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Riverfront Cottage offering a large enclosed porch overlooking the River!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Hopewell, PA
  • Down River Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Old Bedford Village
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Raystown Lake
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Riverfront Cottage offering a large enclosed porch overlooking the River!

Welcome to Ole Gray!

Riverfront Cottage on the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River offering a large enclosed porch overlooking the River!

This newly remodeled cottage offers an updated kitchen with granite countertops, dining area, living room, bathroom, and enclosed front porch with rocking chairs on the main floor. The loft offers an open bedroom with a view of the river and an office area.
   
Outdoors, you will find a firepit, picnic table, lawn chairs, grill, and access down to the river. The Juniata River offers a great place to sit and relax and build a campfire or if you want to get out on the water you can fish, kayak, or canoe.  Kayaks are available with a signed waiver. Raystown Lake is located approximately 25 minutes away. The depth and clarity of the river will depend upon the weather and cannot be guaranteed by the property owner.

The loft offers a Double Size Bed, and the living room offers a sofa bed with a Double-size mattress.

The Kitchen is stocked with dinnerware, cookware, kitchen utensils, microwave, and Keurig. The kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom are all stocked with linens and towels.

Cell phone service is limited, and no house phone is available. WIFI is provided by Brightspeed and is 10Mbps or less. Flatscreen TV has a firestick connected.

NOTE:
This is a unique cottage with steep steps leading up to the loft bedroom and down to the river. These and other carefully curated features add to the distinct character and charm of the property. But they may pose safety risks for very young children and those with mobility challenges. Please ensure that you’re comfortable with these elements before booking.

Firewood is not provided.
Kayaks are usable with a signed waiver.
No parties or fireworks.
No Smoking.
No Pets.
Other cottages are located on both sides of the subject cottage.
Drinking and cooking water is provided. Well water is not potable.

Nearby Attractions:
Hiking/Biking: H&BT Trail 10 Minutes Away.
Fishing/boating: Raystown Lake 25 Minutes away.
Hunting: State Game Lands 10 Minutes away.
Golf: Down River Golf Course 15 Minutes away.
Bedford Springs Resort: 30 Minutes away

Property manager

Cody Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Steep access to 2nd floor and bank to the river.
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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
Do not leave windows and doors open for long period of times.
No accessing areas that are locked.
No fireworks.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hopewell

Located in Hopewell, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Raystown Lake and Warriors Path State Park, while Fort Bedford Museum and National Museum of the American Coverlet are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Hopewell, PA

What's nearby

  • Down River Golf Course - 16 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Bedford Speedway - 27 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Old Bedford Village - 28 min drive - 31.5 km
  • The Historic Lincoln Highway - 28 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Raystown Lake - 33 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arby's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Igloo - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Bob Evans - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Cottage offering a large enclosed porch overlooking the River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Cottage offering a large enclosed porch overlooking the River! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Cottage offering a large enclosed porch overlooking the River! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Cottage offering a large enclosed porch overlooking the River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Tenley Park, Down River Golf Course and Valley-Hi Eagle Lake. UPMC Bedford is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

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

Ole Gray Stay

Good time,enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Weekend getaway

We had a wonderful relaxing stay. The cottage was very nice, clean, and loved the decor. The steps up to the loft were a little steeper than expected but still very doable. We would recommend this cottage for a quiet country getaway.😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cgriff512

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

Birthday weekend

A wonderful stay in a wonderful find immersed in nature and beautiful scenery with modern amenities and accessible to Bedford and Everett.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel W.

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

Absolutely adorable!!!!!

Loved the cabin, so quiet and relaxing!!! If you are looking to hide away this is it...kayaks available, river was fun...seen deer, fish, birds...sitting around firpit was nice...very quiet...absolutely recommend and hosts are wonderful!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie N.

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

Weekend getaway

Everything was great at Ole Gray. Check in was easy, everything was just as it said it would be. Bed was comfy, place was clean, plenty of extra blankets and towels. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy F.

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

Adorable Ole Gray!

Our second time staying here. Such an adorable cabin and my husband and son love the creek to fish at. ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonia C.

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

Perfection

Was all around peaceful an amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Perfect retreat

This house was perfect for an extended weekend getaway. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

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

Picture perfect!

House and property just as pictured. Peaceful and tranquil get away. Enjoyed sitting by the fire pit next to the river and nature watching.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Great little secluded getaway!

My family and I stayed a few days at Ol’ Gray, can not express how much we love it! It is in such a beautiful, relaxing area, and the cabin has a very homey feel, very clean and has every modern day amenitie you could think of, and the property manager, Cody was very helpful and efficient with any questions I had . would highly recommend Ole Gray! you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Needed getaway

My husband and I needed a break from our stressful life. This was a wonderful place! Very nice and quiet. We had some friends over for a fire but most of the time it was the two of us. I loved rocking on the porch and watching the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

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

Amazing weekend!

Absolutely gorgeous cabin! Perfect spot for us. It had everything we needed to make our stay unique while visiting family back home. Thank you! Booked the same weekend next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Y.

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

Absolutely Wonderful

Working with Cody was so easy and he is such a nice guy to deal with. The cottage was absolutely beautiful and it had everything that we needed for the stay. We had such a wonderful weekend there and can’t wait to rent it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

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

Peaceful and fun

My husband and I needed a quick getaway where we could disconnect and be in the moment. This cabin offered it all, and we did some sightseeing. Beautiful cabin, the host was committed and obviously cared. Don’t hesitate to pick this property, especially if the outdoors are calling!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Fall Retreat

This was the perfect spot to go on a solo excursion. Even with homes close by, it felt secluded. As a solo traveler I felt safe and appreciated the outdoor lighting that was available during the nighttime hours. I had one occasion to contact the owner concerning an issue I had with a door. (I was the one with the issue. Not the door.) Cody was quick to respond, very kind in answering my question and accommodating with the outcome. Beautiful home. Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melynda W.

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

Quaint place & relaxing retreat

We were looking for a close by and quiet weekday getaway and this place delivered. The upstairs loft bedroom reminded me of climbing into my boys’ treehouse. I loved it. Note that upstairs is a double bed with a headboard and footboard. Definitely will go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittney M.

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

Relaxing getaway

I had to travel to PA for a doctor’s appointment. I chose this place to stay because it appeared to be relaxing, in a scenic location. The property was exactly as described and more. All amenities were readily available, and the host was informative and communicative. We got some much needed rest during our extended weekend, and we’ve already talked about wanting to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

s s.

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

Great cottage in a beautiful part of Pennsylvania

This cottage was an amazing place to spend a vacation. The river views are beautiful and the cottage is warm, comfortable, charming and well-appointed. Cody was courteous, helpful and a consummate professional. He made sure our check in process and stay at the property went smoothly. We had a great time driving around this picturesque part of Pennsylvania. Raystown Lake is an absolute gem, less than an hour drive from the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich D.

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

Chillin at Ole Gray

This cottage is the perfect place if you want to spend a couple of relaxing days with minimal distractions. The space is modern, clean, and set within the bucolic splendor of Bedford County. The Juniata River flows lazily through the back yard where we sat at the fire, watching the fish jump and sipping wine. If you're looking for a relaxing get away, look no further. This is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect experience

My wife and I spent the weekend here for our Anniversary and it was great. The house is just perfect for a couple, peaceful and a great place to retreat. The property manager, Cody, was friendly and extremely accomodating. The house had everything we needed, but he was available and ready to help with anything. We just hung out, we didnt do much but there is plenty available to do, kaykaing, hiking, very nice fire ribg and outside area.10/10 would recommend this and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Newark, NY USA

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

Charming cottage has all that you need

Exceptionally clean. Well equipped. Nice thick towels plenty of hot water. Good supply of paper products nice hand soaps. Enjoyed coffee on the porch and fire pit at night. Lovely river view. Very quiet. Enjoyed sitting on the river bank in the shade and wading in the water. Convenient location for us to visit family in the area. We lacked nothing and couldn’t ask for a more relaxing peaceful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn W.

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

Excellent Autumn Getaway

It was a relaxing serene spot. The river calm and peaceful. The whole sky full of beautiful stars at night, sitting by a warm crackling campfire making smores, being serenaded by Eastern Screech owls which to my surprise sounded like horses!! I would say the way into this location was steep and winding with very narrow roads. I'm glad I had a pickup truck because any low setting car may run into issues getting there, or making the turn onto the locations Road. The home itself was nicely decorated. Structuraly The floors were a bit slanted/ sloped so it may be an issue if you suffer from balance issues or vertigo. But overall our stay was relaxing and comfortable and I would definitely consider booking again. winding
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Erica P.

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

Quiet, Peaceful, and Serene

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage! The place is impeccably remodeled and we really appreciated that this place had some of its original charm too! I gave it 4 stars but it really should be 4.5, only because I felt that the steps leading up to the bedroom were really more like a ladder and we felt they were too steep to navigate especially in the middle of the night. So we opted to stay on the pull out bed instead. From the pictures it looks like you can fish right from the back yard but the bank is too steep. However we found some spots that were a 5 min drive away! The scenery is gorgeous in the Fall and can’t be beat! This place is also fully stocked and we really appreciated the kitchen and the closed in porch! Cody was such a great host and we definitely enjoyed our stay! Would recommend to anyone looking to book a quiet, peaceful, secluded getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

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

Perfect for some rest and relaxation surrounded by nature

I had such a lovely weekend at Ole Gray! It was exactly what I was hoping for. The scenery outside is beautiful. The river in the back is so pretty it was fun to wade in it. The mountains and fields that surround it are also so beautiful. It's a very secluded property (there didn't seem to be people in the cabins next door while I was there, which added some privacy) and it gave me the exact peace and quiet I needed. The property itself was perfect. It had a full kitchen with a microwave, full fridge and freezer, toaster, air fryer, and an over with a stove top. It also had a basic cooking utensils and a few pantry staples (plus ingredients for smores!!). It was very clean and comfortable. The location is not far from Raystown Lake and it's also pretty close to some cool caves (I recommend Coral Caverns). I can't recommend Ole Gray enough! Cody was very friendly and responsive too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa A.

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

Unforgettable Weekend Escape

When I set out to plan a retreat from my day to day, I definitely had an image in mind of the perfect location. This home definitely checked all of the boxes! The property is In a beautiful location right next to the river… it rained the whole weekend, for the most part but the enclosed back porch ensured that I would still be able to indulge in the serenity of the view. Cody, the owner, was responsive and very easy to work with. I had an incident at check out where I thought for a moment that I had lost the key. I reached out and the response was prompt, kind and calm. He offered to look for it himself before assessing any fees! Luckily the key was located, but the grace shown was noted and deeply appreciated. The house was clean, cozy and everything that I needed was right there for my use. I highly recommend this home for peaceful retreats and romantic getaways. I will definitely book this home again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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