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The Pickwick Place -- Penn State/Beaver Stadium/Football

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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State College, PA
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tudek Dog Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Basement Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

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

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Pickwick Place -- Penn State/Beaver Stadium/Football

Welcome to Pickwick Place! Located less than 10 minutes from Beaver stadium, 3 miles from Penn State university! This is the perfect home to unwind when traveling to the area! With 3 bedrooms this home has everything whether traveling with a family or group of friends! Backyard access to a beautiful, secluded park via a hidden trail! Relax outdoors on the deck or enjoy the peacefulness with a campfire in our firepit! Close to everything but secluded, private and room to unwind!

Our home can sleep up to 12 guests.
Sleeping quarters are three bedrooms on the second floor.

Our basement is available for parties of more than 6 persons. The basement has a full-size bed, a queen sleeper sofa, and an additional bathroom.

Please contact us if you have more questions!

Thank you,

Ernest and Cathy, Owners

Here are some reviews from our guestbook that you can read when you stay at our home! :-)
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Your home is perfect in every way! We feel so lucky to have found it and such a perfect weekend here. Thank you SO much for the special accommodations you for us – it was more helpful than you know! We hope to be back when we return to State College. Thank you again!
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What a great house for our family of 5 to stay at. We loved the sunroom and all the little things that made our stay comfortable with three kids under six! Thank you!
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Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home with us! We had a really nice time. It was the perfect place to meet and catch up with family. The cousins had a blast together!
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What a perfect place! Lovely, roomy, clean, hospitable, great location! Thank you so much. You made State College extra special!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
No alcohol, tobacco products, e-cigs or vaping allowed on the property. No beverages other than water allowed upstairs or while using the sofa beds.
All commercial photography on the premises must first be approved by the host. No smoking on the premises. No stains in the beds or messes anywhere.
Maximum stay 6 nights. Only authorized guests allowed on the premises. Unauthorized guests may result in a $400 fee. Thank you for staying with us!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3826463
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

State College

Oakwood, 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 looking for area attractions can visit The Arboretum at Penn State and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag. Traveling with kids? Consider Pegula Ice Arena and Centre County Historical Society.
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State College, PA

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tudek Dog Park - 8 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 17 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pickwick Place -- Penn State/Beaver Stadium/Football pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pickwick Place -- Penn State/Beaver Stadium/Football?

As of May 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pickwick Place -- Penn State/Beaver Stadium/Football on May 10, 2026 start from $2,374, 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 The Pickwick Place -- Penn State/Beaver Stadium/Football?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pickwick Place -- Penn State/Beaver Stadium/Football?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Pickwick Place -- Penn State/Beaver Stadium/Football located?

This family-friendly State College vacation home is located in Oakwood, within 2 mi (3 km) of Pennsylvania State University, The Arboretum at Penn State, and Tudek Dog Park. Pegula Ice Arena and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag are also within 3 mi (5 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. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heidi k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was beautiful & charming…lots of great space…loved the screened in patio
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john n.

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

Out of town Work Stay

This was a very well kept home, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pickwick Place was as as
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the multiple spacious living spaces, especially the sunroom. The kitchen and diningroom worked well for our thanksgiving dinner. The beds were comfortable. The neighborhood was very nice with a park in the back. Conveniently located to restaurants and shopping. We had a great stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

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

State College Getaway

Lots of room, very clean, comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Great home and location for a football weeekend

Our group of PSU alums thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay. The home was clean, comfortable, and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 7, 2024
You are always welcome here!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 7 greatly enjoyed our stay at Pickwick Place! The home was very clean, the beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room for us to eat together, relax and enjoy one another’s company. We also greatly appreciated how well stocked the home was! A lot of attention to detail went into making our stay fantastic! We hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manny R.

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

Just what we needed.

Host is communicative. House is clean and comfortable and was the perfect place for us to gather as a large family group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario D.

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

Golf Weekend

Property was clean and comfortable. Plenty of room for 6 adults. Close to courses we played. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 14, 2024
It was great having you as a guest at our house. We hope you can stay again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property exceeded our expectations in every way. It was an inviting home that was super clean and extremely spacious. There were fun touches that included games, message book, visitor flag wall, coffee, and snacks. Ample driveway parking prevented the need for street parking. The house held our three family get together with comfortable beds. We never ran out of hot water which is always a plus. This was our favorite home rental property in PSU!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan c.

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

Graduation

We had an amazing stay! The house was perfect and had everything we needed. It’s very spacious, with plenty of room for a large group. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and both the porch and backyard were fantastic for relaxing. The property backs up to a park with a walking trail, which was a great bonus. Communication with the owners was easy and smooth. The location is also excellent—close to everything. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

PSU Football Weekend

We had a wonderful stay at the Pickwick Place! Close to the center of town and campus. Lovely setting. Well appointed home with lots of living space. It was just perfect for a return to my hometown for a PSU Football experience with our adult children!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 7, 2024
Thank you! You are always welcome here!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful place to stay with family during our football weekend - wish we had more time to enjoy the comforts this house offers. Loved the extra touches by the hosts like the guestbook, wall decorations to show where visitors are from, snacks, good coffee, etc. And the location was great! Because we were so busy during the weekend, we missed some communications from the hosts, so a day before departure message would have helped in our case. But it was our miss since we weren’t checking for messages. I recommend this place as a great spot for your visit to State College.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon L.

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

Beautiful neighborhood - Lovely House

Came to State Collage to celebrate a good friends wedding. There was plenty of room for all of us. I would be happy to rent this place again if ever again in state collage. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2024
You are always welcome!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

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

Weekend with my Adult Kids

We had a lovely stay. The house was close to everywhere, welcoming and it was easy to find anything we needed. Enjoyed sitting around the firepit with my children who are spread across the state. A lot of laughter shared and good memories made! thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 4, 2024
Thank you for staying with us! You are always welcome to come back again! Ernest and Cathy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Summer Graduation

Great stay at Pickwick Place. We were in State College for my son’s MBA graduation. The house was awesome with plenty of room, comfortable beds and close to everything. The house was well stocked with a high chair, toddler toys and books for my 18 month old grandson. We would highly recommend Pickwick place for all Penn State events.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2024
You are always welcome at our home!
Verified

8/10 Good

Homayoon A.

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

PICKWICK STAY WAS GOOD

The property was nice and cozy, we enjoyed a short weekend there. The house was cleaned. I think the property has not boosted boiler installed. The hot water not working when two or three people shower one after another. As all, was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2024
Thank you for letting us know about the hot water issue. A serviceman fixed the problem and everything is working great again!

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