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Downtown Harrisburg Water Front Home - Close to Hersheypark & Farm Show Complex

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Another beautiful sunset view of the Susquehanna River in front of the house
Susquehanna River view at sunset
Riverfront walk by house, upper level
View of Riverfront and Walking Bridge on left side to City Island and ferry boat
Walking Bridge from Walnut and Front Street to City Island and ferryboat tours
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Harrisburg, PA
  • Popular LocationRiverfront Park7 min walk
  • Popular LocationCity Island4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPennsylvania State Capitol4 min drive
  • AirportHarrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)14 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Downtown Harrisburg Water Front Home - Close to Hersheypark & Farm Show Complex

Perfectly situated in downtown Harrisburg is the historic district of Shipoke, a residential neighborhood. This 3 story rowhome features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private parking with small garage. Central air and heat. Fully stocked kitchen with ice maker fridge. BBQ gas grill. Very walkable to all things in downtown Harrisburg.

Rental rate is all bills paid. That means we pay all utilities. However, we ask that you be kind to the environment and not waste our natural resources by leaving faucets running or taking excessively long showers. Let's leave this planet for our future generations.

It is also fully furnished house down to the spoons. If you're renting on a month to month basis, then we ask you provide towels, detergent, paper towels and toiletries.

Please note that the base rate for this house is for 4 people at full price. (The base guest count will vary if we discount our rates based on seasonality). The additional guest rate is $20 guest per night depending on the season. This fee helps to cover additional utilities, wear and tear, bedding, etc.

The house is a technology wonder. We now have full keyless entry with home automation features such as lighting, thermostat and doors. You will never have to worry about lost or misplaced keys ever. We have highspeed Wi-Fi, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Sling and HD major network cable (via antenna but weather prone).

PARKING: off-street for 1 small to medium sized passenger vehicle or obtain temporary parking permits; more specific info when you book
FREE PARKING ON-STREET: free parking outside of these hours: 9am to 10am and 4pm to 5pm, Monday thru Fri only. Weekends do not require any permits.
PARKING PERMITS FOR EXTRA CARS: remaining cars to be parked on-street that is meter parking or pay $10/car parking permit at City Hall: 123 Walnut St. Second Floor, Harrisburg, 717-255-3141. (just say you're visiting friends at this address). Our community name is called Shipoke. Our housekeeper can also help you obtain these for a small fee. Just ask!

If you like to cook, this is the place to do it. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking gear. The rear patio has a picnic bench, a large BBQ grill and even an herb garden for your use during growing season. After a good meal, you have Riverfront for a nice relaxing walk. The sunsets are to die for with the many bridges that Harrisburg city is known. Enjoy!

Property manager

Qui Chau

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view
Beautiful river view from window!
Professors' Place - Beautiful River View! WHOLE HOUSE! 20 min. to Hershey
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
9.4 out of 10, (51 reviews)
Professors' Place - Beautiful River View! WHOLE HOUSE! 20 min. to Hershey

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
There are no baby gates or child safety locks.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SHOES IN THE HOUSE - please remove all shoes upon entering
Quiet Hours: 8pm - 10am
All guests or visitors must be registered and included in the guest count 48 hours PRIOR to check-in; $200 fine for any unregistered guests or visit

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

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

About the area

Harrisburg

Located in Harrisburg, this vacation home is in the city center and near theme parks. Hershey Theatre is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Giant Center or Hersheypark Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating.
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Harrisburg, PA

What's nearby

  • Riverfront Park - 7 min walk
  • City Island - 4 min drive
  • Pennsylvania State Capitol - 4 min drive
  • Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex - 6 min drive
  • National Civil War Museum - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Harrisburg Transportation Center - 18 min walk
  • Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar - 16 min walk
  • Hidden Door Cafe - 12 min walk
  • Dodge City Steakhouse - 14 min walk
  • XL Live - 16 min walk
  • Table at Bricco - 16 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was just okay
Based on the other reviews and pictures, my expectations were very high for this place. In reality, it's a very old house that smells like mold/mildew. It's three floors - first floor is kitchen and living room, second floor is one bathroom and two bedrooms, and third floor is one bathroom and one bedroom. The top floors get VERY warm. There is no fan in the master... between the hot air (and mind you, this was May - I'd hate to feel it over the summer!), and a too soft mattress with very cheap-feeling sheets, we slept terribly. I also didn't love having to put one of my kids up on the top floor by themselves. The house was fine, just not great and not somewhere I was excited to come back to at the end of each day. We ended up leaving a day early since no one was sleeping great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Dick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Nicely located for sight seeing with great access to freeways. Old and needs some updating but overall a nice place and a pleasant stay. Better furniture on patio would be a significant plus. Steep stairs to all bathrooms and bedrooms could be an issue to be aware of for some.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations for family trip
We really enjoyed our stay here and the hosts were great! We had 6 adults and a two year old that were very comfortable in the house. It was nice having a large kitchen with all the amenities to cook so we did not have to eat out every meal. The location had a beautiful view of the river and we felt safe walking on the trail. Would definitely book again if in that area!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Visiting family member in her new town
We wanted a place to stay in Harrisburg, that would accommodate our family. The location was very convenient for our needs. Loved the views of the river, as well as the cute patio out back. It was unfortunate that all but 3 of the patio string lights were burned out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Beautiful House!!!
This house was everything and more. It was very accurate in the description and very clean. The house was perfect in every way for our Harrisburg trip. From the bathrooms, to the bedroom linens and kitchen was stocked. If you want a home away from home- this is definitely the one! You won’t be disappointed! ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Qui Chau

Host profile image
Easy going person who loves to travel and experience new things, especially authentic cultural foods and people. Huge soccer fan and run the largest pick up group in Austin so swing by anytime to play with me if you're in town. And great danes rule of course!

Why they chose this property

We love downtown because it's a unique neighborhood to play and relax. Riverfront is at your door steps and City Island and the "Walking Bridge" offers a very unique experience of the Susquehanna River.

Harrisburg is a hidden jewel in Pennsylvania due to its rich history, natural beauty and easy access to most major Mid-Atlantic metropolitan cities. It is the capital city of Pennsylvania with many historic buildings to visit. The Blue Ridge & Appalachian Mountains surround it with lots of hiking and biking trails. It is considered the hub of PA due to most major highways passing through or near it.

This house lies on the most southern part of historic Shipoke. It is known for its river front access, views and sunsets. You can easily walk or drive to all points.
We had lived in the city for over 10 yrs and its a joy to visit or do business here.

What makes this property unique

You will be surprised by the natural beauty of the location. There are many bridges that span the Susquehanna River and it's right at your door steps. The serene back patio allows you to enjoy your morning coffee or walk to a bench on Riverfront Park to soak in the sunrise or sunsets. The house is fully furnished for your enjoyment.
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