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Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU!

Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU!

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Kitchen!
Kitchen with spine sculpture!
Kitchen!
Dining area with built-in bench.
 Kitchen table expands to accommodate more people!

Overview of Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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State College, PA
  • Popular LocationPennsylvania State University9 min walk
  • Popular LocationBryce Jordan Center5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPegula Ice Arena5 min drive
  • AirportAltoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Fully Finished Basement

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Primary Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU!

Charming, updated and renovated cape-cod revival house in the tree-lined, picturesque Holmes-Foster neighborhood super close to downtown and PSU campus. Everything is clean, and energy efficient. Parking (2-3 cars max) and internet included.

The house has 3 rooms with queen-sized beds plus a fully-finished basement with another queen-sized bed. There are 2.5 baths, including a brand new primary bath. Floors are hardwood and natural stone/porcelain tile with carpet in the fully-finished basement. The attached porch has windows on three sides and a standing desk for working. The house has high efficiency multi-zone heat pumps and the upstairs bathrooms have radiant floor heating. There is a 75 gallon high efficiency heat pump water heater, so there is a ton of hot water for everyone. The kitchen features an induction range, high-efficiency Bosch dishwasher and Fisher-Paykal refrigerator with custom-built Amish cabinets. There is a fireplace in the living room, a garage (off-street parking for up to three medium cars - 1 in garage and 2 in driveway - a tight fit but it works), and a great outdoor space with a grill, table, and chairs for warm weather. A lot of State College's best places for food, drink, and entertainment are within a 10-minute walk. The house has a fast (gigabit) internet connection (1,000 mbps download), cable TV, and a printer. There is a large high efficiency washer/dryer and an iron and ironing board.

The four queen sized beds are all very comfortable with high-quality pillows and linens. There is also a twin-sized foam mattress that can be set up on the floor somewhere for an extra bed.

The Holmes-Foster neighborhood, where the house is located, is one of the original neighborhoods of State College. It is characterized by interesting and classic architecture, tree-lined streets, parks, and being close to downtown/campus and yet quiet and residential. The house is on a small hill that locals often use for running sprints and the PSU golf course (nice also for jogging around) is a 5-10 minute walk. Everything you need is close by and it is easy to get in and out of town.

If you're going downtown or to campus, walking is often the easiest and fastest option - or biking if you bring a bike! Beaver Stadium is on the far side of campus from the house, but is still only 2 miles, so definitely walkable. There is also a bus service that stops nearby on Atherton if you don't want to walk. Other campus events will be closer. You'll get a ticket if you park overnight on the street in front of the house, but you can put one car in the garage and two in the driveway if needed. If you have big vehicles only 1-2 may fit.

Property manager

Jonathan Cook
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No child-proofing, but children allowed at ur risk

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

State College

Located in State College, this holiday home is in the city centre and next to a golf course. Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Penn-Roosevelt State Park and The Arboretum at Penn State. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bryce Jordan Center or Beaver Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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State College, PA

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 9 min walk
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 5 min drive
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 5 min drive
  • Beaver Stadium - 6 min drive
  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 10 min walk
  • Federal Taphouse State College - 10 min walk
  • Irving's - 13 min walk
  • Cafe 210 West - 11 min walk
  • Panera Bread - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU! located?

Located in the centre of State College, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State University. What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag and Palmer Museum of Art are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house!
Very clean and organized home in a nice neighborhood. Looks as if it was updated recently and Is beautifully decorated. Plenty of room for our entire party of 5 adults and 3 teens, with room to spare. Easy walk to PSU, Beaver stadium and Bryce Jordan Center. Very little parking for big vehicles is only negative but there is a parking garage a short distance away. Jonathan is extremely responsive to any questions if they come up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and relaxing
This home has been updated and is beautiful and welcoming. We spent most of our time in the backyard, including meals. The bedrooms, living areas and dine-in kitchen are spacious and comfortable, including the finished area of the basement, which has plenty of windows that offer natural light during the day. Jonathan, the owner, was timely and thorough in his communications to prepare us for our stay and quick to respond to questions. This was the perfect place to gather with family to celebrate our recent Penn State graduate’s naval officer commissioning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Penn State football weekend
Perfect place to stay for a Penn State football weekend. Clean, great amenities, plenty of space and an easy walk to downtown. I would highly recommend to any visitors!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool House
Perfect house for any occasion. Craft style but updated with every amenity. Good size, great for a small group. Close to town in a great neighborhood. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location for PENN State graduation weekend
Our family enjoyed the house and it’s proximity to restaurants. There was length of room. The PDF outlining the information about the house features was very thorough.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan Cook

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I'm a professor at Penn State. I split my time between State College and NYC. This is my personal home, but I rent on weekends or other times I'm away.

What makes this property unique

Clean, updated house with modern amenities in a great location.

Languages:

English

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