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Walk anywhere on campus! 3BR home in College Heights.
Vacation home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Pennsylvania State University
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71800 sq ft
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State College, PA
- Place, Pennsylvania State University3 min walk
- Place, The Arboretum at Penn State11 min walk
- Place, Bryce Jordan Center5 min drive
- Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Walk anywhere on campus! 3BR home in College Heights.
Welcome to "The Postgraduate". Enjoy the modern amenities of this newly renovated 1940s home. Enter this 1800 sq foot private unit through your private entrance. You and your guests will have exclusive use of the home situated on the second and third floors of the house. Located in the beautiful and historic College Heights neighborhood, you'll be one block off campus. You're just a 5-20 minute walk to everything Penn State and Downtown State College. The large bedrooms are beautifully appointed with queen beds and comfortable bedding. The large living room features a couch and seating for 8+ to enjoy the 55" Wi-Fi HDTV. Cook your meals in the full, appliance and cookware stocked, kitchen or get takeout and enjoy at the dining table with chair and bench seating. The third-floor bedroom is a wonderful private space with full and twin beds as well as a desk. The shared outdoor space features a flagstone patio with a fire pit. Each bedroom features all the conveniences you've come to expect in the modern world of travel like charging ports, full-size closets for your use, and plenty of space for your luggage and personal items. The full bath has a full-size tub/shower and sink. Reserved parking for 3 cars on the property included. Whether it's graduation, game weekend, or you're just visiting, this home will make your stay much more enjoyable, convenient, and relaxing than most any other offering in town. STR24-00018
The house is laid out as a duplex with 2 units, one on the first floor and the other occupying the 2nd and 3rd floors. You'll have full and exclusive use of the upstairs (2nd and 3rd floors) separate living unit, with its private entrance and separate, registered address. You'll share the outdoor, flagstone patio area and driveway but will have reserved parking spots for you and your guests.
The house is laid out as a duplex with 2 units, one on the first floor and the other occupying the 2nd and 3rd floors. You'll have full and exclusive use of the upstairs (2nd and 3rd floors) separate living unit, with its private entrance and separate, registered address. You'll share the outdoor, flagstone patio area and driveway but will have reserved parking spots for you and your guests.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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House Rules
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Approval req'd. Incl breed, age, weight in reserv
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
State College
College Heights, a neighborhood in State College, is home to this vacation home. Palmer Museum of Art and Pennsylvania Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Boal Mansion Museum and American Philatelic Center. Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and The Arboretum at Penn State are also worth visiting.

State College, PA
What's nearby
- Pennsylvania State University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- The Arboretum at Penn State - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 5 min drive - 1.4 km
- Bryce Jordan Center - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
- Pegula Ice Arena - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 14 min walk
- Waring (West) Commons - 11 min walk
- Café 210 West - 15 min walk
- Tadashi #2 - 13 min walk
- Panda Express - 16 min walk
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Reviews
Oct 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cassidy K.
Sep 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cassidy K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charles D.
Dec 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chilly football weekend
Charles D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anthony D.
May 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place close to campus.
Anthony D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mariel
Jul 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to PSU
Mariel
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
John B.
Apr 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect PSU Weekend
John B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patrick F.
Nov 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patrick F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
About the host
Hosted by Frank and Cher
Frank and Cher are originally from Illinois. We both attended the University of Illinois and have always been supporters and fans of the BIG 10. Both our children are recent graduates of Penn State. We fell in love with the community and neighborhood of State College and PSU the first time we set foot here many years ago. Through our VRBO offering, we want you and your guests to feel the same level of home and community we have always felt in Happy Valley.
Why they chose this property
The historic charm and story of College Heights is a rare find on college campuses today. Most surrounding homes in our neighborhood are between 100 and 75 years old and have been preserved and restored over the years. This is a neighborhood of professors, workers, students and families that make Penn State and State College function as a community.
What makes this property unique
The "Post Graduate" is a rare property that allows guests to walk anywhere on PSU Campus and to downtown State College. Built in the 1940's this property was originally home to a PSU Professor and their family. They rented the 2nd floor to Penn State graduate students while they lived on the first floor. This family's vision of the college community is why the home was built as 2 homes (completely separate living units) within one house. Over the years, the homes have been occupied by PSU students and other local families. The attraction of walking to class and work has always been a primary draw to the homes' residents. Today, after a major update and renovation in 2024, the 1800 sq ft upstairs unit is offered to you as a short-term rental. The name "Post Graduate" pays tribute to the original function and intention of the space by the family who built the home in 1944.
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