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This Old House / Next to Sayers Lake

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A cozy living room with a Christmas tree, sofas, a clock, and a television.
A multi-functional living space with a staircase, a dining area, a kitchen, and a television.
A storage area with shelves holding rolled towels and a wicker basket.
A coffee machine on a wooden cart with a coffee cup, a Dunkin' Donuts bag, and a tray of coffee pods.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a framed inspirational quote on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Howard, PA
  • Place, Bald Eagle State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Howard

A family-friendly stay in Howard awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be steps from Bald Eagle State Park and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Frog Pond. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a Smart TV. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a TV and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Howard holiday home include Pennsylvania State University and Beaver Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Bald Eagle State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nittany Mall - 27 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 28 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 34 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 34 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hublersburg Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Phoenix - Sweet Treats & Savory Eats - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Pizza of Lamar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬12 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.

This Old House / Next to Sayers Lake

This Old House

Bring the whole family or gather your group at This Old House, a spacious 6-bedroom home in Howard, Pennsylvania. You're just 5 minutes from Bald Eagle State Park and Sayers Lake and approximately 30 minutes from Penn State University and Lock Haven University.

As our way of saying thank you for staying with us, your stay includes 2 complimentary pizzas from Brother's Pizza Howard, located right next door. A pizza coupon will be provided for you to use during your stay.

With 6 bedrooms, 2 living areas, 2 full bathrooms, and a dedicated game room, there's plenty of space for everyone to spread out, relax, and enjoy time together between your adventures.

When it's time to unwind, gather in the living room to watch TV, head to the family room to play cards or a game of octagon pool, or catch the game together.

And when you're ready for dinner, Brother's Pizza is right next door.

Travelling with a smaller group?

This Old House is also available as a private 3-bedroom configuration. This option is ideal for smaller groups who don't need all 6 bedrooms but still want to enjoy the property, location, and amenities. If you only need 3 bedrooms, look for our This Old House – 3 Bedroom listing.

Need even more space?

Loft by the Lake is located right next door and may be available to reserve along with This Old House. If you're travelling with a particularly large group, contact us before booking and we'll be happy to discuss options for reserving both properties.

The Space

This Old House offers plenty of room for groups and families to relax comfortably.

The home includes:

6 bedrooms
2 full bathrooms
2 living areas
A family/game room
A full kitchen
Plenty of space to gather together or find a quiet place to relax
Sleeping Arrangements

The six bedrooms provide a combination of 2 queen-size beds and 4 full-size beds, along with a cot in the first-floor bedroom.

Please keep the bed sizes in mind when planning sleeping arrangements for your group.

Guest Access

Guests have private access to the entire house during their stay.

Dining & Gathering

The bar-height dining table seats 8 guests using its combination of chairs and stools.

For larger groups, the card table in the game room can accommodate up to 8 additional people when using the folding chairs located in the closet.

Location

This Old House is a convenient home base for exploring the area. Enjoy the outdoors at Bald Eagle State Park and Sayers Lake, visit Penn State or Lock Haven University, or simply stay close to home and enjoy the space, games, and local food.

And don't forget your 2 complimentary pizzas from Brother's Pizza Howard, just steps from the house.

More Ways to Stay at This Old House

Whether you're travelling with a large group or a smaller family, we offer two ways to book This Old House:

6 Bedrooms: The full home for groups needing maximum space and sleeping capacity.

3 Bedrooms: A private 3-bedroom configuration for smaller groups that don't need all 6 bedrooms.

Both options are part of This Old House in Howard, Pennsylvania. Please make sure you select the configuration that best fits your group's needs when booking.

We look forward to having you stay at This Old House!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

NO SMOKING IN THE HOUSE
NO PARTIES. Family friendly gatherings of any size are encouraged. please keep noise to a minimum out of consideration for the neighbors.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to This Old House / Next to Sayers Lake?

The closest beach to This Old House / Next to Sayers Lake is Black Moshannon Beach (35.3 km).

Does This Old House / Next to Sayers Lake have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is This Old House / Next to Sayers Lake family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that This Old House / Next to Sayers Lake is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at This Old House / Next to Sayers Lake?

No, This Old House / Next to Sayers Lake does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at This Old House / Next to Sayers Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

This Old House / Next to Sayers Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place for our family of twelve!! Amenities were amazing. Feels like home living! Pizza place next store was great with good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yancy was very nice. Place was clean and roomy. Nice get away for a family of 11.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stay was amazing, Host was available at any time. I would highly recommend to everyone!
Stayed 25 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always amazing! Great host even better house!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Owner was extremely responsive to all questions. House was clean and well maintained. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and cozy home

Beautiful and cozy home. The place is even nicee than expected. 100% would recommand
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We have stayed at this house a few times. I have nothing but great things to say. The host is also very quick to respond. Stay here for any extended stay and you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have never stayed in this area on our "Penn St annual weekend" but I would come back to this property. We enjoyed the 2 living rooms: one for kids and one for adults. Plenty of bedrooms. We had a nice fire in the backyard. The one negative is the small kichen and cooking pans.Good host and good property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Spot

This place was perfect for our growing family. It accommodated our adult children and grandchild as well as our teen boys. It was o my a mile from the boat launch and had space to park our boat. Yancy was very accommodating and responsive. We were able to bring our dogs. Overall a fantastic family house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

Our family had a wonderful stay at this home. It was very clean and well stocked! We loved the large front porch and how close it was to the lake! Bonita is extremely responsive & her and Yancy are so accommodating. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better home or hosts! If you are looking for good food & great customer service, go right next door to Brother’s Pizza! Our family is already talking about making another visit! 100% would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with plenty of sleeping room for extended family. Short drive to the lake at Bald Eagle state park. Big front porch with the rocking chairs and swing were a favorite for all. All the women liked the decor and were happy with the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2025