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River Retreat with private apartment and deck on the beautiful Delaware River

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
One of many garden settings
Garden pond with fountain
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Stockton, NJ
  • New Hope Historical Society
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Bucks County Playhouse
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Peddler's Village
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Doylestown, PA (DYL)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

River Retreat with private apartment and deck on the beautiful Delaware River

Tranquil and relaxing best describes the lovely getaway treasure. Bordered by the
fully wooded Bulls Island State Park and the Delaware River with easy access to hiking, biking, kayaking and much more. Sit on the deck and watch the river and wildlife (there is a baldheaded eagles nest nearby, lots of dear, beaver, river otter, etc.) At sunrise the sky and river have a fantastic salmon-pink hue.

Property manager

Stuart
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
Cats and small dogs are allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is our home and we love it. Please treat it as if were your own. We require a minimum stay of two nights.

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 first aid kit

About the area

Stockton

Located in Stockton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Sand Castle Winery and Paradise Golf Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Peddler's Village and Stockton Market. Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve and Artefact Architectural Antiques are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Stockton, NJ

What's nearby

  • New Hope Historical Society - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Bucks County Playhouse - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Delaware Canal - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Peddler's Village - 18 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Buckingham Valley Vineyards - 25 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Doylestown Delaware Valley College Station - 30 min drive
  • Trenton, NJ (TTN-Mercer) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gardenville Hotel - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Buttonwood Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Spatola's Pizza - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Giggleberry Fair - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cock N Bull Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Retreat with private apartment and deck on the beautiful Delaware River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Retreat with private apartment and deck on the beautiful Delaware River?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Retreat with private apartment and deck on the beautiful Delaware River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Retreat with private apartment and deck on the beautiful Delaware River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Delaware River Heritage Trail Trailhead and within 3 miles (5 km) of Delaware Canal State Park and Delaware River. Stockton Market and Horseshoe Bend Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Beautiful Delaware River Stay

Beautiful location on the Delaware River. Lots of cute local browsing & shopping areas to enjoy. Great local eateries to choose from. Best part is you are right on the Delaware for waterfront views and activities! Host was great and communicated with us easily. We look forward to returning during the summer months!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris U.

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

Beautiful riverside retreat!

The property is lovely, peaceful, and secluded. The owner was very responsive and helpful. I can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin j.

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

River Retreat

We had a great stay. Gorgeous view and the place had all the accommodations we could want. Very close to some wonderful restaurants and the walking trail made for a fun afternoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander L.

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

Weekend getaway

Had a great timeA nice house with a beautiful view of the river
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

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

Holiday Cheer

The neighborhood feels remote, while not being far from New Hope-Lambertville.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael T.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Moldy bathroom, dirty kitchen.

Very dirty kitchen and bathroom. Serious amount of mold in bathroom. I think there are issues with the shower and toilet drains. When bringing to the attention of the host, he declined to clean. VRBO saw my pictures. Said it was not an issue. There was another mold in the bedroom. We would not use the shower and put towels on the floor in bathroom. Host refunded all our money, and vrbo canceled the listing. We went elsewhere the next day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

wim k.

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

River retreat

We have a plesant stay. We enjoyed everithing
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Wonderful River Retreat

This is our favorite VRBO property. Absolutely beautiful setting with magnificent views of the Delaware River. Great accommodations that are maintained with care and attention. Also, great location close to New Hope and Lumberville on the PA side of the Delaware River and Lambertville, Stockton and Frenchtown on the NJ side.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore R.

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

Beautiful river escape

Lovely property in quiet setting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

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

River Retreat

If you are looking for peace and solitude - this is your spot! The back porch overlooking the river and all the wildlife is spectacular. The location was close to New Hope, Frenchtown, Lambertsville, Peddler's Village - so made venturing out very easy. We also discovered a walking trail alongside the property. Stuart was extremely easy to communicate with and if you are looking for privacy - he kept to himself. My mom and I never even saw him or his wife. Honestly I don't know how you can get a better location for a get away. We would highly recommend this home to anyone who enjoys the outdoors and river life as much as we do!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken F.

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

Excellent Host

Beautiful vacation spot. Wonderful host great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie A.

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The porch was a fantastic place to start and end the day. We enjoyed the wildlife too. The host was very responsive to our needs and provided everything he could. The place is conveniently located near New Hope and Peddlers Village while providing privacy and quietness. Thanks, Stuart!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jiyoung K.

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

A Truly Magical Retreat

Stuart's place was the perfect spot for our family's short vacation. We were traveling during a major heat wave and were always very comfortable indoors with the air conditioning and ceiling fans, and outdoors due to the shade from trees and the large, covered deck that faced the river. Check in and check out were very simple, and Stuart was very easy to communicate with at every point. We had everything we needed for prepping simple meals, making coffee, reheating leftovers, etc. The location was great for it's proximity to many activities and restaurants in nearby towns such as New Hope, Lambertville, etc. All in all, this spot was a truly magical retreat and I think anyone would be happy to just stay at the property and enjoy the serenity. The nearby visitor-friendly towns are an added bonus. A few other reviews had mentioned bugs and I think that might depend on the season and how careful you are about not leaving the doors open.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Beautiful Location; Wonderful Accommodations

The River Retreat is very aptly named. Located on a secluded section of the Delaware River with a large back porch to take in the wonderful river view. The accommodations were excellent as was the communication provided by host Stuart. The River Retreat provides easy access to historic towns on both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania side of the Delawaeincluding Stockton, Frenchtown, Lambertville, New Hope, and Lumberville. We have already booked another stay for September. Paul F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty C.

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

Very Nice Retreat

River Retreat was a perfect stay for us as we attended a sibling/cousin reunion across the river. The Cottage feel stay was quiet, peaceful and fully furnished. K-cup coffee and maker even. We did try to adjust the thermostat on the wall but ended up using AC window unit which was fine—suggested to leave an outside broom to sweep off deck. (I'm a floor person).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location

River Retreat is a great secluded location with beautiful gardens, river views and access. The apartment is cute, and provides everything needed. The only negative was cleanliness. I am meticulous, and it was not up to my standard. Also, there were many bugs inside, after killing these, we did our best not to let any more in. I understand it is difficult to keep them out being by the river, when going in and out the door. Power washing the outside under the porch roof might help. Otherwise, we enjoyed the location very much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip G.

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

Peaceful spot by the Delaware River

A real Zen property a few feet from the water’s edge. Watch the water flow by while you sip your tea. Bring your bikes for the lengthy bike trail running along the river, and just a few hundred feet away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shampa D.

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

Great weekend retreat

Located right on the Delaware, with a deck that overlooked the peaceful waters and some quacking ducks - this was a very tranquil and rejuvenating experience for me. Just a short drive away are two townships, Lambertville and New Hope (on the PA side) that are known for their beauty and quaint (old and classy) feel. And so many trails all around to walk or bike or explore. And did I mention Peddler's Village is not too far away, either
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quiet

We enjoyed our stay. There were some ants in the bathroom and one bed had very sour linens. Luckily, there were clean sheets in the cabinet and we changed them and were good to go. Stuart was very nice and quick to communicate and un-intrusive. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

leigh p.

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

Wonderful!

We really enjoyed this VRBO. We came to run a 5K in the area. Fantastic location, close to Peddlers Village, Lambertville, Frenchtown and New Hope. The rental was so lovely. A very relaxing porch facing the Delaware river. The place is so charming! Such interesting attention to detail in the way that it is decorated. The hosts were very helpful in connecting us with good places to eat. We did not have time to take advantage of all of the places to hike. We plan on coming back. Truly lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth F.

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

Away from the world

Location is very private and stay was comfortable. Stewart the host was very kind. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nanuli V.

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

We met the owner in the morning, said goodbye and thankedhim

I stay 12/31, 01/01, 01/02 we left in the morning
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi K.

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

The ultimate in self-care!

We have stayed at the "River House" many times over the past few years. Stuart & Pat are excellant hosts, and the apt is every bit as advertized and more! Quiet, relax, recharge, reconnect. Our favorite get-away. You know we'll be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara N.

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

Just right for us

Quiet, peaceful, exceptional river views. Accurate description and comfortable space including room for adult kids to come and go. Hosts were attentive, accommodating and helpful. I would stay here again. It’s a bit distant from small towns for restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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