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

Vacation home in Howard

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

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

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

## Popular amenities

- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Parking available

## Add dates for prices

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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 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

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## 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

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

### 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

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

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

## About the area

Howard is home to this vacation home. Millbrook Playhouse and Heisey House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Triangle Park and Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks. Creekside Rock and Gems and Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society are also worth visiting. 

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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
- Frog Pond \- 10 min drive \- 10.3 km
- Millbrook Playhouse \- 13 min drive \- 13.1 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 - ‬24 min drive
- ‪Kitchen Witch Cafe - ‬11 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 9.6

Cleanliness

### 9.6

Location

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Garret U.

Jan 11, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean rooms, comfortable with heat or air conditioning, up to date tvs and internet, comfy coach, nice kitchen with utilities. Location is about 40 from State College 34 to Bellefonte and Lock Haven close by also! Plenty of options for wherever you want to go. 

##### Garret U.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### ibrahim e.

Oct 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious yard, big fireplace, good indoor accommodations .

##### ibrahim e.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Verified traveller

Nov 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House was clean. Easy check in / check out

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Sara C.

Nov 27, 2025

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! 

##### Sara C.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025