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On the River in beautiful Bucks County-near large wedding venues &historic sites

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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Andalusia, PA
  • Philadelphia Mills
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Parx Casino and Racetrack
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Funplex
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

Bensalem

On river.Stay at this Bensalem vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Delaware River and 2 miles (3 km) of Jefferson Torresdale Hospital. Aria Health Torresdale and Neshaminy State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Philadelphia Mills - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Neshaminy State Park - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Parx Casino and Racetrack - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Sesame Place - 19 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Funplex - 27 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Philadelphia Holmesburg Junction Station - 8 min drive
  • Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Maggie's Waterfront Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Broken Goblet Brewing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Champs Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 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.

On the River in beautiful Bucks County-near large wedding venues &historic sites

property video: https://youtu.be/xpEEqj6iSmA

Built into the banks of the Delaware River and overlooking the widest part of the river in Bucks County this hidden oasis is less than two miles off Rt. 95 and less than a mile from the Penn Ryn or Glen Foerd wedding venues. For young families we are fifteen minutes to Sesame Place and for History buffs we are fifteen minutes to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall; 15 minutes to William Penn's Home, 30 minutes to Washington's Crossing, 35 minutes to Valley Forge. If you want to see the arts New Hope is 35 minutes and if you want to stray further afield New York City is an hour by car or train. The property is easily accessible by car (less than 2 miles off Rt 95) or train (3 minute Uber from the station) or boat (tie up to the modern and completely renovated dock and walk up the steps to your river front home). And if you do not want to go site-seeing just relax on the river in an indolent fashion. Perfect for a couple on a get away, two couples or a young family (the bunk beds are always a favorite for the youngest set). Make a luxurious breakfast and sip your coffee as you sit in your dining room perched over the river with glorious vistas up and down the river. Or just step onto the porch if you want to eat outside. You may watch the Eagles living a few hundred feet down the river fishing for their breakfast or the Peregrine Falcons living just along the river to the north doing the same. At night just sit by the fire and enjoy a book or a game and a nice glass of wine. Whether you want to get away from the world or travel to Philadelphia to see all of the historical sites this is your escape or your headquarters. Enjoy either way or come back and enjoy both ways.

Property manager

Tom Lawton

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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: 12
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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: 12. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

On the River in beautiful Bucks County-near large wedding venues &historic sites Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at Tom and Sharon’s River House while in town for a family wedding. The drive was convenient to do all the Philadelphia sightseeing, and it was only a mile away from the wedding venue, which was the initial draw, but not the reason why this property stands out in our minds. I wish we had more time just to stay at the house and relax taking in the beautiful sights of the river. The living room is the reading space and we tried to wake up early just to relax and read in the chairs looking out to the river. The dining room, on the lower level along with the kitchen, was the perfect space to relax, share meals, and play board games. We enjoyed the evening that we spent out on the deck and the dock, skipping rocks on the river, and seeing all the lightening bugs at night. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had the supplies necessary to cook meals, although we did a lot of takeout, and the bathrooms were recently renovated providing a nice shower. We were pleased with the recommendations for breakfast and pizza, and we also enjoyed the brewery just up the road, if that is your thing. Sharon was a stellar host and lovely to talk to. We loved hearing their vision for the property. She was very gracious and helpful taking care of our laundry while the on-site facilities were being renovated, and she was quick to respond to texts. All in all, we would happily return in the future if we were to travel to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tee C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Get-Away!!

Tom and Sharon were very friendly and communicated with us throughout this process. The view is therapeutic, which was something my family and I really needed. We look forward to booking here again soon. Thank you so much Tom and Sharon. Hopefully, we’ll be speaking soon. Wishing you both the best of luck. Bryan and Tammy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great stay at this wonderful riverfront home. Very comfortable and convenient to lots of things.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great View

The view here is fantastic. It was 100 while we were there so we did our river watching from inside, so I can’t say much about the deck but you have 2 inside levels to pick from if you want to watch the river. Both bathrooms have been recently updated and are very nice. The washer and dryer were out of service when we were there but Tom definitely made it right with us. Such a beautiful location, and we all enjoyed watching the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Clean and well appointed. The location was perfect for both Philadelphia and NJ activities. We could not have been more pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view of the Delaware River is wonderful from both the upper & lower level of the house. Both bathrooms were recently renovated and very nice. There are some serious safety concerns regarding the outdoor deck and walkway. The wooden railing and floorboards of the deck were severely deteriorated and we didn’t feel it was safe to use. The walkway pavers were loose and uneven so we felt more comfortable walking through the grass. This home has a lot of potential and hopefully improvements will be made in the near future.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay by the river

We stayed at Tom and Sharon’s river house for a bachelorette trip and loved the views and quaint house. We commented many times that we felt like we were on a river cruise! Tom was very quick to respond and accommodating leading up to our trip, but we were slightly confused by the check in process as we received a code for the door but also instructions telling us to come to the front porch to get a key and instructions of how to get to the property. We knocked on what we presumed to be the right house and did not receive and answer and then attempted to contact both numbers listed with the property but did not receive an answer. We ended up figuring out how to get to the property and ended up hearing back from Tom about 15 minutes later.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place- can’t beat the views.

Wonderful get-away while in town for graduation party.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great waterfront stay

The property was absolutely beautiful with stunning views of the river. It was a great place to celebrate our daughter’s college graduation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible place

This house is perfect. I’m originally fromPhiladelphia, but live in the Pittsburgh area now and the location for the house is perfect for visiting center city or getting away from the city life. Will definitely be inquiring about staying here next year as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful riverside location, close to Broken Goblet

Beautiful river views from the dining room and sitting room. Clean place, comfy beds, close to our destination. Great stay overall. A couple in my group had a hard time finding the right driveway, but the goat was very quick to respond, helpful and friendly. Will look to book again for this event next year. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic setting!

The River house was such a beautiful setting! Made you feel you were very secluded yet so close to everything. Tom and Sharon were super hosts! Quick to respond and very caring of their guests. Our grandchildren loved being able to run around and skip rocks on the water. Would love to read the history of the house and the surroundings!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Grace C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay for Del River Wedding Venues

The location of this property couldn’t have been better for attending our daughter’s winter wedding at Pen Ryn on the Delaware.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Central PA P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wish we could stay longer!

It was a lovely time at this location. The view of the river was breathtaking. The place had a lovely and fitting aesthetic. If I'm ever in the area, I hope to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views!

I spent one night at this lovely home on the river with my husband, and wow, the views!! We visited in January, so much of the river was frozen, and it was fascinating watching the ice break up and flow. Everything was clean and comfortable. We hope to come again with our daughters!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matty M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The River was beautiful

Very nice place to unplug foe a couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing place to stay

The property was set up very nice for a small group. The neighborhood was peaceful. The property was spacious and had a nice outdoor sitting area to enjoy the grounds around it. I would recommend stopping at the Broken Goblet Brewery just right down the road. Close to restaurants and easy to get to Philli.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of Heaven

My brothers and I took my 85 yr old mother for a vacation to Pennsylvania to "find her roots" this month and we spent 3 days at Tom's property on the river. We enjoyed the accomodations and of course the scenery. Driving through the beautiful autumn leaves was wonderful as well! We definitely recommend this property! By the way, our master bed had a biomat ontop of the mattress on the 1st night. It made the bed very hard. We let Tom know that it was too hard and he immediately removed it. No problems after that!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

McCallion B., New York

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for local wedding

Tom and Sharon’s place was perfect for attending a wedding in the area. The place is older but was pretty clean. The property is cool and view of the river is relaxing. I appreciated the safety gate for the steps because we have small children. I would recommend they add some more drinking glasses and new pans.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sugandha G.

Liked: Cleanliness

The "Wow" Factor

My husband and I were looking for a special place to have a small "nano-wedding" ceremony and sign our self-unionizing marriage license. This place "wow'ed" me from the moment I saw it on the Vrbo app and kept "wow'ing" me throughout our visit. The hosts were incredibly kind and helpful. The location is gorgeous and as pictured. We plan to be back again to celebrate anniversaries!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful river home

Property and house were great and Thimas made everything very easy. Loved our night there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and convenient

The River House was in a beautiful location. Our family was attending a wedding in the area. We had plenty of room both inside and outside the house to be comfortable for a long weeknd! Tom and Sharon were very gracious hosts! We wish we had more free time to hear more of the history surrounding the property! Our family would definitely consider visiting the River House in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Peaceful Getaway with Stunning River Views

My wife and I recently spent seven days at Tom and Sharon’s property on the banks of the Delaware River in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The view of the river was lovely, and we enjoyed eating on the deck watching the birds and the boats. The cabin was quiet and cozy. However, there were some disappointments. For example, the property description said that the cabin included a washer and dryer. The description did not say that the washer and dryer were located down steep, uneven outside stairs that were in disrepair. We did not feel safe using the stairs, so we did not use the washer and dryer. The property description listed a grill, but we discovered that the grill was dirty and quite a distance from the cabin. We never used it. The deck had holes in the side railing and in the floor that could pose a danger to young children. The cabin is located 30 minutes or less from Center City Philadelphia which gives you easy access to many historical, cultural and sporting sites. During our stay, we visited the South Street Market, the Barnes Collection, a Cuban jazz concert at the Abington Arts Center and dinner at the Victor Café in South Philadelphia. Basic kitchen utensils were supplied (only 4 glasses) and the cabin was clean when we arrived. We appreciated the HEPA air filters that run throughout the cabin. In our opinion, this property is a work in progress. As such, we felt the price we paid was high considering the condition of the property. Tom and Sharon are open to suggestions and are working on the property. It will eventually be a superb getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juanita R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Riverbank location, ideal getaway spot!

Very excited with our stay here. Master bedroom is a delight. Outside area very scenic, photographic and relaxing. Owners Tom & Sharon are great to communicate with. They are in the process of fixing up some of the areas but it wasn’t much of a hindrance for us. We wanted a place that was different from our every day life so we could sit back, relax and enjoy life and this fit the bill. We stayed the 4th of July weekend and where able to enjoy the fireworks across the river in Jersey. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just book it!

Absolutely adorable home, beautiful location, would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022