Riverhouse

Very Good
Traveller Type: family with young children
  : The accommodations in terms of the property itself, were phenomenal. The owner of the property was extremely friendly and provided great ideas on best places to eat and visit during our stay. The view from every window was absolutely beautiful. The home was extremely spacious with wall to ceiling windows downstairs, so the scenic views were peaceful. Having nature so close to the house reminded me of my parents' home in Maryland, but their 2 acres don't boast of American eagles flying about!
  : Riverhouse does not have staff, so we were not greeted the way a guest should be. We confirmed at the time of booking, as well as days prior and the day of, when we would arrive. We were very communicable about our arrival time to be courteous and respectful. Unfortunately, the owner of the home was unable to greet us; instead, he had his wife greet us. My previous experience with B&B's was nothing like this. We drove up and no one came out. We could hear the dogs barking, but still no one came out. We walked down the steps toward the door and had to knock on the door before the owner's spouse came to the door. When she opened the door, there was no smile to greet us and she seemed unfriendly. Immediately, we were not put at ease or made to feel welcomed. She showed us the rooms while barely speaking a word. Once the owner arrived, he made up for everything. He seemed kind and did his best to make us feel comfortable. Breakfast was not at all what we expected. Although delicious, light, and filling, we paid an additional $60 for parfaits and scones. Coffee was not available after breakfast, so my Dad was unable to drink coffee as he would at home. The cost of the stay was more than enough, so to add an additional cost for parfaits, scones, and coffee was a bit distasteful. We could have used that money for a hearty breakfast elsewhere. I was under the impression that there would be activities for guests, but there were not. We were pretty much isolated to one area of the house. Sadly, the owners' large but beautiful dogs were a deterrent to go into the kitchen and other living area. To respect the owners, we stayed away. Overall, it was a decent stay and something different for my parents and husband. We would have been better off at a hotel for this particular stay.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : The accommodations in terms of the property itself, were phenomenal. The owner of the property was extremely friendly and provided great ideas on best places to eat and visit during our stay. The view from every window was absolutely beautiful. The home was extremely spacious with wall to ceiling windows downstairs, so the scenic views were peaceful. Having nature so close to the house reminded me of my parents' home in Maryland, but their 2 acres don't boast of American eagles flying about!
  : Riverhouse does not have staff, so we were not greeted the way a guest should be. We confirmed at the time of booking, as well as days prior and the day of, when we would arrive. We were very communicable about our arrival time to be courteous and respectful. Unfortunately, the owner of the home was unable to greet us; instead, he had his wife greet us. My previous experience with B&B's was nothing like this. We drove up and no one came out. We could hear the dogs barking, but still no one came out. We walked down the steps toward the door and had to knock on the door before the owner's spouse came to the door. When she opened the door, there was no smile to greet us and she seemed unfriendly. Immediately, we were not put at ease or made to feel welcomed. She showed us the rooms while barely speaking a word. Once the owner arrived, he made up for everything. He seemed kind and did his best to make us feel comfortable. Breakfast was not at all what we expected. Although delicious, light, and filling, we paid an additional $60 for parfaits and scones. Coffee was not available after breakfast, so my Dad was unable to drink coffee as he would at home. The cost of the stay was more than enough, so to add an additional cost for parfaits, scones, and coffee was a bit distasteful. We could have used that money for a hearty breakfast elsewhere. I was under the impression that there would be activities for guests, but there were not. We were pretty much isolated to one area of the house. Sadly, the owners' large but beautiful dogs were a deterrent to go into the kitchen and other living area. To respect the owners, we stayed away. Overall, it was a decent stay and something different for my parents and husband. We would have been better off at a hotel for this particular stay.