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

Family-friendly farm stay in Mifflintown

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$502
avg per night

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Mifflintown, PA
  • Place, Juniata County Courthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Messiah Lutheran Church
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Myers Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

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
The current price is NZ$502
avg per night

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About the area

Mifflintown

Located in Mifflintown, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. Mifflin County Commons and Perry County Farmers Market are worth checking out if shopping 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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What's nearby

  • Juniata County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Messiah Lutheran Church - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Myers Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Juniata Valley Winery - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Little Buffalo State Park - 44 min drive - 52.5 km

Getting around

  • Lewistown Station - 19 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Harshberger's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pine Ridge Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬5 min drive

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 !

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

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

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 !

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.

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 farm stay is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Juniata River and Messiah Lutheran Church. Myers Park and Juniata County Courthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

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. 76 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Susan B.

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

10/10 Excellent

thomkruise

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Arturo L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

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

PSU Weekend

Had a short stay for PSU game and it worked out perfectly. House is large enough for all the guest and very clean. They response time was great and tire all had a great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

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

Great house

Beautiful and spacious property. We used this for our rehearsal dinner, pre-wedding pictures, bridal suite, etc. it had plenty of room for out of town family and friends. The kids appreciated the outside area and game room. The upstairs rooms were a little warm at night, could use a few fans! Plenty of space and utensils in kitchen. Enough towels and blankets. Great location on the river! Elvin is responsive and kind. The Clark Family appreciates you letting us use your wonderful home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

B C.

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

Great experience!

We stayed with friends and our kids. Great place! Cool old farm house right on the river. The grocery store is right near by and there was plenty to do for the kids inside the house. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

Lovely

We had a wonderful time! The bedroom set up was perfect for our family. The grounds are gorgeous, and a great place for my kids to run!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn G.

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

Vacation with family

Very peaceful and relaxing. Great kitchen, home was very clean. This was my first time renting a home. I would rent it again in the future. Great place for a wedding, family reunion or just a vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Beautiful Property

We were a group of 8 adults that take a trip every fall together. We all enjoyed the house. The property is amazing with a huge back yard for outdoor games. We loved being along the river and although it rained most of our trip we enjoyed the ginormous covered back porch to still spend time outdoors.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cade K.

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay at Elvin’s place. We had a small wedding ceremony and reception. Elvin was quick and responsive from the very beginning. The house is just as pictured and the views are even more beautiful in person. We are looking forward to being able to celebrate our wedding anniversary there hopefully for years to come!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stef H.

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

Family Vacation at the River

We've been coming to the Juniata River on vacation with our family for almost 30 years. This year we had 4 generations altogether!! The house was perfect! Gave us room to spread out when we wanted to, lots of activities to keep us busy, and privacy upstairs when we needed it!! The river was low, but fishing was still good. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley G.

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

PA Wedding Weekend

We came to Mifflintown to attend a family wedding, and this spacious old farmhouse was just right for us. The huge country kitchen was a perfect gathering spot, there were lots and lots of beds, and our grandsons enjoyed the large backyard and going down to see the river. We even surprised an eagle out of a tree at the rivers edge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Relaxing Respite

We enjoyed so much about this property! From its spacious & pleasant interior to the peaceful surroundings outdoors. I was able to relax & take pictures of the many beautiful wildflowers down near the river while my husband spent a couple of hours fishing! We cooked a delicious dinner outside using the grill out on the awesome back porch. This was a very short but much needed break & hope to be coming back to enjoy this amazing property with our kids & grandkids! Elvin & Charlotte were kind & generous hosts & we highly recommend this lovely property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Bob C.

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

Great location but has some issues

What a great location. We would love to return often. We had some issues that we brought to the owners attention but he could not rectify them. 1. Yellow jackets - the house has many many yellow jackets. Our bedrooms had them flying every where. Fortunately no one got stung but it was a constant battle. 2. The house desperately needs spring cleaned. Every window had a spider web and bugs. 3. The basement was wet and there was a musty smell in the house at all times. 4. There are some stray cats that were always under foot and need fed. It’s a shame because the house is very big and comfortable. It’s in a beautiful location and the river had great fishing. The kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was well equipped. It would be helpful to have a Keurig in addition to the coffee maker. The other item we missed was a mixer. It was wonderful having two refrigerators! Because of the sudden change in temperature, we couldn’t find instructions on how to manage the heat! Elvin did respond to our calls about it quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Toni S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Elisa H.

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

Country Charmer

This property is fantastic and in a great location. The house is well kept and the surrounding property is beautiful. The inside of the home is very spacious with plenty of room for everyone. There are 2.5 bathrooms and they are adequate for a larger crowd. Communication with the owner was super simple and he is very nice. My family loved our stay and would love to visit again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl M.

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

Spacious house & Great yard

Our group went to a Penn State football game and it was only an hour away, plus we enjoyed the spacious backyard next to the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua G.

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

Great weekend getaway

We had a great time at the river house. Beautiful setting on the river, plenty of space, and lots to do. The covered outdoors area, fire pit, grill, pickleball / shuffle board court, and wide open back yard made it easy to spend most of our time having fun outside. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Great spot to stay, very convenient location to wedding venue. Enjoyed the back porch and kitchen to visit. Bedroom setup was perfect for our multi/family stay (3 couples, 1 young child). 2 1/2 baths worked well too. Elvin’s communication was just fine!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni S.

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

AMAZING!!!

This was our second time staying. Our weather was 100% better and we got to enjoy the entire property this time. The addition of the cement area for shuffle board, pickle ball, and bags was a fantastic surprise. The host is great at communicating, highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

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

Nice place.

Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024