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Nestled in Park Forest, this cozy ranch-style house is a short walk from Bagel Love Café, Papa Johns Pizza, Otto’s and Barrel 21. With free Wi-Fi and close proximity to Penn State University and Beaver Stadium, it's the perfect place to relax with family and friends.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home in State College

Welcome to this cozy-pet friendly ranch-style house in State College located in Park Forest. This home is close to Penn State University, Beaver Stadium, shopping centers, downtown, restaurants, and bars. Free Wi-Fi is available. It is a 5-minute walk to Bagel Love Café, Papa Johns Pizza, Otto’s, and Barrel 21. It is also a 3-minute drive to Starbucks, Panda Express, Chick-fil-A, and more. This is the perfect place to spend a wonderful time with your family and friends, especially if you are a Penn State fan!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Park Forest Village, a neighborhood in State College, is home to this vacation home. Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and Sarni Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and Stone Valley Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bryce Jordan Center or Penn State Tennis Center. Visit our State College travel guide
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State College, PA

What's nearby

  • Panoramic view of the campus of Penn State University in sunny summer day, State College, Pennsylvania, USA.
    Pennsylvania State University
    5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Aerial View of Beaver Stadium
    Beaver Stadium
    9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Geisinger - Patton Forest
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tudek Dog Park
    6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center
    10 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Chick-fil-A
    11 min walk
  • Starbucks
    10 min walk
  • Texas Roadhouse
    4 min drive
  • Applebee's Grill + Bar
    13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home in State College pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home in State College?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home in State College?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home in State College located?

Located in Park Forest Village, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Geisinger - Patton Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Tudek Dog Park and Pennsylvania State University. The Arboretum at Penn State and Palmer Museum of Art are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Home in State College Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication, easy check in process and extremely clean property. Would stay again on subsequent trips to State College
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Great place to stay!

This place was very clean and welcoming! Very easy communication with the owner. I would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

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

Penn State Alum Event

Owner is very thoughtful and provides above and beyond what I have experienced at other rentals, such as water bottles, breakfast bars, wine, toothpaste and shampoo! This is a perfect location for exploring State College.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

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

we loved everything about our stay

We had a great stay, loved the house and made great memories. The house is charming and in a great location for us. It was clean and well organized. The owner was kind, prompt and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Travelled with family and needed a place with three bedrooms. The home was absolutely fantastic and very comfortable. The owner left so many little accommodations that made it feel like home away from home. Stayed one night, and the area was pleasant with many restaurants accessible. Quiet neighborhood and easy to find. I would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Lovely PSU stay

Our family had a lovely stay close to Penn State. We were welcomed with awesome snacks in a clean home on a lovely tree lined street. Location was perfect and the owner was very thoughtful in the little extras provided. We would love to stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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

Lovely home

Clean, inviting. Perfect spot to stay for a Penn State weekend visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Michelle

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was extremely clean and in a nice neighborhood. We loved the welcome gift. The location was perfect for going to Penn State to see the White-Out football game!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

s s.

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

Lovely neighborhood

The location is ideal - in a wooded, quiet neighborhood, but close to PSU. Anything you need can be found on nearby Atherton Street. The house is comfortable and clean. We especially liked the air conditioning during the hot spell!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

Exceptional Home

The property was extremely clean and comfortable with sufficient supplies for our stay away from home. The home owner was accommodating and quick to respond. It is close to the college in a nice quiet neighborhood. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Wonderful place to stay

We were very happy with this lovely home. It was very clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. Lots of extras are provided making it much easier not to have to worry about bringing everything with us. Great location for all of the places we wanted to go during our short stay. Loved that it was close to a Wegmans and great restaurants. Nice walkable neighborhood that was very quiet. Great communication with the owner. Always happy to find pet friendly places. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Mike

Loved it. Nice and quiet. Loved the grill. We used it a lot. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria U.

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

Lovely and cozy home

The owner was helpful, had recommendations for me as far as restaurants and things to do. The property is in one of the residential areas in State College and super close to Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Penn State. A wonderful token welcomed my sisters and I, bottle of sangria and a basket with power bars and candy, wonderful and thoughtful touch!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafael C.

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

Nice and Comfortable

We recently stayed here (Jan. 26-28). The place feels bigger than what it actually is. We felt right at home. Our host was gracious. No issues with anything. About a 5 minute drive to center of State College which was awesome. Plenty of restaurants and shopping options nearby. We will definitely try to book this place again, next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Beverly D.

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

Perfect

It was an excellent location. Easy in and out! Had a nice hospitality/welcome gift basket and cold bottled water in the fridge. Thank you. Thankfully we only needed 2 bedrooms as 1 bedroom smelled like cigarette smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

Quaint, cozy and perfect for our weekend visit!

Visiting our PSU graduate student for the weekend and this home was a perfect getaway. It was nice to be able to have our daughter and her friend over to play some games and get away from their apartments and rigors of grad/lab work. The hosts were incredibly thoughtful, welcoming and the house was super clean, and had all the comforts of home. While we were visiting, we even got 3+inches of snow. The hosts were over first thing to take care of snow removal and make sure we were taken care of. We will stay here again and look forward to it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Wonderful!

Everything was neat and tidy, lots of attention to detail. We had a minor issue with the access code late at night, and our host showed up in less than 10 minutes to help. If my son ends up attending Penn State, will definitely keep this in mind for visits! :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin H.

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

Clean and convenient location

Place was clean and convenient to take an uber ride into state college. Perfect for our friend trip for the weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
House is very well taken care of, property is quiet. Hosts are very great with communication and having instructions on how to use anything you would need. Very great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and quaint- a little out dated but everything worked. Could use an updated photo on the listing as the outside has been painted
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

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

Great location, comfortable home

We stayed for a long weekend while visiting our daughter at Penn State. I was able to cook two homecooked meals for her and her friends. We had everything we needed for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

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

A must if you are staying in state colleg

We will definitely be back…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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

Best kept secret

This place was amazing. The host gave snacks and a bottle of Sangria. It was close to everything and not far from Penn State and where my daughter was moving into. Would stay again. They even supplies coffee, creamer, shampoo and body wash along with laundry pods. Would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024