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5 Bedrooms • 4 Bathrooms 4 Baths • Sleeps 1-14Lion’s Lookout
Close to Penn State. Far from the Chaos.
Welcome to Lion’s Lookout, an amenity-packed 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath Penn State–themed retreat located in a quiet, upscale Bellefonte neighborhood. You’re close enough to enjoy Penn State games, events, and nightlife when you want it — and far enough away to return to a peaceful neighborhood at the end of the night.
Thoughtfully designed for multi-family stays, alumni weekends, and group getaways, Lion’s Lookout offers the perfect balance of proximity, comfort, and space. Instead of staying downtown and dealing with traffic, crowds, and late-night noise, guests love being just minutes from Bellefonte, a charming river town with excellent restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, boutiques, and scenic streets — all without the campus frenzy.
With two separate living rooms, a private garage game room, hot tub, and 11 TVs, this home gives everyone room to spread out while still coming together for unforgettable game days and relaxing evenings.
Perfect For
🏈 Penn State football weekends
🎓 Graduations & campus visits
🎶 Concerts & events at Bryce Jordan Center
🏒 PSU hockey games at Pegula Ice Arena
⛷ Ski trips to Tussey Mountain
🏡Multi-family vacations & group getaways
🍷 Alumni trips that prefer great food, space, and quieter evenings
Prime Location
📍 5 minutes to downtown Bellefonte (coffee shops, restaurants, brewery, boutiques)
🏟 12 minutes to Beaver Stadium
🎤 12 minutes to Bryce Jordan Center
🏒 15 minutes to Pegula Ice Arena
🎓 15 minutes to Penn State Main Campus
🏙 20 minutes to downtown State College
Enjoy fast access to campus when you want it — and a calm, upscale neighborhood when you don’t.
Outdoor Living
Unwind after a day on campus or exploring the area:
🛁 6-Person Hot Tub
🔥 Covered patio with seating & propane fire pit
🍔 Propane grill for group cookouts
🏀 Outdoor glass basketball hoop (driveway)
🚗 Parking for up to 6 vehicles
Interior Highlights
Designed for groups that want togetherness and separation.
🛋 Two Spacious Living Rooms (Rare & Ideal for Groups)
Main Living Room
• Three large couches with seating for 7–10 guests
• Gas fireplace
• Large-screen HDTV
• Open-concept flow to kitchen & dining
• Gorgeous high-top bar “lookout” with mountain views
Second Living Room
• Large sectional sofa
• Large-screen HDTV
• Infinity Game Table for digital board games
• Perfect for kids, movie nights, or dual game viewing
🍽 Kitchen & Dining
• Fully stocked gourmet kitchen
• Large dining table seating 10
• Kitchen island seating for 4 additional guests
📚 Library & Lounge Space
• Cozy reading and relaxation area
💻 Dedicated Workstation
• Two desks with dual monitors & docking stations
• Two comfortable office chairs
• Ideal for remote work or extended stays
🎮 Finished Garage Game Room (Guest Favorite!)
Your private entertainment hub includes:
• 3 arcade games
• Ping pong table
• Foosball table
• Shuffleboard table
• Mini basketball hoop with rug court
• 3 large-screen TVs
• High-top bar tables & stools
Perfect for game-day watch parties, kids’ tournaments, and late-night fun.
♠️ Flexible Poker / Games Table
• Poker table located behind the main living room couch
• Seats up to 6 guests
• Tabletop flips to convert from poker felt to a solid surface
• Works great as a second dining table, kids table, or game night hub
📺 Entertainment Throughout the Home
• 11 total TVs throughout the house
• Ideal for football weekends, movie nights, and multi-screen viewing
• Everyone gets their own space without missing the action
Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements
Each bedroom is uniquely themed to celebrate Penn State and State College culture.
Primary Suite
🦁 King bed
• Nittany Lion theme
• Ensuite bath with jacuzzi tub & walk-in shower
Second Master / Guest Suite
🎺 King bed
• Penn State Blue Band theme
• Ensuite bathroom
Guest Bedroom
🎀 Queen bed
• Historic Penn State colors tribute
Kids Bunk Room
🎗 Queen-over-Queen bunk bed
• THON tribute
• “FTK” themed for kids
Basement Guest Suite
🍻 Two queen beds
• Ensuite bathroom
• State College favorite bars theme
Bathrooms
🚿 4 full bathrooms + 1 half bath
• Modern finishes
• Stocked with towels, shampoo, conditioner & body wash
Pet Friendly
🐾 Up to 2 dogs welcome
• Must be house-trained
• No cats or other pets
The Bottom Line
Lion’s Lookout is ideal for guests who want to experience Penn State and Happy Valley — but prefer space, comfort, great food, and quieter evenings once the day winds down.
Once guests discover Bellefonte, they usually don’t want to stay anywhere else.
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About the Owner
Hi, we’re Josh and Laurie—thanks so much for considering Lion’s Lookout for your stay! Josh is a Penn State University main campus alumn, and together we’ve been Penn State football season ticket holders for over 20 years. Happy Valley has been a huge part of our lives, from game days and campus events to family traditions that keep bringing us back year after year. When we discovered Bellefonte, we honestly didn’t expect to fall in love with it the way we did. We quickly realized it offered something special—a family-friendly, charming town with great restaurants, coffee shops, and local businesses, all just minutes from campus. It felt like the perfect balance: close enough to enjoy Penn State events, but far enough away to avoid the chaos of downtown State College. We reimagined Lion’s Lookout as a place where families, alumni, and groups could truly enjoy their time together. The home was designed with multiple gathering spaces, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and plenty of entertainment—so everyone, from kids to grandparents, can feel at home. Whether it’s watching a big game, letting the kids play, working remotely, or relaxing in the hot tub after a full day, the goal was always comfort, flexibility, and fun. We believe the best trips happen when a home brings people together without stress. Our hope is that Lion’s Lookout becomes part of your Penn State memories—just as Happy Valley has been part of ours for so many years. Make yourself at home—we’re excited to host you! — Josh & Laurie
Location
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
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