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Near Riverfront Park
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Balcony
Toys
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Explore the area
Harrisburg, PA
Riverfront Park
Place, Riverfront Park
1 min walk
Broad Street Market
Place, Broad Street Market
5 min walk
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Place, Pennsylvania State Capitol
16 min walk
Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
Airport, Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
23 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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No pets allowed
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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
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 Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World. 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.
Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Broad Street Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
State Museum of Pennsylvania - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Pennsylvania State Capitol - 16 min walk - 1.4 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
High Dive - 5 min walk
Ciervo's - 3 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 17 June 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 July 2026 start from NZ$444, 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
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.!!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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...
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.
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!
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.
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.
Carin A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
SHAWN S.
22 August 2025
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.
SHAWN S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Joey
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Melissa J.
14 August 2025
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.
Melissa J.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
About the host
Hosted by Nathan & Faith Zook
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests