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Riverfront retreat
Spacious green space with wrap around porch.
Landscaped yard with mature trees and flower gardens.
Enjoy an evening on the deck watching the sunset over the majestic Ohio River.
Pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Owensboro, KY
  • Owensboro Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Smothers Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • International Bluegrass Music Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Riverfront Honeymoon Retreat ~ Incredible Views Of The River!

Smart TV's and hardwood floors in this charming and modern 3 bedroom cottage. It has a waterfront view of the Ohio river and is minutes from downtown. There are free concerts on Friday after 5 in the spring and summer. The new marina is 2 blocks away at English park. the science and art museums are located in downtown as well as galleries antique stores and great restaurants. Relax and enjoy a drink on the deck and watch the sunset.

Dog friendly property! ($80 fee per pet)

Keywords: modern cottage style home with deck overlooking the Ohio river walking distance from downtown and marina modern 3 bedrooms 2 baths kitchen with dining room open floor plan smart tvs in house

The riverfront is a relaxing view to be enjoyed on the covered deck.

Property manager

Brenda

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$100 per pet fee non-refundable
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed on the porch outside
$100 charged per extra dog/pet and its non refundable. guest are responsible for yard cleanup.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Owensboro

Located in Owensboro, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Ben Hawes State Park and Ohio River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Owensboro Museum of Science and History and International Bluegrass Music Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Owensboro, KY

What's nearby

  • Owensboro Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Smothers Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • International Bluegrass Music Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Owensboro Medical Health System - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Kentucky Wesleyan College - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Owensboro, KY (OWB-Owensboro-Daviess County Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Roma's Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Brew Bridge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cadillac Restaurant & Grecian - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rally's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Riverfront Honeymoon Retreat ~ Incredible Views Of The River! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A Riverfront Honeymoon Retreat ~ Incredible Views Of The River!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Riverfront Honeymoon Retreat ~ Incredible Views Of The River!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Riverfront Honeymoon Retreat ~ Incredible Views Of The River! located?

Located in the heart of Owensboro, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Ohio River and Owensboro Convention Center. Theatre Workshop of Owensboro and Smothers Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

RELAXING Home!

Maybe we’re weird but sitting in the yard or on the deck watching barges cruise by is relaxing to us. The backyard is fenced. Our dog kept wanting to go under the deck. Last time we were here…06/2021…we let her. This time we didn’t. Late at night we’ve had a fox, groundhog and raccoon visit. MANY birds during the day. The Purple Martins from next door remove almost every flying insect. Last time a fox stole a dog toy. ( I always take cameras to any house we rent, for security.) The home is .69 miles from Mellow Mushroom pizza…my personal favorite since living in Atlanta in 1975. There are SEVERAL parks. Owensboro has performed a great public service with its dedication to various parks. There’s even a park on the river less than a mile due west AND east. They also have done a great job of setting up the infrastructure for booths for various events downtown. You can walk downtown in ten minutes or bike there in two. The area around town is almost dead flat. The people we’ve encountered are very nice. We’ve discussed the possibility of moving there. The downtown river park has a constant stream of 70’s to 90’s music playing on a plethora of speakers. The kitchen is very well stocked. There’s a grill outside. The bridge to the east has changing LED lights at night. I feel like if I look up the word ‘relaxing’ I’ll see a picture of this house. The only negative is the cleaning service could improve the house a lot just by vacuuming under the beds
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Don H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

AVOID! River House is Unacceptable

I've stayed at a lot of short-term rentals and am a host of vacation property myself. This "River House" is completely unacceptable. No oven, dim lighting, lack of cleanliness, inoperable dishwasher, broken/dismantled smoke detectors, exterior door lock not working properly, downright rude communications by Brenda, our so-called "host" -- not to mention the bait-and-switch pricing practice of promising a 10% discount for a stay longer than 10 days and then not actually doing a discount but rather blaming VRBO, plus adding a $100 electricity charge and other mystery charges AFTER you book this property. If you rent this property after reading this review, all I can say is "buyer beware" -- you were warned. To top off this one-star review, Brenda accused me of stealing a toaster oven! And breaking the dishwasher! And dinged me for exiting the house at 10:35 am rather than 10 sharp!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon O., Ocala

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

Beautiful Views

House was well appointed with everything we needed. The host was very responsive and made the stay easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgia P.

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

Beautiful view and great location

The house was perfect for us. It was very close to the convention center and the view from the back deck was beautiful. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johnette S., Champaign

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

Dog friendly river view

We had a great time at the river house. All went smoothly. This house has an extraordinarily beautiful view of the Ohio River and the lighted bridge. The yard and the deck are terrific. The house is very well supplied and has good comfortable living room furniture. It is dog friendly including tie outs in the yard. We always enjoy our trips to Owensboro.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Troy W.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location

Alumni Weekend

Good view of river, had an extra charge for use of electric. What ever fruit falling from trees created a bad odor. Nice fenced yard, and pet friendly. Need to bring your own coffee, none provided, use of light switches awkward
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

PK W., USA

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

River View Retreat

Stayed here before. Super location. Nice peaceful getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yohanka R., Florida

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

Very Nice!

It was a very nice experience staying at this house. Brenda us amazing and we will be back for sure. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Great stay.

We enjoyed the backyard with the river view while we grilled out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary T., Charleston, SC

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

Riverfront

Amazing view of the Ohio River and the Owensboro bridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryon C.

