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Loft by the Lake

Family-friendly apartment in Howard

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
3 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior
Exterior detail
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Howard, PA
  • Place, Bald Eagle State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Howard

This apartment places you next to Bald Eagle State Park and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Frog Pond. The apartment includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Bald Eagle State Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pennsylvania State University - 24 min drive - 26.0 miles
  • Beaver Stadium - 27 min drive - 27.3 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 28 min drive - 27.5 miles
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 28 min drive - 27.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brothers Pizza of Lamar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hublersburg Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen Witch Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Linger Inn Stagger Out - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Loft by the Lake

The Loft by the Lake is a recently renewed 2 bedroom suite on the 2nd floor of a historic bank building. There's a lot to do nearby with Bald Eagle State Park in the back yard. Penn State University and Lock Haven University are both within 30 minutes. If you decide not to go anywhere you can stay in and order from Brother's Pizza on 1st Floor.
The space.
All of the rooms are big with high ceilings and lots of light.
Guest access
As guests you'll have access to the entire upstairs space.
Other things to note
PLEASE NOTE SLEEPING ARRANGEMENT DETAILS: One Bedroom has a King size bed. The second bedroom has a Queen size bed and a Twin bed that PULLS OUT into a King size bed. The living room couch pulls out into a queen size bed.
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this apartment?

This apartment is located in Howard, just steps from Bald Eagle State Park. You'll also find Frog Pond and Hunter Run Cove within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this apartment?

No, there isn't parking at this apartment.

Is this apartment adjacent to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

Is Loft by the Lake good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this apartment include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Loft by the Lake?

No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this apartment offer breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

How far is the airport from this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is State College, PA (SCE-University Park), which is 19.4 mi away (30 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Loft by the Lake?

No, there aren't any apartments with balconies at Loft by the Lake.

Loft by the Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful stay at Loft by the Lake. Yancy, our host, made everything easy and comfortable for us. The apartment is very well appointed and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete P., Clarksburg, MD

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter Weekend

We stayed here to spend the Easter weekend with two of our sons who attend Penn State. The apartment has TONS of room - two bedrooms, a large living room and kitchen, plus a bonus coffee nook with separate sitting area. The kitchen was well equipped with cookware and utensils to cook for a family. Parking was incredibly convenient, right by the door to go up the stairs to the apartment. Security was good, with two locked doors between the parking lot and apartment. The lake was just a short walk away. The town of Howard is short on amenities, so plan to drive over to nearby Bellefonte or Mill Hall for the larger stores. One nice bonus is the owner's pizza place on the ground floor of the building. The pizza and calzones were excellent, and SO convenient. We really enjoyed our Easter weekend at Loft by the Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great host!

The host was great with communication and ensuring a great stay. The apartment space is pretty open and there were lots of extra bedding, it had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Apartment was perfect for our stay. Spacious- clean-easy check in & out. Host owns the pizza restaurant under the apartment and the food was delicious! Easy drive to PSU🐾
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B., Plantsville

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

This property was in a quaint location above a pizza restaurant in an old bank. The property was spacious with high ceilings. It was wonderfully appointed with a generous supply of toiletries, phone chargers, throw blankets, ceiling fans and air conditioning units with remotes in each bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway

Very nice neat & clean and very welcoming. Enjoyed it very much
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas C.

Place was awesome

We loved everything, the only 2 complaints we had was spiders were a big problem, and the listing said there was a hot tub which was a big selling point for me and it turned out there wasn’t. Other than that everything was great !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!

This is a really nice place. We could walk for food. We spent a lot of our time at the lake. The owner was very nice and accessible. You would not be disappointed if you stayed here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable Stay

Over all it was enjoyable stay. Pros: Close to Bald Eagle State Park. I enjoyed having coffee in the porch area. Clean. Cons: Shower did not get hot enough.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ed Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, as advertised

Not too far from Penn State, clean, large living area, as described - not really a three bedroom but it was described adequately in the listing. Plenty of space
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Worked out Great

We were happy with our stay. We were looking for an affordable place to stay for a Penn State game and this property is a great fit. Pay attention to a couple of details: The apartment is located above a pizza shop in an old bank building (presented no issues), there is 1 bathroom, with 6 people this required some management, but was still workable and finally there is a significant security deposit so be prepared for that and it was refunded after 2 weeks (so also be prepared for having some money tied up for a while). All said, I still give this property 5 stars and would stay there again. It is 30 minutes from the PSU campus so pack up and plan your trip(s) into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice option for game day

We were looking for a place close to State College for a quick overnight stay. We were pleasantly surprised! The decor was updated with some antique charm. The coffee bar in the sun room was great for our friends to gather in the morning. Our stay was quick but would recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob M., Hanover, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

One of the best VRBO places we have ever stayed. Spacious, clean, everything you could ever imagine they supply, and its in a quiet neighborhood. We loved visiting downtown Bellefonte.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023