwood flooring and updated paint throughout. 2 queen, 1 full bed. Fantastic for PSU football game weekends!

State College Short Term Rental License #STR22-00038

Rentals require NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of 50% of rate at time of booking and signing of rental agreement. Balance and REFUNDABLE security deposit of $750 required ten days prior to stay. Rates do not include Pennsylvania (6%) or Centre County hotel & occupancy tax (6%), or VRBO/Homeaway website service charges. Check-in time is 5:00pm on Friday. Check-out time is 12:00pm on Sunday.

SPRING GRADUATION AVAILABLE! MAY 9-11 $2200

FALL FOOTBALL AVAILABLE DATES:

Nevada - August 29-31 - $2600
FIU - September 6-8 - $2600
Villanova - September 12-14 - BOOKED
Oregon - September 26-28 - BOOKED
Northwestern - October 10-12 - $2800
Indiana - November 7-9 - $2800
Nebraska - November 21-23 - $2800

***𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘀. 𝗪𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘂𝘂𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆, 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸-𝗶𝗻. 𝗜𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗰, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆.***

***𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗩𝗜𝗔 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧! 𝗜𝗙 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘, 𝗕𝗘 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘!***

Property manager

Tim

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
House is not child-proofed in any way.
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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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

State College

Located in State College, this holiday home is in the city centre. Boal Mansion Museum and American Philatelic Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Beaver Stadium or Pegula Ice Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing, golfing and swimming.
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State College, PA

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 7 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Federal Taphouse State College - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Irving's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 210 West - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect PSU football weekend house! Clean, comfy, & close to everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect PSU football weekend house! Clean, comfy, & close to everything!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect PSU football weekend house! Clean, comfy, & close to everything!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Perfect PSU football weekend house! Clean, comfy, & close to everything! located?

Located in the heart of State College, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State University. What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag and Palmer Museum of Art are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Football weekend PSU

Lovely house with the property manager being excellent to respond quickly and have everything we needed and more. Great location too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel K., Delray Beach

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

Football weekend

Extremely nice and comfortable place to stay with very accommodating host. Walk to everything!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Excellent PSU Homecoming Getaway

Wonderful house, 100% in line with description. Close to everything. Owner great to work and communicate with. I would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M., Mendham New Jersey

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

Home, Sweet Home!

Perfect Place for Fall Football Weekend. Cozy, Clean and Close to Town. Newly Updated Kitchen contained every accessory needed for cooking. Comfy beds with fluffy duvet bedding. Especially enjoyed time at night around the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

PSU Football Game Magic

Perfect location for a weekend in State College, PA. As a former "townee", I enjoyed walking to The Corner Room, The Creamery, and Beaver Stadium. We also enjoyed a lovely afternoon on the sun-dappled patio watching birds. Lovely home. Well equipped. Fantastic!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David W., Holladay

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

Lovely home, great location

This property is a beautiful house in a great location. You can easily walk to anywhere downtown, as we did for dinner. The hosts were easy to communicate with, and all went smoothly. Quiet, peaceful and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

andrea b.

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

Very clean and well appointed.

Very good. I highly recommend this place for comfortable and well appointed place to stay for a football weekend. Walk to stadium if a bit far but always fun and you see the campus from "set to stern" and we got our 10,000 fit bit steps in. The costs of the booking fees took me a bit by surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Graduation weekend success

Our party of 6 slept very comfortably in this gem of a home. Parking for 3 cars, walkable to BJC and downtown and a fully equipped brand new kitchen. Every detail was covered and communicated with. The lovely flowers and wonderful deck was a great background to our grad photos. Our last trip to Penn State will always be memorable because of this fabulous weekend🐾
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

chris c.

Awesome location for PSU football weekend!

With the game day shuttle just two blocks away, the McCarthy’s home is a perfect spot to stay while in State College. The house was well equipped with everything we needed to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Perfect house for games!

This was my family's second stay at Tim's house and we are hoping to come back next year for another! The house is beautiful, has a great location and is on a beautiful street. While the loss to Mich St. was a huge disappointment, the house stay was not!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gil D.

