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Charming, quiet, riverfront, scenic, private

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61425 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming, quiet, riverfront, scenic, private

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.

Property manager

Cindy Caddy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside smoking permitted only.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,425 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

In the unlikely event the hot tub is not working prior to or during your stay, a full or partial refund will not be approved as a result of this.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Inside cabin and outside areas not child proof.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking permitted only.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Quiet Riverfront Scenic Private House Bedford
Charming Quiet Riverfront Scenic Private House
Charming Quiet Riverfront Scenic Private Bedford
Charming Quiet Riverfront Sce
Charming, Quiet, Riverfront, Scenic, Private Cottage
Charming, Quiet, Riverfront, Scenic, Private Bedford
Charming, Quiet, Riverfront, Scenic, Private Cottage Bedford

About the area

Map
Bedford, PA

What's nearby

  • The Historic Lincoln Highway - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Old Bedford Village - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Bedford Speedway - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Covered Bridge loop - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Bedford Candies - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
  • ‪Roy Rogers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Olde Bedford Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪GetGo Gas Station - ‬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).

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Charming, quiet, riverfront, scenic, private Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Charming and ideal location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David V.

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

Relaxing Mountain Retreat

Wonderfully quiet and relaxing. Not too far from groceries and restaurants if needed, but a self-sufficient vacation property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Juniata River

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Wonderful weekend

The place was lovely. We really enjoyed our girls weekend. We plan to make it a yearly trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Polly D.

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

Quick trip

Nice half way point for our friend group to stay and relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great River House

Clean, close to Bedford with beautiful veiw.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alta B.

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

Relaxing

Enjoyed fishing in the river, hung out by the fire place . A nice getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

april s.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michele B.

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

Peaceful

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carina D.

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

Wonderful visit

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Bedford

This is an adorable little house on the river. The fishing was good, the weather was great. The host was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Great for Friends

We enjoyed celebrating birthdays. The home was clean and the stay was refreshing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

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

Lovely property, great amenities!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David V.

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

Quiet & Relaxing

This property is so very relaxing and quiet. A perfect getaway and escape from work & responsibilities. As always, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

65th Girlfriend Birthday Reunion

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol M., Portersville, PA

Calm Quiet Perfect

Great place for our 17th annual sister's weekend. Everything we needed, convenient to everything local, yet private. Enjoyed by everyone. Response by owner was fast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Michele B.

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

Relax

It is the perfect spot to relax. Owner/manager has always been great to work with. 3rd or 4th time staying and we will be back in 2024.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

The perfect weekend stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Trudi W., Toledo

Cabin on the river

Nice location we were a little disappointed that we can only kayak about a half mile each direction from the cabin. Also the cabin could use a good deep down cleaning. The owner was very nice and always available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

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

Central to Lots!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Aliquippa, PA

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

Relax, reconnect, revive

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Weekend Getaway

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Beverly T.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Luis V.

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

Very nice place

The house is in a great location. Nice view of the river from the upstairs room and living room. The house has plenty of sitting areas inside and outside. The beds are comfortable. Our little ones enjoy watching Netflix in the room, while the teens watch cable on the living room. This house has an amazing outside. It is well kept and plenty to do. The access to the river is convenient. We loved the different size and styles kayaks. The hot top had a little too much bleach. Our skin and swimming suits were destroyed. The house just need better lighting and a good cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

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