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

Howard vacation home with free WiFi

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, free WiFi
Dining
Exterior
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Blanchard, PA
  • Place, Bald Eagle State Park
  • Place, Foster J. Sayers Memorial Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Penn's Cave
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Howard

In Howard .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Howard vacation home, you'll find Foster J. Sayers Memorial Park and Hunter Run Cove. Also, Bald Eagle State Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Frog Pond is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Foster J. Sayers Memorial Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Lock Haven University - 21 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 41 min drive - 52.7 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 43 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Penn's Cave - 51 min drive - 40.1 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

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.)

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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

  • No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ibrahim e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious yard, big fireplace, good indoor accommodations .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025