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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
4.7
Outstanding(58 Reviews)

House in Harrisburg, PA

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this house rental

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!

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden

Map of Harrisburg, PA

Reviews

4.7
Outstanding(58 Reviews)
4.7
Aug 2024
Unfortunately we did not have a 5 star experience by any means at this property. I don’t want anyone else to experience what we did, so I wanted to leave an honest review. This house was a good location for our Hershey trip, it is bowever located right next to a homeless tent community and they would hang out in the road and riverfront. The house was very dirty. Walls had gunk,scrapes, cabinets had old food spilled in them, coffee was molding in the pot, thick dust had collected on surfaces. Rugs were stained, bedding had blood stains, even the curtains had brown stains on them. The ceilings had mold/mildew and were cracking. Overall, not well kept. Parking was bad. You need a permit for the street and the garage was blocked where we couldn’t access it. When we checked in it was “keyless” and the code was supposed to be switched so no only else knew it, yet on arrival, it didn’t work. There was also a pest issue. Mouse droppings and traps thrown about and bees inside the house. The exterminator also came knocking on the door because he was told no one was there. There’s only enough sitting room in the living room for 3, dishes and pots provided were dirty with food caked on as well as mouse droppings in the cupboards. The master bed is impossible to sleep on as it is massively slanted. This has never happened in our renting experiences. This place isn’t well taken care of. We received a small refund for our big issues only after vrbo suggested it.
4.7
Jul 2024
Beautiful townhouse, beautiful view. So much within walking distance. I had several questions and owners responded quickly. If I have a need to return to the area, I would love to stay at this home again.
4.7
Jun 2022
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.
4.7
May 2022
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.
4.7
May 2022
Property was just okay
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.
4.7
May 2022
Great location
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.
4.7
Apr 2022
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!
4.7
Apr 2022
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!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Harrisburg?

The average price for a rental in Harrisburg is $209 per night. This rental is $6 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Downtown Harrisburg Water Front Home - Close to Hersheypark & Farm Show Complex. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Downtown Harrisburg Water Front Home - Close to Hersheypark & Farm Show Complex. Enjoy the water!

Is Downtown Harrisburg Water Front Home - Close to Hersheypark & Farm Show Complex pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Downtown Harrisburg Water Front Home - Close to Hersheypark & Farm Show Complex?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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