The Riverfront Cottage is a perfect year-round getaway located along the relaxing banks of the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River. Minutes away from downtown historic Bedford, great restaurants, unique shops, stores, and Shawnee State Park. Sleeps 6 persons comfortably. The cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, central air/heat, fully equipped kitchen (no condiments), cable and smart TVs, high-speed Internet, washer/dryer, large river view deck, covered porch, gas grill, and private dock with ladder (ladder/railing removed in the winter). Enjoy seasonal activities- kayaking, fishing in the trout-stocked river, relaxing by the river, rafting (rafts not provided), and swimming. Four kayaks and life vests provided. Sit by the outdoor fireplace in the back and relax under the pavilion. Enjoy the other fireplace and covered swing overlooking the river, and eat and gather around the picnic table. Firewood provided. Inside cabin and outside areas not child proof. Hot tub on premises available April thru November. (Exact dates vary. If hot tub is out of service during your stay refunds are not offered, normal cancellation policy applies.) Major credit cards accepted. Book your stay for dates in April and receive a $25 refund a few days after booking!
Property manager
Cindy Caddy
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bedford
Located in Bedford, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The Historic Lincoln Highway and Old Bedford Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee State Park and Coral Caverns. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
Bedford, PA
What's nearby
The Historic Lincoln Highway - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Bedford Speedway - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Fort Bedford Museum - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
Covered Bridge loop - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Old Bedford Village - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
Getting around
Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Roy Rogers - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Burger King - 8 min drive
Olde Bedford Brewing Company - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming, quiet, riverfront, scenic, private pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Charming, quiet, riverfront, scenic, private?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming, quiet, riverfront, scenic, private?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Charming, quiet, riverfront, scenic, private located?
Situated on a river, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from The Historic Lincoln Highway and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bedford Speedway and The Coffee Pot. Old Bedford Village and Bedford Candies are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This house is nicely situated on the Juniata River. It has wonderful fishing opportunities, with a landing right on the river. It is a nice house that is very comfortable. There is a wonderful restaurant - Jean Bonnet Tavern- nearby Excellent food and service. We had a wonderful stay here.
We love this place, 4th time staying and more to come. There are several options of places to relax with true sounds of nature. As the title says, Peaceful.
We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay at this house. The house was very clean and stocked with essentials. It felt very private and the family loved the hot tub!
We would definitely rent this house again.
We had a great cousin’s weekend at the cottage. Check in seamless, Cindy,the host, attentive, responsive and kind. If you are just looking for some quiet rest and relaxation, this is a great choice. Thank you Cindy for so promptly answering our calls and questions.
We had a wonderful stay. There were kayaks, hot tub, all there to use on the river. The bedrooms were very nice. We enjoyed the environment. The fall leaves were gorgeous.
What a gem!
Sheila P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christine L.
28 Sept 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Tranquil
The worst thing about this place are the ramshackle buildings you have to pass on the lane to the cottage, but that's not within Cindy's control. Aside from that it was peaceful and serene and the hot tub was great! Cindy responded to our request for an extra night immediately, as well as to all emails.
Really enjoyed this house. Great front deck and nice hot tub around the back. Lots to do in the area. Perfect kitchen table to sit around and play games. Only wish we could've stayed longer than three nights to spend more time on the deck.
We were looking for a comfortable accommodation near a lake or stream for the family to relax for the weekend. This filed the bill. Cindy responded quickly and with determination when we had problems with the WiFi which turned out to be related more to insufficient signal from our T-Mobile service.
We stopped here for a few nights during a 10 day road trip and it was great! The cabin had plenty of comfortable beds and was stocked with essentials plus more. Cindy is a wonderful host and even provided a check in welcome bundle. The river was so relaxing to sit next to in the mornings and the area is quiet. We enjoyed the hot tub and sightseeing the local cavern, old Bedford village plus a few local restaurants. Wi-Fi was fast the AC was cold.
This property is in a great location making it easy to get to various sight seeing destinations in Central PA. The house was a good size for the 4 of us and having 3 separate bedrooms was key for our two teenagers. The house was comfortable and Cindy was an awesome host. Thanks again!
Such a nice peaceful and relaxing time. Rented the house for a fishing weekend with friends and couldn't have had a better time. Would love to come back and visit again in the future.
Carina D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
6/10 Okay
Beverly T.
6 Apr 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Calming View, Older home
This home could use a good spring cleaning. Owner was easy to communicate to, but never responded to our issues after we left the property. View of river and mountains were very relaxing, home had all the necessary items you would need for your stay. Neighbors homes/property was run down, but it was quite. Reminded us of my grandfathers old hunting camp area.
The foliage was beautiful and the weather was relatively mild. Very nice experience. We've been here for spring, summer and fall and enjoyed ourselves everything.
David V.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Linda B.
6 Oct 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Location
Location is great. Close to Bedford and other attractions. Flight 93 Memorial is a must see.
The house was well supplied with soap, dish soap, nakins, paper towels, toliet paper. Plenty of firewood, fire pits amazing. Hot tub was wonderful!! The only bad thing I can say is the bedrooms were dark, not enough lighting. I would definitely stay here again.