Bedroom 1 · Sleeps 2
King bedroom with dedicated workspace
The anchor room: a king bed and a proper desk, so Friday can double as a half-day of work before the weekend begins.
The Happy Valley Hive
For game weekends, parents’ visits, alumni reunions, and family-and-friends getaways — a whole house within walking distance of campus, downtown, and Beaver Stadium.
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4 bedrooms · 2 baths · sleeps 10 · private parking for 5–6 cars
- 170+ reviews A long record of happy Airbnb guests
- Under a mile To downtown State College, with Beaver Stadium a short walk away
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The House
A whole house built for Happy Valley weekends
A four-bedroom, two-bath home in the Historic Highlands — the quiet, tree-lined neighborhood just east of downtown State College. You get the whole place, and the whole group stays together — whether that’s the tailgate crew in for a game, the family visiting for Parents’ Weekend, classmates back for a reunion, or old friends getting together for a comfortable weekend.
The open-plan kitchen is made for Sunday-morning pancakes, big family dinners, and game-day spreads alike. On warm evenings the patio out back — BBQ grill, fire pit, string lights after dark — is where the night ends, every time.
There’s a dedicated game room with a serious wall of board games for the nights everyone stays in, and Penn State memorabilia woven through every room, so the place wears its colors proudly. Keyless entry means checking in is on your schedule, not anyone else’s.
- Whole house — 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, sleeps 10
- Open kitchen for family dinners and game-day spreads
- Backyard patio, BBQ grill, and fire pit
- Game room with a wall of board games
- One bedroom with a dedicated workspace
- Keyless entry; quiet hours 10pm–8am
Sleeping Arrangements
Four bedrooms, ten guests, zero sofa wars
Bedroom 2 · Sleeps 2
Queen bedroom
A comfortable queen bedroom with plenty of elbow room for two.
Bedroom 3 · Sleeps 2 + 1
Queen + twin pull-out couch
Queen bed plus a twin pull-out couch for the rollaway vote — or the snorer.
Bedroom 4 · Sleeps 2
Queen bedroom
A queen bedroom with the workout gear close by if you want to keep a routine.
Basement Game Room · Sleeps 2
Queen pull-out couch
By day it’s game tables and a wall of board games; by night the couch pulls out to a queen bed — a proper fifth sleeping spot, not an afterthought.
Sleeps 10. One king with a dedicated workspace, three queens (one with a twin pull-out couch beside it), and a queen pull-out couch in the basement game room — plus two full bathrooms (one has a dual-headed shower), so mornings actually work.
Gallery
Inside and out
Location
All of Happy Valley, on foot
Downtown State College is under a mile away, and Beaver Stadium is a short walk from the house. The Bryce Jordan Center and Pegula Arena are right by the stadium for concerts, hoops, hockey, and events.
Whatever brings you to town — a White Out, a parents’ weekend, a class reunion, or a long weekend with family and friends — campus, stadium, and downtown are all part of the same walk, and the neighborhood settles back to quiet after 10pm. Mount Nittany’s overlook tells you you’re in Happy Valley before you ever see the stadium lights.
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Beaver Stadium A short walk away — an actual walk-to-the-game stay
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Bryce Jordan Center / Pegula Arena Right by Beaver Stadium — concerts, hoops, hockey, and events
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Downtown State College An easy walk for Allen Street restaurants, bars, and shops
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The Penn State Arboretum Gardens and the glass conservatory — a short walk or quick drive from the house
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Mount Nittany The valley’s landmark overlook — classic Happy Valley
Guests’ Happy Valley Weekends
Again and again, guests mention the same things: a spotless, spacious home stocked with everything they need.
We had a great move in weekend at Ed's house. It's 20 min walk to downtown but there are Ubers available as well. The backyard is private and perfect for outside dinners/drinks. The house is perfectly maintained and super private. Beds are very comfortable (love the bamboo pillows!!). Blackout shades and great air con meant we all slept perfectly. Ed has thought of everything - from extra towels and blankets to shampoo in the bathroom and multiple coffee machines. Our six year old Shihtzu loved the house and his safe neighborhood walks in particular. Since it was college move in, we had a lot of questions. Ed was extremely helpful and responsive. Ten out of ten experience and we are already hoping to visit again!!
Great stay in Ed's place! We were in town for an annual golf tournament with friends and family. His place was central, quiet, and quaint. Loved the neighborhood and all the great PSU decor. He was very helpful and understanding when we locked ourselves out! Appreciate everything Ed!
An Original Mark
The Story Behind the Bee
Our logo was drawn by Dan Misdea — Penn State grad, New Yorker cartoonist, and winner of the National Cartoonists Society's Silver Reuben Award. His debut children's book, The Light Inside, was nominated for an Eisner Award.
Four bees spelling HIVE beneath a Happy Valley banner — a small piece of original art from a family friend who happens to be one of the best cartoonists working today.
See more of Dan's work at danmisdea.comGuest Weekends
Made for Gathering
The Hive isn't just a place to stay — it's where the weekend happens. Reunions, golf groups, game weekends, family milestones: bring your people, we'll handle the rest.
Rates & Availability
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Sleeps 10 · quiet hours 10pm–8am
Contact
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