The Propless Retreat

Riverfront 2 Bedroom/1 Bath cottage. Large deck and a fire pit below and large front lawn. Steps from kayaking, swimming, and fishing. 1.5 miles to the Allegheny River Trail (Rails to Trails) Trailhead, Mineral Springs Park, grocery store, public boat launch, Emlenton Brew Haus, Little It Deli, & Otto's Tavern. 2.5 mi to Foxburg Pizza, Foxburg Winery, Allegheny Grille, Divani Chocolate, Foxburg Country Club
*Listing address says Parker, PA but house is nearest to Emlenton, PA*
The reviews say it all - looking for relaxation? We’ve got you covered here.
ALL NEW - even down to the plumbing and electric. Small, yet functional, boho-inspired home accenting the riverfront beauty throughout.
Kitchen features open concept with breakfast bar, open shelving, and butcher block countertops. The kitchen is 'minimalistic' as while you enjoy your stay with us, we'd love for you to visit our local establishments and support them as well (coupons provided for some). Appliances include beverage fridge (large enough to store eggs, milk, creamer, sandwich meat, etc) portable stovetop, ice maker, George Foreman, waffle maker, Keurig, microwave, InstantPot Hot/Cold Blender, rice maker and a toaster oven (**no oven, dishwasher, freezer or full-size fridge).
Bedrooms have a queen bed in each room with a smart TV.
Bathroom has a walk-in shower with a rainfalll shower head with a handheld sprayer and a heater vent.
There is a projector & screen provided for use with an attached fire stick for your streaming needs in the living area.
Windows across the entire front of the house provide wonderful views and natural light. If you're staying with us, you're most likely here for some type of nature involved trip. We want you to indulge in nature as much as possible! We’ve provided some card games and puzzles for your spare time together.

There is a propane grille on the deck available for use as well as a grate to go over the fire pit for cooking purpose - we love a good grilled meat over the open fire!

This unit is set-up for self check-in, but if you would prefer us to meet you there, please arrange it with us in advance.
If you've never been to Emlenton, you're truly in for a treat. This place screams "hometown" and you really get that vibe everywhere you go. The community is wonderful, the local establishments will take care of you, and the nature everywhere you turn is just icing on the cake. We love our little hometown and hope you're able to experience that while visiting.
We're located 5 minutes from I-80 exits 42 and 45. About 1.5 hours North of Downtown Pittsburgh and about 2 hours or less from Cleveland, Youngstown, Erie, and State College. Our town doesn't even have a stop light! No public transportation, including ride sharing. Our place sits at the end of a gravel dirt drive. It is riverfront, so space is limited. Vehicles with trailers cannot be accommodated typically, but please reach out if you'd like to bring one and we can do our best to try to figure out accommodations (may need to store off-site). In addition, the driveway is not guaranteed winter maintenance. We would highly recommend 4-wheel drive if traveling in the winter months as there’s a steep decline/ascent when entering/exiting the driveway. We are not responsible for any fees that may incur due to the need to be towed out or additional nights needed if not able to vacate the premise at normal check-out due to weather! Please plan accordingly.

RIVER RULES:
RIVER RULES: Our home is close to the river so children must be accompanied outdoors at all times. We absolutely love the river, but don’t take for granted how powerful it can be. Be sure to look at rules and regulations for personal flotation devices and please abide by them.

PETS & SMOKING:

We have a strict no pet/animal policy as well as no smoking inside. If an animal is deemed to be on the premise, your party will be charged a $300 fee to cover additional cleaning required. If you smoke outside, please dispose of all butts. If found on premise after check-out, an additional fee will incur. Vaping is permitted but only outdoors. Signs of smoking indoors will also incur an additional fee. If the use of an ozone machine is required to rid the property of smoke (even if it comes inside with you via your clothes, etc.), guest will be subject to an additional $300 fee for cleaning.

OUTDOOR SPACE:

We will provide some wood to get started for our outdoor fire pit and we suggest bringing or buying additional wood, if needed (the IGA in town typically sells by the bundle). The outdoor lights are positioned in the trees for optimal lighting and safety, please do not attempt to move these lights. They are plugged in under the deck on the far side. Please unplug when not using. Chairs and stools are provided for your convenience, we ask that if you move them throughout your stay, that you simply return them to where you found them before you depart. If you’re looking at the property from the rental, to your left you’ll see a small ditch and “garage,” this marks the end of the property line. To the right, as far as the grass goes is the property line. Please do not go beyond these as we do have neighbors and wish to respect their privacy as well. The home is equipped with exterior security cameras around the premise, if any exterior cameras are tampered with in any way, guests may incur a $500 fine.

TRASH: There is a brown trash bin located outside - Please place all BAGGED trash in these bins upon departure. No unbagged trash, please.

GRILLE:

We provide a propane grill on our deck for your use. Please pull away from the railing before igniting. Clean the grille after every use and leave it how you found it. Propane should be turned off after every use! Please recover when finished using.

KAYAK RENTAL:

We do have 2 personal kayaks that we are willing to rent to you separately from the house cost, and coordinate pick up/drop off times with you if available. Please reach out to set up at least 72 hours prior to your stay if you’re interested. Will include kayak and paddle. You must provide your own personal flotation device and be able to show us proof that you have it.

PARKING:

We can accommodate 2 cars for parking, however it should be noted that you are staying along the river, and space is very limited. You will need to turn your car around in tight spaces and back out long stretches of driveway. When pulling out of our driveway onto the main road, you are pulling out into a passing zone. PLEASE BE CAREFUL and look both ways.

INITIAL WALK-THRU

Please take a few minutes when you arrive to do an initial walk-thru of the cottage. We have an amazing housekeeper that does a wonderful job. However, rarely something might get missed. Please notify us within 2 hours of any housekeeping issues or anything that is not acceptable so that we can correct the problem immediately. Please note that by staying you are agreeing to the unit in its current condition, no refunds will be issued after check-out.

PROJECTOR AND SCREEN:

We have installed a pull down screen for easy use. Please be careful when pulling down and retracting it back up. The projector has been set for optimal viewing - please do not touch or adjust any setting on the projector. There is a remote to control the projector and a remote for a FireStick to give you access to Netflix, Hulu, etc. You will need to login under your own login for these services.

RECORD PLAYER:

We have provided a record player w/ our favorite artists record - maybe you'll become a fan favorite also! There are 2 records available - if you're not using them we just ask that you place them back in the protective cover that they came out of.

TOWELS/LINENS: We provide very nice towels and linens and, in addition, provide black makeup towels for makeup removal or anything else that may stain our white towels/linens. Please use these black makeup towels or you may be subject to fees if the towels and/or linens become damaged from stains. We've also provided beach towels for your use, please use the cheap beach towels if you need to clean something up that may stain.

AGE RESTRICTIONS:

Must be at least 25 years of age to book a reservation.

CHECK-OUT: Our check out is promptly at 11am. If you extend your stay without permission you will be charged $50/hr post check-out time. Our cleaners come promptly after 11am and if they have to leave because the space is still occupied, we are charged an additional cleaning fee for them to come back. We ask that you wash/clean all dishes and/or kitchen appliances that have been used during your stay. All used towels can be placed in a pile in the shower. Linens can be left on the bed. Most importantly, this is our home, and we hope you treat it as your own, so please leave the space how you found it for our next guests!