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The River House: stone section built in 1790, borders the scenic Juniata River!

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A stone fireplace with a decorative sign, a cozy seating area with a chair and a small table, and a large window providing natural light.
A covered patio with a concrete floor and wooden beams, overlooking a grassy area with trees and a mountain in the background.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a fireplace. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a refrigerator.
A spacious kitchen with wooden beams, a large island, and modern appliances.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a garage, and a large window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Juniata River
7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Mifflintown, PA
  • Place, Juniata River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Juniata County Courthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Myers Park
    ‪6 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

7 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The River House: stone section built in 1790, borders the scenic Juniata River!

The River House is a large farmhouse, that borders the scenic Juniata River, with a stone section built in the 1790s. Enjoy canoeing, fishing, swimming, campfires, and more! Watch and listen to the trains across the river as they go by. There is plenty of space to relax, but also so many things to do for those looking for entertainment. The home comes with a large 1 acre plus yard for recreation and games. The back porch is equipped with a grill to compliment the firepit. The house is located one mile from downtown Mifflintown but is relatively private and tucked away. If you are looking to host an event or book a wedding, check out the-river-house.com !

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

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, birthday parties, weddings

Events are encouraged, visit the-river-house.com !

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking on the property

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2581526vb
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: 99
Note from host: Events are encouraged, visit the-river-house.com !
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Mifflintown

Located in Mifflintown, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Juniata Valley Winery and Little Buffalo State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Juniata River and Myers Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Perry County Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Tennis Courts. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing.
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Mifflintown, PA

What's nearby

  • Juniata River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Juniata County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Messiah Lutheran Church - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Myers Park - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Fort Hunter Mansion and Park - 58 min drive - 77.5 km

Getting around

  • Lewistown Station - 19 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grid Iron - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Harshberger's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mifflin Hill Beverage - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The River House: stone section built in 1790, borders the scenic Juniata River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The River House: stone section built in 1790, borders the scenic Juniata River!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The River House: stone section built in 1790, borders the scenic Juniata River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River House: stone section built in 1790, borders the scenic Juniata River!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The River House: stone section built in 1790, borders the scenic Juniata River! located?

This family-friendly Mifflintown holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Juniata River, Myers Park and Juniata County Courthouse. Juniata Valley Winery is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a nice stay here, Host Elvin was super responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay. My daughter was graduating from penn state and it was perfect for our entire family and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The river is the highlight of our stay. 3rd year for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for a group of us to stay all together for a wedding at Juniata Valley Winery. Quaint farmhouse with history and a perfect gathering place for afterwards! We did not get to enjoy the property as much as we would have liked but will definitely go back for future gatherings! Thank you Elvin for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had booked this property till Tuesday evening with permission from host, come to find out he overbooked and we had to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2026
Hi Christian, Sorry for the confusion. Normal checkout is 11:00. I had communicated you could stay longer if it doesn't get booked for that day. It did get booked, so we needed to stay with the 11:00 check out. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Elvin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a great location for our weekend family celebration. The host, Elvin, answered my questions in a timely manner. We enjoyed spending time with our family! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House, was really nice. Very clean good amenities. Elvin is very responsive. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place For Family!!

We enjoyed our vacation with family here once again, Hoping to come back next year again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place!

It was a nice place to stay with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place.

Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family’s stay at the historic River Farm was a true pleasure. The home’s historic significance is tremendous: its stone section was built in 1790, and the farm later belonged to our family for four generations of Kerchner’s, from 1874 to 1968. We believe the center expansion was likely added by our ancestor Seth Kerchner after 1893, which made returning to the property even more meaningful. Reserving the property for our family reunion felt remarkable, and we were grateful to see how beautifully our host has cared for both the home and the surrounding farmland. He was exceptionally accommodating and helpful, and we enjoyed sharing some of the farm’s historical photos and stories with him and his wife. Twenty family members of all ages stayed at the home, and on reunion day we welcomed 42 guests to the property. The antique kitchen table expands to seat approximately 12 to 14 people, and the property included plenty of folding tables and chairs, which we set up on the large back porch. Everyone had a seat, plenty of space, and room to gather and talk throughout the day. With its expansive grounds and river access, this home is a wonderful destination for a large gathering, and I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2026
It was great to have your family stay at the house. Thanks for sharing so much of the history with us. We’d love to have you back again. Elvin
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Home and Property

The home was very spacious and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reunion getaway

Lovely home, great location, excellent host
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for a wedding. House was awesome. I wish we had more time to enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Stay In The Country

A perfect setting for our stay during our Family Reunion. Huge, spacious farmhouse that was very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely setting

Beautiful setting and Elvin is very kind. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for the weekend for a family wedding that was in the area. Place was very clean upon checking in and had no issues while there. The house is large and located right next to a fishing stream. Very peaceful and quiet setting. The owner is quick to respond to questions. So glad we stayed here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet stay but close enough to State College

Had an enjoyable weekend with at the property. It was a quiet location yet close enough to attend an event at State College.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay at the River House

We had a very enjoyable stay at the property. It suited our needs well. There was plenty of room and the property was close to all the necessities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host is always amazing with incredible communication!! The house and property are fantastic and never disappoint!! This is year 4 for our crew and we can’t wait for our 5th! THANK YOU for making each year a great place to make new memories!!
Water’s low but great colors!!
Soooo relaxing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Visit to Port Royal Speedway

Nice property. Great location for a weekend of racing at the speed palace. Size of the house allowed us to spread out and offered plenty of sleeping options. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing! It is huge! We had 19 people and didn't feel crowded at all. Not only was there a great room for all of us to gather, but other nooks for smaller groups. And the kitchen table seats 18 people and has 2 refrigerators. Although the weather was cold and snowy, River House was cozy and warm. Host was very quick to respond to queries. Grocery store really close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2026
So glad you all could enjoy the house by the river. You certainly are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Get place to stay with family!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overnight Stay After Fishing

Great property with history (1790 farmhouse) Plenty of room. Host was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome house and awesome amountof space

Property was gorgeous, old farmhouse with plenty of room for the kids to play and parents socialize. Beds were comfy too!! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elvin Ranck

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