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River Front Cottage with Breathtaking view of Allegheny River

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Emlenton, PA
  • Place, Allegheny River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Grove City Premium Outlets
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Franklin, PA (FKL-Venango Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Emlenton

When you stay at this vacation home in Emlenton, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Oil Region National Heritage Area and Allegheny River. .This vacation home is 30.1 mi (48.4 km) from Grove City Premium Outlets and 4.3 mi (6.8 km) from Foxburg Wine Cellars.
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What's nearby

  • Allegheny River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - 33 min drive - 47.2 km
  • Grove City Premium Outlets - 37 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Moraine State Park - 39 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Cook Forest State Park - 52 min drive - 67.0 km

Getting around

  • Franklin, PA (FKL-Venango Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Emlenton Truck Stop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Parker House Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beermageddon - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Little It Deli - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mike's Restaurant Lounge - ‬5 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.

River Front Cottage with Breathtaking view of Allegheny River

Enjoy a peaceful, relaxing, and fun filled stay in River House, our beautifully renovated home sitting directly on the Allegheny River. With breathtaking seasonal scenery as the backdrop, our peaceful retreat is the perfect place to unwind and recharge.
Indulge in all the seasonal outdoor activities: endless opportunities for hiking, fishing, riding (two bikes on the property for use), golfing, hunting, or kayaking/floating on the river. There is a walking trail literally behind the property which will soon become part of the Allegheny River Trail. Work is slated to start this summer!!! Presently, the finished part of the Allegheny River Trail is less than ½ mile from the house. Launch your kayak right from the property with direct easy river access.
River House offers beautiful views of the Allegheny river where ducks and geese float by daily. Right out our front door is some of the best fishing in the North Eastern part of the United States!. Our beautiful home sits on the end of a dead end street. So peaceful. We have a fully stocked kitchen, in case you decide to cook up a feast!
River house sleeps up to 6 comfortably with 2 cozy bedrooms, one queen bed, one double bed, and an additional queen size sofa bed in the main room. There are 2 fire pits on the property. One in the backyard and a seasonal one by the river’s edge. The backyard is also equipped with a grill and an outdoor shower to wash off from the river after a day of fun.
If you must "log on", the WiFi will support all of your needs. There are 2 streaming televisions with Netflix included.
Conveniently located less than 3 miles from Interstate 80. We are located right on the edge of the downtown area of Emlenton, PA and two blocks away from a supermarket. River House is only 5 miles away from Foxburg Winery and less than a 30 minute drive from the towns of Clarion, Grove City, and Slippery Rock, PA. Surrounded by State Game Lands, it is also about a 45 minute drive from Cook’s Forest and the Allegheny National Forest.
No Smoking.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

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River Front Cottage with Scenic view of Allegheny River

River Front Cottage with Breathtaking view of Allegheny River Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful, tucked away near the river. Walking distance to a river trail that you can explore. The host is very responsive in communication and will address any issues instantly. Only recommendation is to possibly add some coat hooks to the first floor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

8/10 Good

Claudia G.

My sister and I return to the River House every fall. The hosts, David & Betsy, are wonderful. A large rain storm came the day of our scheduled departure and we requested an extension to our reservation. They generously agreed and made the extra night complimentary. This year we saw four eagles fishing on the river. Emlenton is a cute, quiet town with everything a visitor needs. Great stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diana h.

I would suggest to have 6 stools for the kitchen since it sleeps 6. Shower door kept opening, lol thought there was a ghost lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location. Good room sizes. Everything you need for a short or longer stay. Access to river direct from house. Host was excellent with communication. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet. Beautiful view of the river. We watched a deer swim across the river and spend half the day feeding on the river bank. Watched a Bald Eagle from the front porch. There is a IGA grocery store just down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Biking

Great spot. Wonderful view. Easy access to biking trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piotr P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The house was cozy, clean, and equipped with nearly everything one could need. The river view and fishing opportunities were truly wonderful.The hosts' hospitality was particularly noteworthy. They were exceptionally helpful, going above and beyond to assist with a reservation error and ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience.We highly recommend this place and its hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the home was very clean and in order. The grill was very dirty. Had to clean it before using. Parking was very tight. Small narrow driveway made it tough for existing/entering the vehicle. No HVAC. ONLY AC window units. One of the upstairs bedrooms didn't have air so was a bit warm when firat going to bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donald & Pamela K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We had a great view in a quiet relaxing neighborhood. Great communication, until I expressed my concern for cleanliness after we left, and got no comment. Standards of cleanliness should include grease splatters being removed from teapot, spatula free from food particles, dust & feathers cleared from under bed, a clean grill, weeds cleared in patio/firepit area, and carpeted front porch swept. Communicating these concerns should not interfere with our vacation time, so we took care of neccities and then notified owners upon departure. Overall we had a good time, but not due to accomodations. Lovely view of river and wildlife. Enjoyed one fire in four night because there was only enough firewood for one night. If this property was well maintained, it would be worth the price, but as it is, not worth half of what we paid.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bre'anna D., Green Springs

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing stay here! The house is absolutely beautiful, it’s so cozy and was the perfect place for our girls weekend! The area was also beautiful and had great areas to walk or hike. The host was so nice and communicated very quickly, they messaged a few hours before check in to let us know we could check in early if we wanted and was very understanding about an accident involving a shattered wine glass. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great riverfront house

This place was great with an awesome view of the Allegheny River. Clean, cute and porch kitties.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Emlenton

Close to many bike trails. Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our perfect home away from home!

We Love everything about this rental! The location is perfect for visiting our family, the house is so cute and comfortable, and the front porch views are gorgeous! The beds are incredibly comfortable! The neighbors cat Bella greets us every time we stay and she is the sweetest!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destiny S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

There was a cat named Bella and she was the best.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Riverside

Nice clean house with a wonderful porch overlooking the Allegheny. The beds were comfortable. The place was spotless. Had a very nice trip in a quaint Pennsylvania town. Owners were easy to contact and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home with great view

My friend and I recently stayed 3 nights at this property. I picked it because of the proximity to the river and the view did not disappoint. Neither did the house itself. It was perfect for what we needed and the hosts were very easy to work with. Book it. You won't be sorry.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Stayed for a hunting trip, place was great, location great as well
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view

Very nice house with a great view of the river. House had everything we needed for a few days away
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Biking and Fishing Opportunities Abound

Super convenient access to the Allegheny River Trail for outstanding biking, hiking, and fishing opportunities! There is an accessible fishing spot about a 50 minute bike ride upstream for walleye and smallmouth bass, .2 miles after the spooky tunnel (Rockland Tunnel). Bring a light! (There is parking, if you'd rather drive). It had rained quite a bit, the river flow was too fast, and the weeds were out of control, but your mileage may vary (it was late November, so we weren't expecting great conditions). Kahle lake is a short drive from the house if you're after large mouth bass. The river by the house is fairly shallow, so I'm not sure how well you'd do there. The pro move is to bring a small boat with a trolling motor so you can get to the deeper holes north (past the spooky tunnel) or south (near Parker or Foxburg). A kayak might work if you're in good shape! Great spot. Would stay again. p.s. There is a bonus cat
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

Our stay was wonderful!! Everything was perfect for our stay! Shopping, food and lots of memories!! The house was comfy, and convenient. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

A heritage trip to Western Pa is easy to navigate from this location. Changing leaf colors and fog on the river in the morning is a bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful scenery and quaint, fun town

Beautiful view of the river, beautiful backyard fire pit, easy walk to the town where there's a great winery and a great brewery with shuffleboard and pool table and duck pin bowling.. Otto's was a great hang out with pool tables. We didn't try the coffee house but there was a cute looking one there too. Just a short drive to foxburg winery and August falls winery. We recommend both. Super friendly people all around town. There was a surprise cat guest that we enjoyed. The rental is well stocked kitchen and not skimpy on the bath towels or the paper products. The only thing I would recommend are mirrors for in the two bedrooms. Because we were four girls and there wasn't enough makeup mirror spots. She is super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Doug C., Seneca

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location right on the bike trail

We came to the area for a family reunion and when we found out about the bike trail we brought them with us and were able to get a couple of nice long rides. Even got to see Freedom Falls. This will b great once they open up the southbound section.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Betty M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great access to Allegheny River trail

Overall, this is a comfortable home to stay in. Sitting on the front porch is delightful, the river is peaceful, a visit from the kitty cat next-door welcomed. The downside is you hear the trucks down shifting all day long and all night which is why I give it a four. The host responded quickly to any questions or concerns. It is a five minute ride from the Allegheny River Trail , which is absolutely beautiful, and it was everything that I was looking for. It is a challenge to find close good restaurants right in Emleton. Check the website, call before going, hours vary from website..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Calmed my soul

Betsy & David's property was exactly what I needed to escape the bustle of Washington D.C. life. This property sits right at the end of a street and overlooks the river. The home is well stocked, clean, and the perfect size. Emlenton surprisingly had a lot to do! From bike trails to restaurants, it filled me up with a simple life feeling. The owners were extremely responsive from the booking to the last day of my stay. I fell in love with the front porch, complete with a night stream of lights and a fan, which welcomed me back after a late drink at the brewery in town. The Emlenton Fitness Center was exactly what I needed to clear my mind when I wasn't reading on the porch. Next time I am in town, this is my choice stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024