Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU!
House in State College, PA
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of State College, PA
££££
Reviews
10.0
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.
10.0
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!
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
We had a great time at this place - it was in great shape and had everything we needed to set up for an awesome weekend. Jonathan was extremely responsive and helpful which was much appreciated. The location is amazing and having the parking available was a huge bonus.
10.0
We had a wonderful time at PSU and had a wonderful stay at this property. We would definitely recommend!
10.0
Met some friends and our high school kiddos that are exploring colleges and we all had an amazing weekend. House was a perfect fit for us.
10.0
The house is terrific, as is the location. The host, Jonathan, could not be nicer.
10.0
The house is in a lovely neighborhood, an easy walk to campus and even to the stadium. It’s modern and well-designed, super clean, and came with little things that made all the difference (coffee + toothpaste? Be still my heart!). Jonathan was responsive, accommodating, and helpful - the perfect host. The bedrooms are spacious and super comfy. We didn’t need the basement space, but it’s giant and offers excellent privacy. There’s only one shower, typical of homes of a similar age, and it wasn’t a problem, just something to keep in mind. We will absolutely be checking availability for a repeat visit next season. Would highly recommend!
10.0
Will book again
10.0
Great location and nice neighborhood
The house was perfect for our group of 5 Penn State alumni friends. We were surprised how much space there was, it’s bigger than it looks in the photos. It was tastefully decorated, very clean and fresh. The kitchen had new appliances and everything else we needed. We loved the huge sofa in the living room with space for everyone to sit. It’s a quiet and pretty neighborhood but still close to downtown and campus. If you have multiple cars you may need to park one elsewhere because you can’t park overnight on the street. This wasn’t a problem since there is a parking garage within walking distance on Beaver Ave at a reasonable price and free Sundays.
10.0
Great property and location!
Clean, well stocked, ideal location. Great communication/ support from host.
10.0
Perfect location
We had a wonderful experience. The property was clean, the location was perfect, and the property owner was very responsive to my pre arrival questions. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your home!
10.0
Great house!
This is our second stay in Johnathan’s house. We love the amenities and the location. You can’t go wrong! Johnathan is very responsive if you have any questions.
10.0
Wonderful weekend in State College
We had a great stay! Jonathan is an excellent host and the house is impeccably clean and very nicely furnished. Excellent location and a short walk to town. Looking forward to staying there again.
10.0
Lovely home away from home
My family had the greatest State College experience. This home is in the perfect location, a great neighborhood and walking distance to downtown and to campus. It’s beautifully kept, spacious, updated throughout with all the comforts of home. Jonathan was a pleasure from time of booking to check out!
10.0
Alumni weekend
Nice house in great location
10.0
Great spot, great manager!
Really nice spot and convenient, too. Clean and open. Owner was awesome to work with. Highly recommend!
10.0
Great house and amenities!
The house was exactly what we were looking for a weekend away with friends. Very clean and exactly how it was described. Great location to downtown but on a quiet street. Would definitely go back!
10.0
PSU reunion / golf
Stayed at Jonathan's house for 3 nights with 2 friends from my PhD days (25 years ago) at PSU. Great house, great neighborhood, great golf and Jonathan is a great host.
10.0
Very. Ice!
VERY clean charming renovated house. Well equipped Quiet neighborhood. Comfortable beds and a lot of seating in common areas. We really enjoyed our stay!
10.0
Great location and property
Super clean, well equipped and very nice house. Met or exceeded all of our expectations.
10.0
Great rental
Super clean, well organized and spacious house. We really enjoy our weekend there. Perfect location.
10.0
Penn State Football Weekend
Great house, very clean. Excellent location for any Penn State Event.
10.0
Wonderful stay again
This is the second time we have stayed at Jonathan's lovely home for a family gathering. It's in a perfect location and is very nice and comfortable. Highly recommend and I am sure we will be back for future family gatherings.
10.0
Excellent accommodations
Our family stayed in the home for the weekend for my sons graduation and it was comfortable for everyone, beds and linens were great. We hosted a cookout and everything that was needed was provided. Great location within walking to town. Would recommend to anyone. Thank you Jonathan for being such a gracious host.
10.0
Great Place!
Beautifully renovated home that’s convenient to town. Owner was very nice, organized and responsive. Hope to stay there again soon!
10.0
Clean, Comfortable Stay
Great location and short walk to downtown. Enjoyed a PSU football game with siblings. House is updated, beds and pillows very comfortable! Would stay again!
10.0
Everything you need...great location!
The house is clean, new, appointed with high quality everything. Beds are very comfortable and lots of them. We used washer and dryer - worked well. Johnathan was responsive when we had questions. We rented again for next year we loved it so much...so much nicer than being in a cramped hotel room!
10.0
Great location and charming home. The property has everything you need.
We enjoyed a football weekend in this home. It had everything we needed and is very comfortable. The owner was great to work with. The instructions for staying in the home and using the amenities are detailed and simple to follow. I hope to stay here again sometime.
10.0
Great Place
Had a lovely family & friends football weekend stay here. Arrived Friday afternoon, parked the cars in the garage and driveway and walked to restaurants and the game. Very conveniently located and never had to worry about traffic! House is beautifully appointed and Jonathan makes staying here easy. Highly recommend.
10.0
Cozy home
We rented the house for six weeks in the summer of 2018. We really loved the house; it’s cozy, and calming . It’s a walking distance to State college downtown. We liked two things the most: the lights with 10 intensity levels and the SONOs. The host is very helpful and generous.
10.0
You can't beat the location!
We had such a great time staying in this beautiful home. From the hospitality to the ideal location to Penn State's campus. No detail was left undone in this amazing home. It was such a pleasant stay for my family and I.
10.0
Great stay! Highly recommend!
Our stay was wonderful!!. The home was very clean and comfortable, plus conveniently located. The owner, Jonathan, was hospitable and a pleasure to deal with. We would definitely stay again! I've already recommended the home to family and friends.
10.0
Awesome home!
Beautiful home, totally renovated, and very comfortable! The detailed instructions that were provided made it very easy to settle right in and make ourselves at home. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely look to return in the fall!
10.0
Convenient, clean, and as advertised
The house was as advertised. Recently remodeled, very clean, great directions from Jonathan regarding everything in the house. Close to the University. I would definitely recommend this property.
10.0
Great football weekend accomidations!
I've used VRBO quite a bit through the years, this rental is a homerun! 100% remodeled, super clean, easy communication, and easy access to downtown! A perfect football weekend rental!
10.0
Wonderful stay
Beautiful home, great location - was perfect for our weekend in State College.
10.0
Great house and great location!
We really enjoyed our recent stay at this property! We were pleasantly surprised that the house was even nicer than what you can tell from the pictures. Jonathan thought of everything to make our stay comfortable...from providing linens and towels to leaving is great coffee to use and leaving detailed instructions on how to use everything in the house. We would definitely stay here again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in State College?
The average price for a rental in State College is £274 per night. This rental is £454 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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