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Rivers Nest -River of Happiness

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Geneva, OH
  • Place, Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Laurello Vineyards
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Austinburg Township Park
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Rivers Nest -River of Happiness

Grand River Valley Region is known for Wineries, canoe, kayaking, fishing, golfing and country relaxing.
It simply is an adorable, special place for friends or family to get away. Covered Bridges , Geneva on the Lake and The renowned Spire institute are a few specialties.But also we are rooted centrally located in the Winery Region. Come relax on a Grand deck overlooking the Grand River. Grill your favorite meal and enjoy the cottage kitchen. We are one of the few cottages right on the River. Enjoy the campfire all wood supplied . Additionally the River Oaks and also Edge are located together for an all included family and friends gathering.
25$ per day per pet due upon departure.
Price is based on 4 person occupancy.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Warning River is steps away!!!!No barricades
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Fee left upon departure ask to add a pet
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Dispose of butts properly not in River or grounds

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Smoking outside…. No cleaning fee please wash your towels and step your beds . Make sure all dishes are done and put away.
Additional pets with permission

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property # 2751435vb

About the area

Austinburg

Located in Austinburg, this cottage is on a river. Victorian Perambulator Museum and Ashtabula Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Laurello Vineyards and Ferrante Winery. Ashtabula County Fairgrounds and Adventure Zone are also worth visiting.
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Geneva, OH

What's nearby

  • Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Laurello Vineyards - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Austinburg Township Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Harpersfield Covered Bridge - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Ferrante Winery - 8 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mary's Diner - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rivers Nest -River of Happiness pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Rivers Nest -River of Happiness?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rivers Nest -River of Happiness?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rivers Nest -River of Happiness?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rivers Nest -River of Happiness located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge and within 6 miles (10 km) of Laurello Vineyards and Austinburg Township Park. Harpersfield Covered Bridge and Ferrante Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very simple the check in and the kitchen has modern and had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, quiet location overlooking the water off the deck. Peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay. What a gem of a place. All of the best wineries are no more than 10 minutes away!! The home was very clean and updated . We had everything we needed . Definitely a nice place to sit and enjoy that morning coffee and relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Caramel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was relaxing. Love the shower and the deck
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas s.

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

Wonderful property

Great location not far from wineries and strip, beautiful house, well updated
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Very clean. Loved the deck overlooking the river. Spent a lot of time hanging out enjoying the peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing experience. Valerie and her husband went above and beyond! Communication was was perfect. Just perfect in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Great weekend getaway place

House was very clean. Newly updated and super cute. I would recommend this property!! Very close to multiple winerys and about 18 minutes from Geneva on the lake. Great weekend!! Owners were very good communicators!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan L.

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

Beautiful Property

Very clean property that is pet friendly. This cottage sits right on the Grand River which made it such a peaceful experience. The owners were in communication often to make sure we had everything we needed. Far enough away from things to be relaxing but no more than 20 minutes from the nearest store.
View of back deck from living room.
View of river from back deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Very peaceful getaway

My husband and I and our two adult children enjoyed the covered outdoor deck, since it rained much of the time. The neighborhood is quiet, so it’s easy to hear the birds, and we even had a woodpecker with us one evening. We visited many of the nearby wineries and had a very relaxing time. Beds are comfortable, too!
View from covered deck
View from bottom of stairs
View from bottom of stairs
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancibeth K.

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

Wonderful property with a great patio and view! Would definitely stay again.

Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy D.

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

Covered Bridge Trip

Great location, great host!! We loved the water view too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For an impromptu family getaway, Rivers Nest is a quaint hideaway. Nestled in a quiet spot in the heart of Genevas wine country, this cottage is a family friendly retreat. Wether it’s wine, Bourbon (Red Eagle distillery) or if you’re more of the outdoors type the re are plenty of parks (Lake Erie Metroparks) to choose from for your next outdoor adventure. Rivers Nest is deceivingly spacious and has great amenities with a huge front lawn, and an amazing covered back deck that overlooks the Grand River. Literally minutes away from some of the historic covered bridges, Rivers Nest is a great escape. Pet friendly and the host is responsive and friendly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

Excellent Place to Stay

The property was just as described, beautiful deck and attentive hosts. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Best place to stay in Geneva!

Val and John are the nicest people! The property is beautiful and so peaceful. We have gone there 2 years in a row while our son was a Spire Acadamy and we wouldn't stay any place else!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn P.

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

Quiet and peaceful

Very relaxing cabin that is in a quiet neighborhood. Amazing kitchen with nice bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica E.

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

Amazing view

I absolutely loved the deck and the view of the river we enjoyed grilling out and having fires and relaxing the house was beautiful and exactly like the listing and our dogs loved it as well! Will definitely stay again loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Quiet and relaxing

Very relaxing to sit out by the river.The house was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Relaxing mid-week break

Just retired, I wanted to take a short trip to chill and decompress. I brought my close friend and my dog. Rivers Nest met all our needs. Check-in was very simple. Owner was very communicative. Sitting on the covered deck watching the birds and river was just what I needed. And of course, you are very close to many great wineries. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbey K.

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

Cute and great communication

Just what we needed for our family to stay during our Spire visit. So easy to check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

ELENA R.

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

Peaceful

It was so peaceful and beautiful. We built a nice fire both nights which overlooked the river. The host was awesome. I would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

TERRY B.

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

Birthday Weekend

House was just as described and we loved it. That deck is too awesome for words We were only sorry that we didn't bring fishing poles
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davey H.

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

The visit

Very pleased.Met the owners and they were very helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine N.

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

Great Stay!

My husband and I as well as our two fur-babies had a really nice time at the Rivers Nest. It was our 35th wedding anniversary and Valarie had a card and freshly made cookies waiting for us when we arrived. Those little touches go a long way. The house was clean and very welcoming. We plan to go back again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Temeka F.

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

Husband 50 th

Love it. Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Valerie Cox

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We are both Veterans and also live on the river . The area is beautiful and so much to do . We love walking down our country road . We decided to live here to bring peace to our lives after a family tragedy . We hope to bring you this peace. These are renovated family history cottages . Come see what families snd friends enjoyed for years . .

Why they chose this property

This is peaceful country living but yet a hop skip and jump to entertainment . This is waterside enjoyment at s readonabke price for sll .

What makes this property unique

We are on the Grand river with a covered deck overlooking it .

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