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

Amazing view, quiet neighborhood

I chose this property for the river view, but it is also very quaint and comfortable . Very clean and well appointed. Comes with a family of foxes that play on the bank of the river.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra W., Debary

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

So perfect!

I’ve been in many VRBO‘s but this one was the best by the pictures I was skeptical as they do not do justice to this beautiful home we were right on the river and the view was fantastic Brenda was a wonderful host and even came to see if we needed anything else I will definitely book here again I loved seeing the foxes in the morning and the birds sang all day long such tranquility !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany J.

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

Excellent communication!

Our trip definitely didn't go as originally planned and changed even as we arrived. We had to change our lodging at the last minute and Brenda was amazing to accommodate us on short notice. My kids were suppose to be staying with their dad but ended up not being able to, we all were very comfortable in this home. My dog was suppose to stay home but ended up having to come with me (my reason for last minute change of lodging) and it was so nice to have a place I knew he was welcomed! Brenda even asked if he was enjoying his stay as well, that meant so much! We will definitely be staying here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice view of the Ohio! Served it’s purpose for a neutral gathering place for our family

This house was comfortable & spacious enough to spend time with our family. Not having an oven was a HUGE disappointment as we were celebrating thanksgiving there with family. Not sure why there was a very strong “dog poo” smell on the deck since we didn’t not bring animals? Overall-we enjoyed our stay & the home owner was very accommodating & quick to respond to our questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Beautiful gem on the river

This was our second time staying at this gem of a property. The house is very nice and has a fantastic view of the Ohio River and downtown Owensboro. It’s just a short walk to downtown where there are plenty of restaurants and little shops to keep you busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

John S.

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

Riverhouse review

Property is right on the Ohio River with an impressive, unobstructed view. Mentioned to the owner that one mattress was worn out and she said she would order a new one. A few oddities, but not deal breakers: no national tv channels available on the otherwise nice flat screen tv's, no oven and there were Alexa's, or some similar "listening" devices in the bedrooms. I don't have those and wondered about them, as there were no instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Cozy little sanctuary

Our family truly enjoyed our stay here. Easy check in, clean and quiet. Incredible view. Our young daughters playing in the yard and finding the little statues in the garden. We would love to stay again when we’re next in town.

8/10 Good

Josh S.

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

What a view!

Great stay and a priceless view of the Ohio! Our kids and dog enjoyed the big yard and we enjoyed the close proximity to activities like Smothers Park, Bluegrass Museum, and Green River Distillery.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol H., Seymour Tennessee

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

Very Serene

From check in to check out everything went smoothly. The house was easy to find and the house was exactly as described. We spent most of our time on the porch overlooking the river. The bridge was lit up at night that made it so relaxing. The only thing I would have to say about the house is it needs brighter lighting, couldn’t operate the TVs in the bedrooms and there’s no stove. It didn’t interfere with our stay just a suggestion for the future. I would definitely stay again! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

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

Wonderful setting on the Ohio River

Our stay was really relaxing. The view was amazing and it was very peaceful. The house is laid out to facilitate connection and conversation, and there was something for everyone! the backyard was also really beautiful with flowers, and hanging out on the deck enjoying bar-b-que and seeing the bridge at night was incredible. Brenda is a super host--very responsive, friendly, and available to help in any way. Thanks so much, Brenda!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

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

Peaceful Get-Away

Quiet and secluded. Perfect for peaceful relaxation. Exactly what we needed in between our bouts of exploring the area. Great space for our four-legged companions as well. LOVED speculating about the barges as they passed by on the river. Had a perfect view of the July 4 festivities! We would definitely recommend. Or return ourselves!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Cassandra P., KY

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

Short family visit

The property was conveniently located to all the downtown sites, was well stocked and had a great view of the water!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

We Will Return!!

The view of the river from that yard/rear windows is sublime. If you want to relax, this is the place. If you want to walk to the riverfront park, this is the place. We rode our bikes around a lot. The area is very flat. No issues at all. We saw a fox overnight who stole a rope bone and an injured tennis ball. We had a groundhog visit us one morning. The number of birds is astounding. I won’t use the word nirvana...but it was nirvana. I’ll bring up one negative...the wattage of lighting inside. I would suggest money-saving LED lights with at least one light per room of strong luminescence output. The house is on a dead-end street. The only cars you will see are neighbors and turnarounds. I may ask Brenda if I can be buried there. Yes, it’s that pleasant. We thought about squatting on the property but didn’t want to rob others of the pleasure of staying there. Owensboro is a nice little city that we enjoyed very much. If you don’t get Mellow Mushroom pizza I will forever judge you. They opened in Atlanta in 1974 and it has been my favorite pizza since then. If you like relaxing to the sounds of birds and watching nearly silent barges, this is the place.

8/10 Good

Michael M.

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

Enjoyable

We had a nice time and loved the view of the bridge lights. Had some foxes visit us. Porch fest was fun and Friday after 5.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Beautiful sunrise

Great views! The sunrises and sunsets are gorgeous. The lights on the bridge are fun to watch. The river is right there! Very soothing time away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Brenda

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art gallery owner in downtown i have 1 dog that travels with me

Why they chose this property

i enjoy being on the water and vewing the sunsets A waterfont location is great

What makes this property unique

the home has a large yard and covered porch its a great place for bird watching and walking downtown for coffee lunch or dinner wonderful view of the ohio river

Languages:

English