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Rustic River Retreat- located right on the Whitewater River!

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A cozy cabin interior with a blue sofa, wooden floors, and a welcome sign.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, striped armchair, blue sofa, and a patterned rug.
A wooden deck with a railing, chairs, and a view of a river and trees.
A natural park with a wooden bench overlooking a lake surrounded by trees.
A small, single-story cabin with a stone chimney, surrounded by trees and a grassy yard.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Brookville, IN
  • Place, Brookville Town Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Brookville Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mounds State Recreation Area
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Rustic River Retreat- located right on the Whitewater River!

A family friendly get away right on the bank of the Whitewater River. Located five minutes from downtown Brookville, IN. Enjoy relaxing by the beautiful Whitewater river, fishing or playing games in the large backyard. The property is located right on the bank of the river with private access down to the shore. Canoe and Kayak rentals only 5 minutes away. For wintertime fun- Perfect North is just 24 minutes away! Visit us on Instagram @riverhousewwr https://www.instagram.com/riverhousewwr/profilecard/?igsh=MWJoMjYyeDF3ZzV5Zg==
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do NOT use the indoor fireplace. The chimney needs repair.
Please be respectful of the property. As a renter, you assume liability for any damages incurred.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2816418vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Brookville

Brookville is home to this holiday home. Perfect North Slopes and Sugar Ridge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Martin Marietta Performing Arts Theater and Miami Whitewater Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Yager Stadium or Lawrenceburg Speedway.
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Brookville, IN

What's nearby

  • Brookville Town Park - 8 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Brookville Lake - 11 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Mounds State Recreation Area - 16 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Metamora Grist Mill - 16 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Wolf Creek Habitat and Rescue - 17 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton, OH (HAO-Butler County Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Cottage - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪cedar grove tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skyline Chili - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪China House - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic River Retreat- located right on the Whitewater River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic River Retreat- located right on the Whitewater River!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic River Retreat- located right on the Whitewater River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic River Retreat- located right on the Whitewater River!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic River Retreat- located right on the Whitewater River! located?

Situated in Brookville, this holiday home is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Brookville Lake and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Mounds State Recreation Area. Martin Marietta Performing Arts Theater and Metamora Grist Mill are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a large group to meet up and hang out. Great common spaces and a really functional kitchen. The bathroom heaters are fantastic in the winter time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family's yearly vaca was awesome lovely home..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 - we loved the space, the location and organization of the home. It was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. The home was clean, the location was perfect for what we needed, the only downside was that the hot water heater stopped working partway through our stay. They did send someone out to fix it, which temporarily did fix the problem, but then it stopped working again. The property manager was very helpful and considerate in trying to get everything fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mason C.

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

Great Stay in Brookville Indiana!

Wonderful accommodations, beautiful scenery, and right on the stream! We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Group of Ladies Auxiliary from Brownsburg, In - we do a girls weekend yearly and stay at different cities. This house was perfect and we loved the river view and how most bedrooms were on first floor. We definitely will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Preston T.

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

Great place, will be back! Thank you!

This property is outstanding and in a great location, very clean, great hosts. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natashia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the absolute BEST house we could have picked for our book club’s first ever reading retreat! There was so much space for all of us to spread out and get cozy. The view was spectacular. The house was well-stocked. The beds were extremely comfortable and it felt like a home away from home. The host was also super helpful! We hope to come back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Montana W.

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

Loved this place! ♥️

My friends and I had the absolute best weekend here! The house is huge, the location right on the river is so perfect, the neighbors were awesome! I cant wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great outdoor space!!

Large spacious home for plenty of room for a large group to sleep. Amazing access to the river with great fire pit and outdoor location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property! Location on a beautiful river was perfect. Little ones had so much fun playing in the water, the campfire area was also so fun. Only comment to make was that queen bed downstairs may need some repairs. The bed was at a slight tilt. Overall highly recommend!! We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

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

Great location and fun for the whole family

Shared this house with the family for the week and it was tremendous! Awesome location right on the river that offered water fun, great fishing and at times just simple relaxation. Location was also very convenient to Brookville late for boating and swimming. Massive house and yard also provided privacy and fun for all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberley E.

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

Great house for family gathering

Property sits right close to the river. Sitting on the deck was wonderful for our group. We took advantage of the grill and had a wonderful family dinner. We didn’t use the tiki hut area as much as we thought , no issues with bedrooms or bathroom counts , worked out great. Good time was had by all.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger M.

