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Beautiful apartment in a rustic log home on theAllegheny River.

Apartment in Emlenton with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Interior
Overlooking the river, Riverwatch Retreat offers a serene escape for family or friends. Step down to the private dock and enjoy swimming, canoeing, or sunbathing. Relax in the evening around your fire pit on a large patio outside your door that includes a propane grill and table for outside dining overlooking the river.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful apartment in a rustic log home on theAllegheny River.

A wonderful get-a-way for family or friends overlooking the river with great fishing for Smallmouth, Walleye, Musky & Catfish. Sixty steps down from your patio to our private dock where you can enjoy swimming, canoeing, sunbathing and exploring. Across the river is the Allegheny River bike Trail where miles of enjoyment await. Relax in the evening around your fire pit on a large patio outside your door that includes a propane grill, table and chairs for outside dinning overlooking the river. In cooler weather enjoy the living room fireplace after cooking in a fully stocked kitchen. The yard is fenced in for protection of your small children and pets, both of which are welcome.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

NO SMOKING INDOORS

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Emlenton, PA

What's nearby

  • Allegheny River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Grove City College - 38 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - 42 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Grove City Premium Outlets - 44 min drive - 57.2 km
  • Cook Forest State Park - 56 min drive - 80.4 km

Getting around

  • Franklin, PA (FKL-Venango Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Emlenton Truck Stop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Restaurant Lounge - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Otto's Tavern - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪That Place Eatery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful apartment in a rustic log home on theAllegheny River. pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful apartment in a rustic log home on theAllegheny River.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful apartment in a rustic log home on theAllegheny River.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful apartment in a rustic log home on theAllegheny River. located?

Situated in Emlenton, this apartment building is steps from Oil Region National Heritage Area and Allegheny River. Foxburg Wine Cellars is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) away.

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Reviews

Beautiful apartment in a rustic log home on theAllegheny River. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful and the location is gorgeous. The apartment is private with a lovely patio with fire pit, covered porch with picnic table and dock on a beautiful stretch of the Allegheny River. The house is very comfortable and extremely clean. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The hosts are wonderful…very helpful and easy to communicate with. We had a wonderful time…..our second time staying in this gorgeous place!
View of the river from the patio
View of the river and deer from the patio
View of the river and dock from the patio
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Great place to stay would book again

Great place to stay and the host was wonderful. Really enjoy the view and the place was very clean and comfortable. Would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel B.

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

Archery trip

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff s.

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

Top notch

Fantastic hosts and 5 star amenities. Patio overlooking a beautiful section of the Allegheny river. Great fishing and boating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trinidad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view of the river was spectacular.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Great property!

We had a great stay! The property was perfect and just as described! The kitchen had everything we needed for a good Thanksgiving dinner. The views of the river were so pretty. We will be back when it’s warmer to enjoy the nice patio, fire pit, and river.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise Y.

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

Outstanding place.

I can’t say enough about this property. It was outstanding, clean, the view was beautiful. The owners were very kind. I would and will rent this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The entire experience was perfect. The living space was beautiful. It had all the amenities you could ever need down to fishing rods, camp fire accessories, and a great barbecue space. The rooms beautifully decorated and clean. It was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim s.

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

Beautiful downstairs cabin apartment

A group of us went for a fishing trip. Even though the weather wasn’t great. We had a blast. The place was beautiful, clean and well appointed. Fred was a great host and very helpful. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tristan Z.

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

Best View Ever!

The view is in the top 2 I've ever seen, absolutely breathtaking. The Lodge is immaculate and much bigger than expected, beds were luxurious, great little gated area for my pup, fire pit, and Amazing Hosts who treated me like Family. The neighbors were all so kind and welcoming. A 5 min drive to town will give direct river access, Rails and Trails to the falls, IGA market and gas. Little It pizza and the Coffee Haus were delicious and highly recommend! The entire experience was a big warm slice of Heaven on Earth!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santina A.

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

Absolutely Amazing

This is a perfect little cabin apartment! You can look out to the Allegheny River from the kitchen. The pictures on the listing do not do the property justice. The hosts had the rental space all decorated for Christmas including a beautiful Christmas tree. We stayed over Christmas and it was perfect. The rental was clean and stocked with everything you need and more! We will 100% be renting from them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Better than Perfect

This property was magical. The home was meticulously clean and so cozy and inviting. The hosts left a wonderful book full of information around the are. The kitchen had everything you needed and more. Outside the view was better than the photos and the sound of the river can be heard from the time you park. It made for an absolutely magical stay. Cannot recommend more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Riverside Cabin

Beautiful! Accommodation is the lower floor apartment of a cabin on the shore of the Allegheny River (Hosts occupy the upper floor.). Private patio area facing the river with grill, fire ring and seating. Small side yard area with a swingset and sandbox. Patio and yard are fenced. This property is dog-friendly and the hosts were very tolerant of our rambunctious Golden Retriever. The apartment itself is fully and very comfortably furnished. Fishing gear (You must have your own fishing license.) and kayaks are available for guest use. The only downside is that river access is down a very long and steep staircase, a consideration for folks with mobility issues. The neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. Convenient to an extensive network of bike trails. The village of Emlenton is about 15 minutes away and includes a small grocery store, gas station, post office, brewery, coffee shop, deli and bar. Not much of a restaurant scene, but the cabin kitchen has everything you need to cook a great meal. Our hosts, Fred and Chris were very friendly and available to help if we needed anything. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023