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Happy Valley retreat - whole house, large living room, EV charger

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Port Matilda, PA
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Matilda

With a stay at this vacation home in Port Matilda, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Pennsylvania State University and Bryce Jordan Center. .This vacation home is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Tudek Dog Park and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Palmer Museum of Art.
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What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania State University - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Millbrook Marsh Nature Center - 11 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 14 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Tyrone Station - 25 min drive
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬7 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.

Happy Valley retreat - whole house, large living room, EV charger

Located only 3 exits from the stadium and campus, the house offers 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with plenty of private off-street parking. There are 2 living rooms and a large kitchen with plenty of space for entertaining. Enjoy the wood fireplace and bring your fishing poles to enjoy a campfire while you fish in the pond. The master bedroom connects to the adjacent bedroom and shares a bathroom making it a perfect room for families. A private setting that is still 5 minutes from shopping (Target, Walmart) in eating (Ottos) Indoor fireplace, WIFI, free parking, EV outlet, washer and drier.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: $750 if the noiseaware decibel sensor is active
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

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Happy Valley retreat - whole house, large living room, EV charger Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful old home with the feeling of being tucked away in the mountains while close by to state college. Very spacious and private.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time and the setup was very nice for our family! The host is very responsive and the house was nice and clean! They provided a lot of amenities and having towels/linens provided is very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Enhanced C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home in beautiful location. Host was quick to respond to our many requests to extend our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great visit, great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We’ll be back! The property is better than the photos.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Judith K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean and spacious. The unfortunate part was the beds… too many full beds which are not conducive to couples sleeping and they were not quality mattresses…. No one had a good nights sleep- an upgrade would get you closer to 5 Star. Also a simple replacement of broken blinds would enhance the look of the rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

jennifer e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was fine with the house, until we went to check out. We parked our cars in the driveway per the hosts instructions; however, there is a black walnut tree above that area. When we went to leave, we realized 2 of our vehicles had damage from the walnuts falling off the tree onto the cars. One car had a cracked windshield and the other had 6 dents on the hood of the car. The host was unwilling to help or contribute anything to repair the damages. So BEWARE when renting in the fall; DO NOT park near the garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in a beautiful setting, perfect for a large group. Plenty of room for simply hanging out and more than enough sleeping area's. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Penn State Cheer Competition

Property was perfect for our group of families with girls competing at a Cheer Competition at Bryce Jordan Center. It was a short drive and gave us space to hang out, cook meals and relax when we weren’t competing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and unique

Had a great time. House was big and slept a lot. Communication from host was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wrestling weekend

Stayed three nights for keystone states wresting championships. Very clean. Easy to find. We shared the house with another family having two separate living rooms gave the adults and kids their own spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Retreat

We had a good restful week at Happy Valley Retreat! We had plenty of room for all 8 of us. We discovered the walking/ biking trail across from the house. It snowed during oir stay and the house was so beautiful and warm!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric Z.

Spacious and (mostly), but improvements are needed

We stayed here for a week with our three adult children and spouses. We appreciated the great location, spacious rooms, and comfortable furnishings on the main floor. The kitchen (which we understand is about to be replaced) was in poor condition and missing many basics (like kitchen towels and oven mitts.) There were other issues: mold in the bathroom, a badly sagging mattress, thin and worn bath towels, loose doorknobs, etc. - all have been reported to the host. Despite these issues, the roomy main floor was a great place for all of us to gather for the holidays.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crissy b., Newtown Square, PA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house for a large group

Very comfortable house for our weekend stay for graduation. Beautiful setting. Enjoyed walking in the woods across the street. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and easy to get to Beaver Stadium

Stayed here for Luke Combs concert at Beaver Stadium and this was the perfect choice for that. Great location and large, clean home. Wish the weather had been better but certainly not owners fault!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G., Gaithersburg USA

Liked: Cleanliness

April 15 trip

Nice property. Lots of room for 8 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teryn V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place for a group

Our friend group lives all over the state, so we met here for a visit. The house was really nice, had easy parking, and plenty of room for all 6 of us. We had a lovely trip. We didn’t plan on doing much in State College, but it was only a short drive away if we needed anything. The host was easy to reach when we had questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

carly f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Football weekend

Stayed here with friends for a college reunion! Had a great time perfect for big groups and tailgating!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

White Out Weekend

Very nice stay. Comfortable house. Plenty of room and comfortable beds. Nice bathrooms and towels. Kitchen very adequately stocked with dishes, cookware etc. Would have liked blankets on beds. The many light switches throughout house could have been labeled a bit. Powder room light bulbs were very dim. Roku TV did not work. Great location and it was just what we needed for our Penn State Weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Deidre G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend Getaway

The Happy Valley Retreat was a great place to stay for our large family. The spacious house was a great open area for our family to connect, play, and enjoy each other's company. Close enough to the stadium and all campus activities while also being out of the way for our kids to enjoy time outside between events.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness

UMBC Softball at Penn St

My first time ever using VRBO, and this place was perfect. Easy check in, great communication with owner, and instructions for check out was easy. Highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Homey

We had a great time in Happy Valley!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023