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River-Front Cottage On The Juniata River

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Late spring: roses, phlox and daisies are blooming and the river is high!
Juniata Cabin - early spring
Side yard and river view
dining area on the deck
New porch swing!  A comfy place to nap.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Hopewell, PA
  • Down River Golf Course
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Old Bedford Village
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Raystown Lake
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

River-Front Cottage On The Juniata River

Peaceful cabin with screened-in porch, large deck, fully equipped kitchen. Sit on the porch swing and watch the river. Or take a float in your kayak or tube, there are steps to the river between our two cabins as well as plenty of public launch points nearby. Close access to the river lets you swim or fish to your heart's content. We have 2 one-person kayaks available with paddles and life jackets. Must sign a waiver to use the kayaks.
A birder's paradise! We've seen osprey, eagles, herons and other water birds, as well as countless songbirds. Add your spottings to our list!
Visit historical sites like Old Bedford Village or the Coverlet Museum, or shop for antiques nearby. Cabin is close to Bedford and Everett, but on a quiet rural lane with no through traffic.
Enjoy the fire ring and picnic table in the yard, or dine inside with views of the tranquil, shaded yard. Cabin is rustic, with basic amenities including Wi-Fi internet, a flat screen smart TV, and a gas grill. It's the perfect spot for those who just want to "get away from it all". Please note that we do not provide sheets or towels. Also, please be aware that the cabin is not toddler-proof! Cleaning supplies are located under the kitchen sink and in the bathroom, and upstairs bedrooms have curtains rather than doors.
Please know that the health and safety of our guests is our primary concern! We follow CDC cleaning and sanitation guidelines as well as maintaining a 1-day (24-hour) buffer between rentals.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not suitable for toddlers. Older children ok.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs must be leashed when outside. Pick up waste.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you use the grill, clean it and dispose of grease before leaving. Tins for grease on top of fridge.
Please put kayaks back in the basement, lock the door and return the key to the rack before leaving. Contact Susan prior to using the kayaks.
Please try to limit water use. Don't let water run and limit wash loads to 1 per day if possible. Our well is fairly shallow.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hopewell

Located in Hopewell, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Fort Bedford Museum and Covered Bridge loop are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Down River Golf Course and Schellsburg / Shawnee Loop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hopewell, PA

What's nearby

  • Down River Golf Course - 18 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Old Bedford Village - 26 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Bedford Speedway - 26 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Valley-Hi Eagle Lake - 33 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Raystown Lake - 38 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arby's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Black Valley Provender - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Corral Drive In - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River-Front Cottage On The Juniata River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at River-Front Cottage On The Juniata River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River-Front Cottage On The Juniata River?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is River-Front Cottage On The Juniata River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Tenley Park, Down River Golf Course and Valley-Hi Eagle Lake. UPMC Bedford is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 129 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bev K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is beautifully situated with easy access to the Juniata River. The living space allowed for our family to relax inside when we were taking a break.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, house was clean did lots of kayaking on river, beautiful area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The covered porch was the best. My son even caught some fish in the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

We love coming here

We come to this cabin every year-- five years in a row now-- and we love it. It's clean, comfortable, the bird watching is excellent, and it's so quiet and relaxing.If this property ever went up for sale I'd buy it so fast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Swanton, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very homey. Owner is easy to deal with
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Caryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The cottage is situated beautifully on the Juniata River. Quiet area with few cars. We were disappointed that the river access to the river was not accessible since the river was so low...the access by the owners left a gap of 4' between their last step and the river so we were not able to use that at all.(I specifically asked about river access before booking) Also, they must have had a limb fall on their back screened in porch and are in the process of rebuilding it so while there was a roof, it was not quite finished being built as the part of the porch that was hit was not screened in. Cabin itself was as listed, except floors are very creaky. Shower stall was narrow in bathroom and my friend felt very unstable in it. We had a nice time together and were glad to get away; this is a very peaceful location otherwise. Our belongings, even after we left, smell like the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

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

Perfect place to relax

This place was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Trip to Juniata cabin

Nice clean cabin, great location, quiet area, river is beautiful great for kayaking and fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD F.

