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Our Guest House

Family-friendly holiday home in State College

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 71700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

Place, Pennsylvania State University
Place, Beaver Stadium
Place, Bryce Jordan Center
Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

First Floor 1/2 bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Our Guest House

Our Guest House is nestled in the quaint village of Lemont with a view of Mt. Nittany out the back door. Conveniently close to downtown State College and everything Penn State. Enjoy a hike up Mt. Nittany, coffee at Cafe Lemont and/or dinner at Kamri Thai and Sushi House, Happy Valley Brewing or the Voodoo Brewery! It's all here. This cute cape cod was built in 1946 and has been completely renovated. A firepit and patio for relaxing outside. If you have 6 or 7 guests coming, we will open up the basement for you to use, so you will have an extra bedroom, bathroom and living room!

Each bedroom has it's own bathroom. The upstairs bedrooms are set up each with a Smart TV. The basement living space has a 74" TV and a foosball table.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No loud music allowed. Quiet hours are at 10PM.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Take out the rubbish

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

We live on a quiet street in a neighborhood, so we want to respect our neighbors and friends. Quiet hours are from 11PM to 7AM.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No loud music allowed. Quiet hours are at 10PM.

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

State College

State College is home to this holiday home. Boal Mansion Museum and Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pegula Ice Arena and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bryce Jordan Center or Beaver Stadium.

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State College, PA

What's nearby

Pennsylvania State University - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Mount Nittany Medical Center - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Beaver Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Bryce Jordan Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
‪Wendy’s - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Our Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Our Guest House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Guest House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Our Guest House located?

This family-friendly State College holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and Pennsylvania State University. What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag and Pegula Ice Arena are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

27 Oct, 2025

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

House was as advertised. Clean and well kept. Newly updated. We will stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

28 Jun, 2025

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

First time experience

Lovely home in a great location and the host quickly responded to my questions. When we visit this area again this will be hands down our first choice for lodging!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

14 Aug, 2025

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

Beautiful remodel of an older house. We loved seeing the pictures of it from decades past! Lots of extras, like snacks, coffee, laundry supplies, toiletries, etc. Very comfortable beds and nice linens! Convenient to State College and perfect for our trip; would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

16 Aug, 2023

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

Another Great Stay

We have stayed here several times over the last 3 years to visit my daughter and move her into PSU. The house is so clean and Cheryl is very responsive in her communication. Look forward to staying again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

6 Oct, 2024

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

Perfect place to stay with a family

We were in town visiting Penn State and the home was in a great, quiet location. The owner has the home well stocked with food and amenities and the home is well cared for and clean. Would recommend. Thanks for your hospitality!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

25 Jul, 2025

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

Very good!

It's a nice property in a quiet neighborhood. Close to downtown and the campus, but far enough away to not be caught up in the hustle and traffic. Clean house. Would return.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David E.

25 Aug, 2023

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

Perfect

As an PSU grad with our daughter now in her second year, this spot was not only the best location for move in week but was a joy to stay at. Highly recommend this house for any event in State College you may have. Thanks, Cheryl, for a wonderful experience. The house had plenty of space and was very cozy.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

16 Oct, 2025

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

Beautiful house and its HUGE. Quiet location and close to everything. A great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

6 Oct, 2025

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

This was our first time staying here and we absolutely loved this spacious, clean, beautifully decorated house. Lots of thoughtful extras were provided, which was much appreciated. The neighborhood is quiet and it was quick to get around to where we needed to go. Sofas and beds were very comfortable and the television was easy to use. Enjoyed some time out back in Adirondack chairs in the private backyard with lovely surroundings. Cheryl was the perfect host. We look forward to staying here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

27 Jul, 2025

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

This house was perfect. Clean, spacious and excellent for a weekend in State College

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather S.

16 Jul, 2025

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

House was clean and comfortable, great location, host was amazing. I would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie F.

4 Jul, 2025

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

PSU Move In

The house and host are top notch. The house is so well stocked. It feels like you’re in a home. The beds are like sleeping in a 5 star hotel. Will always be our first check when we need a place to stay at state college.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy A.

26 Jun, 2025

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

Family Trip

Great property, well taken care of, much larger than it appears in the photos. Excellent place to take a family, and the host is super responsive in the event you need anything. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

23 May, 2025

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

Excellent house

Great house, great location to many things. Enjoyed our stay and would go back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

27 Mar, 2025

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

Pennsylvania rural water show

House was perfect for our two day stay and conveniently located to town.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

17 Mar, 2025

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

Stayed for state wrestling tournament

Great house in an excellent location. Close to everything. Tons of space for the 6 of us. Very quiet location! The Dad side of me liked the number of smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers in the house. Also like the emergency contact numbers posted on the fridge.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

10 Mar, 2025

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

Perfect!

Proximity was great, close enough to campus to enjoy all of the activities at PSU, but in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood with great views (winter) of Mt Nittany. Cheryl was a tremendous host, extremely responsive, and house was well appointed and comfortable...will visit again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

17 Feb, 2025

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

Cozy home close to campus

The location in cozy Lemont was perfect for a visit with my Son at PSU. With a coffee shop, brewery and restaurant w/in walking distance but only 5 minutes from campus driving, it was a great choice. Beds super comfy, large kitchen, lots of character in the home - we'll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

1 Dec, 2024

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

PSU Football weekend

Stayed for PSU, Maryland game over Thanksgiving weekend. Charming, immaculate home with every amenity! Hosts were very gracious and accommodating ! We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

30 Nov, 2024

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

Perfect getaway!

Beautiful and spacious house - communication with the owner was excellent- would highly recommend this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

25 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect for our move-in weekend

My husband and I stayed at the guesthouse while we moved our daughter into her apartment before the beginning of her sophomore year. The house was quite spacious and comfortable. Very clean, room to sit and relax, both inside and out. We took advantage of the fire pit and enjoyed the cooler weather around the blaze. Beautiful neighborhood, huge backyard, plenty of space to relax after the work of moving. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

25 Aug, 2024

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

Lemont

Very nice property. We were just there for a short time but everything was great. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine P.

19 Aug, 2024

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

Great house perfect location

Great location near Penn State University. Beautiful house, fully equipped.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

4 Jul, 2024

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

Amazing House

The house was perfect. Clean and comfortable. Perfect location with easy access to Penn State. Quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri M.

1 Jul, 2024

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

Happy Valley, Happy home!

What can I say but just the perfect stay at this wonderful home so close to campus. I was dropping my daughter off to summer classes at Penn State and she was nervous about being too far from home so I decided to stay in the home for the week while she got settled. Cheryl couldn't have made the stay more pleasant. My sisters ended up joining me but the yard and front porch were wonderful for our morning coffee and afternoon glass of wine and the home was perfectly appointed with everything you would need for your stay. The beds were super comfortable and really there is nothing I can say besides, thank your the amazing stay! we will be back for sure!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Gigante

Hi! My name is Cheryl and I am a mom of four boys and love all things outdoors. I have lived in State College for the past 25 years. I love people and especially to host people and when the opportunity came up to purchase and renovate the property next door to us, my family jumped on it. It was our Covid project and kept us busy for the first 6 months of it. I wanted to make it a space for families and friends to be comfortable so they can have quality time together. So, we opened it up as a short term rental and have loved it! Because of my love for people and homes in this area, I am also a realtor through a local brokerage, so if you need any help, just let me know!

Why they chose this property

The beauty of this property is the gentleman that lived there for his whole life and the stories that came out of it as we neighbored together. The house is quaint and cute with backyard that is perfect for feeling like your just literally sitting at the base of Mt. Nittany. Our house is literally right next door, so we have had the opportunity to meet such incredible people from around the world through this!