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Professors' Place - Beautiful River View! WHOLE HOUSE! 20 min. to Hershey

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81845 sq ft

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Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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Harrisburg, PA

Pennsylvania State Capitol
‪14 min walk‬
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex
‪4 min drive‬
City Island
‪5 min drive‬
Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Professors' Place - Beautiful River View! WHOLE HOUSE! 20 min. to Hershey

Beautiful home right on the Susquehanna River! Amazing river views from front windows. Walking distance to Capitol, Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Broad Street Market, Strawberry Square, Whitaker Center. Light and bright house with updated interior. We are minimalist in our decor, so we don't have a lot of clutter. But we believe in having items of quality and value. Each decorative item in our home has been chosen carefully and brings us much joy! Handmade Amish quilts on all the beds. Beautiful stained glass windows. Local, original works of art throughout the house. A Persian carpet in the living room made from natural dyes and purchased through a fair-trade organization. 2 outdoor decks you can relax and eat on. An outdoor patio off the kitchen. We also love to eat breakfast in the summer at the little table outside our front door. Speaking of breakfast, we love the donuts and cinnamon rolls just a few blocks away from the Broad St. Market. We are members of the Mennonite faith which means we are not allowed to have a TV in our home. However, we do not want to impose our values on our guests, so we provide free WiFi - so bring your laptop and devices along to get your screen time. Our family enjoys talking, walking, and playing together. We have board games and books at the house for your enjoyment. Enjoy the great outdoors! Just walk outside and start jogging, walking, and biking along river. Nice walk to City Island (about 25 min. walk) where you can use batting cages, arcade games, watch Senators baseball games, City Islanders soccer games, Water mini-golf, playground, etc. We love this house and we know you will too! As a family of nine, we live here only part of the year. We love knowing that our home is available to other large groups or even family reunions. We know how hard it is to find similar accommodations in hotels where groups can spend time together. History: The house was owned for 35 yrs. by a professor of psychiatry. Both of us are professors as well, of biology and political science. This house is a great place to relax and take a break from work!

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Nathan & Faith Zook

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We also have pack & play, in addition to 8 people.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pets are not allowed on furniture. Crate your pet if the animal is left inside the house by themselves.

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harrisburg

Located in Harrisburg, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Pennsylvania State Capitol and Forum Auditorium are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex or Giant Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Riverfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Pennsylvania State Capitol - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
City Island - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
National Civil War Museum - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

Harrisburg Transportation Center - 5 min drive
Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mad Moose Tavern - ‬6 min walk
‪The Sturges Speakeasy - ‬12 min walk
‪The Millworks - ‬8 min walk
‪Brownstone Lounge - ‬13 min walk
‪Ciervo's - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Professors' Place - Beautiful River View! WHOLE HOUSE! 20 min. to Hershey pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Professors' Place - Beautiful River View! WHOLE HOUSE! 20 min. to Hershey?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Professors' Place - Beautiful River View! WHOLE HOUSE! 20 min. to Hershey?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Professors' Place - Beautiful River View! WHOLE HOUSE! 20 min. to Hershey located?

This family-friendly Harrisburg holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Riverfront Park, Broad Street Market and Susquehanna Art Museum. State Museum of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania National Fire Museum are also within 15 minutes. Harrisburg Transportation Center is 24 minutes by foot.

9.4

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

18 May 2025

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

Great Stay!

The property was exactly as described, but roomier than anticipated. The furnishings were clean and comfy. The temperature was perfect. The house was well-provisioned. Communication was quick and helpful . The neighborhood was very friendly!! We would love to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

22 Apr 2025

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

Birthday outing

Enjoyable time with friends. Wonderful river view.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 May 2025

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

college graduation weekend.

The river house gave us a great place to gather to celebrate my daughters college graduation. There was plenty of room to spread out and to gather. I would prefer more chairs on the top deck so we could have sat out there when it was warm out. It was easier to bring an extra chair or two out front for the sunset over the river, but the street noise could be loud at times...

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

3 Mar 2025

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

Family Trip

It was beautiful

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diamond C.

13 Jun 2024

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

Perfect place for us

This property was everything promised in the description. We stayed the weekend to attend a family wedding and were very happy with our choice of this accommodation.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly H.

26 Jan 2023

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

Great house, awesome location

The house is got some really cool old vibes with a really great view and location, walking distance to some fun spots!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby T.

25 Jan 2023

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

Great location!

Ideally situated across from the lovely Susquehanna River and in the heart of Midtown Harrisburg, this is a terrific spot to visit. The hosts were very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

31 Jul 2023

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

Great location great view

Stay was great super comfortable. Plenty of toys for my child and lots of kids books to read at bedtime. 5 stars all the way

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

26 Aug 2023

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

Quaint and affordable.

Great location in a spacious, older home. Super hosts. River view outstanding.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Vinnie E.

15 Jul 2024

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

Great space and conveniently located

The property was immaculately clean and very well appointed. My friends used it as a central location while we were attending a convention in Harrisburg and is served us really well. The only small ding on an otherwise really perfect property is that parking is tough. This isn't the owner's fault of course but it's worth mentioning that if you're commuting by car you will need to carefully check all posted signage.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B., Independence

24 Jul 2023

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

Beauty and Proximity

Excellent views of the river and just where we needed to be for our event in downtown Harrisburg. The Zooks are great hosts that give you all the details you need for a good stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

12 Jul 2021

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

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!

We stayed for the weekend of the Pump Muster & this house was PERFECT! Walking distance to everything & our 1 year old absolutely loved running from end to end of the house & all of the toys! The rooms are spacious & super clean! We will definitely be staying here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Carin A.

12 Apr 2023

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

Amazing location!!

Could not ask for a better spot- just a few blocks from the amazing public market, movie theatres, restaurants… You do need to consider the parking, but it’s not a huge deal. Beds are comfy. No frills, but a nice, clean place.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly T.

31 Mar 2023

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

Harrisburg family get away

Such iia beautiful home, perfect location for activities . Walking distance to downtown Harrisburg. And easy travel to Hershey, Camp Hill, York, Lancaster area. Stunning views.home provided all basic needs.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

26 Apr 2023

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

Great Downtown Experience

Wonderful time staying in such a unique home! We never even found a need for tv and didn’t miss it a bit. There was so much to do and so much to explore. Our kids were fascinated with how different this house was from what they’ve seen. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey W.

27 Sept 2023

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

Charming home close in to town

Several friends and I were in town for a wedding and had a great time here. The place is clean and inviting. Everyone was comfortable in their bedrooms and there were also multiple outdoor spaces. We had a couple of wedding related events in town and we were able to walk to all of them. The house is located across the street from a river and so we had a pleasant walk along the river into town. One member of our group is a runner and she enjoyed running along one side of the river to a bridge then back along the other side to a second bridge. Check in was straightforward and the house had the amenities we needed (towels, hairdryer, etc.).

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

SUE A.

24 Apr 2024

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Dissappointed but since we were almost never there, it really didn't matter as much as it might of.

We were disappointed by the advertising and disclosures after you had our money (with a no refund policy) that would have most assurdly not been something we would have chosen. We were greatly disturbed by the three story situation, the terrible parking problem and the incredible level of traffic within five steps of the front door. The decorating description was embellished..

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Wayne W.

3 Aug 2018

We were not impressed.

Even though description on web page is accurate, it does not tell the entire situation. First, the place was very clean and appreciated. The description identifies all the amenities but fails to mention that there is no TV or radio in the townhouse. The furnishings are spartan to say the least. The living room furniture consisted of a couch, an older wicker lounger and two leather recliners; no end tables or coffee table. Access to both decks described in the listing was through a window that had been taken out and a door put in in it's place, with a high step built to reach the window threshold and one to reach the level of the decks on the outside. Furnished linens and towels were of mediocre quality. We rented this after a previous reservation had been canceled by the owner at the last minute and we already had made plans to take our grandsons on a trip to Gettysburg and surrounding area. We ended up having a good time with them but were disappointed in the overall spartan conditions of this rental. The relatively inexpensive cost for this rental is appropriate, however, we just feel that there needs to be full disclosure of the true nature of this rental so that renters are aware of what to expect upon arrival. Location in Harrisburg was great.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Benita P.

