The River House, a Private Waterfront Retreat in the Heart of Maine

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A spacious living area with a large wooden dining table, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern, two-story wooden cabin with large windows and a balcony, surrounded by a forested area.
A wooden spiral staircase with a handrail, leading to a lower level.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large island.
A modern house surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Gamer ready
    One of the few properties with a video game console for guests.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Tennis court
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Orrington, ME
  • Place, Penobscot River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Cross Insurance Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hollywood Casino at Bangor
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Orrington

Located in Orrington, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Maine Savings Amphitheater and Waterfront Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Maine Discovery Museum and The Sports Arena. Consider Cross Insurance Center for a night out or Orono Farmer's Market if you're travelling with kids. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Map
Orrington, ME

What's nearby

  • Penobscot River - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Cross Insurance Center - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Paul Bunyan Statue - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Bangor Raceway - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Bangor - 8 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hops House 99 - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The River House, a Private Waterfront Retreat in the Heart of Maine pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The River House, a Private Waterfront Retreat in the Heart of Maine?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The River House, a Private Waterfront Retreat in the Heart of Maine on 7 March 2027 start from NZ$5,271, 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.

How much is parking at The River House, a Private Waterfront Retreat in the Heart of Maine?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The River House, a Private Waterfront Retreat in the Heart of Maine?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River House, a Private Waterfront Retreat in the Heart of Maine?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The River House, a Private Waterfront Retreat in the Heart of Maine located?

This family-friendly Orrington holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from IX Center, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Maine Discovery Museum and Maine Savings Amphitheater. Bangor Farmers Market and Fields Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The River House was an exceptional place to stay - incredibly clean & has a welcoming atmosphere. Very generous & kind hosts - we most definitely recommend choosing to stay here to have a peaceful, restful place to come back to after going out to see the sights!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The River House is something special. Great location from Bangor airport, beautiful setting, spacious, comfortable, and thoughtful details for a pleasant, worry free stay! Owners are very accommodating and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our week stay. The view of the river from the house was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful location! My fiancé and I came to the River House to elope and loved the scenery and space! Sue was a wonderful hostess and was so kind with our elopement! The amenities are great as well! Highly recommend coming here! We hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and my wife, son and Daughter-n-law had the best time at the River house! Sue and Joe are fantastic host and very knowlegable about the area and was a real bonus for us Floridians! For sure going to re book asap and finally found a summer place on a regular basis! God Bless
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was all we could have asked for. Pet accessible and Pet friendly. We saw lots of the local wildlife up close. Bald Eagles, Deer, Sea Otters.The host family is very friendly and we loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay here! You’ll have the best time watching eagles, kayaking, and relaxing. Low tide and high tide is fascinating to watch. Close enough to visit all the parks and sights if you want to leave the house at all. The house is unique and very well equipped for any potential needs. Joe and Sue are amazing humans if any problem should arise. The River House is secluded and feels like dream. Enjoy meals on the screened in porch, croquet or a fire at dusk. We will be back, maybe forever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful property in a beautiful setting on the Penobscot River. We saw bald eagles, owls, a fox, deer, and more. It was comfortable and homey.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine vacation.

Great property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vaca

We loved staying at The River House on our vacation. The property is well maintained and Joe and Sue were so helpful and kind. Close to town but also a private location. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sue was an incredible host! We were greeted with delicious blueberry muffins and the home offered a peaceful and beautiful setting to gather with loved ones. Thank you so much for your hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very private with easy access to Bangor

We had an amazing time! This property is gorgeous and it was such a fun treat to stay in this unique home. The owners are super gracious and made sure we had everything we could possibly need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Penobscot getaway

Great experience at this beautiful property. The owners were very friendly and helpul. The view of the river is extraordinary.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway

Absolutely stunning from outside in. Beautiful scenery, wonderful privacy, and overall a wonderful place to refresh and unwind. Will definitely be going back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mr

Really a nice place and great owners. We were home at this property.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
It was a pleasure hosting you. I am glad the boys had a great time fishing... and we had some extra hot coffee for you! Sue & Joe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer getaway

A charming house in a very quiet, secluded area but still only 15 minutes from shopping and restaurants. The house was clean and very well appointed. The welcome basket with local treats and snacks was a nice touch. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the River House and will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Stay

Our stay at the River House was truly perfect. We had visits from owls every night, had scavenger hunts in the wooded paths, lounged for hours on the dock and jumped in the river. It was also close enough to explore Acadia National Park and the neighboring cities. The house was beautiful and clean and Sue, the host, was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely view

The house was so clean and peaceful upon arrival and I really appreciated that everything we needed was already there! Very doable drive for day trips to bar harbor and acadia, about an hour. By far, best part was the beautiful river view. Thanks so much for a lovely stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River House

Had a great time in a beautiful house. Very peaceful surroundings. We had nightly visits from a family of barred owls and saw eagles as well. Great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Everything was exactly what we were looking for. The home was beautiful and the owners were extremely kind and responsive. We highly recommend this property!!! Thank you sir everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique Private River House Beauty Relaxation

Beautiful & restful, yet close enough to take beautiful drives to various locations; small town feeling & safe; very close to Bangor. Joe & Sue were wonderful property hosts! We stayed a week, and we quickly realized that we wished we could've stayed longer! We really enjoyed celebrating our 30th Wedding Anniversary while staying at this beautiful River House and location❗️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking River Views!

We had a wonderful time at the River House. Everything was perfect, especially the million dollar view of the river! Susan makes every effort to make her guest's feel comfortable. The home is tastefully decorated and the yard is absolutely beautiful. I would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Six stars

What a beautiful house with great river views and all the creature comforts one could want. Incredibly thoughtful host, from offering to turn on lights in case we arrived late, to putting out dog bowls filled with water for the pup, to a lovely welcome basket and vase of flowers. Everything was just perfect. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Life at the River House

The River House was a great place to stay and everything we could hope for. The view of the river was awesome and the hosts were terrific! They asked us over for a BBQ and boat ride which was great and there immediate response to our questions was fantastic! The central location in Maine gave us easy access to awesome hikes in Baxter, Acadia, state parks, and other places. Bangor is just a very short drive away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Temporary Home

River House has most beautiful views of river and spring season comes to life! Sue is incredibly resourceful and helpful. The house is quirky and fun and kids were fascinated. Grandkids ask if we can go to Round House again.
Stayed 36 nights in Mar 2024
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