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Lancaster County Scenic River Getaway near Boat Launch, Biking and Hiking Trails

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The River Hills Retreat
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Conestoga, PA
  • Lancaster County Convention Center
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Dutch Wonderland
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lancaster County Scenic River Getaway near Boat Launch, Biking and Hiking Trails

Bring your family! Only 5 minutes to 8 miles of boating, island exploration, and scenic River adventures on the Susquehanna River at Lake Aldred. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, and comfortable living room to relax in. Three good sized bedrooms with room darkening shades. More seating on the screened in porch leads to the outdoor gas grill. Equipped with Hi-speed Comcast internet and multiple TV's, you can remain connected-- or choose not too! Hang out by a fire with family and friends (wood supplied) . Our location is ideal for enjoying Lancaster's Central market (25 minutes), microbreweries, restaurants, and galleries. Amish roadside stands, kayaking, premium Mid-Atlantic hiking trails plus Rails To Trails biking

Property manager

Carol Blom and Rick Huber
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Conestoga

Located in Conestoga, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Sight and Sound Theatre and American Music Theatre Lancaster are cultural highlights and Dutch Wonderland is a popular area attraction. Village Green Mini Golf and Lancaster Science Factory are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Conestoga, PA

What's nearby

  • Lancaster County Convention Center - 23 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square - 23 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Franklin & Marshall College - 25 min drive - 22.2 km
  • American Music Theatre Lancaster - 29 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Dutch Wonderland - 29 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

  • Lancaster Station - 26 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Conestoga Wagon Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pine View Dairy - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rawlinsville Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Collinsville Drive-In - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Millersville VFW - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lancaster County Scenic River Getaway near Boat Launch, Biking and Hiking Trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lancaster County Scenic River Getaway near Boat Launch, Biking and Hiking Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lancaster County Scenic River Getaway near Boat Launch, Biking and Hiking Trails?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lancaster County Scenic River Getaway near Boat Launch, Biking and Hiking Trails located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve and Susquehanna River. Lakewood lake and Steinman Run are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clint G.

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

Work week

Attention was given by managers and helpful advice on unloading and parking. Shower was excellent and kitchen nicely done. Plenty of room.Washer and dryer would be nice to have.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pilgrims o.

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

Great

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

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

Wonderful

Property was well maintained and cleaned. The area was mountainous. We had a wonderful weekend. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

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

Family Trip

We enjoyed this home very much, especially the amenity of 3 large beds. So many rentals i viewed had only 1 large bed with a variety of small beds, but this home was GREAT for my tall husband and sons. We appreciated that aspect, as well as the secluded location and beautiful property/gardens.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranita E.

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

Great hideaway!

It was an awesome place to relax for a week. The Susquehanna was within driving distance. The WiFi was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorri H.

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

A Piece of Heaven

Very nice place, clean and comfortable. The area was so peaceful and quiet. My favorite part of trip was getting up early, going to screened in porch with my coffee, listening to birds, and seeing the deer cross the yards. The only downfall was the distance to get groceries and gas.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa B.

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

What a pleasure!

We had such a wonderful time. The house fit myself and my husband, my parents and my teen daughter. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to cook breakfast and dinners. There was ample bedding and several extra pillows. The house was pristine clean. This is a remote location, which I loved. The garden and landscaping were beautiful and we took several pictures of the butterflies visiting daily. It was such a pleasant, relaxing stay. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Relaxation in Conestoga PA!

Loved the location...loved the house...loved the quiet! It was one of the more relaxing vacations that we have had. Carol was a wonderful host and very personable. Rick came right over and sorted out an issue that we had immediately. The only downside was that the week went too fast!!!! :) Everything you would like to do is all within a 30-minute drive with many of the parks and recreation spots less than 10 minutes away. We will definitely be back to visit again as there is a lot to do in the area and it is tough to do all of it in just a week's time. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation or even just a long weekend then this is the place to do it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

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

4th of July visiting family

Im from Lancaster, was up from SC visiting mom and family, had a great time, didn't want leave, heart and family still in Lancaster, fantastic hospitality from the hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

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

Lovely Stay!

Our family enjoyed staying here! It’s quiet, low key, and 3-5 minutes from the creek. Perfect for a small getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob E.

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

Clean house in a pleasant, quiet location.

Great, friendly owners. Nice, home-style accomidations.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Quite on the mountain

We had a great stay, Carol was a great host and checked on us a couple of times. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Weekend stay

Wonderful setting in the country but not far from town and places to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Wonderful property

Wonderful country property, very quiet. The house had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Pennsylvania

Beautiful property and very comfortable. Enjoyed sitting on the screened porch. Just took a long time to get places, curvy, narrow, hilly roads but beautiful countryside. Enjoyed the Frogtown cafe shrimp burger.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin C.

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

Great place to stay.

This place was a great place to stay, very clean, plenty of room for everyone. This was just off the beaten path but still close enough to all the attractions. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking to stay in the Lancaster area. Carol the host came over to greet us when we arrived. She was great and provided us with great information about what was around the house. Again, I highly recommend this as a place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Cute country house

The home was very clean and quiet. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

SUSAN B., Bradenton, FL

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

It was ok

The house was ok. We couldn't use the downstairs shower due to very poor condition. The rest of the house was ok. Great if you want 100% seclusion but if you need to get into town it's a 30 minute drive to get down the hill to civilization. Just good for you to know. We hadn't known this nor can you fault a host for this. Just important info. The host did let us check in early for an additional fee. The host lives next door and will come by to talk if you are outside. If you are looking to just get away from it all this house would work for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

We will be back😊

The house was wonderful! Exactly as it was advertised online! Carol was so sweet and thorough when we arrived! Also kept us up to date on weather and shared different places we may enjoy while visiting! 5stars!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Great Place to Stay!

Lovely place to stay while in the area. Very neat and clean and would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Beautiful Property

We stayed at River Hill Retreat for a long weekend while attending our granddaughter's christening. The property was beautifully
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Nice Property in Lancaster County

The River Hill house was a neat, comfortable home which was just as shown in the photographs. There was ample seating in the living room for the 4 of us to comfortably watch tv together or just sit and visit. The kitchen was well-stocked and very adequate to handle our needs. We appreciated the newly remodeled bathroom and the king size beds in the bedrooms we used. The screened in porch was a perfect outdoor area, and looking back, we wish we had planned a less busy weekend so that we could have enjoyed being at the property a little more. This home is in a nice rural area where there are many nice homes and farms along the roads winding through the hills. It was a beautiful area but involved a little more driving than we expected in order to get to and from the activities on our schedule. The owners were nearby and were very willing to take care of any needs that guests might have. I recommend this property as a good place for any family visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B., Sussex County, NJ, USA

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

Lancaster PA

Perfect home for our group of five. My in-laws in their 80's, two nephews in their 20's and I. Plenty of space, well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and quality linens and towels. Location was great for scenic rides to all of our destinations. Carol was very responsive and helpful and we look forward to visiting again in a different season.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Roberta A.

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

Unhappy

The property is not handicap friendly. It has no window coverings, except for the bedrooms. Even the bathroom was open window for getting out of the shower. Like being a fish in a bowl.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

the property was very private and serene. newly renovated

Screened in porch and fire pit were our favorite amenities. The furniture and appliances were new and everything worked perfectly. Three bedrooms, one with a television. Landscaping was very well done and we appreciated the flowers and butterflies.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Carol Blom and Rick Huber

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Why they chose this property

On one acre of land so room to play some outside games (provided) and have a camp fire. Low traffic road with wooded area in front and behind the house.

What makes this property unique

Very quiet with a variety of outside adventures but 20 minutes from Lancaster city. so you can keep it simple or get dressed up and go to the Fulton Theater. Local outside venue 7 minutes away with music where all ages enjoy the Pequea Creek, Tubing, large bonfire and other activities. Boat Launch 3 minutes away.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests