10/10 Excellent
ibrahim e.
5 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ibrahim e.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Entire home
Home Away from Home - Close to PSU, Hunting, & Fishing
Holiday home in Howard
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Blanchard, PA
- Place, Foster J. Sayers Memorial Park3 min drive
- Place, Bald Eagle State Park5 min drive
- Place, Hunter Run Cove8 min drive
- Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
About this property
Home Away from Home - Close to PSU, Hunting, & Fishing
Located in Blanchard, this charming house is a dream. With 2 cozy bedrooms featuring a full bed and a futon, guests can unwind in this serene retreat. The bathroom offers a refreshing shower, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. Whether you're enjoying the brilliant natural surroundings or cozying up indoors, this property is the ideal escape. We hope you enjoy what our place and Blanchard has to offer.
Home out in the woods.
Extremely peaceful & beautiful.
Newly installed mini split.
Enjoy a quiet night in with a campfire or enjoy other local enjoyments.
7 minutes from the Blanchard Dam for boating, fishing, & beach needs.
15 minutes from Food & Amenities. (Sheetz, Walmart, Harbor Freight, Marshall's, Shoe Department, Ollies)
30 minutes from State College for Shopping & Penn State Football Games.
*Recommend an all-wheel drive vehicle if booking in winter. (3 miles from main road.)
Home out in the woods.
Extremely peaceful & beautiful.
Newly installed mini split.
Enjoy a quiet night in with a campfire or enjoy other local enjoyments.
7 minutes from the Blanchard Dam for boating, fishing, & beach needs.
15 minutes from Food & Amenities. (Sheetz, Walmart, Harbor Freight, Marshall's, Shoe Department, Ollies)
30 minutes from State College for Shopping & Penn State Football Games.
*Recommend an all-wheel drive vehicle if booking in winter. (3 miles from main road.)
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Amenities
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
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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
1 child
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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 and a deadlock
Property # 4789758vb
About the area
Howard
Howard is home to this holiday home. Millbrook Playhouse and Heisey House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Triangle Park and Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks. Creekside Rock and Gems and Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society are also worth visiting.
Blanchard, PA
What's nearby
- Foster J. Sayers Memorial Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
- Bald Eagle State Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
- Hunter Run Cove - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
- Millbrook Playhouse - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
- Lock Haven University - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Subway - 23 min drive
- McDonald's - 23 min drive
- Brothers Pizza of Lamar - 27 min drive
- Denny's - 25 min drive
- Cinnabon - 24 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
9 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sara C.
27 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sara C.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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Hosted by Olivia Yost
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