11 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Unreasonable house rules

We left and stayed at a hotel for the week instead of staying the night here because the house did not meet the needs of our family, and this was not clear prior to booking the stay. The house location and expectations were unworkable for us. Examples: (1) The first example isn't really the homeowner's fault, and is completely understandable given the age and location of the home. Unfortunately, we couldn't find out about these prior to booking, or we would have booked elsewhere. There was no parking at the property, and there were no designated spots on the closest side road. This meant every time we left, we had to move the cars and hope to find a nearby spot when we returned. While this is perfectly fine for some, the walk was hard on my parents, who are getting up there in years. The narrow steps inside were also difficult for my parents. (2) The rest of our examples are house rules set by the owner. The house has some air conditioning, but the homeowner requested that it be set at 75 degrees, which is too warm for our family, which runs hot. (This was actually the final straw that caused us to choose to pay the extra money for a hotel-- otherwise we'd be too tired and cranky to enjoy the week... best money we spent!) (3) The house had beautiful windows looking at the water, but the homeowner requested the windows remained shuttered during daytime hours to protect their hardwood floors. I understand that this is an old house, but the PRIMARY selling point for booking this was that it had a beautiful view. My dad will spend hours just watching the water, which he was unable to see because the windows had to remain shuttered. (4) The rules said we were not able to wear shoes in the house to protect the floor. Two members of my family are required by their doctor to wear shoes except for when they're laying down for bed. (5) The rules also said we could not eat anywhere other than the kitchen or dining room. This just didn't work for my family, who likes to snack while watching movies and playing games.... though, I should also mention there is no TV here. These restrictions probably work for many people, but it did not work for our family of 5. We left and did not stay for the week. I wouldn't post all of this because the homeowners seem lovely, but I would like to spare another family the inconvenience we went through.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Julie V.

17 Mar 2024

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

Girls getaway

It was lovely by the River!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredyth B.

23 Jun 2023

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

Birthday Weekend

I was visiting with some cousins and friends for my birthday and we had a great time at the house. There’s a lot of views and we loved how close to the water it is! We were a bit sad that the grill wasn’t available, but I would definitely come back again in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jean P.

29 Nov 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic Harrisburg

A nice walkable neighborhood.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wes S., Tallahassee, Florida

29 Oct 2022

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

A week along the river

As advertised. Close to attractions. Parking wasn’t as hard as what I had seen other guests describe. Good launching point to the surrounding area. If you like old houses (which we do) you will like this house!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

15 Sept 2022

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

Fabulous in town location.

Very clean with comfortable furniture. Owner very responsive.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Karla Rose M.

12 Sept 2022

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

Harrisburg home on the Riverfront

The home itself was an older home with a lot of character & charm. Just a neat place! Many details & information were shared in advance of our arrival which was very helpful. . All of our needs were met by the host and we enjoyed our stay there. The biggest problem was parking near the home. It was stressful. Needed to work around street cleaning, streets being repaved, and one-way streets. Had to park 4-5 blocks up the street in order to be safe from tickets or towing. Not only just one but had 2 vehicles to park. Parking was the only negative during our stay in Harrisburg.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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Harrisburg

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10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Great Stay!

Beth B.

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Birthday outing

Linda H.

10/10 Excellent

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college graduation weekend.

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Family Trip

Cheryl T.

10/10 Excellent

Diamond C.

Perfect place for us

Diamond C.

10/10 Excellent

Carly H.

Great house, awesome location

Carly H.

10/10 Excellent

Abby T.

Great location!

Abby T.

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Great location great view

Chris D.