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Professors' Place - Beautiful River View! WHOLE HOUSE! 20 min. to Hershey

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A row of brick townhouses with brown shutters, numbered addresses, and a small front porch with potted plants.
A bed with a metal frame and a quilt with a wave pattern.
A wooden crib with a woven hammock attached, set against a brick wall in a room with wooden flooring.
A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, leading to a brick building.
A room with a bay window overlooking a lake and forest.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Pennsylvania State Capitol
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Harrisburg, PA
  • Place, Riverfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Broad Street Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania State Capitol
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Professors' Place - Beautiful River View! WHOLE HOUSE! 20 min. to Hershey

Urban house in the center of Midtown Harrisburg. Beautiful home right on the Susquehanna River! Amazing river views from front windows. Walking distance to Capitol, Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Broad Street Market, Strawberry Square, Whitaker Center. Street parking only. Light and bright house with updated interior. We are minimalist in our decor, so we don't have a lot of clutter. But we believe in having items of quality and value. Handmade Amish quilts on all the beds. Beautiful stained glass windows. Local, original works of art throughout the house. A Persian carpet in the living room made from natural dyes and purchased through a fair-trade organization. 2 outdoor decks you can relax and eat on. An outdoor patio off the kitchen. We also love to eat breakfast in the summer at the little table outside our front door. Speaking of breakfast, we love the donuts and cinnamon rolls just a few blocks away from the Broad St. Market. High speed WiFi. 1 LG TV screen in living room. We have board games and books at the house for your enjoyment. Enjoy the great outdoors! Just walk outside and start jogging, walking, and biking along river. 25 minute walk to City Island where you can play mini golf, watch Senators baseball games, City Islanders soccer games, or visit the playground. We love this house and we know you will too! As a family of nine, we live here only part of the year. We love knowing that our home is available to other large groups or even family reunions. We know how hard it is to find similar accommodations in hotels where groups can spend time together. History: The house was owned for 35 yrs. by a professor of psychiatry. Both of us are professors as well, of biology and political science. This house is a great place to relax and take a break from work!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We also have pack & play, in addition to 8 people.
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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
No smoking inside the house.

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Property # 1153929vb
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 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 deadlock

About the area

Harrisburg

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Midtown, a neighbourhood in Harrisburg. Pennsylvania State Capitol and Forum Auditorium are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hershey's Chocolate World and Hersheypark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex or Giant Center. Kayaking, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Harrisburg, PA

What's nearby

  • Riverfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Broad Street Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pennsylvania State Capitol - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Strawberry Square - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Harrisburg Transportation Center - 5 min drive
  • Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Moose Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stealey’s Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Millworks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪High Dive - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Keystone Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Professors' Place - Beautiful River View! WHOLE HOUSE! 20 min. to Hershey pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Professors' Place - Beautiful River View! WHOLE HOUSE! 20 min. to Hershey?

As of 23 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Professors' Place - Beautiful River View! WHOLE HOUSE! 20 min. to Hershey on 28 Sept 2026 start from AU$691, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Professors' Place - Beautiful River View! WHOLE HOUSE! 20 min. to Hershey?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Professors' Place - Beautiful River View! WHOLE HOUSE! 20 min. to Hershey?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Professors' Place - Beautiful River View! WHOLE HOUSE! 20 min. to Hershey located?

This family-friendly Harrisburg holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Riverfront Park, Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center and Broad Street Market. State Museum of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania National Fire Museum are also within 15 minutes. Harrisburg Transportation Center is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and it’s right across the street from the walking path next to the water! The house was bigger than I was expecting, which was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as described, no surprises at all. It is a great place as a gathering spot, given the three bedrooms, the two decks plus the ground-floor patio, the large living room, dining room, and the table and chairs in front overlooking the river. The location is highly walkable to restaurants, the Harrisburg market, and the Midtown bookstore. Stayed two nights, would love to stay a full week. Downtown Harrisburg is quirky and inviting. Also should mention, it is easy to find parking on the street. Caveat for those who cannot negotiate stairs or don't like to walk. Otherwise, superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a blast walking around the city , and really enjoy the home we got to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, awesome views and great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the uniqueness of the house and its location. Owners were very responsive, even on a holiday morning when we had questions about parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is charming. Fantastic view of the River and sunsets and close to the town. We walked everywhere. The house is quiet and plenty of room for everyone to have their own space and bathrooms. I would stay there again.!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday outing

