On the River in beautiful Bucks County-near large wedding venues &historic sites
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Built into the banks of the Delaware River and overlooking the widest part of the river in Bucks County this hidden oasis is less than two miles off Rt. 95 and less than a mile from the Penn Ryn or Glen Foerd wedding venues. For young families we are fifteen minutes to Sesame Place and for History buffs we are fifteen minutes to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall; 15 minutes to William Penn's Home, 30 minutes to Washington's Crossing, 35 minutes to Valley Forge. If you want to see the arts New Hope is 35 minutes and if you want to stray further afield New York City is an hour by car or train. The property is easily accessible by car (less than 2 miles off Rt 95) or train (3 minute Uber from the station) or boat (tie up to the modern and completely renovated dock and walk up the steps to your river front home). And if you do not want to go site-seeing just relax on the river in an indolent fashion. Perfect for a couple on a get away, two couples or a young family (the bunk beds are always a favorite for the youngest set). Make a luxurious breakfast and sip your coffee as you sit in your dining room perched over the river with glorious vistas up and down the river. Or just step onto the porch if you want to eat outside. You may watch the Eagles living a few hundred feet down the river fishing for their breakfast or the Peregrine Falcons living just along the river to the north doing the same. At night just sit by the fire and enjoy a book or a game and a nice glass of wine. Whether you want to get away from the world or travel to Philadelphia to see all of the historical sites this is your escape or your headquarters. Enjoy either way or come back and enjoy both ways.
Property manager
Tom Lawton
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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 fire extinguisher
About the area
Bensalem
Located in Bensalem, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Some of the area's popular attractions include Sesame Place and Coco Key Water Resort. Adventure Aquarium and Speed Raceway are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Andalusia, PA
What's nearby
Philadelphia Mills - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Neshaminy State Park - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
Parx Casino and Racetrack - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
Sesame Place - 19 min drive - 23.3 km
Funplex - 27 min drive - 31.3 km
Getting around
Philadelphia Holmesburg Junction Station - 8 min drive
Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Maggie's Waterfront Cafe - 5 min drive
Broken Goblet Brewing - 4 min drive
Champs Pizza - 5 min drive
Wendy's - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is On the River in beautiful Bucks County-near large wedding venues &historic sites pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at On the River in beautiful Bucks County-near large wedding venues &historic sites?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at On the River in beautiful Bucks County-near large wedding venues &historic sites?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is On the River in beautiful Bucks County-near large wedding venues &historic sites located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Delaware River, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital and Aria Health Torresdale. Neshaminy State Park is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Tom and Sharon were very friendly and communicated with us throughout this process. The view is therapeutic, which was something my family and I really needed. We look forward to booking here again soon. Thank you so much Tom and Sharon. Hopefully, we’ll be speaking soon. Wishing you both the best of luck. Bryan and Tammy
This house is perfect. I’m originally fromPhiladelphia, but live in the Pittsburgh area now and the location for the house is perfect for visiting center city or getting away from the city life. Will definitely be inquiring about staying here next year as well.
The view here is fantastic. It was 100 while we were there so we did our river watching from inside, so I can’t say much about the deck but you have 2 inside levels to pick from if you want to watch the river. Both bathrooms have been recently updated and are very nice. The washer and dryer were out of service when we were there but Tom definitely made it right with us. Such a beautiful location, and we all enjoyed watching the river.
It was a lovely time at this location. The view of the river was breathtaking. The place had a lovely and fitting aesthetic. If I'm ever in the area, I hope to stay again!
Beautiful riverside location, close to Broken Goblet
Beautiful river views from the dining room and sitting room. Clean place, comfy beds, close to our destination. Great stay overall. A couple in my group had a hard time finding the right driveway, but the goat was very quick to respond, helpful and friendly. Will look to book again for this event next year. Thanks.
The River house was such a beautiful setting! Made you feel you were very secluded yet so close to everything. Tom and Sharon were super hosts! Quick to respond and very caring of their guests. Our grandchildren loved being able to run around and skip rocks on the water. Would love to read the history of the house and the surroundings!
The view of the Delaware River is wonderful from both the upper & lower level of the house. Both bathrooms were recently renovated and very nice. There are some serious safety concerns regarding the outdoor deck and walkway. The wooden railing and floorboards of the deck were severely deteriorated and we didn’t feel it was safe to use. The walkway pavers were loose and uneven so we felt more comfortable walking through the grass. This home has a lot of potential and hopefully improvements will be made in the near future.
