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Family-friendly home. Close to stadium & downtown. Great neighborhood!

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a bar area.
A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a gray sofa with patterned cushions, a patterned rug, and a wooden floor.
A living room with a brown sofa set, a patterned rug, and a white rug.
A single-story house with a front porch, a dark front door, and two windows with blinds.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a window with curtains, a ceiling light, and a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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State College, PA
  • Place, Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd Bedroom on Main Level

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Child Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Family-friendly home. Close to stadium & downtown. Great neighborhood!

We are.....PSU Alumni who are excited to share our home with you.
We also have football season tickets. Please inquire if interested. They do not come as part of the rental.
ONLY 3 miles to Beaver Stadium and ONLY 3 miles to downtown State College ($15 Uber ride)!
There's no better feeling than arriving to the house knowing that tailgating for football games or taking a stroll on College Ave. are just minutes away.
ENTIRE house has been recently updated with NEW kitchen, bathrooms, furniture, beds, etc. This home will have you feeling both relaxed and energized for any type of event or vacation.
This ranch style home, in a quiet and beautiful neighborhood, has all new beds and bedding. There are two bedrooms with queen beds on the upper level. One is a master bedroom/bathroom with a queen bed and bunk bed set. The other is a bedroom adjacent to the common bathroom. Kitchen and main room with 55" HDTV are also on the upper level. Deck off the kitchen with a grill and seating. The lower level has a great room with a table and chairs for eating or playing games and a pull-out sofa bed (plenty of seating to watch the 50" HDTV). The large downstairs bedroom has a queen bed with doors to the backyard. There are also doors off the great room to the outside patio with seating. Backyard has tire swing and tether ball.
We LOVE our home and are excited to share it with you! We will be happy to answer any questions as our goal is to make your stay feel like your home away from home!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have items for children (toys, play set)
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets of any kind, whatsoever.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of any kind in our home, please.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Hand wash dishes, dry, and put away.
Wheel trash (if needed) to top of driveway.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No pets and no parties. Please treat our house as you would your own.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4245193
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

State College

State College is home to this holiday home. What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag and Penn State Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Centre County Historical Society and Pegula Ice Arena. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bryce Jordan Center or Beaver Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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State College, PA

What's nearby

  • Millbrook Marsh Nature Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-friendly home. Close to stadium & downtown. Great neighborhood! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family-friendly home. Close to stadium & downtown. Great neighborhood!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family-friendly home. Close to stadium & downtown. Great neighborhood!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-friendly home. Close to stadium & downtown. Great neighborhood!?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Family-friendly home. Close to stadium & downtown. Great neighborhood! located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and check in process was great. The location of the house is in a great quiet location close to stores and the school which was our priority. I would select this home again in my future travels to State College.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean and peaceful . Great communication with host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay here for a Penn State football game! The location is fantastic—super close to both the stadium and downtown. The house is adorable and had everything we needed (plus a sweet welcome bag left by the host!). If we could change just one thing, adding some room-darkening curtains would make it absolute perfection. We’d stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is well stocked...including spices, etc. Local coffee shop & Tai restaurant within walking distance (3/8 mile). Grocery store, etc just 1 mile away. Owner is very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice layout to spend time together but also have separate space when you need it. Grocery store near was nice. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious, and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kevin was an excellent host and our group had an awesome time here! Super attentive and accommodating, plenty of linens which was great for our bigger group. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2026
Thank you David! We appreciate you choosing our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a nice place to rest and recharge while being in town after the sudden passing of a family member. Very user friendly and host was extremely kind and compassionate. Other family members stayed here 4 years ago for a wedding and recommended this home highly. Very close to every place we wanted to go. Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in for an event at PSU and the location was great. It really had everything we needed for 7 of us and had great "hang out" spaces!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2026
Thank you David! We appreciate you choosing our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with Host. Location, property, and amenities were perfect for needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2026
Thank you for the review! We appreciate you choosing our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing experience and Kevin was a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2026
Thank you Amanda! We appreciate you choosing our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is fantastic! Plenty of space for families, very clean, and close to campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was what I expected. Very easy check-in. Would recommend to anyone going to the State College area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Host, Highly Reccomended!

Beautiful home amenities and location as described, would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for family meet-up!!

Property was great for our little family get together. In a great location in town! Close to everything we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot!

Great location, great host, great for kids! We would definitely stay again. Thanks Kevin & Family!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience!

Beautiful house! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay for a PSU Football weekend. Kevin had great communication with us. The house is full stocked, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2026
Thank you for the review! We appreciate you choosing our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to town

Plenty of room, easy access to the stadium and town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super nice host

Host was helpful and property was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

Great house, perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property and was perfect for a football weekend at state college! Owner was super helpful and very easy to communicate with. Checking in and out was a breeze and everything was as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2026
Thank you for the review! We appreciate you choosing our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and convenient to campus. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home fit all of our needs during our trip to State College. Kevin was a fantastic host who made it easy to communicate with. The house was very clean and we felt safe in this quiet neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2026
Thank you for the review! We appreciate you choosing our home.

About the host

Hosted by Kevin Henichek

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We are Penn State alumni! We have two high school-aged daughters who are already counting the days until they can enroll at Dear Old State!

Why they chose this property

We wanted to have a home to be able to come back and enjoy the PSU experience with our daughters. We hope you will have a wonderful experience and create your own memories of State College like we have. Whether your trip includes a football game, graduation, festival, or just a little R&R away from the everyday craziness, this "home away from home" will truly be an enjoyable experience. Every time we visit, we know we are minutes away from eating downtown or tailgating at a game. That is the greatest feeling!

What makes this property unique

We are 3 miles from downtown State College and about the same distance from Beaver Stadium and the Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Mall is also 2 miles away. Basically, a 10-15 minute drive will get you to just about anywhere you need to go!
Our house is close enough to the action, but in a quiet area for you and your family to relax. We have some games and a swing set for the kids, a deck for the adults, and a basement for everyone!
There is wi-fi Internet as well as Xfinity cable TV one of the rooms.
We pride ourselves on keeping the home well maintained and clean for our guests.

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