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Charming Riverfront Cottage with stunning views of the Susquehanna River

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11142 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Dauphin, PA
  • Susquehanna River
    1 min walk
  • Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
    6 min drive
  • Juniata River
    9 min drive
  • Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    27 min drive

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About the area

Dauphin

On waterfront.At this Dauphin vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Susquehanna River and 6 miles (10 km) of Harrisburg's Mini Statue of Liberty. Fort Hunter Mansion and Park and Wildwood Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fort Hunter Mansion and Park - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Pennsylvania State Capitol - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
  • National Civil War Museum - 18 min drive - 16.9 km
  • City Island - 20 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Harrisburg Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Liquid Noise Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Al's Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Riverfront Cottage with stunning views of the Susquehanna River

Relax in this quaint cottage that sits directly on the Susquehanna River with amazing views of the river, mountains and sunsets!

Step back into a simpler time and enter the beauty and charm of this two story house featuring a large wrap around deck from which you can watch eagles fly over the river. Walk right down to the water's edge and enjoy the river from our dock (dock is available in warmer months only). Fish from the shore, or use one of our 6 kayaks to explore the Susquehanna and it's lush islands. The house features 2 private bedrooms and 2 large open loft areas which offer multiple beds for our guests (please see bedroom descriptions below for complete overview).

The house features two bathrooms, one with a tub/shower combo and the other with a shower. Split System Air Conditioning/Heating units have been added throughout the house for our guest's comfort. Outside offers a concrete patio making it easy to spend time near the river. The dining room has a large table that seats 10, and has a breakfast bar that seats three, all while providing stunning views of the river.

The house is easy to get to - just off of 22/322 in Dauphin, within a short driving distance of all Central PA attractions (Downtown Harrisburg, Hershey Park, Gettysburg, Lancaster, etc.). Convenient location in Central PA makes a perfect spot to meet friends and relatives from surrounding states. Only 25 minutes from the Harrisburg International Airport. Uber services are available in our area in case you wish to leave your car at home.

MILITARY DISCOUNT OFFERED - to active duty, reservists and retirees. Please ask for more details.

Property manager

Pam Cruey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 elevators
  • 6 stairs to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed OUTSIDE only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1526 sq ft (142 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Upstairs loft is not suitable for young children

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: MUST be pre-approved by the Owner.
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30. Note from host: MUST be pre-approved by the Owner. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Charming Riverfront Cottage Stunning Views Susquehanna House
Charming Riverfront Cottage Stunning Views Susquehanna Dauphin
Charming Riverfront Cottage Stunning Views Susquehanna

Charming Riverfront Cottage with stunning views of the Susquehanna River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 327 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 327 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 327 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend getaway
It was a great place to stay, we loved the location and the house. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
River House
Beautiful house with a beautiful view. Stayed with my family of 9. It was great waking up to the beautiful river in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
A group of friends spent the weekend here. The place is awesome! Pam provides everything you need for a comfortable stay. The property is beautiful with so many extra amenities including kayaks, life jackets, tubes and a wagon full of firewood for the fire pit. There was plenty of space and comfortable beds for everyone. Pam is also very responsive and a great host. Great experience. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg J.

Liked: Cleanliness
River Cabin Weekend.
5 friend and I picked this place for a get together weekend. The property is very spacious and has plenty of ways to enjoy the riverfront views. Pam was very communicative and a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dave H., Wilmington, De.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd rental of the property in the last two years
great views. well stocked property. relaxing setting. accommodating and responsive host. incremental rental fees were quite high for 3 days imo.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the cabin on the river….
We loved this cabin on the river. Great location, lots of room, very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
We had a wonderful time with my family, nice view, comfortable cabin, a lot of activities to do, kayaking, fishing, tubing, game night!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
The River property is so awesome, this is our 2nd family reunion here. The kids enjoyed the water using the boat dock for access. The host of the property is awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week!
We stayed for a full week with the full house of 11. The bedrooms were a little tight with 3 kiddos in sleeping bags on the floor, but everyone had space. Pam was very helpful! When we had an issue with one of the air conditioners, it was fixed within 24 hours. The dining room was the real star. Lots of room to eat, draw, and play cards. Wonderful floats and kayaks for the river. Pam really thought of everything we needed for the house, including condiments, toiletries, and pots & pans. We had a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Sanctuary
A slice of the simple life, tucked away in a quiet pocket on the Northern outskirts of Harrisburg. You get to enjoy a lofty cabin sitting on the quiet shores of the Susquehanna. Tons of amenities provided. This is definitely one of the better spots to visit. Owner/host was attentive to the minor issues and quickly addressed them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion picnic
Wonderful space with yard for kids, deck seating, picnic tables, dock for swimming, kayaks, indoor space for food, 2 bathrooms, 2bedrooms plus loft space with 4 beds, swing, and lots of chairs. Very clean, all the items that we could need. We will be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommended
Beautiful property and gracious owners. I cannot wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike K., Limestone Tenn

Liked: Cleanliness
River House
This is a prime location for river fishing. The house is excellent place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Gathering
The house was so well stocked with all essentials that we needed. Loved the view and river toys available. We enjoyed a 90th birthday celebration with friends and family and it was the perfect house even though it rained because of the large covered patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winter R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful River Rental
We loved this home. It has everything - inside and out. This may be our go-to rental when we travel to central PA.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Our family met up here and we enjoyed the incredible views of the river, kayaking, swimming and sharing meals at the huge dining table that accommodated us beautifully. Pam was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House on the River!!
We rebooked this property after our stay in 2023. And again, great hosts, amazing house with spectacular views of the river. We are working on our 2025 trip/rebooking this same property for the 3rd year in a row!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend
I have stayed in many vacation rentals and I can honestly say this is the FIRST time I felt that the rental cost was worth it! I typically feel rentals are overpriced and do not match the quality of the rental...this was NOT the case here! Such a high quality property, description matched perfectly what we found, everything was so clean and organized, there was not one thing we needed that wasn't provided. Pam has thought of EVERYTHING. Don't let the loft sleeping arrangements scare you off, we had 6 teens utilize the loft are and it was absolutely perfect for them. The location was quiet, beautiful, calming, and private. The only thing that could have been better was the weather LOL. Absolutely beautiful rental, we had a wonderful time and I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

peyton v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place to Stay
We were up here on a weekend fishing trip with some buddies. This was the perfect place for us to stay and had everything we needed. The Host was very responsive and a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert a. b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding scenic property on the Susquehanna
12 man church group fishing retreat. Responsive and delightful owner. Beautiful setting and very nice accommodations to house a large group. 5 star, clean! Definitely would rent again ! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E., Gainesville, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Trip to the Susqy
Return happy customers for an annual fishing trip that will return again next and the next. Love the house, love the river, love the trip. Thanks for opening up your house to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved
Had a great stay! The house is directly on river ! Cozy waterfront property with plenty of seating to view the river. Had everything we needed. Fireplace was perfect touch! My kids loved the loft space. Definitely book your stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Easter Celebration
Because we have family in three different states we decided to choose a place equidistance from our homes to spend a quality weekend together to celebrate Easter. The place is just as advertised, and because the owner stopped by to ensure everything was OK, and provided us with the address of a near by grocery store. Although it was somewhat cool for Easter, we were still able to sit outside around a firepit, and enjoy nature. Great stay, will try to come back when it is warmer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness
House on the river
House has everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melvin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our short vaca at the River
This is a very neat house and property that feels secluded even though there are major roads close by. We were graciously accommodated on several levels by our awesome host, Pam! Thank you for helping our family make memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024