The Propless Retreat

Welcome to The Propless Retreat!!!





Highlights: 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



Welcome to The Propless Retreat — a cozy, boho riverfront hideaway on the Allegheny River, hosted by Matt & Meghan Dreher (Dreher Real Estate). Check out our socials to find up to date reels/videos/photos of our listings!



Big windows, dreamy water views, a relaxing deck, and all the “unplug and exhale” vibes — our guests come here to slow down, reconnect, and soak up nature.



Why you’ll love it:



- Riverfront views through windows across the entire front of the home



- 2 bedrooms / 2 queen beds, both with Smart TVs



- One bedroom features sweeping river views



- The other bedroom has a cozy electric fireplace



- Projector + screen in the living area with an attached Fire Stick for streaming



- Large deck with comfortable seating  and outdoor dining + propane grill



- Fire pit + cooking grate (yes… grilled food over the fire is encouraged)





The space



Small, stylish, and functional with a laid-back, boho feel that highlights the riverfront setting. You’ll have a comfortable place to relax after days on the water or exploring the area.





Kitchen (please read)



Our kitchen is intentionally minimalist (and perfect for simple meals), and we love encouraging guests to enjoy local restaurants — we provide local coupons when available.



Included:



- Beverage fridge (fits essentials like milk/creamer/eggs/deli items)



- Portable stovetop, microwave, toaster oven



- Keurig, ice maker, George Foreman, waffle maker



- InstantPot hot/cold blender, rice cooker



*Not included: oven, dishwasher, freezer, or full-size refrigerator.*





Bathroom



- Full bath with a walk-in shower, rainfall shower head, handheld sprayer, and an overhead heater vent.





Good to know



The listing may show Parker, PA, but the home is actually in Emlenton, PA.



“Propless” refers to the local stretch of river where prop boats aren’t navigable — ideal for kayaks, canoes, and jet boats.



If your idea of a perfect stay includes river views, fresh air, fires at night, and a cozy place to unwind… The Propless Retreat is ready for you.



*Listing address says Parker, PA but house is actually in Emlenton, PA*



We get our name “Propless” Retreat, from the inability to run a prop boat on our beautiful Allegheny River! Best suited for those on kayaks, canoes, or our personal favorites, jet boats!

*** FOR WINTER STAYS: Please be advised we highly recommend AWD or 4WD vehicles only in the winter months. The steep ascent when leaving the driveway may become troublesome with snowfall. We do our best to maintain as best as possible but in some instances Mother Nature may win. We are not responsible for any tow services that may be needed on the property.





RENTAL 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: Wood is provided as a starter bundle, if you anticipate you may want more than this we suggest bringing your own or buying at the many local stores who offer it in the summer/fall months. Chairs 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. 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 trash bin 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 clean the grille after every use and leave it how you found it. Please recover when finished using. IF you finish a propane tank, we ask you to please leave it out so that we know to replace it for incoming guests.



INITIAL WALK-THRU: Please take a few minutes when you arrive to do an initial walk-thru of the home. 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.



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.



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



PARTIES/ADDITIONAL GUESTS: Absolutely NO parties and/or gatherings outside of the allowed 4 max guests occupancy are permitted unless given prior approval. If evidence of such is brought to our attention, your reservation will be immediately cancelled and you will be subject to removal from the home with no refund.



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 load dishwasher and run it before departure. All used towels can be placed in a pile in the laundry room. 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!

Cancellation Fee Policy:



Please be advised that a 4% cancellation fee will be applied to any cancellations made before the official cancellation policy takes effect. This fee is non-refundable and covers credit card procession costs. Thank you for your understanding.