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Comfortable & Spacious 5BD/3BA - Walk to State College HS and 5 min Uber to PSU

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10264.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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State College, PA
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Beaver Stadium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Comfortable & Spacious 5BD/3BA - Walk to State College HS and 5 min Uber to PSU

This 5-bedroom (+1 crib), 3-bathroom, 2,850 sf property is located on a 1 acre cul-de-sac lot within walking distance to State College High School and 1.75 miles from campus (5-minute Uber ride). Queen beds in every bedroom, walk-in tile showers with strong water pressure, parking for 8 cars, and ample green space for outdoor activities. 8' Olhausen slate pool table, dart board, and gaming table in the recreation room downstairs. 24/7 check-in. A home away from home for business or social travelers visiting Penn State.

Property Key Notes:
-Fast Wifi - Comcast Performance Pro (up to 250Mbps)
-Smart TV's to access streaming apps and content
-Keycode lock so there is no worrying about keys. Can check-in at anytime with your prearranged PIN #
-Mitsubishi H2i state of the art split HVAC system
-Electric coil heat in each bedroom. Very potent in the wintertime with warm, silent heat that radiates down from the ceilings
-Renovated bathrooms with walk-in tile showers and strong water pressure
-Public Goods Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash located in each of the three (3) showers. Additional toiletries of all types and brands are located in the Utility Room and can be used freely. All toiletry containers are sanitized after each stay.
-One (1) Crib and One (1) Pack N' Play available for those with children
-Dedicated master bedroom with its own full bathroom
-Queen sized beds in all five (5) bedrooms
-All bedrooms, upper level and lower level, are accessed via hallways. These hallways have their own door for noise reduction. Ideal for when travelling with those that take naps
-1 acre of green space
-8' Olhausen Slate Pool table, Arachnid Dart Board and Domino/Card table
-Exercise room: chin up bar with gymnast rings, Nordic track concept 2 rower, speed bag and punching bag, acupuncture mat, weight bands and band bar.
-Washer/Dryer/Iron on site
-Linens provided for each bed with pillows.
-Pillows of all types available including foam, shredded latex, down & feather, cotton and microfiber.
-Towels provided
-SmartTV's (2) to hook up to your Netflix or other online account(s)
-Up to 10 people in the house
-Grocery store, drug store and various restaurants located at the nearest retail plaza less than 0.5 miles away

Guest access:
By keycode PIN # that will be provided before your occupancy. The entire house is at your disposal. There will be no one else staying with you during your booking.

Interaction with Owner:
I'm available 24/7 by text message if needed. I'll check-in to make sure everything is to your satisfaction once or twice during your stay.

The Neighborhood:
The neighborhood is quiet, and perfect to go to the hustle and bustle of the University or events at State College High but come home to a nice and relaxing atmosphere. What I love most is that it is close enough to all major venues yet far enough way to sit outside and enjoy the calm nights with no exterior noise.

The house is located on a sought after cul-de-sac. No through traffic creates a very pleasant atmosphere with minimal car engine noise. In the summer the trees and green space are in full effect. In the Fall, it is very picturesque with all of the colorful leaves on the ground.

There are young kids located on the street. The sound of children can be heard during the day sometimes. For the most part pretty quiet though!

Getting around:
There is parking for 2 cars in the integral garage. An additional 6 cars can fit in the driveway.

Getting around is very easy!
State College Area High School:
If you'd like to walk to the high school simply walk off of the property through the yard to the Nittany Trail. Make a right and walk on the trail for about 3-5 minutes and you'll be there!
Penn State University: simply call an Uber or a Lyft for a quick 5 minute ride!

Other things to note:
There is a fully stocked laundry room if you'd like to do laundry during your stay.

Property manager

Michael Sell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

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

State College

State College is home to this holiday home. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider The Arboretum at Penn State and Pegula Ice Arena. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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State College, PA

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Federal Taphouse State College - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Original Waffle Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 210 West - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable & Spacious 5BD/3BA - Walk to State College HS and 5 min Uber to PSU pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable & Spacious 5BD/3BA - Walk to State College HS and 5 min Uber to PSU?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable & Spacious 5BD/3BA - Walk to State College HS and 5 min Uber to PSU?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable & Spacious 5BD/3BA - Walk to State College HS and 5 min Uber to PSU located?

This family-friendly State College holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State University. What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag and The Arboretum at Penn State are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 55 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

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

Nice place

Great place good for a large group. Mike was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik J.

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

Great stay

Everything was as advertised, host was a great communicator, and the property was great. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda t.

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

Absolutely Amazing

This place is absolutely amazing for a large family! One of our favorite features was how the bedrooms are located down a hall with an extra door to close them off, perfect for when the kids needed to nap or go to bed without any disturbances. The basement was a fantastic bonus, with a great pool table and dart board that we all enjoyed. Another huge plus was the ample parking, which made things so much easier for our group with multiple drivers. We had a wonderful stay and highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a comfortable and family-friendly place near Penn State!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Penn state weekend

Great location to Penn state , nice walking path adjacent to the house . Plenty of room for 8 of us . The host was very responsive to any questions I had . Would stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Everything we needed

This house was located not far from campus in a beautiful neighborhood. It had plenty of room and was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ned E.

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

Great location, very comfortable, better than a hotel

We were on a work trip, with work colleagues coming and going for 3 weeks, the house has everything you need, making it much more comfortable than staying at a hotel for this period.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

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

Great experience…

Overall great experience for the families that we stayed with. The owner was very responsive and accommodating and the house was as advertised. I would rent there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leighton C.

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

Great stay!

Owner is super friendly and house was clean and well stocked. It was nice that there were lots of extra towels, blankets, and pillows available for use. Even stocked the k-cups for the Keurig!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

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

Great location and home!

The house was perfectly situated in a nice neighborhood with a bike/walking trail right behind it. The five bedrooms were all comfortable and the linens and coffee provided were a great asset to us during our stay. Would definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kyle H., Langhorne, PA

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

PSU Homecoming Weekend

Lovely weekend away with family. Home was spacious and located in a quiet neighborhood. Host was responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

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

Great House

The house was perfect for graduation weekend. Very close to campus and downtown. The house was very clean, plenty of space. Kitchen had everything we needed! I wish we had found this house sooner!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Spacious home, comfortable beds, quiet neighborhood

If we're to come back to the area, we would consider requesting the same home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

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

Fun family weekend

Michael was a terrific and responsive host, and our family group really enjoyed our stay. The neighborhood is quiet and a quick drive or Uber ride into town, or a 25 min walk. The game room was great for watching and playing games or just chilling. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Graduation weekend

It was perfect to celebrate our son’s graduation. We could all be in one place, didn’t have to worry about lines in restaurants, and it had everything we needed!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Penn State House

We had 10 people stay oat the property. The property was large enough to accommodate that size of group. The house has great outdoor space with a large yard. The house is right next to a walking path that takes you on to campus. It was a short 30 minute walk which was a great way to get to campus. Communication with the owner was easy and he provided quick responses. This will definitely be where we stay any time we come to Pen State.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

PSU VRBO

Good location, nice property, large, very clean, quiet area about 2 miles from campus. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent O.

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

Business Trip

I needed a place to meet with clients and chose to stay in this home versus a hotel. It was perfect for my client meetings. Beyond that, I could tell it would be a great get away for anyone coming to State College for Penn State University Football Games or other PSU events. The owner was very communicative and the house was perfect for my needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex V.

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

Excellent

This place is absolutely perfect for a gameday weekend. The house was amazing, yard was perfect, and we made a lot of memories. Michael was extremely communicative and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Great graduation weekend

Michael's house was the perfect place for our son's graduation weekend. Communication was great, the check in process was easy, the house is exactly as advertised and located in a nice, quiet neighborhood in State College. The beds and bedrooms were comfortable and the downstairs entertaining and outside patio area were perfect for our graduation picnic. Thanks Michael!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

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

Great home in state college for groups or families!

Home is in a great location. Close to campus, stadium and basketball arena. Quiet neighborhood with great outdoor space. House is spacious. Clean. Well equipped and has a great exercise space which is a nice bonus. Host communicated well. Can’t wait to stay again! Perfect PSU property to rent!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

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

OdedBOnuclearfamily

Found the property clean, spacious, with room for all 10 of us; great location, everything in working order. Fast response by owner to any questions. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bill S.

Beautiful setting and great for a big group

Stayed during the summer with 9 adult golfers. A nice neighborhood feel that was perfect after a day on the links to relax. The owner does a wonderful job making it a great experience. Set up perfectly for large groups. Several spacious locations to congregate. 3 full baths are perfect. Depending on time of year, lack of central air may be an issue for some - not us as it dipped down to the 50s each night. We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Boulder, CO

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

Perfect House for the Family

This house was just as advertised! Location was great on the south side of PSU, which made getting on and off campus a little easier while moving our new freshman into his dorm. Looking at the house from the outside, you would never guess just how roomy it really is on the inside - plenty of space for a whole family to move around in very comfortably. The Keurig was a very welcome perk each morning. Would definitely recommend this house for any family traveling in to visit State College!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Awesome Thanksgiving/Football weekend

The house was exactly as advertised. Perfect for our family Thanksgiving. Proximity to downtown State College/PSU was excellent. Communication with the owner, Michael, was excellent as well. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

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

Psu vs Maryland

Great location Plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael Sell

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Hi, and thank you for looking. My name is Mike. I love the State College area and hope you do too!

Why they chose this property

This property was built in 1973 by my grandfather, John Hornyak. He painstakingly reviewed and researched every detail that went into the home's site, material construction and final finish. It really shows inside of the house. At first glance you might notice the large lot, with close access to the Mt. Nittany trail (100 ft), but what you don't anticipate is the size and spaciousness of the interior because of the exceptional layout.

My grandfather and grandmother recently passed away and I felt the need to purchase this home out of the estate to carry on the family legacy. I renovated it tastefully to bring it to the current age of design, but took careful note to keep certain features such as original cabinets (sanded, primed, refinished) as well as not touch the layout. The result is a spacious and comfortable large home that can accommodate large parties.

What makes this property unique

Lots of space to roam and feel comfortable. Formal living room, great recreation room with pool table, card table and dartboard, and comfortable queen sized beds in all of the 5 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms, two main area and one master. Trail access for relaxing walks. Almost int he backyard of the State College Area HS fields.

Languages:

English

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