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# Historic Canal Home on Nature Preserve

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

## Photo gallery for Historic Canal Home on Nature Preserve

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

You can look forward to a water park, a firepit, and a garden at Historic Canal Home on Nature Preserve. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like bicycling and kayaking at this vacation home. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room. 

### Entire home

2500 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

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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.

### Historic Canal Home on Nature Preserve

Summary:  
  
Only 10 minutes from Princeton University, this quiet and beautifully restored historic home sits along the picturesque D&R Canal and borders a vast nature preserve—ideal for mountain biking, kayaking, and peaceful walks. The calming water views immediately set a weekend state of mind, while inside, guests are invited to explore the home’s many unique treasures, including a collection of antique arcade games. Outside, a charming fruit orchard and neighboring preserved land offer hours of wandering among wildflowers, making this an inspiring retreat for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.  
  
Guest Access:  
  
The entire house is yours to enjoy  
  
Other Things to Note:  
  
Events are not allowed at this location.  
  
Interaction with Guests:  
  
We live nearby and are always available to help

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace

### Entertainment

- DVD player
- Games
- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden

### Laundry

- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk
- Office

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- Near a zoo
- On the waterfront

### Things to do

- Arcade/game room
- Bicycles
- Foosball table
- Kayak
- Optional golf privileges
- Water park
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Theme park 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)
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Bicycles
- Garden
- Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Rules

No noise outside after 10pm No fireworks

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### 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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

### Property is also known as

69027a11436a6f001063924d

## About the area

Located in Princeton, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Mattawang Golf Club and Jasna Polana are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Princeton North Shopping Center and Palmer Square. Consider The Estate at Farrington Lake for a night out or Herrontown Woods Arboretum if you're traveling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, mountain climbing, and cycling. 

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Princeton, NJ

### What's nearby

- Delaware River Heritage Trail Rocky Hill Trailhead \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 km
- Palmer Square \- 12 min drive \- 9.8 km
- Princeton University \- 15 min drive \- 12.8 km
- Sesame Place \- 37 min drive \- 50.2 km
- Six Flags Great Adventure \- 43 min drive \- 68.8 km

### Getting around

- Princeton Junction Station - 19 min drive
- Princeton, NJ (PCT) - 8 min drive

### Restaurants

- ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
- ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
- ‪The Tiger's Tale - ‬5 min drive
- ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
- ‪Mori Sushi - ‬5 min drive

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