With a stay at this vacation home in Oil City, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Oil Region National Heritage Area and Allegheny River. .This vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Samuel Justus Recreation Trail and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Oil City Library.
Samuel Justus Recreation Trail - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Oil City Library - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
UPMC Northwest - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
Gerard Hiking Trailhead - 21 min drive - 13.7 km
Getting around
Franklin, PA (FKL-Venango Regional) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 18 min walk
Scierka's Tavern - 4 min drive
A & C Buffet & Dinning - 10 min drive
Wendy's - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Williams House - 6-Bedroom Victorian Retreat & River Trailhead
Journey back in time in the immaculately preserved 1885 Victorian home of F.D. Williams, President of Rockefeller’s National Transit Company a block off the Allegheny River. A 6 bedroom boutique retreat with luxury mattresses, full amenities, cozy fireplaces, intricate woodwork & stained-glass windows with a fenced-in garden w/stone fireplace & pond where you can relax with morning coffee or after cycling or paddling along the river. A perfect venue for couples, families & groups.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Andrew Tabler
Languages
Arabic, English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Things to do
Bicycles
Golf
Kayak
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
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
General
Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 4,000 square feet
Policies
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Place all towels in washer, load with soap and start on normal setting at checkout.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
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
Williams House - 6-Bedroom Victorian Retreat & River Trailhead Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Perry R.
9 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Williams House Review
Nicest private home we have ever stayed in. Tastefully restored elegant Victorian home with all modern amenities. Historical connection to the region helps make it even more special. Private large garden and patio area is lovely. We only used three of the six bedrooms most which have very comfortable king sized beds. Great place for larger groups to stay and relax.
Perry R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shauna R.
9 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historical house. Very clean and comfortable. The bedrooms are large and have tv’s. Walking distance to the river and restaurants. The owner was very responsive.
Shauna R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kate R.
22 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday weekend
This property is amazing. The host was extremely accommodating and the house was perfect. We needed somewhere to get together as a family for Easter and this property was exactly what we needed. We had an Easter egg hunt in the back patio area and Easter dinner at the huge dining room table. We could not have asked for a better experience.