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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
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

About the neighborhood

Map
Mifflintown, PA

What's nearby

  • Juniata County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Messiah Lutheran Church - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Myers Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Juniata Valley Winery - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 53 min drive - 69.5 km

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!

Family-friendly farm stay by the river
At The River House: stone section built in 1790, borders the scenic Juniata River!, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
Room features
All guestrooms at The River House: stone section built in 1790, borders the scenic Juniata River! offer perks such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • 2.5 bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
  • Porches or lanais, kitchens, and refrigerators

Property manager

Elvin Ranck

Languages

English

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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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room
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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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

Frequently asked questions

Is The River House: stone section built in 1790, borders the scenic Juniata River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The River House: stone section built in 1790, borders the scenic Juniata River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River House: stone section built in 1790, borders the scenic Juniata River!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The River House: stone section built in 1790, borders the scenic Juniata River! located?

This family-friendly Mifflintown farm stay is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Juniata River and Messiah Lutheran Church. Myers Park and Juniata County Courthouse are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place.
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PSU Weekend
Had a short stay for PSU game and it worked out perfectly. House is large enough for all the guest and very clean. They response time was great and tire all had a great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl M.

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

thomkruise

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place!
It was a nice place to stay with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reunion getaway
Lovely home, great location, excellent host
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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

Elisa H.

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

Toni S.

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

6/10 Okay

Diane R.

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

Cathy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely setting
Beautiful setting and Elvin is very kind. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arturo L.

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

PATTY E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Stay In The Country
A perfect setting for our stay during our Family Reunion. Huge, spacious farmhouse that was very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey E.

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

Brendan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay at the River House
We had a very enjoyable stay at the property. It suited our needs well. There was plenty of room and the property was close to all the necessities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

B C.

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

Verified traveler

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

Ivan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Get place to stay with family!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stef H.

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

Kenton S., Broadway, Virginia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Farmhouse 💯
Our stay at this property was amazing! The host was effective in communication and the house was nice and clean. Having the Juniata River on the edge of the property was a major plus!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cade K.

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

CHRISTINE s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and plenty of room
This was a wonderful home for our groomsmen to spend the prior night before a wedding at Juniata Winery. Also close enough to drive after the reception. The giant yard and view of the river was a nice surprise
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Retreat
We stayed for the weekend to attend the races at Port Royal Speedway. The house was conveniently located close to the track but far enough to enjoy the country setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023