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Riverbend Retreat - 8 minutes to skiing or town!

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81958 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Great Valley, NY
  • Place, Snow Pine Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Holiday Valley Resort
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Sky High Aerial Adventure Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bradford, PA (BFD-Bradford Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Master

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Riverbend Retreat - 8 minutes to skiing or town!

Relax with family and friends in this spacious and inviting home. Peaceful 3-acre lot surrounded by trees, with the Forks Creek running through it. Plenty of room for socializing with an open concept floorplan, upstairs loft, three-seasons room, deck, patio, and hot tub. Only 8 minutes to skiing and downtown Ellicottville, lined with shops, restaurants, and pubs. Pumpkinville and farm stand located just around the corner, and Allegheny State Park & National Forest less than 20 minutes away.

1st floor:
~ Open concept with fully equipped kitchen, living room, and dining room; three-sided gas fireplace; half bath; master suite with full bath and deck access; entrance to three-seasons room; large closet spaces for coats, shoes/boots, and luggage

2nd floor:
~ Open air loft with sofa bed, TV/game space and foosball table

Lower level
~ Bedroom with queen bed; second bedroom with single bed and 3-bed bunk (2 up / 1 down) and TV; full bath; access to patio, hot tub, and fire pit

Additional information
While network TV is not available, Roku and Netflix are provided with ability to log into any personal subscription services. House equipped with unlimited high speed internet.

In addition to amenities listed, we provide a Bose bluetooth speaker, large crockpot, popcorn maker, hand blender, boot dryer, fishing pole, firewood, air mattress (not part of listed bed count), and nightlights.

Basic supplies provided: starting amounts of toilet paper and paper towels, garbage bags, dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, and common cooking spices. Please plan to bring personal toiletries (shampoo, bath soap, shaving supplies, etc.).

You'll find a binder at the house with many other details about the property and surrounding area.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
No pets or smoking (with appreciation from a highly allergic family member...)
Must be 25 years of age or older to book
Guests not to exceed 8 person maximum

Important information

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Great Valley

Located in Great Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Allegany State Park and Griffis Sculpture Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Snow Pine Village and Sky High Aerial Adventure Park. Watson's Chocolates and Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Great Valley, NY

What's nearby

  • Snow Pine Village - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Holiday Valley Resort - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Sky High Aerial Adventure Park - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Winery of Ellicottville - 8 min drive - 11.5 km
  • HoliMont - 8 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Bradford, PA (BFD-Bradford Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pour Taproom Ellicottville - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waffle Cabin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ellicottville Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mountainside Grille - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverbend Retreat - 8 minutes to skiing or town! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverbend Retreat - 8 minutes to skiing or town!?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverbend Retreat - 8 minutes to skiing or town! on 12 Jun 2026 start from £178, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Riverbend Retreat - 8 minutes to skiing or town!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverbend Retreat - 8 minutes to skiing or town!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverbend Retreat - 8 minutes to skiing or town!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverbend Retreat - 8 minutes to skiing or town! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Snow Pine Village, Holiday Valley Resort and Sky High Aerial Adventure Park. Watson's Chocolates and Winery of Ellicottville are also within 6 miles (10 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 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful weekend here! The house was exactly like the pictures, cozy, and comfortable. We enjoyed our time outside and in the hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Nice property

It's spacious house that's a short distance from Holiday Valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan W.

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

Great spot for Bachelorette

We had a small bachelorette at this VRBO. I was big enough to move around, great amenities and very clean. Town was a short drive away. Great stay overall
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EleanorE J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the beautiful river in the backyard with a view of the mountains. We felt nice and warm and cozy in the house, even though the weather did not cooperate and it rained almost all week long. We still found plenty of things to do in the area in between raindrops. The sun peeked out a few brief moments at Allegheny national Park so we got some nice fall color photos. We also enjoyed a visit to Olean's Rock City Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

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

Getaway weekend

We had a wonderful time in ellicottville. Everything from the check in to check out was simple and smooth. Home is in a beautiful setting and well stocked with any and all necessities!!! Will definitely book again if we come back up!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle D.

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

Perfect Getaway

The house was spacious, comfortable, and clean. We enjoyed spending time in the screened in porch and down by creek. It was a relaxing setting with privacy, but not too far from town. A perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ncpattison

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

Birthday Getaway

I wanted somewhere relaxed and comfy for my birthday celebration. It was perfect. The creek, the porches, the game room. all of it was great :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Bachelorette celebration

It was a great experience! There were 8 of us for 2 nights over a weekend. The house is beautiful and spacious and the property is very peaceful. We enjoyed the town, the Alpaca farm and gift shop, and the Salt Cave among other things. I would definitely stay there again and recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, Janie! Thank you for being such wonderful guests and taking great care of the property!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle I.

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

Perfect place for a ski getaway

We had an amazing time at this house. The pictures online doesn't do it justice. When we arrived the place was very clean which is important to me. The house was nicely decorated and I even loved one of the pictures so much, I ordered it and sent it to my son for his ski house. My 11 year old step-son loved the bunk room and foosball table. When we arrived, there was an issue with the heat, but I still think this was a 5 star stay because the owner was so responsive and head a tech there the same day. We used the gas fireplace until it was fixed so it wasn't a big deal. The kitchen was well stocked for us to cook at the house and it was very spacious. The house is about 7 min from Holiday Valley so the location was perfect. We will definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

The R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house is beautiful and the location is 10 mins from the Holiday Valley ski resort. However, several basic issues affected our stay and should have been handled before arrival.The grill was not clean, and the hot tub was not ready. There was sand in it and the water was not hot. We sent them a message, they came and fixed it. Although it was fixed the next day, we lost nearly half of our short stay. Guests do not want technicians coming during their stay for issues that should be checked beforehand.There were also small but frustrating details: flickering bathroom lights, dead batteries in candles and the fireplace remote, no shower essentials (shampoo, conditioner, body wash), and some kitchen glasses that were clearly not clean. I bought them and left them there so that the next guests don't struggle to take shower because of 10 shampoo. When we shared these concerns, we were told we should have requested inspections during our stay, but guests do not want to spend their limited time managing house complaints or inspections.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2026
Thank you for your feedback and for noting the home’s location and overall appearance. When you contacted us about the hot tub during your stay, we responded immediately and had a technician onsite within 30 minutes to correct a temperature setting issue. The hot tub was fully operational the same day it was reported. We always encourage guests to reach out in real time so concerns can be addressed promptly, as was done in this case. Many of the additional items mentioned were not communicated to us until after checkout, which limited our ability to address them during the stay. Certain amenities, such as shower supplies, are not advertised as included in our listing, and we strive to be transparent so guests can plan accordingly. However we do provide an amenities basket with these items should they be forgotten, which could be found in the house binder referenced in the welcome message. We also have extra batteries and would have been happy to direct you where to find them had we been made aware. We appreciate feedback and continually review it with our service teams. Our goal is always to be responsive and ensure guests have a comfortable stay, and we encourage future guests to contact us during their visit with any questions or concerns.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrianne B.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Theresa Janszen

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My family and I have been coming to Ellicottville for years to ski and play. We fell in love with the region and are excited to share our experience with others. Feel free to reach out for local recommendations, as there's so much fun to be had in this year-round destination!

We also enjoy traveling ourselves and exploring other corners of the world. Being outside, live music and finding local gems are some of our favorites.

Happy traveling!

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