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

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Beautiful river view from window!
Third floor bedroom
Third floor windows
Washer and dryer
View out of third floor bedroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8171.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Harrisburg, PA
  • Place, Pennsylvania State Capitol
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, City Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

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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
Pets are not allowed on furniture. Crate your pet if the animal is left inside the house by themselves.

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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harrisburg

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Midtown, a neighbourhood in Harrisburg. Broad Street Market and Strawberry Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area and Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area. Travelling with kids? Make time for Hershey's Chocolate World, or head to an event or a match at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Harrisburg, PA

What's nearby

  • Riverfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Broad Street Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pennsylvania State Capitol - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • City Island - 5 min drive - 3.2 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
  • ‪Midtown Cinema - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ciervo's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Two Brothers Pizzeria of Midtown - ‬5 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.

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, Broad Street Market and Susquehanna Art Museum. State Museum of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania National Fire Museum are also within 15 minutes. Harrisburg Transportation Center is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carly H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Abby T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Beverly T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nadine P.

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

6/10 Okay

SHAWN S.

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

4/10 Poor

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Overall, it was an historic home with a wonderful view of the river. We enjoyed watching the sunsets together. Enjoyed the rooftop patio, although couldn't get the twinkling lights to turn on. Loved that cupboard doors were labelled and it was a great atmosphere. Check-in was easy and owners were awesome with the level of detail they provided.On the not-so-positive side, it smelled musty so we bought some air fresheners. Parking wasn't the most convenient, especially during the week before 5 pm, and wasn't close for unpacking. We were a bit concerned about the neighborhood - homeless people and others wandering around, looking in the windows. Make sure we were always with someone else. The road noise was SO LOUD, it was deafening and made sleeping difficult. To compound that, the beds were not comfortable. The double on the second floor slanted so much, I was afraid I'd fall out. Definitely need to upgrade the beds.We had a great weekend together and appreciate the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a very nice antique 3 floor brownstone. Plenty of room in this full size home for the whole family. Stocked kitchen. Lots of childrens toys allready there for the kiddos. Owner was extremely fast with communication and very eagar to make our stay as plesent as possible. Was a nice quite neighborhood. Had some small issues but nothing major at all. The wifi and a air conditioner needed some tinkering to get going which i was more then happy to help them out with while they were on the phone with me. Just incase someone on the elderly side is looking into the rental they should consider the home has a ton of stairs and the mattresses are not the best for ones with sensitive backs as most the beds were a little on the wornout side. Otherwise everything about the stay was very acommadating and well worth the price range. Was very nice to have the owner so immediately contactable and be such a pleasant person to deal with as you dont have that a lot of times from my experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Birthday outing

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

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

Family Trip

It was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vinnie E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Diamond C.

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

4/10 Poor

SUE A.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Dissappointed but since we were almost never there, it really didn't matter as much as it might of.

We were disappointed by the advertising and disclosures after you had our money (with a no refund policy) that would have most assurdly not been something we would have chosen. We were greatly disturbed by the three story situation, the terrible parking problem and the incredible level of traffic within five steps of the front door. The decorating description was embellished..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Julie V.

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

Girls getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Audrey W.

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

Charming home close in to town

Several friends and I were in town for a wedding and had a great time here. The place is clean and inviting. Everyone was comfortable in their bedrooms and there were also multiple outdoor spaces. We had a couple of wedding related events in town and we were able to walk to all of them. The house is located across the street from a river and so we had a pleasant walk along the river into town. One member of our group is a runner and she enjoyed running along one side of the river to a bridge then back along the other side to a second bridge. Check in was straightforward and the house had the amenities we needed (towels, hairdryer, etc.).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Matt B., Independence

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

10/10 Excellent

Meredyth B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

8/10 Good

Carin A.

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

8/10 Good

Jean P.

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

Historic Harrisburg

A nice walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wes S., Tallahassee, Florida

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

A week along the river

As advertised. Close to attractions. Parking wasn’t as hard as what I had seen other guests describe. Good launching point to the surrounding area. If you like old houses (which we do) you will like this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Fabulous in town location.

Very clean with comfortable furniture. Owner very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nathan & Faith Zook

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