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

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Escape to the Historic Riverside Hotel and Saloon in Friendsville, MD. Retain a piece of history in one of our 6 tastefully appointed bedrooms with river views or relax by the campfire roasting marshmallows. Enjoy meals prepared in the large kitchen with a convection oven and dine on our beautiful covered front porch overlooking the Youghiogheny River.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 13223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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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. 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 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
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

  • Friendsville Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Youghiogheny Reservoir - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Deep Creek Lake - 17 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Wisp Resort - 21 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Deep Creek Lake State Park - 31 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Friendsville Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Root Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Annie's Country Kitchen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Goehringer Catering - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪MoonShadow - ‬17 min drive

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, within a 5-minute walk of Youghiogheny River and Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area. Youghiogheny Reservoir and Friendsville Town Hall are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Nita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun birthday weekend with friends in a blizzard!

Beautifully restored historic inn. Bridget was wonderful, available and made sure our stay was comfortable. Loved the nearby Kendall Trail along the Youghiogheny River. Saw lots of wildlife!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay for a large family

We were attending the WVU commencement in Morgantown, WV and found this charming inn less than an hour outside of Morgantown. Plenty of room for a large extended family with 13 people. The host was very communicative and willing to help in whatever we needed. We even were able to use the 1st floor owner's apartment during our stay, which made it even more comfortable for the grandparents. It's great to find older properties like this that have been restored and revitalized by their owners. The porch was very nice, and we had a great view of the river. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Doug F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving

Our family gathered at the Riverside for a long Thanksgiving weekend. Thoroughly enjoyed that each family group had their own space and bathrooms. Use of the owners area was a plus and provided for a second kitchen and sitting area. Yes, it was cold but the heat sources kept us warm!! Would absolutely stay here again. Brigit was a great hostess and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Noelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

The purpose of our trip was to be together to commemorate the birthday of a lost member of our family. Our stay at the Riverside was a wonderful experience. We had ample room to be comfortable and found Friendsville to be very quaint and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Our family had a great stay. The host was great, I've never had a more accessible/responsive/kind host. Would strongly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Roy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Ayla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a gaming weekend

This place is just wonderful, and I can't wait to come back. There was more than enough space for our group of 6, everything was clean and easy to use, and it was so quiet and relaxing. Being in walking distance to a few stores and sights was lovely. Will 100% be coming back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ayla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

marilyn p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant

Everything about are stay was 100%. The owner could have not been more helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jimmy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Roy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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