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The River House: stone section built in 1790, borders the scenic Juniata River!

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Interior
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Mifflintown, PA
  • Juniata County Courthouse
    2 min drive
  • Messiah Lutheran Church
    2 min drive
  • Myers Park
    3 min drive
  • Reedsville, PA (RED-Mifflin County)
    28 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Private kitchen

200 ft from Turn One - Port Royal Speedway.

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (2)
The price is CA $144
per night
CA $206 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
200 ft from Turn One - Port Royal Speedway.

About the area

Mifflintown

On river.Stay at this Mifflintown farm stay and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Juniata River and 2 miles (3 km) of Messiah Lutheran Church. Juniata County Courthouse and Myers Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Juniata County Courthouse - 2 min drive
  • Messiah Lutheran Church - 2 min drive
  • Pennsylvania State University - 53 min drive
  • Beaver Stadium - 56 min drive
  • Carlisle Fairgrounds - 61 min drive

Getting around

  • Lewistown Station - 19 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Harshberger's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grid Iron - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harlings Hoagie Shop - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The River House: stone section built in 1790, borders the scenic Juniata River!

The River House is a large farmhouse, that borders the scenic Juniata River, with a stone section built in the 1790s. Enjoy canoeing, fishing, swimming, campfires, and more! Watch and listen to the trains across the river as they go by. There is plenty of space to relax, but also so many things to do for those looking for entertainment. The home comes with a large 1 acre plus yard for recreation and games. The back porch is equipped with a grill to compliment the firepit. The house is located one mile from downtown Mifflintown but is relatively private and tucked away. If you are looking to host an event or book a wedding, check out the-river-house.com !

Property manager

Elvin Ranck

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground
  • Table tennis

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: 99
Note from host: Events are encouraged, visit the-river-house.com !
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: 99. Note from host: Events are encouraged, visit the-river-house.com !

The River House: stone section built in 1790, borders the scenic Juniata River! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elisa H., Boyertown, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Charmer
This property is fantastic and in a great location. The house is well kept and the surrounding property is beautiful. The inside of the home is very spacious with plenty of room for everyone. There are 2.5 bathrooms and they are adequate for a larger crowd. Communication with the owner was super simple and he is very nice. My family loved our stay and would love to visit again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious house & Great yard
Our group went to a Penn State football game and it was only an hour away, plus we enjoyed the spacious backyard next to the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
We had a great time at the river house. Beautiful setting on the river, plenty of space, and lots to do. The covered outdoors area, fire pit, grill, pickleball / shuffle board court, and wide open back yard made it easy to spend most of our time having fun outside. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay!
Great spot to stay, very convenient location to wedding venue. Enjoyed the back porch and kitchen to visit. Bedroom setup was perfect for our multi/family stay (3 couples, 1 young child). 2 1/2 baths worked well too. Elvin’s communication was just fine!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni S.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING!!!
This was our second time staying. Our weather was 100% better and we got to enjoy the entire property this time. The addition of the cement area for shuffle board, pickle ball, and bags was a fantastic surprise. The host is great at communicating, highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place.
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Visit to Port Royal Speedway
Nice property. Great location for a weekend of racing at the speed palace. Size of the house allowed us to spread out and offered plenty of sleeping options. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Diane R.

Lovely property, could use a few updates
The property was beautiful and it was interesting to stay in a home with so much history. The interior had a problem with black flies in the kitchen and the upstairs bathrooms felt very dated. The location was perfect for a family wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stef H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation at the River
We've been coming to the Juniata River on vacation with our family for almost 30 years. This year we had 4 generations altogether!! The house was perfect! Gave us room to spread out when we wanted to, lots of activities to keep us busy, and privacy upstairs when we needed it!! The river was low, but fishing was still good. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place For Family!!
We enjoyed our vacation with family here once again, Hoping to come back next year again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy M., Orlando,FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Huge property
We stayed here for our nieces wedding. There were 3 families traveling from Florida. There were plenty of beds and rooms. It was very warm in PA and only AC downstairs. Only 1 bedroom had a working fan so sleeping was a little hot; hard for kids! The owners were available to assist us with a few questions. The furniture was very dated and I have a terrible allergy to dust so the older couches were not a good place for me. The back yard was beautiful leading down to the river. My grandson was in his glory looking for bugs and fish. We enjoyed our family time and it was a quick drive to Juanita Winery where the wedding was. It’s beautiful in this park of PA!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cade K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We had a wonderful stay at Elvin’s place. We had a small wedding ceremony and reception. Elvin was quick and responsive from the very beginning. The house is just as pictured and the views are even more beautiful in person. We are looking forward to being able to celebrate our wedding anniversary there hopefully for years to come!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion getaway
Lovely home, great location, excellent host
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
We rented this to stay for the weekend. My daughter was married at the winery. This place was amazing. Anything we could have wanted, lots of space indoor and out, 3 refrigerators, folding tables and chairs, Cornhole and lots more. It was a great place for family friends and fellowship. Owner was super responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommend if you are looking for quality time with family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farmhouse retreat
Our family had a lovely stay at the farmhouse! It is close enough to necessities (groceries, gas, dollar store, liquor store, fast food), but tucked away in nature. Some bees and newly spread manure kept us from spending extended periods outside at first, and even though it rained there was plenty of covered outdoor and indoor activities and spaces to congregate. The train goes by frequently but we got used to is. Overall lovely home and we absolutely will be back with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomkruise

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place!
It was a nice place to stay with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan K., Belleville, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old farmhouse with plenty of room.
A group of men for our church gathered from Wednesday to Sunday to watch the NCAA National Wrestling Championships. Everything was spotless. The beds were comfortable. There was plenty of dishes, chairs, tables, etc. I was concerned that the wifi would not be fast enough for our viewing; but it was more than adequate. The owner stopped part way through our stay to make sure we had everything we needed. It is a peaceful setting. I would consider staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

B C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
We stayed with friends and our kids. Great place! Cool old farm house right on the river. The grocery store is right near by and there was plenty to do for the kids inside the house. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house and awesome amountof space
Property was gorgeous, old farmhouse with plenty of room for the kids to play and parents socialize. Beds were comfy too!! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arturo L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet stay but close enough to State College
Had an enjoyable weekend with at the property. It was a quiet location yet close enough to attend an event at State College.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation with family
Very peaceful and relaxing. Great kitchen, home was very clean. This was my first time renting a home. I would rent it again in the future. Great place for a wedding, family reunion or just a vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H., Stone Ridge, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight Stay After Fishing
Great property with history (1790 farmhouse) Plenty of room. Host was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
We were a group of 8 adults that take a trip every fall together. We all enjoyed the house. The property is amazing with a huge back yard for outdoor games. We loved being along the river and although it rained most of our trip we enjoyed the ginormous covered back porch to still spend time outdoors.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
PA Wedding Weekend
We came to Mifflintown to attend a family wedding, and this spacious old farmhouse was just right for us. The huge country kitchen was a perfect gathering spot, there were lots and lots of beds, and our grandsons enjoyed the large backyard and going down to see the river. We even surprised an eagle out of a tree at the rivers edge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023