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
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Languages
English
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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
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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.
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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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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Great option for Centre County visits. Great location. House is very nice
Dave R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
About the host
Hosted by Erik Viker
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
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests