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Walkable Happy Valley Home Near Downtown & Stadium
Welcome to your home away from home in the heart of Happy Valley! Our spacious and inviting 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is perfectly located just 1 mile from downtown State College and 2 miles from Beaver Stadium—ideal for football weekends, family visits, or exploring Penn State. Relax in comfort with plenty of space to unwind, dine, and make memories with your group. Whether you're cooking dinner together or hanging out in the cozy living room, you'll love the warm, well-furnished atmosphere.

Stylish new townhome - 5 min to Beaver stadium
Enjoy our brand new townhouse just a few minutes to the PSU campus. Stylish and spacious, this modern townhome is perfect for game weekends, campus events, a weekend getaway, or family vacation. Located 3.5 miles from Beaver Stadium with easy access to campus and to the shops, restaurants, and grocery stores on North Atherton. Enjoy three large bedrooms with 2.5 bathrooms and a sun-filled, open floor plan. Newly installed EV charger. Please note: This is a no-smoking and no partying house.

Relaxing Retreat Close To Stadium w/ King Bed/WiFi
This getaway nestled in the heart of State College is within walking distance to downtown, campus, and Beaver Stadium. This unique, modern home sleeps 9 w/ 3 bedrooms, which include an amazingly comfy King bed, 2 queen beds, a queen sofa sleeper, and an air mattress. Pack n' Play is available. The living room includes a streaming TV so you can stream videos from your Netflix, YouTube and other accounts. Enjoy the full backyard w/ patio where you can grill all of your pre-game festivities.

Spacious 2 Bedroom Duplex convenient to PSU
Spacious duplex 2 miles from Beaver Stadium! Quiet neighborhood, great for reunions, families, and access to PSU. Sleeps 10, using shared beds. One driveway parking spot and ample street parking. Large backyard, ideal for cookouts and fun! Fully stocked kitchen and beautiful inside dining area. Full bath. Living room has 2 comfortable couches, both open to queen beds. Master BR contains king. 2nd BR has an XL twin & full-size bunk bed top and bottom. Gorgeous, refinished hardwood floors.

Luxurious modern cabin on 16 acres near Penn State
Welcome to Devils Elbow Cabin, our newly built mountaintop cabin in the woods! The cabin is located only 20 miles from Penn State University, making it the ideal place to stay while attending events at University Park. Nestled between Bald Eagle State Park and Black Moshannon State Park, this is the perfect getaway for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the great outdoors. Firewood (for the firepit) is included.

Warm & Elegant Getaway Near Penn State • Sleeps 10
Come stay in this spacious 4-bedroom townhouse while you explore Happy Valley! Perfect for football weekends, graduation, and parents’ weekends. Located just 7 miles from Beaver Stadium, Penn State campus, and downtown State College, in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood with a playground and basketball court. Grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops are just minutes away! Don’t miss exploring historic Victorian Bellefonte, full of charm, beautiful architecture, and local shops.

2.5m to Penn State, Free Breakfast. Parks/Shopping
Modern look with all new appliances, bedding and furniture plus located in Park Forest Neighborhood on N. Atherton St, you will have the best of all State College worlds! Our home is located on a quiet street yet walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Walk down the street to a park with playground or to a Starbucks! All linens provided. Enjoy a free breakfast at home (waffle station with all supplies for you to make). Take CATA (bus) to anywhere in town. 2.5 miles to Penn State.

Clean, Cozy, Modern, 3BR, Parking, Grill, Near PSU
Click the Heart button in the top right corner so you can find our listing again. Experience the best of Happy Valley in our modern, newly renovated 3BR/2.5BA home! Perfect for 9 this bright space in a quiet State College corner is filled with Penn State spirit. Features include a chef's kitchen, dedicated workspace with fast Wi-Fi, a cozy deck with a grill, and family-friendly amenities. Ideal for game weekends, work trips, or family visits, the 'Cubhouse' is your perfect home base.

The Happy Valley Hive - Walk to PSU and Downtown
The Happy Valley Hive: An Historic Highlands Neighborhood Retreat Welcome to The Happy Valley Hive, the ultimate home base for Penn State alumni, families, and fans. Located in the prestigious Historic Highlands neighborhood, our home is curated with a lifetime of PSU memories and memorabilia. Enjoy the "State College Trifecta": a short walk (<1 mile) to Beaver Stadium, close proximity to Downtown, a quiet residential vibe, and The Driveway Advantage—private parking for 5–6 cars.

State College Getaway
Relax in a quiet part of State College in this cozy, completely renovated 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. A modern feel welcomes you home after a long day at work, a sports trip, or well-earned vacation. Enjoy all new furniture including luxury bedding, smart TVs, and a fun game room. Perfect location that's close to shopping and dining at one of the many local restaurants. Located near the highway for quick on and off access and only minutes from Penn State University.

*Hot Tub*Game Room*Bar*Pizza Oven*Media Room*Grill
📍 3 miles to PSU & Beaver Stadium 🛁 Private hot tub (enclosed & weatherproof) 🎮 Game room 📺 multi-screen media room 🔥 Fire pit 🍽️ 2 fully stocked kitchens 🍸 Wet bar ☕ Coffee & tea bar 🍕 Outdoor kitchen: grill, air fryer & pizza oven 🌿 Spacious deck 🔥 Indoor fireplace 🦁 PSU Fan Cave ⛳ Outdoor games (cornhole, putt-putt & more) 🐾 Dog-friendly 🏈 Tailgating kit 🛏️ Luxury memory-foam beds, cotton linens 📺 TV in every room 🧺 All linens included

Vintage Vibes - Hot Tub | King Bed | Cottage Abode
A home that creates a sense of place where vintage pieces mingle with contemporary to create spaces that feel intrinsically inviting and effortlessly designed. Relax with friends in the outdoor spa tucked within the garden or whip up dinner in the refined and elegant kitchen to serve on the shaded deck of this breezy, 1948 Cape Cod style retreat. The climbing pink honeysuckle and cozy interiors add to its nostalgic charm 🌷🌷🌷
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Destinations to explore
- Black Moshannon State Park
- Beaver Stadium
- Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park
- Tussey Mountain Ski and Recreation
- Bald Eagle State Park
- Raystown Lake Recreation Area
- The Arboretum at Penn State
- Poe Valley State Park
- Bryce Jordan Center
- Prince Gallitzin State Park
- Trough Creek State Park
- Canoe Creek State Park
- Greenwood Furnace State Park
- Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark
- Seven Mountains Wine Cellars
- Whipple Dam State Park
- Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery





