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Historical charm at the River House

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Exterior detail
Exterior detail
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Harrisburg, PA
  • Riverfront Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pennsylvania State Capitol
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • City Island
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Historical charm at the River House

The River House is located in Historic Shipoke for a convenient, comfortable stay in the Harrisburg area. Easy access to major commuting routes will get you where you need to go. Or if you're staying local, walk to The John Harris Mansion, River Front Park, local attractions, restaurants, coffee shops, nightlife, Strawberry Square, the beautiful State Capitol Building, and more! Historic charm meets tasteful modern updating in this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom townhouse. There's room for everyone! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY. We want all our guests to make sure the River House is the right place for them. Walk into a nice size living room and dining combo area. A full kitchen is through the dining area overlooking a really cute deck/patio and backyard. This is a historical house with historical steep steps. Please be careful as you go up to the 2nd floor which features a loft/flex area, a bathroom with original claw foot tub, and a bedroom with a closet, desk/workspace, and TV. Steep steps as you head to the 3rd floor which contains a bedroom with a queen size bed, closet, and TV as well as another bedroom with 2 single beds with trundles underneath for extra sleeping space. The basement and the 2nd-floor hall closet are off-limits to guests.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please read the handbook. Please respect the Shipoke Neighborhood. Please respect the quiet hours. Treat the River House like your own home.
We DO NOT CHARGE a cleaning fee. Keep food and beverages in the dining or kitchen area and keep garbage in the garbage bins.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Harrisburg

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Downtown Harrisburg, a neighbourhood in Harrisburg. The Hershey Story Museum and Hershey Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex or Giant Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Harrisburg, PA

What's nearby

  • Riverfront Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pennsylvania State Capitol - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • City Island - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • National Civil War Museum - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Harrisburg Transportation Center - 10 min walk
  • Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hidden Door Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bourbon Street Station - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Seven Bridges - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dodge City Steakhouse - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical charm at the River House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historical charm at the River House?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical charm at the River House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historical charm at the River House located?

Located in Downtown Harrisburg, this holiday home is steps away from John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion and Riverfront Park. UPMC Pinnnacle Harrisburg and Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts are also within 10 minutes. Harrisburg Transportation Center is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cory C.

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

Beautiful home.

House was very clean, nice location, and offered everything we needed. Host were very friendly and check in was super easy. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Great stay!

This is the second time we have stayed at the River House! This house fits our group well. We enjoy its location near the Farm Show complex for the event we attend. It is always clean and the owners are friendly and attentive!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

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

River house

Wonderful stay! Everything was so easy. Hosts were wonderful and excellent with communication and helpful with places to visit in the area. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy place in the city

Perfect location and amenities for a weekend in town to see a few nights of live music nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Get away

Awesome place to stay in Harrisburg. Beautiful old home. So much charm and so much room. Has everything you could need. Wonderful neighborhood and great communication with owners. Second time I've stayed here and will be back again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Weekend trip

Very quiet, clean and everything you would have at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce C., South Bend

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

Aug 2023 Trip

We enjoyed the stay, the house was great for our family stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Nice place!

This property worked great for us. Great location, clean, easy to access. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art B.

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

Christmas 2.0

Great stay. Worked perfect for what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elia M.

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

It felt like home

The river house is the closest thing to home, from the moment you walk through the door you feel such a calm and pleasant atmosphere. The owners are always aware of your needs and communication with them was excellent. My family and I enjoyed so much from the first moment we walked in and the best place to stay in your vacations. The space is enough for our family of 6, very clean and we always had what was necessary for our stay in the house and we will definitely return to the river house as soon as we have the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great Place!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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