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Great Home For Penn State Fans

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House front
Back bedroom
back bedroom
Front bedroom
Front bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bellefonte, PA
  • Talleyrand Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Great Home For Penn State Fans

Only 9 miles from Penn State, this charming brick home in a friendly neighborhood on Halfmoon Hill overlooks the valley and beautiful Victorian downtown Bellefonte, PA, which features many restaurants and shops. You'll enjoy two bedrooms with a spacious full bathroom upstairs and a convenient half bathroom downstairs. There are queen beds in both bedrooms and the living room includes a futon sofa that quickly converts to a full bed. Amenities include a washer and dryer in the lower level, cable TV in living room and back bedroom, and wireless internet. The kitchen amenities include cooking utensils and tableware, coffee maker, microwave, and modern stainless finish appliances including an electric range/oven and spacious refrigerator/freezer. Hardwood and tile floors throughout, with radiator heating in each room, and powerful a/c units upstairs and downstairs if needed. Relaxing porches extend across front and back of the home with pleasant views. House-trained pets are welcome (our two dogs visit in the home often but not during rented weekends). The home has a spacious back yard, partially fenced as a safe play area for children and pets. Off-street parking in private lot is suitable for up to four cars. Check in as early as 9:00 AM on Friday or whenever is convenient. Check out as late as 5:00 PM on Sunday if needed. The home is a few miles off Interstate 99 near the I-80 intersection, and a short drive to PSU campus and Beaver Stadium. No smoking inside, please. Smokers may use the porches. One bedroom upstairs is locked, used by owners for owner storage. The home sleeps 6 people, but with your own portable bedding you could include several more people if necessary.

Property manager

Erik Viker
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 9:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 5:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Wide-open back yard away from busy streets
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Our dog visits house but not when rented.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smokers may use porches in front and back.
Park in gravel lot directly across the street.
Please be considerate of our close neighbors and observe outside quiet time from 10:00 PM to 10:00 AM.

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bellefonte

Located in Bellefonte, this holiday home is in the mountains. Big Spring Spirits and Nittanee Creek Practice Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society and Creekside Rock and Gems. The Arboretum at Penn State and Pegula Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Bellefonte, PA

What's nearby

  • Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Talleyrand Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 14 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hot Dog House - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sunset West Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Home For Penn State Fans pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Great Home For Penn State Fans?

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Great Home For Penn State Fans?

Checkout is at 5:00 PM.

Where is Great Home For Penn State Fans located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society, Talleyrand Park and Creekside Rock and Gems. Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County and Big Spring Spirits are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Curtis F.

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

Great place

Overall great place, listing is accurate, if in area again would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

Great yet again...

Stayed with family for THON weekend. Have stayed here before. Everything was great. We especially loved the snacks because we forgot ours at home when we left!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

Love this

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sophie o.

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

Impeccable rental

One of the cutest, cleanest, most organized VRBOs we have ever stayed in. Location was perfect for our needs and the fenced in yard for our dog was an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

Great stay in Bellefonte

Great..just like always!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location to enjoy Bellefonte and PSU

Enjoyed the nearby coffee/sandwich shops… take a stroll in the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

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

Beautiful and perfect

This house is perfect. Very well kept, Clean, great location, and had everything we needed. We loved it and will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan O.

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

Perfect Weekend Get Away

This is the second time my husband & I have stayed in Erik’s home with our dog. The house is so clean & a great location to State College & Bald Eagle State Park. We used this home for our stay for the Ironman 70.3 race & it provided everything we needed. We did have an issue with Fire Alarms going off on their own & when I text Erik about it he was quick to respond with a solution & even offered to drive 90 minutes to address. Top notch house. Top notch owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

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

Penn State Graduation 2024

We really enjoyed our stay. Very clean and comfortable. The location was closed enough to the Graduation activities and definitely would stay here again. I personally thought the Welcome gift was a nice personal touch!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geri P.

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

Perfect Parents weekend

House was cozy, clean and close to eats and PSU. The yard was perfect for the fur babies! Looking forward to our next stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Lori T., Michigan

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

Family reunion

Very clean. Very well cared for. The hosts even surprised us with some starter coffee and snacks. Very thoughtful! Perfect place for the four of us to meet. Our little pooch enjoyed his surprise treat too! Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

perfect spot

This was the perfect spot to enjoy time with our PSU daughter for an ice hockey weekend (we won both!). This place is easy to access campus and was super clean and comfy. Bellefonte is such a cute little town and we also enjoyed exploring. Loved all the snacks left for us and our little Yorkie is still playing with the new toy that was left for him.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay B.

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

Wonderful place to stay

My husband and I could not have been happier with this lovely home. It was exceedingly clean, with lots of thoughtful extras provided. We had everything we needed for our stay. The neighborhood was quiet and great for walking our dogs. It was a nice easy ride to State College. We walked down to the shops in Bellefonte. Easy walk down, a little hilly on the way back! Thanks so much for all of your kindness.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M., Sinking Spring PA

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

Cozy Penn State Weekend with Friends

Phenomenally clean, well cared for, and loved property in Bellefonte. Easy commute to Penn State football games.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M., Sinking Spring PA

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

Great football weekend retreat!!!

Super clean and great single home amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Great little house!

We really enjoyed our stay at Halfmoon House! Very clean and well appointed. This is our second stay there and we will definitely book here again in the future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M., Sinking Spring PA

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

Extremely clean and well cared for property

Great property for Penn State events. Short and easy drive to State College. Property is lovingly cared for and supports a very comfortable stay. Property owners provide easy communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

craig S.

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

Craig

Erik great host! Property was as advertised Very reasonably priced for pa state weekend and only 8 miles from Downtown state college. Erik did and said everything about the house and it was then some. If you want to do a pa state weekend , you should rent Erik’s house
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Perfect for penn state drop off/ move in

The house is clean, not cluttered and has everything needed for a comfortable and easy stay. Beautiful yard and porches. Worked great for penn state drop off. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan O.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway in Happy Valley Region

This property was perfect for a weekend getaway to the Happy Valley Region. My husband & I raced Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley & this home provided the comfort & space we needed to prepare for the race. In addition, it was centrally located to everything we needed. The home was clean, comfortable, & Erik was great to work with! We’ll definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S., Foxboro

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

Penn State Graduation 2023

The property and location were amazing! We were in town for our son's graduation. It was great to be able to enjoy all of the festivities at State College then come back to our own place away from the excitement. Our dog was very comfortable at the house and enjoyed walking going for walks in the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Great little house!

We absolutely loved this property! The house was very cute! It was in a nice neighborhood, just up the hill from downtown Bellefonte. The house was well appointed with all the items we could possibly need, and even some really nice extra touches that most places don’t provide. The owner Erik was very communicative, helpful, and responsive when I reached out to him. Great house and great experience!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy N.

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

Travel to see Kenny Chesney

Outstanding house!! Spotless in every way. Little snack basket, bottle of wine and Dunkin coffee sure was appreciated! Loved walking through the close by park with our fur baby. Excellent stay, definitely would rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

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

PSU weekend

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The hose was charming and everything was clean and neat. Erik made sure we had everything we needed. They even left a “welcome” basket with snacks. We were close to Penn State where we attended an event. It was an easy drive into Bellefonte - if it was warmer we might have even walked. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

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

Very Nice House In The Heart Of Bellefonte

Great option for Centre County visits. Great location. House is very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Erik Viker

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I'm a professional stagehand and theatre professor and my wife Brenda is an administrator at Penn State's graduate business school. We split our time between our Bellefonte home, affectionately knows as "Halfmoon House" because of the location on Halfmoon Hill, and our other home in Selinsgrove, PA. This means Halfmoon House can always available on weekends if you need an excellent place to stay. We like to travel, and it makes us happy to help other travelers find a special place to rest and relax as they pass through our community. Whether you're visiting for a football game, a local event, or just looking for a getaway, Bellefonte is a great destination.

Why they chose this property

We love the location, overlooking a bustling little downtown but surrounded by a quiet, friendly neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

This home is compact but feels spacious because it was very well designed. It's historic in spirit, but with all the necessities of modern life. This is the quintessential "just right" house.

Languages:

English

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