Enjoyable time with friends. Wonderful river view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

It was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, awesome location

The house is got some really cool old vibes with a really great view and location, walking distance to some fun spots!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Ideally situated across from the lovely Susquehanna River and in the heart of Midtown Harrisburg, this is a terrific spot to visit. The hosts were very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Girls getaway

It was lovely by the River!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for us

This property was everything promised in the description. We stayed the weekend to attend a family wedding and were very happy with our choice of this accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

The property was exactly as described, but roomier than anticipated. The furnishings were clean and comfy. The temperature was perfect. The house was well-provisioned. Communication was quick and helpful . The neighborhood was very friendly!! We would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location great view

Stay was great super comfortable. Plenty of toys for my child and lots of kids books to read at bedtime. 5 stars all the way
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint and affordable.

Great location in a spacious, older home. Super hosts. River view outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beauty and Proximity

Excellent views of the river and just where we needed to be for our event in downtown Harrisburg. The Zooks are great hosts that give you all the details you need for a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location on the river for walks and views. The fact it was a halfway point between western NY and southern VA made it a perfect place to meet for Thanksgiving. Most of our family enjoyed an Escape Room and we all enjoyed Indian Echo Caverns. Our catered Thanksgiving meal was very good from Simply Turkey and the kitchen was very accommodating for food and meals we brought along. A few minor things to note: It would have been nice to have a heads up in the hosts review about shower body soaps and shampoos not being provided. There was a fire place, but no instructions as to whether it was functional or how to use it. Overall, it was a house we will consider for a future visit, hopefully in warmer weather, so we can take longer walks and enjoy the many decks.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!

We stayed for the weekend of the Pump Muster & this house was PERFECT! Walking distance to everything & our 1 year old absolutely loved running from end to end of the house & all of the toys! The rooms are spacious & super clean! We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Harrisburg family get away

Such iia beautiful home, perfect location for activities . Walking distance to downtown Harrisburg. And easy travel to Hershey, Camp Hill, York, Lancaster area. Stunning views.home provided all basic needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing location!!

Could not ask for a better spot- just a few blocks from the amazing public market, movie theatres, restaurants… You do need to consider the parking, but it’s not a huge deal. Beds are comfy. No frills, but a nice, clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

college graduation weekend.

The river house gave us a great place to gather to celebrate my daughters college graduation. There was plenty of room to spread out and to gather. I would prefer more chairs on the top deck so we could have sat out there when it was warm out. It was easier to bring an extra chair or two out front for the sunset over the river, but the street noise could be loud at times...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Downtown Experience

Wonderful time staying in such a unique home! We never even found a need for tv and didn’t miss it a bit. There was so much to do and so much to explore. Our kids were fascinated with how different this house was from what they’ve seen. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Weekend

I was visiting with some cousins and friends for my birthday and we had a great time at the house. There’s a lot of views and we loved how close to the water it is! We were a bit sad that the grill wasn’t available, but I would definitely come back again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great space and conveniently located

The property was immaculately clean and very well appointed. My friends used it as a central location while we were attending a convention in Harrisburg and is served us really well. The only small ding on an otherwise really perfect property is that parking is tough. This isn't the owner's fault of course but it's worth mentioning that if you're commuting by car you will need to carefully check all posted signage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
The bed I slept in was very old. I could feel the individual springs in the mattress. Several cupboards needed cleaning especially in 2nd flr bathroom. I didn't think about taking pictures. We had 3 vehicles that came. Parking was impossible. We were all 2-3 blocks away from the house. Some boards on the deck of 2nd floor outside in the back were rotted so we didn't even bother using.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2025
Beds - each guest has their own comfort level for the beds, but we have a comfortable mattress topper on each bed so individual springs cannot be felt. All cupboards are wiped down between guests. Parking is street parking only, but much more available and free than in other major cities such as New York City, Chicago, or DC. Remember, Harrisburg is the state capital for Pennsylvania. Parking 2-3 blocks away is fabulous compared to other major cities and it was all free in our neighborhood of Harrisburg.

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