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Loft by the Lake

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Howard

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Howard, PA
  • Place, Bald Eagle State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Howard

In Howard .A stay at this apartment places you within half a mile (1 km) of Bald Eagle State Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Frog Pond. Hunter Run Cove and Foster J. Sayers Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bald Eagle State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 24 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 27 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 28 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 28 min drive - 44.5 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brothers Pizza of Lamar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hublersburg Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen Witch Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Linger Inn Stagger Out - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Loft by the Lake

The Loft by the Lake is a recently renewed 2 bedroom suite on the 2nd floor of a historic bank building. There's a lot to do nearby with Bald Eagle State Park in the back yard. Penn State University and Lock Haven University are both within 30 minutes. If you decide not to go anywhere you can stay in and order from Brother's Pizza on 1st Floor.
The space.
All of the rooms are big with high ceilings and lots of light.
Guest access
As guests you'll have access to the entire upstairs space.
Other things to note
PLEASE NOTE SLEEPING ARRANGEMENT DETAILS: One Bedroom has a King size bed. The second bedroom has a Queen size bed and a Twin bed that PULLS OUT into a King size bed. The living room couch pulls out into a queen size bed.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Loft by the Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful stay at Loft by the Lake. Yancy, our host, made everything easy and comfortable for us. The apartment is very well appointed and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete P., Clarksburg, MD

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter Weekend

We stayed here to spend the Easter weekend with two of our sons who attend Penn State. The apartment has TONS of room - two bedrooms, a large living room and kitchen, plus a bonus coffee nook with separate sitting area. The kitchen was well equipped with cookware and utensils to cook for a family. Parking was incredibly convenient, right by the door to go up the stairs to the apartment. Security was good, with two locked doors between the parking lot and apartment. The lake was just a short walk away. The town of Howard is short on amenities, so plan to drive over to nearby Bellefonte or Mill Hall for the larger stores. One nice bonus is the owner's pizza place on the ground floor of the building. The pizza and calzones were excellent, and SO convenient. We really enjoyed our Easter weekend at Loft by the Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great host!

The host was great with communication and ensuring a great stay. The apartment space is pretty open and there were lots of extra bedding, it had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Apartment was perfect for our stay. Spacious- clean-easy check in & out. Host owns the pizza restaurant under the apartment and the food was delicious! Easy drive to PSU🐾
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B., Plantsville

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

This property was in a quaint location above a pizza restaurant in an old bank. The property was spacious with high ceilings. It was wonderfully appointed with a generous supply of toiletries, phone chargers, throw blankets, ceiling fans and air conditioning units with remotes in each bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway

Very nice neat & clean and very welcoming. Enjoyed it very much
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas C.

Place was awesome

We loved everything, the only 2 complaints we had was spiders were a big problem, and the listing said there was a hot tub which was a big selling point for me and it turned out there wasn’t. Other than that everything was great !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!

This is a really nice place. We could walk for food. We spent a lot of our time at the lake. The owner was very nice and accessible. You would not be disappointed if you stayed here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable Stay

Over all it was enjoyable stay. Pros: Close to Bald Eagle State Park. I enjoyed having coffee in the porch area. Clean. Cons: Shower did not get hot enough.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ed Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, as advertised

Not too far from Penn State, clean, large living area, as described - not really a three bedroom but it was described adequately in the listing. Plenty of space
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Worked out Great

We were happy with our stay. We were looking for an affordable place to stay for a Penn State game and this property is a great fit. Pay attention to a couple of details: The apartment is located above a pizza shop in an old bank building (presented no issues), there is 1 bathroom, with 6 people this required some management, but was still workable and finally there is a significant security deposit so be prepared for that and it was refunded after 2 weeks (so also be prepared for having some money tied up for a while). All said, I still give this property 5 stars and would stay there again. It is 30 minutes from the PSU campus so pack up and plan your trip(s) into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice option for game day

We were looking for a place close to State College for a quick overnight stay. We were pleasantly surprised! The decor was updated with some antique charm. The coffee bar in the sun room was great for our friends to gather in the morning. Our stay was quick but would recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob M., Hanover, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

One of the best VRBO places we have ever stayed. Spacious, clean, everything you could ever imagine they supply, and its in a quiet neighborhood. We loved visiting downtown Bellefonte.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023