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

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis
Terrace/patio
7 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Mifflintown, PA
  • Juniata County Courthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Messiah Lutheran Church
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Myers Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

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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 - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Messiah Lutheran Church - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Myers Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Juniata Valley Winery - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Little Buffalo State Park - 44 min drive - 52.5 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!

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

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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
  • Foosball table
  • Playground
  • Table tennis

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Claudia B., Hawthorne, New York

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L., York, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Beautiful and spacious property. We used this for our rehearsal dinner, pre-wedding pictures, bridal suite, etc. it had plenty of room for out of town family and friends. The kids appreciated the outside area and game room. The upstairs rooms were a little warm at night, could use a few fans! Plenty of space and utensils in kitchen. Enough towels and blankets. Great location on the river! Elvin is responsive and kind. The Clark Family appreciates you letting us use your wonderful home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Home and Property

The home was very spacious and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lowell s.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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