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Lakewoods Cottage

Lakefront cottage with kitchenette and patio

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Nestled within Bald Eagle State Forest, Lakeview Cottage offers serene lakeside living with a beach just 5 minutes away. Stroll along the 2-mile walking path around the dike or rent from The Marina for lake activities. With an outdoor store nearby and pizza shop down the street, this charming retreat provides everything you need.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Lakewoods Cottage

Located right by the lake in Bald Eagle State Forest just 30 min from Penn State. The cottage is at the end of a street with the lake just over the dike. 2 miles of walking path around the dike. Beach is a 5 min drive. The Marina offers all kinds of rentals for the lakes pleasure. Outdoor store located in town for fishing tackle, camping, etc Pizza shop just down the street.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

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

Rules

No alcohol

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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, a first aid kit, 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 neighborhood

Located in Howard, this cottage is in the city center and on a lake. Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks and Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nittanee Creek Practice Range and Big Spring Spirits. Creekside Rock and Gems and Tait Farm Foods are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Howard travel guide
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Howard, PA

What's nearby

  • Foggy morning along the water with reflection of trees at Bald E
    Bald Eagle State Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Panoramic view of the campus of Penn State University in sunny summer day, State College, Pennsylvania, USA.
    Pennsylvania State University
    25 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Aerial View of Beaver Stadium
    Beaver Stadium
    28 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center
    29 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena
    29 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hublersburg Inn
    12 min drive
  • Brothers Pizza of Lamar
    17 min drive
  • Kitchen Witch Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Brothers Pizza
    9 min drive
  • Linger Inn Stagger Out
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakewoods Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakewoods Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakewoods Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakewoods Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Howard, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Bald Eagle State Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Frog Pond and Hunter Run Cove. Foster J. Sayers Memorial Park and Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Lakewoods Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Beautiful cottage; Nice touches

Beautiful home. Had everything we needed plus a bunch of nice touches. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Fishing trip

Great cottage. Nice little town. Close to Bald Eagle Park. Would consider another stay in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Great stay near Bald Eagle State Park

What a gem near Bald Eagle State Park! Such a nice quant place, with a fantastic host. The outdoor store located near the booking is a great place to get your fishing needs before visiting the park!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
House was clean and had nice amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

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

Howard gem

Great place to stay. Perfect location - enjoyed visiting PSU, Bald Eagle and Bellefonte. Wonderful hosts. Very responsive and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

This was the perfect place for us to stay for the weekend. We were visiting family in the area and we were glad to have a nice place to stay that was clean and well furnished. It's located at the end of the street so it was quiet, which I appreciated for my 5 month old. Bonita was easy to communicate with during our stay. I would stay here again the next time I'm in the area visiting family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan B.

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

Birthday getaway

I planned on spending my birthday in happy valley and searched all over for a place, then I found Lakewood cottage. I talked it over with the other couple that came with and it was an easy yes for the 4 of us. The place wasn’t far from the stadium and easy to get to. It was clean and tidy and overall an amazing stay for the weekend. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

The house had everything we needed for a low key weekend away - plenty of space with three bedrooms and the common area with coffee, wifi and a kitchen to cook a few meals. The area was quiet and peaceful and we were a short drive to anything else we needed including a brewery and distillery decorated for the holidays. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

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

Lake Getaway

Everything was clean, tidy and decorated nicely. Quiet neighborhood close to boat rental, fishing spots and beach in Bald Eagle State Park. Short drive to Penn State. We stayed to attend the Little League World Series in Williamsport and that was an easy drive too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

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

Cutest little cottage!

What a delight to show up at this quaint little cottage and find that it was as good or even better than pictured! Perfect for our small family to stay during a three day Penn State Graduation weekend; only about 30 minutes away from campus. Very clean and well-appointed. We used the grill outside for a lovely dinner. Owner communication was excellent, and they went above and beyond to help us retrieve an item left behind after we had checked out. Highly recommend this gem!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie F.

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

Cute Cottage

We stayed here for a short weekend while visiting Penn State and exploring Bald Eagle State Park. The cottage was really cute, and it was nice and quiet and very clean! I did not know that there was a separate rental suite upstairs when I booked the property, but we didn't hear any noise so that was good. It had lots of wonderful conveniences and many touches that made it easy to settle in and made it feel special. We even got to meet Bonita at the store and appreciated the recommendations she provided about places to visit in the area. The book she made for cottage guests had all the information we needed and was very helpful. I will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Clean

Very clean lovely property. My only complaint is when I booked originally we only had 4 people staying. A month prior after communicating with the owner I mentioned we have 6 adults. We were then charged an extra 40.00. The house accommodates 6 people, there should not have been an additional charge . It turns out we only had 4 due to illness. For that reason? I will not return. We should never have been charged extra.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

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

Relaxing in style

Our goal was to get away and relax. This was a good place to get back to nature, but still close enough to local towns to pick-up those things you wish you had brought along, for me it was embroidery thread. Don’t worry, everything you need is available: toothbrush, towels, cleaning supplies, and blankets. It’s adorable. We cooked on property one evening and ate at the local pizzeria, Brothers, every other night. Each morning we slept late and only planned one activity per day: fishing, visited Penn’s Cave, the Little League Museum, and shopped in Williamsport. I would go back to Howard and I might check out another rental just to see the decorating. Btw, we respected house rules for no alcohol, assumed we’d be able to wash clothes, but you won’t have a washer/dryer, and had easy communications with the host. We believe it was money well spent.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice place

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was exactly as advertised - so cute , quaint, quiet and amenities were plentiful. Great communication with owner. Location to Penn State was about 1/2 hr away - perfect for game day Not sure we will be coming back to Pennsylvania - But if we did we wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was as perfect as depicted. It is a peaceful, quiet location at the end of the street. The owners have thought of everything you could need or might have forgotten, and the property was immaculate! They are quick to respond to messages. We were visiting the area for Penn State Homecoming weekend and it was a quick 30 minutes to campus. Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

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

Great place to stay!

The cottage was adorable and perfect for what we needed. The host was very nice and communicated what was needed in a timely manner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mateoesmeeth

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

Great base for area excursions

We stayed with Bonita for a family reunion happening at nearby Bald Eagle State Park. The rental was just what we needed and our host Bonita went above and beyond what we asked. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aida S.

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

Girls Weekend

The cottage is adorable, clean and was perfect for my girlfriends and I to relax and decompress.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

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

Great Cottage

Lovely cottage with all the necessities. Very clean and convenient location for Lake Access. Host included some nice extra touches as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lakewoods Cottage

We really enjoyed the town of Howard and Bald Eagle State Park. The house was extremely clean and well furnished. The hosts were wonderful and communicated very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent. Wonderful accommodations

Comfortable and quaint. Love the decor. Everything you needed and more. Would come back. Lake was wonderful also. Fishing and boating and lots of R and R
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Getaway

The decor and added touches were very nice! Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Excellent!

The house was perfect for our weekend fishing trip. The pictures don't do it justice, very nice place. Excellent easy communication with the property owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Christan L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage

Cottage was easily accessible and very cute! Communication with host was easy. Overall fairly clean, but we did think that the towels and sheets could have been cleaner - we would bring our own the next time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024