Enjoy our “House in the Trees” located less than two miles from Beaver Stadium. Situated on a wooded 1.3 acre lot, experience a forest-like atmosphere while you are located less than 10 minutes from everything downtown State College and Penn State University have to offer. House: “The House in the Trees” is a ranch home nestled into the side of a hill. A wonderful deck cantilevers off the back of the home with a delightful view of Slab Cabin Run creek. There is plank flooring throughout the home with an abundance of windows providing forest views. As a recently remodeled vacation home, there is minimal clutter from the owner’s personal possessions. The home is also handicap accessible. Dogs are welcome. Getting around: A 35 minute walk or two mile drive will get you to Beaver Stadium. If you prefer, you can drive to Hills Plaza where a shuttle will transport you to and from the Stadium. You are also within walking distance to Happy Valley Brewing Company, a great local brewery and restaurant. Kitchen and Dining Room: The kitchen is fully stocked with utensils, dishes, pots and pans for your dining and cooking needs. There is a coffee maker and microwave in addition to a refrigerator, stove and dishwasher. Bedrooms: Three (3) bedrooms including a master bedroom with a queen bed, private bath, and access to the patio. The second bedroom has a queen bed and the third bedroom has two twin beds. There is also a sleeper sofa and an air mattress (Frontgate EZ Bed with Constant Comfort pump). Fresh linens are on each of the beds. Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms and a half bath off of the kitchen. Fresh towels located in each bathroom. Parking: There is a two car garage and two outdoor parking spaces. Interaction with Guests: I am a Penn Stater and live in State College with my family. Guests may be greeted by me, a member of my family, or provided with the security code to the house. If you need anything, we are just a phone call and short distance away.
Property manager
Lisa Drobka
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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AS per code no grilling outside or using fire pit.
Important information
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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 and a deadlock
About the area
State College
State College is home to this holiday home. Palmer Museum of Art and Pennsylvania Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pegula Ice Arena and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bryce Jordan Center or Beaver Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours, sledging and fishing.
State College, PA
What's nearby
Pennsylvania State University - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Bryce Jordan Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Pegula Ice Arena - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Beaver Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Mount Nittany Medical Center - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Meyer Dairy Store - 5 min drive
Plaza Mexican Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
The Cove New York Style Pizzeria - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is House in the Trees - 2 miles from Beaver Stadium pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at House in the Trees - 2 miles from Beaver Stadium?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at House in the Trees - 2 miles from Beaver Stadium?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is House in the Trees - 2 miles from Beaver Stadium located?
Situated in State College, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Centre County Historical Society and Pennsylvania State University. Pegula Ice Arena and Bryce Jordan Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Myself, my mom, my husband our 3 young children plus our Penn State student had a wonderful stay. The house was clean, comfortable and close to campus and dining options. In fact my littles ones had such a great time that they want to stay here every time we visit from now on!
Cozy home in quiet neighborhood. Not really walkable to campus or football but not a problem if you know what you are doing. Good homebase for wind down, sleep, and showering after a full day or Penn State activities.
This is truly the house in the trees! Beautiful views out of the great room windows! A stream running through the property with a fire pit makes for great family gatherings! We were very comfortable here with lots of room, and things to do around State College! Walking distance to Slab Cabin park.
My group of 8 women stayed at the House in the Trees for a USBC Bowling tournament. The house was spotless, the grounds were beautiful. The listing is a little misleading--it says 2 king and 2 queen beds. There is one of each, and two twins. But we had no trouble with two of us sleeping on the HUGE sofa in the living room. There were plenty of linens and towels! We were SO close to where we needed and wanted to be, it was great! Definitely somewhere I would stay again, especially with better weather. We missed out on enjoying the patios.
Our stay at the House in the Trees was a pleasure. From the open layout to the location in the woods provided us with the a great time. The firepit by the flowing stream was an added bonus.
Had a great stay at Lisa’s home! Check in was seamless and the house was nice! Though there was a pullout sleeper sofa and a queen bed advertised, though it was really just a regular sofa and a queen air mattress. Overall, it worked out and was super convenient to get to the game.
The home was was close enough to the stadium that several of my adult children walked home from the game. House was clean and accommodated our family of 8 comfortably. The hostess communicated promptly and check in was easy.
The home is very well stocked as we enjoyed cooking breakfast both mornings!! We enjoyed the welcome charcuterie board our first night that our host provided! We did have a difficult time trying to regulate the thermostats. Other then that the location and home were awesome!
This is our second time staying here. We love the location. There are great trails to walk our dog and you can walk to a few breweries. The setting is very private but there is some truck noise from Rt 322. We love the openness of the house and have enjoyed our stays there.
The House in the Trees was a perfect selection for our PSU Football weekend. The house has all of the amenities that you need and is roomy and comfortable! We were able to walk to the stadium - but if you wanted it is only a 5 minute Uber! I would stay here again for sure!
The home was fantastic: super close to College Ave and all of State College, everything you needed was provided, clean and tidy, and wonderful communications with the owner. Next visit with our daughter, we hope this home is available!
The property was as advertised. As multiple reviews had previously stated, there is significant truck traffic that can be heard from the house. But the house was lovely and we found a great park down the road. We also figured out how to walk the 2 miles to the stadium through the parks for the game. We enjoyed our stay.
We were in town for the Penn State v Illinois football game. The property is a short & easy drive to campus. The home is a well cared for 3 bedroom & is fully stocked with the essentials. It has a roomy family room with a comfy sectional sofa & a big TV. It was chilly so we didn’t spend time outdoors but there is some distant road noise back behind the house. Would stay here again!
Road noise makes it difficult to enjoy deck and stream
The deck and deck furniture had a lot of outdoor debris
Outside landscaping has great potential but not maintained.
The indoors and amenities are very good.
Get rid of firepit and BBQ if they cannot be used.
David R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
4/10 Poor
Judy W.
26 June 2021
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Pennsylvania
The pictures on VRBO were very inviting. Upon arrival, it was difficult to find the rental due to hidden address. Luckily a neighbor came by and advised us. Then we did not receive the lock code and had to call the owner and VRBO for it. In the ad pictures a very nice patio area and furniture was shown. This is totally untrue. The patio was very dirty with no cushions just the bare metal frames. We did find the cushions in an outside storage box, but they were very dirty and did not use them. Overall very disappointed with the house for the price we had to pay for it.
We loved the view outside the large windows and all the amenities more than met our needs. My reason for not rating this a straight 5/5 was the property's proximity to a road with significant truck traffic. While the trees block the view of the traffic, there is significant road noise at all hours.
Perfect location close to psu where we could bring our dogs and enjoy weekend with both of our sons that attend psu. Less than two miles from campus and walking distance to park and happy valley brewery a bonus
Charming home very close to Penn state with everything we needed. Would stay here again.
Jason L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
8/10 Good
Rebecca H.
5 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Great location
We had a great week dog walking, mountain biking, and walking to dinner at Voodoo Brewery, Maine Bay and Berry and Happy Valley Brewery.
Rebecca H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
About the host
Hosted by Lisa Drobka
Lisa Drobka is a gracious host who loves to add extra special touches to make her guests feel welcomed. She is a PSU Graduate and grew up in Historic Bellefonte. Passionate about dogs and decorating. Lives in State College, PA