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5 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths, 2 Decks, 3 fireplaces,pool -full time short term

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Home overlooking the pool
Bar and Swing Chairs
Pool
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14483.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Bellefonte, PA
  • Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Talleyrand Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Flower Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Master Blue

1 King Bed

Penn State

2 Queen Beds

Ship Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

White and Purple

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Blue Bath room

Toilet · Shower only

Cream Bath

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Half Bath

Toilet

Pink Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

5 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths, 2 Decks, 3 fireplaces,pool -full time short term

Escape to Robin's Nest, where luxury meets tranquility. This charming retreat offers two spacious decks overlooking a serene pool, providing the perfect backdrop for relaxation. Indulge in the elegance of our luxurious amenities while enjoying the soothing sounds of crackling fireplaces and the melody of birdsong.

Our accommodations include two master bedrooms, each with a plush king-sized bed, and two additional bedrooms with comfortable queen-sized beds. All bedrooms feature brand-new memory foam mattresses and premium linens to ensure a restful night's sleep.

Whether you’re preparing a feast or hosting an event, our expansive kitchen is fully equipped to meet your needs, or those of your caterer. The versatile furniture can be rearranged, or additional rentals can be brought in to create the ideal setting for your special occasion. The outdoor decks are also perfectly suited for intimate seated ceremonies.

Robin's Nest is the perfect venue for any gathering, from holiday celebrations and Penn State events to weddings, anniversaries, retreats, club meetings, and wellness weekends.

We also offer a smaller home nearby for additional accommodations. Please note, dogs are welcome with a $30 per day fee per dog (sorry, no cats allowed). Please be aware that the garage is currently unavailable for use as this house serves as a second home.

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Escape to Robin's Nest, where luxury meets tranquility. This charming retreat offers two spacious decks overlooking a serene pool, providing the perfect backdrop for relaxation. Indulge in the elegance of our luxurious amenities while enjoying the soothing sounds of crackling fireplaces and the melody of birdsong.
Our accommodations include two master bedrooms, each with a plush king-sized bed, and two additional bedrooms with comfortable queen-sized beds. All bedrooms feature brand-new memory foam mattresses and premium linens to ensure a restful night's sleep.
Whether you’re preparing a feast or hosting an event, our expansive kitchen is fully equipped to meet your needs, or those of your caterer. The versatile furniture can be rearranged, or additional rentals can be brought in to create the ideal setting for your special occasion. The outdoor decks are also perfectly suited for intimate seated ceremonies.
Robin's Nest is the perfect venue for any gathering, from holiday celebrations and Penn State events to weddings, anniversaries, retreats, club meetings, and wellness weekends.
We also offer a smaller home nearby for additional accommodations. Please note, dogs are welcome with a $30 per day fee per dog (sorry, no cats allowed). Please be aware that the garage is currently unavailable. This house only has a few personal items.







Property manager

Lisa Drobka

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Need approval for event or parties.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$30.00 per day charge
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No outdoor speakers. Any furniture move must be returned. There will a $100 charge per item. No swimming alone
Music must be kept at a reasonable level. One warning will be given. If a second contact is necessary you will be asked to leave with no refund.
Rental Agreement must be signed within 48 hours of booking Missing or broken items will be charged at the replacement cost.

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: Need approval for event or parties.
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bellefonte

Bellefonte is home to this holiday home. Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society and American Philatelic Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Big Spring Spirits and Nittanee Creek Practice Range. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Beaver Stadium or Bryce Jordan Center.
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Bellefonte, PA

What's nearby

  • Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Talleyrand Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 16 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 17 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunset West Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 5 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths, 2 Decks, 3 fireplaces,pool -full time short term have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 5 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths, 2 Decks, 3 fireplaces,pool -full time short term pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 5 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths, 2 Decks, 3 fireplaces,pool -full time short term?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths, 2 Decks, 3 fireplaces,pool -full time short term?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths, 2 Decks, 3 fireplaces,pool -full time short term located?

Situated in Bellefonte, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Creekside Rock and Gems, Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County and Talleyrand Park. Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society and Big Spring Spirits are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 56 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steve
Very nice and roomy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maureen E.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Renters beware
Our first impression upon pulling up the driveway was curiosity...did we have the right address? Far from the pristine, stately home pictured in VRBO, stood a rundown property that needed lots of TLC. The roof was moss-covered, covered with sticks and debris, and the rusty rain gutters filled to the brim with leaves. The planters that once held summer flowers were left looking forelorn and wilted. The house needed anew paint job.(Maybe its me, but if I were renting out a home I would try to make it visually appealing starting with the exterior.) It gets worse from there. As soon as we opened the door, we were met with an overwhelming musty smell. The house is arranged in 2 levels...upstairs and bottom. The bottom level that boasted a fabulous rec room, 2 bedrooms and a full bath were freezing...it was Thanksgiving weekend. We located the thermostats but to our dismay, they were under locked boxes. That took awhile to resolve but rec room, hallway, and bathroom never did get heat. The first night it rained and the entire rec room flooded. We spent our Thanksgiving morning wiping up the floor with beach towels. The water from the rain was coming up the floor boards!! Residual water was there the 2nd day too. The half bath had human feces on the toilet and floor. There was a large blood stain on the mattress pad of one of the upstairs bedroom. The kitchen lacked basic supplies and what was there was thrift store quality. To top it off the host is condescending and rude!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family reunion!
Our family visited Bellefonte to attend a wedding. The house suited our needs. We had enough bedrooms for our group of 10 adults, including my 83 year old mother-in-law. The kitchen is huge and well equipped. The balcony and view over the pool was great, especially coupled with the colorful autumn landscape. We'd definitely stay again and we recommend to others. Wedbeautifulespecially with the
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home!
This house was perfect for our family of 13 during a football weekend. Having bedrooms on the main living level was crucial for us as we had older relatives who could not navigate steps. The kitchen had everything we needed and outdoor space was nice. The owner was very easy to work with and very responsive. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelique A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th birthday party
We rented this house to celebrate a 50th birthday and had friends and family there. The hosue was perfect, everyone kept saying how great it was. The kitchen is very big and great for food prep. Lots of TVs, so were to able to watch our football games without issue. Lisa was very accommodating and super to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Penn State student drop-off
Absolutely a pleasant stay. As hotels price gouge, it led me here. Pet friendly as an added bonus. Very clean space and well kept. Lisa also shared outdoor activities in the area to ensure a positive stay. Property is also conveniently 15 mins away from Penn State. We are looking forward for future stays here during the next 4 years. This host should by now, if not already be close to being "Premier Host" level
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly Pleasant Getaway
My family of six and our two dogs stayed at this property for a long weekend. It is tucked away in a small neighborhood and felt pretty private. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and the pool was delightful. Our dogs enjoyed the fenced in yard with lots of room to run around, while we enjoyed the pool and relaxing. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for our family get-together
This was a central meeting place for several adult cousins/siblings and their children and the house was perfect! We loved the vintage style (with modern features like A/C and Wi-Fi) and the pool/yard/grilling area were perfect for everyone. Large kitchen/breakfast area for adult gathering during a storm with another big room downstairs for the kids to play. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant Stay in Bellefonte
Lovely house with ample property. Bedrooms were well furnished with beautiful furniture and soft linens. You can tell the owner has taste and style. Kitchen was well equipped for a large family gathering. Bathrooms had charm and character. House layout was perfect for a family gathering while also providing privacy. The pool and patio was lovely with a big back yard. Deck chairs could be updated but did not distract from a great experience. Would highly recommend a stay at this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disappointed
House is clearly actively lived in. Refrigerator filled with food. Cabinets filled with dry goods, open packaging, etc. Coffee maker had not been cleaned in enough time for the full filter basket to become full of mold. Homeowner accused our group of entering the property up to 90 minutes early - untrue. Very unpleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Relaxing
I'm so glad I found this property. We were looking for a relaxing, pet friendly spot for us to stay close to the Pine Creek Bike Trail. Not too far from Hershey and the Lancaster Amish Community, so if you're looking for a place to relax while visiting either of those, this is your place. More than enough room for our large family. Very quite neighborhood. Close to downtown. Wonderful pool area and back yard for our pooch to romp around and chase squirrels (don't worry, they are too fast for her, she can't possibly catch them). Lisa was very helpful in finding local places to eat and shop. Would definitely book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would definitely come back!
The house was so big and had everything we needed for our small friend reunion during Homecoming weekend. Lisa was so helpful and we will absolutely try to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

veronica m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
My family came to stay for a funeral and wanted to stay together. This place was prefect as we sat both inside which was cozy and outside which is beautifully landscaped. Also the proximity to all the places we had to go in Bellefonte and State College was very helpful….plus a grocery store nearby. Highly recommend the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, well equipped home
We stayed with my extended family for a PSU football weekend. The home was very spacious and comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
White Out Game Weekend
House was great! Tons of room and very comfortable. We all love the kitchen space and the living room!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
We stayed with a few couples for a football weekend. Plenty of space and great location. Pool area is fantastic - like a resort!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gwen C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Explosive Host / Misrepresented Property
Paid for 4 nights/stayed 16 hrs. Listing fails to disclose that this home presents like a messy occupant lives here full-time.Choose wisely, we never would’ve rented.MASSIVE amount of personal items, no room for 10 guests’ food/belongings in this inhabited home. Bathrooms: hairy razors and open bottles FILL tub/shower space; open Q-tips, wipes, liquids/creams in all cabinets.Every bedroom/hall closets/drawers: shoved full of unorganized clothes/shoes, papers,toiletries,jewelry,etc.Kitchen:dirty Keurig;fridge door filled with used butter,sauces,oils,creams;freezer piled with items(including half-eaten cake); all cabinets with opened food/medicine.Dirty pool;large hazardous pile of chemicals/dirty toys/hoses/debris. Called Host Lisa,who frantically arrived and SCREAMED at us(6 kids present)for having concerns and for interrupting her swimming/dinner. She shoveled freezer items into a bag, took razors,stormed out. Messaged saying she’d give a $50 refund for the hairy razors(never did)and clean the pool the next day.Ignored other issues.We left at morning light.Lisa later sent pics of: 1. A room corner, accusing us of moving furniture and trying to con us out of $100; 2.Towels on hooks, but alleging towels were left on floor; 3.Bath cabinets, calling them “ransacked”(exactly the way we found them-and every other cabinet upon arrival-and why we sent pics of such to VRBO immediately.) VRBO reviewed and refunded us their profit plus partial refund. Lisa refused to refund her profit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., Greenville, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Beauty
This property has a beautiful backyard and a large deck to enjoy it. The kitchen welcomes gatherings. This VRBO host is very accomodating and at communication.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Had a great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cousin's Get-Away
Perfect location to spend time with family. The large kitchen and the great dining room/game table was perfect for our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

christopher s.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the worst experience I have ever had on VRBO.
Please BEWARE! I have been a member of VRBO since 2016 and never had a bad experience until now. I thought about booking this property to bring in the New Year with my family, my cousin's family, and two other families that are close friends. Upon requesting to book the host strongly reiterated "no parties". We weren't planning to have a party, but it was New Years Eve and we were getting together with friends and family to bring in the New Year. We weren't planning to throw a party but then again I didn't know her definition of a party. I saw in the properties prior reviews that she had problems with her neighbors and that other people had bad experiences. I immediately asked the Host NOT TO ACCEPT MY REQUEST as I was reconsidering the property. I wanted to bring in the New Year on a great note not have problems. I started looking around the VRBO app to cancel my request and the Host accepted my request thereby charging my credit card. My exact words were "I really don't want to take the chance, please deny the reservation". I was flabbergasted. I asked her to cancel and she said she wouldn't cancel because she would get penalized from VRBO for canceling. I couldn't cancel without losing the entire cost of the trip because she has a 60 day cancelation policy, but I still had hope. She had said she wouldn't cancel because she didn't want to get penalized by VRBO, so if I could call VRBO and find a way for her to cancel without penalty then she should do it. I called VRBO, explained my situation, gave the person helping me permission to read out exchanges, and he strongly agreed with me. He found a way for VRBO to allow the cancelation without the host getting penalized based on the chat between the host and I. I was relieved. He called the host, explained to her that he arranged a way that she wouldn't get penalized - and she refused to cancel! After 1.5 hours on the phone the VRBO representative told me in not so many words that even though he completely agreed with me that he could not reverse the reservation. It only gets worse from here. After telling the host how dissatisfied I was and that I only wanted to bring in the New Year on a good note it only got worse. She stated she no longer trusted my group for self check-in and would have to meet us at the house and videotape us checking in. I found that really absurd. I have 6 years of good ratings on VRBO. I'm out of space for the review but the story gets worse
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of character, comfortable beds
Convenient location, great kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental for a PSU Football weekend!
Property is in a beautiful, quiet section of town about 15 minutes from the stadium. House is spacious with plenty of room - great for a group. Appliances are updated and everything is very clean. Host is great with quick responses to questions. Would definitely rent again...thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house -
The Robin's Nest was an awesome place for 14 of us to enjoy PSU. We had ages 5 to 70. There was plenty of room inside and outside of the house. The host was available for any of our concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H., Mechanicsburg, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of space
Our family enjoyed the weekend at Robin's Nest! We celebrated 2 birthdays and the PSU Cheer Family Weekend (we have a freshman cheerleader). Our group included 2 sets of grandparents and adult children. The home was large with plenty of bedrooms for everyone! Beds were comfortable and we enjoyed the charming details of the mid century modern home. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Drobka

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Lisa Drobka is a gracious host who loves to add extra special touches to make her guests feel welcomed. She is a PSU Graduate and grew up in Historic Bellefonte. Passionate about dogs and decorating.
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