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

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A wooden table with a woven table runner, surrounded by chairs, under a string of lights.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, a built-in oven, and a window with blinds.
A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a grey sofa, a blue armchair, a striped armchair, and a staircase with a wooden railing.
A room with a bunk bed, a door leading to a bathroom, and a window with curtains.
A two-story house with a patio and a backyard with a fire pit.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bald Eagle State Park

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Howard, PA
  • Place, Bald Eagle State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

2 Single 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
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Howard

Howard is home to this holiday 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Creekside Rock and Gems, or check out an event or a game at Beaver Stadium. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Howard, PA

What's nearby

  • Bald Eagle State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nittany Mall - 28 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 29 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 34 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 34 min drive - 41.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hublersburg Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Phoenix - Sweet Treats & Savory Eats - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Pizza of Lamar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬12 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 is parking at Private, family-friendly, home close to Penn State and Bald Eagle State Park. ?

On-site 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. ?

Checkout 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 holiday 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 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gem!!! We stayed 2 nights and could not have been more pleased. The house was spotless, easy to find and the farmhouse charm was top notch. My PSU freshman was in love with the house! All of the bedrooms and bathrooms were well appointed with tons of extra blankets, pillows, towels, honestly anything you could need. Our daughter jumped at the chance to sleep in the Penn State Room!! The billiard room was awesome! Our favorites in there were all the records and Penn State Barbie! The house was updated so nicely yet the old farmhouse charm was still there. A perfect combination! Lots of room to park and I wish we would have had more time to enjoy the beautiful backyard and all they had to offer! I would highly recommend staying at John and Brennan's home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thanks so much, Samantha! We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for being such wonderful guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2024
Thanks so much Andrew! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit! We hope you’ll stay with us again. Thanks for being great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2024
We are so happy to hear that you had a 5 star visit! Thank you for being such wonderful guests. Your family is welcome anytime. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2024
Thanks John! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay, and hope you will come back to visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2024
Hi Alyssa! Thanks so much for staying with us and for taking the time to share your feedback! I'm so glad your group enjoyed your visit. Thanks for being such great guests....You all are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2024
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being such wonderful guests and for leaving the house in excellent, super clean condition. I hope you will stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Thanks very much Marta! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for being wonderful guests…we hope to host your group again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2024
Thanks Melissa! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to hosting your group in the future. Thanks for being such awesome guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2024
Thanks very much, Leah! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope you will stay with us again. Thanks for being such wonderful guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2025
Thanks very much Elizabeth! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay!
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