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Private, family-friendly, home close to Penn State and Bald Eagle State Park.

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Game room
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Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private, family-friendly, home close to Penn State and Bald Eagle State Park.

Lions' Lake House offers your family and friends room to stretch out for leisure and relaxation. Newly renovated, this spacious four bedroom, three bathroom home is yours to enjoy central Pennsylvania in comfort. The drive to Beaver Stadium and the Pennsylvania State University is just 25 minutes, and it's less than 5 minutes to Bald Eagle State Park. Nestled near the lake, opportunities for swimming, bird watching, fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing, hunting, and boating are moments away.

Light-filled and roomy, this property provides space to stretch out, relax, and make yourself at home. The newly renovated Lions' Lake House affords modern comforts while maintaining elements of its nearly 150-year-old charm. You'll find new carpets, flooring, central air, and fast Wifi, alongside original and lovingly refinished details.

The front door opens to an open living room where guests can gather to enjoy conversation. The room offers a writing desk/workspace, sitting areas, and an antique 19th-century piano. Double French doors lead to a den with a full-size billiards table, dart board, karaoke machine, vintage record player, TV and a comfy sofa bed. The airy, informal dining room has a large table, seating 8 comfortably. The sunny kitchen has a full-size refrigerator along with new electric range/oven, dishwasher, microwave, cookware, and a coffee maker. A full bathroom with a stacked washer/dryer completes the first level.

There are four bedrooms and two full bathrooms upstairs, along with an open loft/common area.
This loft at the top of the main stairs offers a day bed with trundle, TV, wii game console, games and toys, and cozy spot for reading.

Bedroom #1 has a queen bed, sitting area with a rocking chair, a TV, desk, and en suite bath. A "secret" set of stairs from this master bed leads back down to the dining room... perfect for a midnight snack!

Bedroom #2 has a double bed and a reading chair, and is filled with natural light.

Bedroom #3 has a queen bed with mountain views, a TV, large closet, sitting area and desk.

Bedroom #4 has twin bunk beds, plus a double bed with a closet.

A bath off the common area upstairs offers a combination bathtub/shower, and a double sink vanity.

Outside, guests can enjoy the 5-person Sundance spa/hot tub. The large, private yard offers plenty of space for lawn games, outdoor dining, and a firepit. There is also a propane grill, a tire swing, and a "kids clubhouse" with toys, desks, and many treasures.

This spacious home is perfect for families, and is within walking distance to the lake, two local restaurants, a convenience store, a bait shop, a basketball court, and several playgrounds.

The entire home, kids clubhouse, and outdoor space is yours to enjoy. Garages, attic and basement are not accessible for guests.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
No underage drinking of alcohol allowed.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Quiet events with the registered guests are OK.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please load the dishwasher and gather used towels in the laundry room. Leave used beds unmade, as we launder bedding and bulky items off site.
Don’t stress..packing up is hectic enough. Thank you for choosing to stay with us!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet hours 10pm-8am.
Extra guests are not permitted. Events are approved only for guests who are registered. (14 guests max)
Family events are permitted. No one under the age of 21 is permitted to drink 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Note from host: Quiet events with the registered guests are OK.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Howard

Howard is home to this vacation home. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Creekside Rock and Gems, or check out an event or a game at Bryce Jordan Center. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Bald Eagle State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 24 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 28 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 28 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 29 min drive - 44.9 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brothers Pizza of Lamar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Hublersburg Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen Witch Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Linger Inn Stagger Out - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, family-friendly, home close to Penn State and Bald Eagle State Park. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private, family-friendly, home close to Penn State and Bald Eagle State Park. ?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private, family-friendly, home close to Penn State and Bald Eagle State Park. on May 11, 2026 start from $407, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private, family-friendly, home close to Penn State and Bald Eagle State Park. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, family-friendly, home close to Penn State and Bald Eagle State Park. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, family-friendly, home close to Penn State and Bald Eagle State Park. located?

