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Home Away from Home - Close to PSU, Hunting, & Fishing

Holiday home in Howard

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Home Away from Home - Close to PSU, Hunting, & Fishing provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home Away from Home - Close to PSU, Hunting, & Fishing

Located in Blanchard, this charming house is a dream. With 2 cozy bedrooms featuring a full bed and a futon, guests can unwind in this serene retreat. The bathroom offers a refreshing shower, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. Whether you're enjoying the brilliant natural surroundings or cozying up indoors, this property is the ideal escape. We hope you enjoy what our place and Blanchard has to offer.

Home out in the woods.
Extremely peaceful & beautiful.
Newly installed mini split.
Enjoy a quiet night in with a campfire or enjoy other local enjoyments.

7 minutes from the Blanchard Dam for boating, fishing, & beach needs.

15 minutes from Food & Amenities. (Sheetz, Walmart, Harbor Freight, Marshall's, Shoe Department, Ollies)

30 minutes from State College for Shopping & Penn State Football Games.

*Recommend an all-wheel drive vehicle if booking in winter. (3 miles from main road.)

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 1 child

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Blanchard, PA

What's nearby

  • Foster J. Sayers Memorial Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bald Eagle State Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Hunter Run Cove - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Millbrook Playhouse - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Lock Haven University - 16 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Pizza of Lamar - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Cinnabon - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Away from Home - Close to PSU, Hunting, & Fishing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Home Away from Home - Close to PSU, Hunting, & Fishing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home Away from Home - Close to PSU, Hunting, & Fishing?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Away from Home - Close to PSU, Hunting, & Fishing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home Away from Home - Close to PSU, Hunting, & Fishing located?

Situated in Howard, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Foster J. Sayers Memorial Park, Hunter Run Cove and Bald Eagle State Park. Frog Pond and Millbrook Playhouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Home Away from Home - Close to PSU, Hunting, & Fishing Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ibrahim e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious yard, big fireplace, good indoor accommodations .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean. Easy check in / check out
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
She was very easy to work with, accommodating and answered all questions right away. Thank you Olivia for being wonderful to work with!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025