Title: The River House at the Swinging Bridge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The River House at the Swinging Bridge ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114114800/114114761/15364afa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114114800/114114761/3299afd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, DVD player, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114114800/114114761/ea7dc4ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114114800/114114761/0c517bc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114114800/114114761/2773f4b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground at The River House at the Swinging Bridge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities. ### Entire home 6 bedrooms5 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Pool - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 River House at the Swinging Bridge The River House at the Swinging Bridge is an ideal vacation destination for gatherings of families or friends. Boasting a three bedroom 1790's farmhouse, 3 additional sleeping bungalows, a game/movie room, a covered fire pit, a private woods, a Caldera salt water hot tub, a wood burning sauna, a natural swimming pool, 1000" of river frontage, and plenty of games and additional amenities, one need not leave the property to enjoy oneself. But hiking and biking trails abound, and breweries and vineyards are minutes away. The River House at the Swinging Bridge is a thirteen acre property with a two-acre fenced compound comprised of six buildings. The main building in the compound is a three bedroom, two full bath 1790 farmhouse. Heated and centrally air-conditioned, the farmhouse boasts a cozy library with a Rumford wood-burning fireplace, a large, wood-paneled, fully equipped open kitchen/dining room with a homemade hemlock table that easily seats 12, and a sunroom with a sleeper couch. Tucked behind the main house are two heated/air-conditioned, hemlock-paneled bungalows each equipped with a bedroom, bathroom, and small half-kitchen. In one of these bungalows, the queen bed is in a loft with a pullout double sofa on the first floor. Across from the main house, overlooking the Robinson River, is a third bungalow - our recently completed River Cottage - that opens up onto a 30'x30' deck overlooking the Robinson River. A fifth structure within the compound is an old stone spring house that has been converted into a wood-burning sauna. A sixth structure, a 20' x 20' garage (also heated & air-conditioned), serves as an additional hangout space, complete with a bar, poker table, pullout couch, and dart board. A large pull down screen and speakers are available here to play music or project movies. Attached to this garage is a 20' x 30' overhang area. A Breeo smokeless fire pit sits beneath this overhang, and just beyond the overhang area a larger stone-circle fire pit is available for under-the-stars camp fire enjoyment. The property includes 1000 feet of Robinson River frontage, and a small trail beside the River Deck bungalow leads down to a spot on the river that is lovely for soaking (or, when the water is high enough, tubing: BYOT) in the mountain fed water. But the compound also features a Caldera salt water hot tub and a refreshing BioNova natural (chemical-free) pool. Some care must be taken with regards to the pool. No babies in diapers and limited sunscreen use (this goes for the hot tub, as well). But the pool makes up for this extra effort by providing a wonderfully natural bathing experience and eliminating the need for a shower afterwards (no chlorine to wash off). The filtration system for this natural pool involves running the water through gravel beds in a small pond just behind the pool, and this pond is a wonderful natural habitat to explore, teeming in the summer with frogs and dragonflies and the occasional turtle. A great blue heron occasionally makes a visit from his home on the Robinson River. Across from the property's two acre compound -behind the barn - is a 10 acre wood with trails and a couple of lovely meadow areas where in the summer, at night, one is often treated to a magical firefly show. Deer, rabbit, and fox encounters are not uncommon here. We spend a good deal of time here ourselves and the house is furnished with many of the comforts of home. In the main house there is a library room full of books for both kids and adults and a selection of DVDs and board games. This room has a wood burning fireplace and is very cozy on cool nights. In the dining room there is an electronic keyboard and a guitar is kicking around, though it might be out of tune. Outdoor games are also abundant - there is a ping pong table, a boules court and balls, badminton equipment and space to play, whiffle ball and bat, a soccer ball, frisbees, etc. There are pool floats and a couple of noodles for the pool. We recently installed Starlink internet and a mesh system that provides internet throughout the main compound. The strongest signal (100+ megabytes/second) is in the game room. See our many 5 Star reviews here: airbnb.com/h/riverhouseatswingingbridge ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - Front entrance ramp - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Table tennis ### 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 ### General - Composting - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Recycling - Solar energy ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Children must be completely toilet trained to enter either the pool or hot tub. Failure to follow this rule can cause major damage. No use of firearms on the property. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: Additional dogs may be allowed with permission. ### 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 This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products 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 and a first aid kit 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Madison is home to this vacation home. Blue Quartz Winery and DuCard Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rapidan River and Lawrence Beasley Park. 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Madison County Public Library and Lawrence Beasley Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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