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Exterior
Interior
A living room with a black leather sofa, a side table with a lamp, a fireplace, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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State College, PA
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About this property

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

The Fairy Tale House - Minutes to PSU & Downtown - HOT TUB & FENCED IN YARD!!

Welcome to The Fairy Tale House, one of the most recognizable and charming homes in the State College area. Known by locals as The Fairy Tale House, this storybook stone cottage combines timeless character with comfortable spaces and a location that is hard to beat.

The home is minutes from Penn State, Beaver Stadium, downtown State College, shopping, restaurants, the YMCA, and Crunch Fitness. It sits directly along West Whitehall Road / University Drive Extension for easy access, while the 2+ acre wooded lot gives the property a tucked-away feel with no direct neighbors.

The home features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, making it a great fit for families, football weekends, alumni gatherings, visiting professionals, or anyone looking for a unique place to stay near Penn State.

Inside, you will find a comfortable living room, dedicated dining room, full kitchen, finished basement, washer and dryer, and inviting spaces throughout. The stone exterior, charming architecture, and mature landscaping create a setting that feels like something straight out of a storybook.

Sleeping Arrangements
Primary Bedroom: King bed
Second Upstairs Bedroom: King bed
Finished Basement Bedroom: Two full beds

Bathrooms
Full bathroom on the second floor
Full bathroom in the finished basement

Property Features
2+ acre wooded lot with a secluded feel
Finished basement
Washer and dryer
Dedicated dining room
Charming stone cottage architecture
Family-friendly outdoor space
Convenient access to Penn State and downtown State College

A small piece of Penn State history sits right at the front door. Local lore says The Fairy Tale House was once connected to Charles Z. Klauder, the architect behind Penn State's current Old Main, completed in 1930. When the marble steps for Old Main were ordered, the story goes that one extra step arrived. Rather than let it go unused, the architect placed it at the entrance of this storybook stone cottage. So when you step onto the front porch, you may be standing on the last step of Old Main itself.

Whether you are visiting for a football weekend, graduation, a tournament, or simply looking for a memorable getaway, The Fairy Tale House offers a unique combination of charm, comfort, and convenience that few properties can match. We look forward to hosting you and helping you create your own fairy tale memories.

For guest safety and property security, exterior security cameras are located around the perimeter of the home, including each corner and the entry doors. There are no cameras inside the home.

Absolutely no smoking is permitted anywhere on the property. This includes all indoor areas, outdoor areas, porches, patios, decks, driveways, yards, and parking areas. This policy applies to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping devices, marijuana, and any other smoking products. If you smoke, please do not book this property. Any evidence of smoking, including but not limited to smoke odors, cigarette butts, ashes, vaping residue, or other smoking-related debris, will result in a minimum $500 additional cleaning and deodorization fee. Additional charges may apply if professional remediation is required.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania. Enjoy features like a gym, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Pennsylvania State University and 6 minutes from Bryce Jordan Center
The Fairy Tale House - Minutes to PSU & Downtown - HOT TUB & FENCED IN YARD!! offers its guests a hot tub and a fitness centre. The Fairy Tale House - Minutes to PSU & Downtown - HOT TUB & FENCED IN YARD!! also features a garden and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

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
  • Unit size: 2,000 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put all used sheets in the wash and start it. If you can fit towels as well, please put them in the wash as well.
Please turn the hot tub back down to 100.
Please put trash in the can by the road. Please put anything back that was moved, used.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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