The property was set up very nice for a small group. The neighborhood was peaceful. The property was spacious and had a nice outdoor sitting area to enjoy the grounds around it. I would recommend stopping at the Broken Goblet Brewery just right down the road. Close to restaurants and easy to get to Philli.
We stayed at Tom and Sharon’s river house for a bachelorette trip and loved the views and quaint house. We commented many times that we felt like we were on a river cruise! Tom was very quick to respond and accommodating leading up to our trip, but we were slightly confused by the check in process as we received a code for the door but also instructions telling us to come to the front porch to get a key and instructions of how to get to the property. We knocked on what we presumed to be the right house and did not receive and answer and then attempted to contact both numbers listed with the property but did not receive an answer. We ended up figuring out how to get to the property and ended up hearing back from Tom about 15 minutes later.
We had a wonderful stay at Tom and Sharon’s River House while in town for a family wedding. The drive was convenient to do all the Philadelphia sightseeing, and it was only a mile away from the wedding venue, which was the initial draw, but not the reason why this property stands out in our minds. I wish we had more time just to stay at the house and relax taking in the beautiful sights of the river. The living room is the reading space and we tried to wake up early just to relax and read in the chairs looking out to the river. The dining room, on the lower level along with the kitchen, was the perfect space to relax, share meals, and play board games. We enjoyed the evening that we spent out on the deck and the dock, skipping rocks on the river, and seeing all the lightening bugs at night. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had the supplies necessary to cook meals, although we did a lot of takeout, and the bathrooms were recently renovated providing a nice shower. We were pleased with the recommendations for breakfast and pizza, and we also enjoyed the brewery just up the road, if that is your thing. Sharon was a stellar host and lovely to talk to. We loved hearing their vision for the property. She was very gracious and helpful taking care of our laundry while the on-site facilities were being renovated, and she was quick to respond to texts. All in all, we would happily return in the future if we were to travel to the area.
Tom and Sharon’s place was perfect for attending a wedding in the area. The place is older but was pretty clean. The property is cool and view of the river is relaxing. I appreciated the safety gate for the steps because we have small children. I would recommend they add some more drinking glasses and new pans.
Our stay could not have been more perfect! The house and the River were even more beautiful in person. The host were great with communication and very welcoming! Very accommodating. I would recommend renting for a family with children, a small friends group or even time away with a partner.
My husband and I were looking for a special place to have a small "nano-wedding" ceremony and sign our self-unionizing marriage license. This place "wow'ed" me from the moment I saw it on the Vrbo app and kept "wow'ing" me throughout our visit. The hosts were incredibly kind and helpful. The location is gorgeous and as pictured. We plan to be back again to celebrate anniversaries!
The house is at the edge of the Delaware river and has great views of the river from the living room on the ground floor and the dining area on the lower floor. The hosts, Tom and Sharon, were very generous and gracious. We enjoyed viewing the abundant birds in the area.
My brothers and I took my 85 yr old mother for a vacation to Pennsylvania to "find her roots" this month and we spent 3 days at Tom's property on the river. We enjoyed the accomodations and of course the scenery. Driving through the beautiful autumn leaves was wonderful as well! We definitely recommend this property!
By the way, our master bed had a biomat ontop of the mattress on the 1st night. It made the bed very hard. We let Tom know that it was too hard and he immediately removed it. No problems after that!!
Very excited with our stay here. Master bedroom is a delight. Outside area very scenic, photographic and relaxing. Owners Tom & Sharon are great to communicate with. They are in the process of fixing up some of the areas but it wasn’t much of a hindrance for us. We wanted a place that was different from our every day life so we could sit back, relax and enjoy life and this fit the bill. We stayed the 4th of July weekend and where able to enjoy the fireworks across the river in Jersey. Would definitely stay here again.
Sharon and Tom are wonderful caretakers that have started on a journey to restore this beautiful property to its historical roots. The cabin is peacefully situated right on the Delaware River, and a great place to watch the tide come in. The wildlife you will see off the deck is amazing. The Cabin is clean, and comfortably stocked with plenty of amenities. If your looking for a great way to be close to northeast Philly but away from the grind of the city, the location is perfect. A quiet oasis to recharge, Thank you for a wonderful stay.
I spent one night at this lovely home on the river with my husband, and wow, the views!! We visited in January, so much of the river was frozen, and it was fascinating watching the ice break up and flow. Everything was clean and comfortable. We hope to come again with our daughters!
Laura l.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
About the host
Hosted by Tom Lawton
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests