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The Riverside - Stay on the River - 15 minutes to Deep Creek and Wisp!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 13223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Riverside - Stay on the River - 15 minutes to Deep Creek and Wisp!

This is your chance to stay at the site of the Historic Riverside Hotel and Saloon in Friendsville, MD. Take advantage of our initial discounted rates while we complete the finishing touches on our property. The original house likely dates from the 1870s and retains significant historical charm combined with modern amenities! We pay homage to our hotel origins with 6 tastefully appointed bedrooms, 5 with river views! Enjoy the large kitchen with a convection oven to make meals for the whole family. Dine on our beautiful covered front porch overlooking the Youghiogheny River. Relax and roast marshmallows over the campfire in the back yard! Need to work? Bring your laptop because the Wi-Fi is great - and you can work on the porch, with the river sparkling 20 feet away.

The Kendall Trail starts right across the river from the Riverside and takes you along the river to the ghost town of Kendall. Enjoy outdoor adventures including kayaking, whitewater rafting, and fishing on the Yough! There are local adventure tour companies in Friendsville who are available to take you on whitewater and other eco tours. We are easy walking distance to the Friendsville Community Park, a large, open greenspace on the Bear Creek with a walking/running trail and fitness equipment for adults. The Park boasts a beautiful playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a volleyball court for your enjoyment. Friendsville offers an historic walking tour, and you'll find the Riverside at stop #3 on the tour.

The Riverside is centrally located to attractions in Western MD, West Virginia, and Southwestern Pennsylvania and serves as a perfect base for exploration. We are 15 minutes from Deep Creek Lake and the four-season Wisp ski resort. Visit and hike Garrett County's beautiful state parks, including Sang Run, Swallow Falls, and Herrington Manor. Enjoy horseback riding, boating, ATV rentals, zip-line adventures, and so much more.

For anyone in your group who prefers quieter activities, you'll love visiting the Deep Creek Lavender Farm for unique lavender gifts and touring the local wineries in Garrett County and Pennsylvania. Spend an afternoon at the Casselman River Bridge and Artisan Village in Grantsville. Try out the local Spas in McHenry, antique stores and shopping in Oakland, and fine dining throughout the Deep Creek area! You will be 40 minutes from Frank Lloyd Wright's famous Fallingwater and 40 minutes from West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. We also have fast Wi-Fi, multiple streaming services on the television, and board games if you’d like to spend a day indoors.

We can't wait to welcome you to the Riverside and we are sure you will have a wonderful time. Please let us know what types of activities you are interested in and we are happy to make recommendations and help you with an itinerary! Before coming, we ask that you consider that some of the things that make this such a wonderful destination can also be drawbacks for some people. This is an historic building, and it comes with quirky windows and all the charm. Don't worry! You'll find the plumbing and electricity to be thoroughly modern! So, if you want a small town, riverfront property, and an easy drive to all the best Garrett County has to offer, check us out!

The Riverside has an attached but separate 2-bedroom owner's apartment with its own entrances. Owners are occasionally on site in the apartment.

Property manager

Brigit

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Well-behaved dogs welcome with notice.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Friendsville, MD

What's nearby

  • Youghiogheny River Lake - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Deep Creek Lake - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Wisp Resort - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 26 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Swallow Falls State Park - 39 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Friendsville Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Water Street Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Goehringer Catering - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Flower Bakery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Jubilee Diner - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Riverside - Stay on the River - 15 minutes to Deep Creek and Wisp! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Riverside - Stay on the River - 15 minutes to Deep Creek and Wisp!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Riverside - Stay on the River - 15 minutes to Deep Creek and Wisp!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Riverside - Stay on the River - 15 minutes to Deep Creek and Wisp! located?

This family-friendly Friendsville holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Youghiogheny River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Funland and Deep Creek Lake. Youghiogheny River Lake and The Drane House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

The Riverside - Stay on the River - 15 minutes to Deep Creek and Wisp! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy F., Fredericksburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
A small group of friends stayed here for a long weekend this fall and had a wonderful time. Although the town was sleepy this time of year, we found the people friendly plus it was a great jumping off point to many fun activities nearby. The house is a former inn so it had enough bedrooms and bathrooms to easily accommodate our group of 8. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect For Our Wedding Guests
Our family was hosting a wedding nearby and was looking for a place for 'out of town' guests. This rental was perfect. It was spacious, with modern amenities, provided a relaxing environment, and close proximity to the wedding venue. Guests were able to walk to a nearby trail and coffee shop and had very positive comments about their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Waterfront Location
The property is in a beautiful location with a wonderful house that is well appointed and absolutely perfect for a group stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend’s Reunion
Our group had a wonderful stay at the historic Riverside. It was nice that each couple had their own bathroom, beds were very comfortable. Everything was very clean, kitchen was well stocked - had everything we needed to prepare meals. Brigit, the host, is very friendly, helpful and accommodating. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We had a great time at the Riverside. The house is charming, clean, and well stocked with kitchen and bathroom supplies. It was great to bring our dogs. The river and Kendall trail are in your front yard— we enjoyed swimming, floating, and hiking. Had good meals at both friendsville public house and mountain brewing company. It is in the middle of nowhere but sometimes nowhere is the place you want to be! Shout out also to Chris— the friendly and helpful next door neighbor!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful.
Beautiful place! Love that we could float the river and land back at the house. Great area to sit and watch the river and could dip your feet in if you wanted. Loved the front porch! Whole family was able to sit together. Loved the information provided about the house and brochures for other local areas of interest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana M., Westminster

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We love Brigit and the Riverside house. This was our second stay, and we loved the lazy tube ride down the river in the evening!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get-a-way
Everyone in our party thoroughly enjoyed our extended weekend. The location was close enough to Deep Creek for dining out and there were several locations in town to dine also. The house was clean and gave us ample room to spread out and/or gather together as we wanted. We had several generations in our party and the house was perfect for all of us. Thanks to Bridgett (sp?) she is very responsive and willing to help.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayla H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely riverside views
The Riverside is a great getaway for friends getting together to hang out. The kitchen makes for great group cooking, but we spend most of our time on the porch gaming with the beautiful water and trees blowing in the breeze. (And thank goodness for the room window AC units!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent facility for family reunion
Very nice, clean and updated historic building with lots of room. The location is fabulous right on the river. We had a family reunion there and everyone enjoyed it. This is our second time here. The owner is extremely helpful and very quick to respond to you. You won't be disappointed if you choose Riverside for your family or friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect place for our family reunion.
We loved the renovated rustic and historic feel and relaxed vibe of the riverfront property. The front porch and long table are a perfect gathering place. We recharged our nature cells with long walks beside the river. The kitchen is large and had everything we needed to cook large meals. The Beds were comfortable and well appointed. Bathrooms were clean and had plenty of towels and toiletries. Ample parking and easy walk to a couple of cafes for breakfast or lunch. There is some highway noise but with the air conditioners running it didn’t bother our sleep. Our host made sure we had everything we needed and was very prompt to our questions. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
We loved everything about this place! The hosts were quick to respond to communication and the house was just as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Flashback in Tine
It was a unique experience. Our grandchildren got a kick out of the single hallway upstairs with 6 bedrooms and 4 baths. Kitchen was well appointed. Owner left supplies that might have been forgotten ( laundry and dish detergent, trash bags, foil, baggies, etc.) available. We did use a few things but replaced them. Owner could not have been more responsive. The weather was frigid but space heaters were available to warm up nooks and crannies. Plenty of blankets and pillows!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a large group going to a football game 30 minutes away. The place was perfect. Plenty of rooms and bathrooms. Historical charm but very clean and had everything we needed. We didn’t have a chance to spend any time in town but there is a beautiful river right out front and we tried a pub down the street that had delicious food. It as perfect and we plan to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Larry G.