This family-friendly Howard vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bald Eagle State Park and Frog Pond. Hunter Run Cove and Foster J. Sayers Memorial Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts and excellent location for a Penn State sports weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was very responsive and the property is wonderful. Everything you might need is provided. It is comfortable and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grandma Mid S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, very kid friendly. Great hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very easy to communicate with z the place was welcoming and clean. They even left great snacks, that my kids all ate.. sorry! And a sweet birthday gift for my daughter!The bedding smelled amazing and the kitchen had everything you needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was delightful. The host had everything ready for us including coffee and snacks available. The place was neat, clean, and comfortable. They were very helpful and quick to answer any questions we had in preparing for our trip and while we were there. We loved being near the lake and surrounding area for walking. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodations! Above expectations!! we'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent Place!

We enjoyed the house. It had everything we could ask for.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great. There was six kids and five adults and we all slept comfortably. The house was clean, the pool table was fun, and there was lots of games. The host had welcome gifts for us and it was very accommodating. The lake is only 100 yards way up the hill, and we can’t wait to come back. Oh yeah, great pizza joint right down the street. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Girls Getaway

This is a wonderful place for a getaway. It is homey and comfortable and clean and everything you might need is provided! We had a wonderful stay. The property is lovely and we found many fun places to visit in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Great place to stay.

House was exactly as described. Had everything you could need. Very clean and cute house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I could not recommend this place more! We stayed here with our youth group of 13 and it was perfect.The hosts were super quick and helpful when replying. The house was clean and we had space to spread out. There were plenty of games inside and out. Also the lake is a quick walk away. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Exactly what our extended family needed!

Our multigenerational family loved this family friendly home with plenty of beds, clean linens, and space to be together. The house was a great location, close to the lake where we took our boat. The hosts thought of everything we would need to enjoy our trip along with special extras like a basket of snacks that our young adults enjoyed. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

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

Relay for Life

Loved the house, it was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Excellent house and such a welcoming host!

The residence was perfect for a large group of family members to stay on a PSU football weekend. Host had the house very will cleaned and even added some cute touches with little welcome gifts. I'd recommend this place in a heartbeat to anyone interested.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe & Kris W.

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

Very nice, updated home in great location

This home is clean, well appointed and well managed. Everything you need in the kitchen. Great jacuzzi/hot tub. The street is very quiet and next to the beautiful lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAULA K

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Lion Lake house was wonderful. Very clean and very relaxing. There were games and other things that kept a housefull of teenagers busy. The pool table and hot tub were a big hit! We will be back next time we are in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Overnight stay

Everything exceeded any expectations. My family was so impressed. We will try to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Quiet Setting

The home was neat and clean and the location from Penn State was 25 minutes away, had a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa J.

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

Great house, amazing hosts

My group had an amazing time at this house! The hosts left us a sweet note and some Stickies! Right away, we knew the stay was going to be great! The house had loads of activities and space for every one of us to enjoy! We would absolutely LOVE to stay here again for our next trip up!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

What a gem!

We booked this property for a quick fall getaway. They proximity to Penn State made it convenient, but would definitely return! The host was extremely responsive and literally thought of everything! Thanks for a great stay in a lovely home!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

This place has everything.

Close to nature, lots of cozy beds, all the amenities you could want. We ended up cooking in and had everything we could need. Plenty of space, bathrooms, etc. Great record collection. Hot tub. Warm hosts who provided lots of goodies and were extremely responsive. Great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Exceeds expectations

We had a wonderful time in a clean, well-equipped house that comfortably slept three married couples and 8 singles. The pool table and hot tub were big hits, and the nearby pond and state park just added to the enjoyment of our stay, We do a winter retreat every year and rarely repeat a location, but I have a feeling we may be coming back for a second year in a row
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta B.

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

BEST VRBO near Bald Eagle State Park!!

Owners is not miss a beat with this home. Every detail was not missed! New interior remodel was wonderful, clean, bright, spotless............book this home!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leah o.

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

Wonderful hospitality

The owners went above and beyond in making us feel welcomed and pampered! From the s’mores fixings to the basket of snacks to the cold drinks to the drawer of medicines (Just in case) to the arts and crafts supplies for the kids, they really thought of everything! We hope to come back someday and will recommend to our friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

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

Great Spot for Family Vacation

This was the perfect home away from home. The home is well setup and offers different areas to relax. The pool table was a big hit as well. The hosts are very responsive and replaced a few things that weren’t working properly when we arrived. The area around Bald Eagle State Park and State College is beautiful with a decent amount of stuff to do. Would definitely recommend this property for small to medium sized family get togethers. Overall a great house with great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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