Perfect family home for Graduation weekend convenient to town

We stayed with our immediate family for graduation weekend. Most of the dinners/socials surrounding the graduation were in town or the houses surrounding town so the location was ideal. The house had plenty of room for our family of 6 but with only 1 full bath it took a little coordination when getting ready to get out of the house. The enclosed sunroom and deck provided a great space to relax and socialize. I would highly recommend this house when your activities are centered around the restaurants/bars in town and the surrounding off campus housing where many of the seniors live.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Laguna Beach, California, USA

Great house & location

We had a group of 5 stay at this property for a football weekend. Everything was perfect and comfortable- and the location is the best. Walking distance to downtown and campus, which was important to our group. The owners were very prompt in communication & thorough with instructions during our stay. I will definitely stay here again for a football weekend next season.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

Great location relative to campus.

All worked well. Clean house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dana G., Buffalo

Perfect location!

We planned a reunion for Homecoming with many of us traveling in from all across the country. The house was absolutely perfect for us with an easy walk into town yet in a quiet neighborhood. The owner was great to work with and extremely accommodating. We'll be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Perfect Football Weekend!

My family, a few friends and I stayed at the house for the epic Ohio State weekend and couldn't have asked for a greater house to stay in. The location is great, the house is spacious but cozy and very clean. Walking distance to town, only a few blocks from Beaver Ave in a quiet and beautiful neighborhood. Tim was wonderful to work with and very nice guy. Would totally rent from here again. Go Penn State!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

stephanie c.

Graduation Weekend - "home-style"

Graduation is a family event, so why limit yourself to a hotel lobby when you could be nestled in this charming State College home, minutes from downtown and the PSU campus.... This lovely house was comfortable, clean, conveniently located and the perfect setting for accommodating a family dinner to honor our Penn State Graduate. With 3 bedrooms, sheets/towels provided, a vast first-floor living space, and outdoor patio/deck, we were able to relax and enjoy the entire weekend without being restricted to a stodgy hotel room. Coordination of the rental was effortless and convenient, as the owner was responsive. WE ARE - PENN STATE & WE ARE sure to vacation here again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Great for Football Weekends

My friends and family enjoyed our stay at this home. It is far enough away so that it is quiet and enjoyable, but at the same time close enough to all of the downtown spots. I would definitely contact the owner again to rent this home for another football weekend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Great house, great location

We stayed here for a Penn State football weekend. The house is great, perfectly clean, and right in the middle of everything. Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great House!

This is a great house! We recently stayed here on 11/1/2013 weekend for the Illinois game. The house was clean and very spatious. We were able to fit 8 people comfortably. Having towels and linens provided was very helpful. Also, the location is convenient and an easy walk to downtown. We look forward to renting here again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., United Kingdom

Wonderful Stay!

I was recently here for the PSU/Michigan game. Great Win! Firstly - dealing with payment and booking the house with the owners was easy as can be and I always had a quick response when asking questions. The house is in a perfect location. We ended up walking to the stadium that day as traffic was just too insane. The walk was about 25 min. The house is clean, comfy and has plenty of room. We ended up with about 8 people total and fit just perfectly. The owners provide you with towels and linens which is very helpful and they have a nice binder about everything you could possibly need during your stay. I would absolutely stay here again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Family of Penn State Grad

My family and I stayed in this lovely home last May over graduation weekend and couldn't have been happier! The house is located on a quiet street within walking distance to everything State College! The rooms were large and comfortable, the screened porch was perfect and the deck was a great place to sit and unwind in the late afternoon. I would definitely recommend renting this home to anyone looking for alternative lodging while visiting State College.

About the host

Hosted by Tim

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We are professionals who moved to State College in 2006 and purchased our adorable home in 2007. We rent our home for football and other event weekends to responsible groups who will treat it with the care and respect that we do, as the house is our primary residence. We hope you enjoy State College as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We are owner-occupants who rent our house for only a few weekends per year. It's in a prime location in one of the oldest historic neighborhoods in State College. Our house is well-cared for and we don't mind occasionally loaning it out so alumni can return to enjoy some PSU football and visit their alma mater.

What makes this property unique

Located in the historic Holmes-Foster neighborhood in State College borough. Easy walk to downtown, campus and stadium area.

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