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

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Enjoy a barbecue in the covered outdoor area, complete with a grill and paddles.
Guests can enjoy bike rentals and kayak access at this property.
Guests can enjoy a traditional American home with a front porch and gabled roof, perfect for a relaxing stay.
Compact kitchen with dishwasher, stove, and sink, featuring a small island with additional sink and countertop.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, vase with flowers, and a ceiling fan.

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Franklin, PA
  • Riverfront Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • DeBence Antique Music World
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Sugarcreek Towne Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Franklin, PA (FKL-Venango Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Come see the rich history and outdoor adventures Franklin has to offer, and stay in a cool house too!

Our property is situated a stone's throw from the iconic Allegheny river. This comfortable home is within a 10 min. walk to city center and located directly across from the Samuel Justus recreational trail head. Our house still holds some of the mid century modern appointments paired with a recent whimsical and color rich renovation. If you plan to eat, play & stay in Franklin... you found your home base.

Here is a detailed description of this premium rental:

New furnishings through most of the home, Four new Samsung 4k TVs, and freshly remodeled rooms make for a cozy environment for our guests. The kitchen is well stocked with all the essentials along side new upscale appliances. The dining room has no problem handling 6 people for a sit down meal or post trail beverage and is located right next to the kitchen. Let's talk coffee and tea for a moment....we have provided a Cuisinart 12 cup insulated carafe drip coffee maker in the kitchen along side an instant hot water pot for the tea lovers and a Nespresso coffee/espresso maker in the en-suite bedroom/office combo room for the ultimate "wake-up roll out of bed inject caffeine experience".

Wireless near field charging stations for Samsung & I-devices are on hand in every bedroom, the kitchen & living room. For those that prefer tech, an Amazon Fire HD tablet puts you at the helm of a whole house Sonos Surround Sound system, Lockly entryway door lock, Nest thermostat and the 3 smart TVs at the touch of a finger. For those that might need to "adult" a bit and use our home office during your stay, we have equipped the property with a fully fortified Mesh WiFi hub system with a UPC battery back-up.

All 3 bedrooms have new mattresses and foundations, and if someone extra needs to crash, there is a cool modular Queen sized sleeper sofa bed in the office en-suite. The living room has super comfy deep couches for when you are not on the trails or shopping in downtown Franklin. Lastly, we renovated the bathrooms with new stately thrones and shower/ soaker tub combo that is divine. The half bath also includes a brand new washer/dryer set.

For your outside lounge time, there is a privacy screened front porch with new wicker furniture, lit by soft LED lights.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Oil Region National Heritage Area. Laundry facilities are available. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Oil Region National Heritage Area and Allegheny River
As a guest of River Valley Retreat, paddlers & peddlers paradise on the Allegheny river, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Ryan K. Wiegel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking on the outdoor porch is allowed.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: Contact me about children 8 & up.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

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

10/10 Excellent

Bethany D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles M., Upstate new york

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Padraic M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Crissy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place!

Nice location and house. We are return cusomers and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint little town

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Larry S., La Mirada

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynette M M., New Port Richey, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Leechburg PA

Liked: Cleanliness

A Peaceful Christmas

My boyfriend and I had a peaceful and relaxing stay at this Franklin home. The house was so clean and tidy. Also the house was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Lastly, our host Ryan was so kind and considerate.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kalli E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and clean property

We have stayed in many VRBOs and vacation rental properties and this property was, by far, the best! Extremely clean, updated, stylish and comfortable home. The pictures don't do this place justice. We would definitely return and recommend this property to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

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