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

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$378
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Mifflintown, PA
  • Juniata County Courthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Messiah Lutheran Church
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Myers Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Reedsville, PA (RED-Mifflin County)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

Room

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 22
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
Price is NZ$378 avg per night,

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About the area

Mifflintown

Located in Mifflintown, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. Juniata Valley Winery and Little Buffalo State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Juniata River and Myers Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Perry County Fairgrounds and Sunset Hill Shooting Range.

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!

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events are encouraged, visit the-river-house.com !
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property

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 !

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!?

Checkout 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 miles (3 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lowell s.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

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

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, 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

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

Penny D.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, 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

Alan K., Belleville, PA

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

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, 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

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

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

Evelyn G.

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

Vacation with family

Very peaceful and relaxing. Great kitchen, home was very clean. This was my first time renting a home. I would rent it again in the future. Great place for a wedding, family reunion or just a vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H., Stone Ridge, NY

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

Thank you

Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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