Liked: Cleanliness
My days in Friendsville
Was close to the event we came for. Only complaint was owner should of had instructions to use TV. The little time we had to watch we could not.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Riverside
Perfect location for rafting the Yough. The Riverside has lots of character and plenty of bathrooms. We hope to return next year for our Father/son rafting weekend. We enjoyed playing cards on the front porch, campfire in the backyard, breakfast in the dining room, and biking around town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Spot
The Riverside was the perfect spot for our golf and football weekend! It’s clean, comfortable, gave everyone their own room (+plenty of bathrooms), and had everything we needed! Brigit was very kind and welcoming and I could tell that she was interested in making sure we were set up well. Internet/wifi worked great for us and we really enjoyed the atmosphere out on the front porch with the view of the water. I and my group will definitely consider staying again, and we’re all very grateful for the hospitality, accommodations, and our experience in Friendsville. Oh and it’s an easy/fun walk over the Friendsville Public House too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana M., Westminster

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and fun
Everything was wonderful for our stay. Very comfortable accommodations and caring touches. My family enjoyed the proximity to many fun adventures and having a comfy home to come back to. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Gathering!
My siblings and our spouses came from 3 different states to visit our Aunt and Cousin who live in Friendsville. We used to come here for family reunions as we were growing up and my Grandma was living. The house was right on the Yough, so we spent a LOT of time on the porch watching the water and ratters go by. The porch has a large table with benches and a couple lawn chairs, but we all brought our own and put them out so we all had a comfy place to sit. There's a large dining table indooithat seats at least 8 that we had breakfast at each morning. The sitting room that has the only TV in the house is quite small, but we didn't miss it since we kept so busy the whole time we were there. The bedrooms were very spacious and it was nice having our own bathrooms! We stayed very cool while sleeping with our window air conditioners, as well. The rest of the home, except the bedrooms, is not air conditioned, so we put a fan in the dining room and pointed towards the kitchen which really did a great job! The host provided small containers of toiletries, tp, paper towels, hand soap, dish soap, etc Something else we loved was that she allows past renters to leave unopened things that the next guest may be able to use. We used some and also left some!😊 The check in and checkout was the easiest I have EVER had. We would definitely recommend this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jim R., Hilton Head Island, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Reunion
This historical property was the perfect spot for our “cousin’s reunion”. It was always fun to sit on the front porch to reminisce and watch the river and the rafters float by. The kitchen was well equipped and lots of little extras. The bedrooms offered lots of flexibility with sleeping arrangements. Our group had 5 children, 4 single adults, and 2 married couples. No problem. And Brigit, the host, was always responsive to our inquiries in a timely manner. We would highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional location and hostess
Everything was above expectations. Lots of room for everyone. The hostess provided many things that are usually not included with a VRBO. Beautiful porch and quient historical atmosphere with modern improvement. Couldn't be better. Exactly as described. Thanks for sharing your home with our family. We are returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Retreat
The property is a great place to get away from the bustle of life. It is a perfect country visit with spacious accommodations. It was perfect for our board gaming retreat! The nearby park, place to go rafting, and electronic car charging station less than 1 minute away is also set up for families. The men can game, the kids and wives have plenty to do in the surrounding area. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

marilyn p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family gathering
The Riverside is a great place for a family gathering. We had 7 adults and 6 children stay here for 5 days and it fit all our needs. The kitchen is well-stocked with everything you need to cook and serve meals. Our children played in the large backyard and we all took walks along the river and enjoyed the views from the windows.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Riverside is an Excellent Getaway!
Wow! I could not be more pleased with our stay at The Riverside! A beautiful home! The property manager was so accommodating and responsive. She made sure we had everything we needed for our stay over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend! Our family came together for the holiday and just loved the house, the area, and the opportunity to stay in such a neat place. Thanks for everything, Brigit!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022