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Victorian River Trail Retreat - Williams House

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Oil City

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A spacious foyer with a wooden staircase, a chandelier, and a view into a living area through glass doors.
A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a mirror on the wall.
A two-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a chimney.
A spacious living room with hardwood floors, a large patterned rug, a sofa, a chair, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathrooms372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Oil City, PA
  • Place, Allegheny River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Samuel Justus Recreation Trail
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oil City Library
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Franklin, PA (FKL-Venango Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Oil City

In Oil City .Within a 5-minute walk of this Oil City vacation home, you'll find Oil Region National Heritage Area and Allegheny River. Samuel Justus Recreation Trail and Oil City Library are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Allegheny River - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Samuel Justus Recreation Trail - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oil City Library - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Grove City Premium Outlets - 58 min drive - 73.5 km

Getting around

  • Franklin, PA (FKL-Venango Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oil City Moose Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Scierkas Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Billys - ‬3 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.

Victorian River Trail Retreat - Williams House

Journey back in time in the immaculately preserved 1885 Victorian home of F.D. Williams, President of Rockefeller’s National Transit Company a block off the Allegheny River. A 6 bedroom boutique retreat with luxury mattresses, full amenities, cozy fireplaces, intricate woodwork & stained-glass windows with a fenced-in garden w/stone fireplace & pond where you can relax with morning coffee or after cycling or paddling along the river. A perfect venue for couples, families & groups.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Place all towels in washer, load with soap and start on normal setting at checkout.
Please strip all beds of sheets and place on the floor at checkout
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Renters MUST pay ADVANCE per head event charge to property host for attendees of events held anywhere on the property. Please inquire before booking

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Advance Per head event fee paid to property host

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: 40
Note from host: Advance Per head event fee paid to property host
Long-term renters welcome
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 fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40. Note from host: Advance Per head event fee paid to property host Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Victorian River Trail Retreat - Williams House to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.1 mi (18-min drive) away from the Franklin, PA (FKL-Venango Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Victorian River Trail Retreat - Williams House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Victorian River Trail Retreat - Williams House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Victorian River Trail Retreat - Williams House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Victorian River Trail Retreat - Williams House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Victorian River Trail Retreat - Williams House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Victorian River Trail Retreat - Williams House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Victorian River Trail Retreat - Williams House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Victorian River Trail Retreat - Williams House to downtown Oil City?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Oil City.

Victorian River Trail Retreat - Williams House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Michele A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a beautiful house with a great location. We will look to come backs when we visit the area in future for sure
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very large home with more than enough room for our large family to prepare and rest. The kitchen was very functional. The dining room had space for us all to sit and chat together. Our excellent host was super responsive when we had questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keena W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful experience to step back in time to an authentic Victorian home with museum quality antiques alongside modern amenities. It provided a wonderful respite for our family while attending a funeral. Andrew was phenomenal to work with and is an excellent host. He provides an abundance of information on the area and truly promotes Oil City and the region. We're looking forward to returning again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had just an exceptional stay at the Williams House. Property is perfectly situated in Oil City. The rooms were clean and warm. And the host displayed incredible hospitality and a dedication to traditional American values. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historical house. Very clean and comfortable. The bedrooms are large and have tv’s. Walking distance to the river and restaurants. The owner was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perry R.

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

Williams House Review

Nicest private home we have ever stayed in. Tastefully restored elegant Victorian home with all modern amenities. Historical connection to the region helps make it even more special. Private large garden and patio area is lovely. We only used three of the six bedrooms most which have very comfortable king sized beds. Great place for larger groups to stay and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Williams House was perfectly clean when we got there and the bedrooms were all beautiful and comfortable. We enjoyed having plenty of space for our large family and appreciated Andrew setting out a pack n’ play and high chair for our youngest to use. The kids loved feeding the fish in the fish pond! The host was incredibly helpful and we felt fully at home during our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Wonderful holiday weekend

This property is amazing. The host was extremely accommodating and the house was perfect. We needed somewhere to get together as a family for Easter and this property was exactly what we needed. We had an Easter egg hunt in the back patio area and Easter dinner at the huge dining room table. We could not have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very pretty. It has plenty of space for a big family. We came from Florida for a wedding. The property manager was kind enough to let us check in early. He was very kind and helpful. The outside space was very relaxing. My grandson enjoyed feeding the fish. We felt right at home. Every room has a king size bed. Very clean. Super find!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025