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River Valley Retreat, paddlers & peddlers paradise on the Allegheny river

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A staircase with wooden railings and a colorful patterned carpet leading to a kitchen area.
A shelf with books, pumpkins, and a small toy car.
A two-story building with a porch, an American flag, and a sign for kayaks.
A living room with a wooden bookshelf, a framed picture of kayaks, and a sofa with a patterned rug.
Two bicycles parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "NECKY KAYAK".

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Allegheny River

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Franklin, PA
  • Place, Oil Region National Heritage Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Allegheny River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, St John's Episcopal Church
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Franklin, PA (FKL-Venango Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Office/sitting room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Riverview Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Top left Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs half bathroom/laundry room

Toilet

Upstairs full bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Barrow-Civic Theatre and Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Sugarcreek Towne Centre and Cranberry Mall.
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Map
Franklin, PA

What's nearby

  • Oil Region National Heritage Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Riverfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Allegheny River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 11th Street Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St John's Episcopal Church - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Franklin, PA (FKL-Venango Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪A & C Buffet - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪TrAils To Ales Brewery - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is River Valley Retreat, paddlers & peddlers paradise on the Allegheny river pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Valley Retreat, paddlers & peddlers paradise on the Allegheny river?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Valley Retreat, paddlers & peddlers paradise on the Allegheny river on 3 November 2026 start from NZ$963, 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 River Valley Retreat, paddlers & peddlers paradise on the Allegheny river?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Valley Retreat, paddlers & peddlers paradise on the Allegheny river?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Valley Retreat, paddlers & peddlers paradise on the Allegheny river?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Valley Retreat, paddlers & peddlers paradise on the Allegheny river located?

Located in the heart of Franklin, this holiday home is steps away from Oil Region National Heritage Area and Allegheny River. Riverfront Park and Historic Franklin Garrison Monument are also within 10 minutes.

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. 27 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 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
Very nice and well kept. Also some cool features music threw out,docking stations ext.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
yes everything was well furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2025
Thank you Dave, 5 stars to you guys as well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Christmas

The house was just what we needed while visiting family in the area. The space was nice and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Place

The house was very clean and nice. Ryan was a helpful and responsive host. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2021
They are the best, a fantastic couple that are the quintessential guests. Carissa and crew were so easy to host. They left the house in beautiful condition and made my world so much easier for clean up. I hope that all my guests could be so amazing!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place!

Nice location and house. We are return cusomers and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2023
Carissa, we thank you for your stay and your 5 star review. Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint little town

Well maintained and clean Property owner very nice and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family visit

Had a great time! The house was beautiful and met all of our needs. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

The place was amazing very welcoming. Definitely will go back. Owner was quick to respond with any questions and perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2024
I am glad you ladies had the quintessential Applefest weekend with the best weather western Pa Oct. Has to offer. So happy you liked it enough to book again for next year. Cheers!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is so perfect. We were attending the "Rock in the River" stone-skipping contest. It was a five minute walk away and walking distance to downtown restaurants. The house was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. We enjoyed mornings and evenings on the front porch and spent time in the river on provided rafts. Ryan is a great host. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2026
So glad to hear it! Rock in River Festival is a great late Summer event in our area. Glad you were able to attend. Thank you for being such clean guests, it is much appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely place to stay!

This is a lovely home and has everything you need. It is even pretty high tech. The owner is super friendly and very helpful. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2021
Lovely people with a wanderlust for adventure and the finer things in life. Barb and company left the house in great condition and were a blessing to converse with throughout their stay. I highly recommend them for any further visits. I think they had fun and enjoyed themselves to the fullest at our property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice home on the Allegheny River

Franklin home has easy access to area attractions and is quite comfortable. The tech upgrades kept us entertained and connected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean. Everything we needed. Ryan is super responsive
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First rate

The home was very clean and accommodated all our needs. Loved the little peeks of humor in the home! Well equipped!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
Thanks Jennie, glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you find the time to come back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxed, Fun Vibe, Clean, Great tech

We were in town for a wedding. Had some down time and enjoyed being the space when we did not have wedding activities. I would stay again if I was in town and I would suggest others consider. Ryan was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2023
Thank you Padriac, we appreciate the review. You guys were superb guests and we would love to have you again if you are ever in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found everything was fine for our needs.we didn't spend a lot of time there as we were competing in an archery tournament our time at the house was primarily for sleeping. We were gone from early morniings till late evening we eat out but had a good kitchen if we choose to we would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

This property was absolutely amazing and we loved everything about it including Ryan, the host. We were made to feel welcome immediately upon arrival. The house was everything and more that was advertised. Ryan was extremely accommodating prior to, during and even following our stay. We did not want to leave and hope that we are able to return at some point to further enjoy this paradise!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2022
Lynette and the other ladies were an absolutely charm. Everyone was so easy to chat with and they all seemed to be having a good time through the course of the weekend wedding festivities. They treated the house with the utmost respect and made it easy for me to clean and sanitize. Lynette and the crew are welcome to visit anytime and I hope they do again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is becoming an annual thing…

My husband and I returned for the 3rd year in a row. We brought along my BiL & wife (this is their 2nd year in a row), and a couple of friends. Everyone agreed the house was great and location was perfect for a trip down the river. House always has everything we need to cook and stay comfortably. OARS made the kayak/SUP trip super simple and we had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Thank you so much for your continued annual trips and for staying at our home. You guys are truly wonderful guests! Glad to see you had so much fun on the water and off. It was a great weekend to enjoy the river for sure.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guess who’s back, back again

Returned for a second stay and brought BIL & SIL. House was super-clean and had everything we needed (loved the extra fluffy towels). Ryan was very helpful and responsive to our communication. We enjoyed a beautiful day floating down the river and a nice evening in Franklin. Plan to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Stephanie and Michael are exceptional guests that always treat the home to the highest regard. They are a hosts dream.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay!

We had a great weekend at the River Valley Retreat in Franklin! The house was immaculate and well stocked, to include kayaks and bikes we could use. Amazing water pressure and great shower. The beds were very comfortable and the AC units kept the house comfortable, even on the 90 degree days. Lots of local places to eat in or have meals delivered. View of the river from the front porch with plenty of seating. We had everything we needed for a fun weekend away! Check in and check out were easy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Home

We were looking for a house that was close to family in Oil City, PA. Ryan met us in front of the house and gave us a tour of the house. Friendly and professional. The house was extremely clean, comfortable and cozy. We used the entire house including the washer & dryer. We would definitely go back, hopefully next summer.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2022
Thank you Larry! I am glad you and the family enjoyed our property. We strive to hold it to a higher standard of cleanliness and amenities for our guests. You guys were wonderful guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AC worked great. Everything was very clean and we felt very comfortable. It had everything we needed and the stove and over worked perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very comfortable and had all the amenities needed. Ryan was very responsive and accommodating. The house is adorable and decorated in an eclectic and era appropriate fashion. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second time staying here and would stay again nice quite area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for paddlers and peddlers

This property met all of our needs and then some. Perfect location, close to town and the Allegheny River is right out your front door. Ryan is a great host. He is very responsive and keeps an extremely clean home. We enjoyed the bikes and the kayaks. We highly recommend this property to anyone that is visiting Franklin, PA.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sisters'Trip

It was an easy process to rent this sparkly clean property. Wonderful location with views of the river. Ryan was great to deal with & cares about his guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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