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

Excellent

Great location and people
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

diane w.

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

vacation

great area, a lot of yard for the dogs. the house is well stocked and badically clean. hada great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Great location on river

Really enjoyed our stay, especially the screened in porch overlooking the river. Susan is great to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Camp

Everything good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

This is our second visit to the host's beautiful home. It is right on the river. Very good fishing. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleks S.

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

Quiet getaway

Beautiful, peaceful and serene
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

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

Cabin weekend

The cabin was very clean and has a great view of the river. Susan was very accomodating and easy to communicate with. We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel C.

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

Great little getaway

This was a great spot cute little cabin on the river Mothball smell was a bit intense but they did say we were the first guest of the season we just opened some windows and aired it out then it was fine for the rest of our stay. Beds were really comfortable we all slept great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

We look forward to this trip every year.

This cabin is clean, comfortable, and offers great views of the Juniata River. My partner and I come every June and we absolutely love it. It's quiet, secluded, and a great spot for fishing or bird watching. Can't recommend it enough-- we're already planning our stay for next year. Honestly, if the owners are ever looking to sell... I'd buy it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel C.

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

Peaceful stay

My family and I enjoyed our time on this peaceful property. Enjoyed the view and simplicity of our stay. I would love to come back when the water is high enough to fish and make use of their kayaks. Thank you again Susan
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

trish t.

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

PERFECT IN EVERY WAY

Perfect location on the Juniata River. We saw deer, chipmunks, fish (BIG FISH), turtles and a Baltimore Oriole bird, yellow finch, blue heron. Peaceful - kids stayed on the river all day kayaking, swimming & fishing. Beds were comfortable and A/C was a blessing. PERFECT IN EVERY WAY!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

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

A relaxing get-away

The location was very quiet with a gorgeous view of the fall foliage along the Juniata river. We utilized the camp fire ring regularly and enjoyed the nature around us.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna D.

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

Relaxing and quiet

We really enjoyed the serenity and peace of the woods since we are from loud NJ. House was clean, quaint m, had all the amenities and perfect for the 3 of us. A great getaway in the rolling hills of PA.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe D., York, PA

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

Excellent

Enjoyed wade fishing for smallmouth bass on the river on the prperty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Briana K.

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

Perfect getaway

Perfect getaway. The property was absolutely gorgeous. The house was completely stocked and clean. The river is a few steps out the door. It rained the entire time so we didnt fish much. The host susan went above and beyond. If you're looking to be off grid this is the place for you. We are already planning our next trip(we plan to stay a lot longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

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

Absolutely loved the peace and quiet and serenity everything was exactly like listed

Very easy and great communication with everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack N.

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

Memorial Day Weekend

This was our third visit. It is a perfect spot right on the banks of the Juniata. It is not a far drive for biking the local HB&T Trail, Abandoned PA Turnpike and a little further away is the Lower Trail. Also several shops and restaurants in Everett and Bedford. This is a cozy, rustic getaway that we have come to very much like. Susan is the perfect host!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by owner/property manager

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Hello! My husband and I live in a small town between Lancaster and Philadelphia. My husband Tony works in the Tree Care industry (following in his father's footsteps!) I'm a self-employed instructional designer. I love being a host because it lets me share the beautiful area around the cabin with lots of people. I feel like I'm making the world a better place by sharing a quiet, relaxing area where you can rest and re-energize in nature.

Why they chose this property

I love the rural nature of the area and the beautiful Juniata River.

What makes this property unique

The cabin has been in my husband's family for three generations! His parents lived there full time after they retired. The cabin is full of fond memories for us. My Father-in-Law was an Arborist. He was active in the Boy Scouts and was fascinated by Native American history and lore. My Mother-in-Law was an avid bird watcher. You'll find the upstairs library is full of titles related to their varied interests, along with some classics and popular fiction. We have tried to keep the vintage feel of the cabin while upgrading it with modern conveniences. I hope you enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of our cabin!

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