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

Wonderful Time

My siblings and spouses and grown children all had long weekend. Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Beautiful property - enjoyed our stay

This property was gorgeous and had everything we needed. We had a wonderful stay, and I'd highly recommend this property to anyone! It's in such a beautiful setting, on a river complete with fire pit/wood and plenty of seating on the patio overlooking the river. The rooms were spacious and we loved having the large dining table. And, wow, the upstairs loft was so cool!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

River House

Nice roomy house on beautiful river-front property. The kids loved swimming, floating, rock-hunting and fishing in the beautiful clean Whitewater river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

WhiteRiver stay

Perfect for our reunion. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherish K.

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

Best place to stay in Brookville!

This house was worth every penny! Location was amazing, fishing and playing at the property was perfect. Rooms and beds are comfortable. Plenty of space. Highly highly recommend spending the extra money on this house. They had everything we needed.bAfter activities all day tje kids couldnt wait to come back and hang here. Thank you for everything! A+
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly A.

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

Fun Girl’s Trip

We really enjoyed our stay at the house! Good location for our Girlfriend Kayaking Trip. Plenty of space in the house, able to put kayaks in up stream and come down river and beach them right at house. Also enjoyed a lazy day playing in the water and a riverside campfire. Only issues were that the refrigerator was not clean and would have been nice if back deck & patio would have been swept and cleaned before we arrived. Overall it was great time and we look forward to staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Our family loved this cute, rustic home.

The backyard is amazing! The home had more than enough space, beds and bathrooms for our family of 10, teens and adults. Very clean and had all the extras, coffee pods, dish soap, bathroom soap, dishwasher and laundry detergent too. Our mission was to ski this trip, the slopes were a 20 minute drive. Great communication with the host. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micha D.

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

Friends/Nurses annual trip

We are a group of ladies who enjoy a yearly trip. This property was absolutely perfect. There was plenty of room for our group of 12. The waters bank absolutely made it incredible. We had a 10 person float tied off for 3 days. The fire pit and outside kitchen/bar is wonderful. There were enough towels and the kitchen stocked well. We have been changing destinations but plan to set up here for 3 days again. It was simply perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

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

Just right

The home sits right on the river. The big deck was just the place to drink a cup of coffee or glass of wine and relax. We watched two eagles fly back and forth over the river. The home is big very clean and nicely decorated. The kitchen was just right for preparing then sharing our Thanksgiving dinner. We would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2022
Thank you for staying with us! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you are able to come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

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

Miami University friends 45th reunion.

This property was perfect for our group of 8 adult friends- 4 couples. We used the patio and fire pit areas for most of our activities but the huge kitchen and table for 8 inside was also great. It would have been a problem to have more couples stay overnight without bringing inflatable mattresses. A highlight of the weekend was watching a bald eagle fish for his breakfast while we were having our morning coffee on the patio and enjoying the stars at night. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home, Abbey! We will be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2023
Thank you, Jan! We are so glad you all enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann D.

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

A completely wonderful stay!

We booked this VRBO as a location to enjoy viewing the total eclipse of 2024. We cannot say enough good things about this home and its location -- enough bedrooms and bathrooms to make a thoroughly comfortable stay; huge kitchen and eating area which opened onto very large deck equipped with gas barbecue; plenty of outdoor furniture in strategic locations to gather and enjoy the outdoors. The home is on the river so the younguns were able to try their hand at fishing. The firepit was located in a nice space that was a little bit away from the house which was great because there was no smoke odor in the house. There is plenty of room on the property to set up a cornhole game or play catch. Finally, the upstairs included a terrific tv and game area to relax away from the action on the first floor. obviously, we loved the place! (And hope to return some day.)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kellie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needed freshened up

Bathrooms and flooring all very nice and new. In the original listing it listed a hot tub as an amenity, which I was looking for. We had some kids with us and they were excited about a hot tub. I had passed up other properties that I personally liked the location better, for this one because of the hot tub. After getting there and the next day realizing there is no hot tub we looked at the listing and hot tub is no longer listed! I had taken a screenshot and some of the other adults had seen it so we know it was listed. Abbey had no response other than that she didn’t know how that got on there as an amenity. I would have expected a bit of a reimbursement but whatever! Also it looked as though no one had been in there for well over a month, the clocks hadn’t been changed for daylight savings time (our stay was thanksgiving weekend 2024) and there were many dead bugs that needed swept up, many, many cobwebs and it was freezing in there. The downstairs bedrooms were very cold the entire stay. I feel like for the money we paid it could have definitely been freshened up before we arrived. It also lists a playground, not sure what or where that was.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We are sorry that you were disappointed with your stay and that there was not a hot tub. The property has never had a hot tub and we truly do not know how it showed up as having one. Unfortunately due to the rural area, bugs and cobwebs can pop up quickly. We have increased our cleaning schedule to ensure the house stays refreshed. Thanks again for your feedback and for staying with us!

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