Location: Upper Black Eddy, Bucks County, Philadelphia & Its Countryside, Pennsylvania, USA (30 Minutes to New Hope and 20 Minutes to Doylestown)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: House
It's always fun at the river!
Whether a romantic get away or action packed adventure is your goal, this river home is your ticket to relaxation.
The hardwood floors and stone fireplace enhance the home's cozy and warm atmosphere making you feel far away, even though you are only 1 1/2 hours from NYC.
Relax by the wood burning fire, and enjoy the bright airy feel of the home and the spectacular view of the river and the Palisades mountains. Swim or fish off the front yard dock. Chat around the fire pit. Canoe, kayak, and bikes are available to you. Walk, bicycle, or cross country ski on 60 miles of tow path, right in the back yard. Or explore all that Bucks County has to offer.
Young families may enjoy a visit to Sesame Place, Ringing rocks or the Crayola Factory.
Master bedroom is located on its own separate floor. Canopy bed. Gas fireplace. Deck. Jetted tub for 2 overlooking the Delaware River. All enhance the getaway experience.
2 additional bedrooms each with attached full baths.
Discerning chefs, and families alike, will enjoy the spacious gourmet kitchen and bar area.
The open family room leads out to a 45' deck and a screened in porch. Kitchen and family room share a see through, wood burning, fireplace.
Easy access with 3 floor elevator and 3 car garage.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Elevator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Mountain View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$350/night .. $1300/3 day weekend .. $1600/week (Winter) .. $2500/week(Non-Winter)
Nightly rates are for midweek stays with a 3 night minimum
Weekly stays include one weekend only
50% deposit due upon booking; remainder due 14 days prior to reservation
Security deposit of $350 required. 3% Bucks County Boarding Tax.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- River House - Philadelphia & Its Countryside, Wheelchair Accessible, Waterfront Home with Elevator
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- Family Room and Two Sided Fireplace - Philadelphia & Its Countryside, Wheelchair Accessible, Waterfront Home with Elevator
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- Large Gourmet Kitchen - Philadelphia & Its Countryside, Wheelchair Accessible, Waterfront Home with Elevator
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- Private master bedroom with canopy bed, fireplace, deck
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- Lower deck on the river with pond
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- Large elevator from garage to top floor
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- Entrance foyer
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- Delaware River in front yard
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- front deck dining and grill
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- queen sized bedroom with adjoining screened in porch and full bath
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- full sized brass bedroom with adjoining full bath
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- master bathroom
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- view from upper deck of the Delaware River
Traveler Reviews (14)
Amazing home!
Guest: Kim
(South Orange, NJ)
Date of Stay: 12/23/11
Review Submitted: 01/12/12
We spent our Christmas holiday in this wonderful house. It was myself, my 2 year old daughter and husband and two friends and their daughter. It was a incredible weekend. The house is great for entertaining because the kitchen opens into the living area. It's completely stocked with dishes and cookware. No real need to bring anything except yourself and some food. The owner even left us a bottle of wine as a welcome. The bedrooms are very nice. Everything is updated. The two car garage is even huge with bikes you can borrow. They have a elevator that takes you from the garage to the 2nd floor which has the kitchen and two bedrooms and then to the 3rd floor where the master suite is. We would stay here again. In fact we threatened to never leave. Thank you Joan for being so wonderful to us. Kim Shriver
Recommended for:Families with young children.
Heaven on the Delaware
Guest: Wingster
(Ocean City, Md, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/12/11
Review Submitted: 11/04/11
Every year I plan a retreat for my girlfriends who fly in From the UK, Montreal and Ohio. This year we were fortunate enough to rent Joan's home and I do mean HOME. This property is located on the beautiful Delaware River and is perfectly appointed. The gourmet kitchen is fully stocked and the appliances are state of the art. The bedrooms are warm and cozy, the perfect place to retreat after a full day of shopping. If I had known how wonderful this home was, I would have skipped staying a few days in Philadelphia and would have stayed exclusively at 'Joans'. We didn't have time to build a fire in the fire pit or to use the canoe. We did manage to enjoy the grill on the upper deck and have cocktails under the stars. Best of all, there is an elevator to transport your luggage to the upper floors! We all voted that if we were ever to return to Pennsylvania - this is where we would stay. Thank you Joan for making our vacation perfect!
Recommended for:
Amazing multi-generational family home... away from home!
Guest: Abigail
(Zurich, Switzerland)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11
Review Submitted: 10/20/11
We have spent two weeks (end Sep - beg Oct) in this home. We live in Switzerland and are lucky to be used to high quality standard of living and equipment. We were looking for a place that would meet those standards in addition to being big enough for a family with a toddler, plus visiting relatives, from ages 3 months to 80 years old. We also wanted a location in a beautiful setting, where it was easy to take day trips to more buzzing locations such as NY or Philly - yet have the possibility of the house as a retreat. Well, this house MET ALL OUR EXPECTATIONS and MORE! First we were amazed at how well furnished it was - yet in this quiet location. Then we discovered the river - and the areas surrounding. Well in two weeks we never had a boring day! We had a wonderful time with family, cousins as well as grand-parents - coming from all over the world. This house is great for all, young or less young who wish to have a relaxing family time in a very comfortable home. The "home" feeling is very true and especially enhanced by the amazing care the owner takes of the place. It is really well suited to renters - all being very well organized "just look for what you need and it will probably be there" we were told - and it was true! Even the closets are totally emptied aside from the many hangers and luggage rack just waiting for the renters to use. The house is furnished in such a way that it feels like a home - but without the feeling of intruding in someone's place - just perfectly organized so that you can feel it is "your" home for the time you are renting. One last note for the kitchen and elevator: both beautiful (couldn't imagine an elevator being so nice) and practical. Your holiday there will certainly be effortless - as there is all to help you get organized really efficiently and enjoyably! Don't think twice before saying yes!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.
A super week!
Guest: Margaret P.
(Maplewood, New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 08/15/11
Review Submitted: 08/25/11
We've just returned from spending a week at this marvelous house. Both my husband and I say this house is perfect in every way: the setting, the view of the Delaware, the location, the decor, the comfort. This was our annual family vacation which including our children and grandchildren. The Delaware River Tow Path is literally in the back yard and I really enjoyed long walks on the path - walking some 6 miles up and down with great views of the river. I also loved going out in a kayak on the river. Great places to eat in the area. I rarely end a vacation saying I wish I could stay longer. That's exactly how I felt. The owner is incredibly gracious in making certain we had all that we needed for our week. Being there you realize this is a home and not just a house.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, sightseeing.
You will not find a better rental on the River
Guest: Matt
(Maryland)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 06/06/11
Seriously, the Delaware River is 300 miles long, but if you hang out at any other spot you are simply asking for crowds and bug bites. This is one of the nicest houses I have ever been in, much less stayed at. You can see how clean and fancy it is from the pictures, so I'll focus on the other stuff. We came up from Maryland for the weekend and gathered up our NY/NJ/PA friends. Everyone found it to be an easy, mostly traffic free drive from all directions. You need to go to Ringing Rocks State Park (1 mile west) and bring a hammer. I won't spoil the really neat surprise. There are several bikes if you want to cruise up and down the canal towpath which is several miles long and just a few hundred feet away. We spotted a heron, 14 turtles, 4 ducks and a half dozen bullfrogs. The main reason I chose this place was that it sits directly on the river (seriously, the deck across the road is over the river). While the house did have a canoe, kayak and several tubes, we brought our own craft. We parked a car at the Musconetcong River mouth in Jersey and floated back to the house in ten tubes. It was an awesome and scenic 3 hour trip. You pass the Nockamixon Cliffs for about a third of the journey and we saw a bald eagle. Even on Memorial Day the water was refreshing, not bone-chilling. We went for a couple of swims too. If you bring a canoe or kayak, you can easily make a much bigger journey. Bull Island State Park is about ten miles downstream and could be made in just a few hours. Be warned however, that if you do rent this place your friends and family WILL expect you to do it every year from now on. Overall it's a great value, so I guess there is no harm there.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.
Marvelous Place!
Guest: Reg
(New York)
Date of Stay: 12/31/10
Review Submitted: 01/23/11
Joan's house is really lovely. Very spacious, perfectly equipped, great setting. Joan is gracious, helpful and has thought of everything. My husband, mom and two young kids had a fantastic time. Would highly recommend without hesitation.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Fantastic!
Guest: Debby Kearney
(Tallahassee FL)
Date of Stay: 10/23/10
Review Submitted: 11/18/10
This house could not have been more perfect. It is beautifully furnished. The kitchen is a foodie's dream. The view from the house/deck is lovely. While we had intended to go out for our meals, we ended up preparing most of our meals at the house because it was just so pleasant to be there. Our group of 4 ladies was on a hiking expedition. The house is ideally located just steps away from the Delaware Canal Tow Path, which provided for easy and scenic hikes. Our experience was heightened by arriving at just the right time to enjoy the colorful autumn leaves. We enjoyed a day in nearby New Hope and it was an easy trip to Philadelphia museums. The owner was most helpful in every way. She obviously cares very much about the comfort and satisfaction of her clientele.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Just the perfect Getaway
Guest: chris
(Rutherford, New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 10/29/10
Review Submitted: 11/05/10
I cannot recommend this house highly enough. My family was visiting from England and we were looking for a space to relax and unwind. Arriving at the house was just fantastic, my 6 year old neice announced "this is the best house ever" - and I am inclined to agree. Whether it was relaxing in a cozy armchair next to the fireplace or sitting out on the deck with a drink overlooking the river it was quite simply a perfect escape. The house itself is stunning, it just feels like home, and that is credit to Joan. The stores nearby in Milford are ideal for shopping and it is a short ride along the river to new hope. We loved it and everyone agreed we would love to come back. The only drawback to our visit was that we only had 2 nights. We are already looking forward to our next visit that we hope will be for longer. The access to the river and quiet location makes it an ideal family getaway. My last comment is about the house itself which is quite fantastic - the pictures simply cannot do it justice, not only is it spacious and beautifully presented but the views of the river are gorgeous, My brother in Law was lucky enough to watch the early morning sunrise and mist rise up above the river. What a relaxing and wonderful place. Thankyou Joan - we will be back! PS the firepit next to the river was also a massive hit with the family
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.
Perfect Vacation
Guest: Susie
(New York)
Date of Stay: 08/03/10
Review Submitted: 09/18/10
This house was perfect for our extended family get away. The kids were never bored and didn't even ask about a TV. Anything we could want was provided, from a fully stocked gormet kitchen to every type of equipment to enjoy the outdoors. We tubed, kyacked, biked, walked, fished, read, napped and ate to our hearts content. And the few times we did venture out, there are lots of choices of places to go. The owner has given such loving attention to detail, you felt you were staying in a five star resort.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.
Perfect for a multi-generational family get together
Guest: The twins
(Virginia)
Date of Stay: 07/30/10
Review Submitted: 08/07/10
This house is perfect when getting together with family members who have varied interests and physical abilities. My 91 year old mother loved the elevator, and spent the time reading on the screened porch, having tea on the deck, and knitting on the deck down by the water - she could share in our swimming and boating without having to get out on the water. The rest of us split our time between mountain biking on the towpath, road biking on the beautiful roads, shopping in Miford just across the river, boating and swimming. We brought bikes and kayaks, but we didn't need to - the house has lots of bikes and a canoe and kayak. We cooked gourmet meals with wonderful produce from the local farmer's markets and then enjoyed the luxurious large kitchen for preparation. We never slept better - the beds are super comfortable, and each room has a bathroom. We'd come back in a heartbeat. The setting is also free of traffic thanks to the location off of the main highway. Our favorite time was sitting in the early morning down by the river with our morning tea or coffee. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home. We have been doing these family get-togethers for five years now, and everyone says this was the best.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, people with disabilities, families with young children.
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