River House at Odette’s Review – New Hope, PA

Image this: You’re nestled in a comfy and complicated boutique resort alongside the banks of the Delaware River by yourself non-public balcony. Taking within the heat golden morning mild you sip a velvety cappuccino you produced from your in-room espresso machine.  The solar is simply peeking over the water and close by, herons and cormorants fly over the rolling river. The light sounds of the river soothes you.

Morning espresso in your non-public balcony at River Home at Odette’s in New Hope, PA | Picture: Higher Dwelling

Our Keep at River Home at Odette’s

This dreamy morning routine is only a style of what’s in retailer at River Home at Odette’s, a brand new luxurious way of life riverfront resort in New Hope, PA – a well-liked vacation spot identified for its arts, eclectic outlets, historic properties, and riverfront setting.

Not too long ago voted the #1 Resort Resort within the Mid-Atlantic by the readers of Journey + Leisure, nothing at this contemporary and stylish property hints it has a historical past courting again over two centuries. Starting in 1784, River Home served as a tavern, basic retailer and resort for boatmen working alongside the Delaware Canal and Delaware River. 

The comfy and alluring foyer at River Home at Odette’s | Picture: Higher Dwelling

Extra just lately the property was owned by the enchanting Odette Myrtil. A French-born American actress, singer and musician starring in over 25 films, Odette purchased the property in 1960 named it Chez Odette’s, and made it the house of her cabaret and restaurant. It was a beloved gathering place for over 2 a long time.

After a large renovation in 2020, River Home at Odette’s was remodeled right into a luxurious boutique. Welcoming visitors right into a world of tranquility and daring trendy magnificence, Odette’s affect is apparent within the new resort’s glamorous design.

Along with 38 luxurious visitor rooms and suites, the resort can be house to its well-known signature eating spot, Odette’s Restaurant. Company also can take pleasure in reside music on the Odette-inspired piano bar and cabaret simply off the foyer. 

Experience the elevator to the highest flooring, and you’ll really feel like a celeb on the resort’s unique rooftop bar set excessive above the river.

It’s not onerous to see why this gem of a property captivated voters. 

Get Luxuriously Cozy in The Visitor Rooms at River Home

The visitor rooms at River Home are a harmonious mix of considerate and eclectic furnishings and trendy conveniences, accented with completely satisfied pops of contemporary artwork, wealthy colours and tasteful patterns.

Stress-free within the River View Suite at River Home at Odette’s | Picture: Higher Dwelling

My river view suite featured a comfy modern sitting space with a fuel hearth, a studying chair, flat-screen LED TVs, a kitchenette with Nespresso machine and naturally, a non-public balcony overlooking the shimmering Delaware River and surrounding mountains. 

The bed room of the River View King Suite at River Home | Picture: Higher Dwelling

The separate master suite with plush king pillowtop mattress was draped in crisp Frette sheets, and had us sleeping in severe consolation. The trendy and daring tulip wallpaper within the bed room was a beautiful contact. Particularly since we had been fortunate sufficient to go to whereas they had been in bloom.

The residing space of the River View King Suite at River Home | Picture: Higher Dwelling

The glossy glass spa-inspired bathe decked out with Malin & Goetz tub merchandise left us luxuriously refreshed. 

All in all, it was the right place to loosen up for some time.

River Home Has Distinctive Facilities That Will Elevate Your Keep

It’s the main points that make River Home so exceptional. The rainfall showerhead. The in-room lighting that may be adjusted to fit your temper. The complimentary bikes you possibly can hop on and discover historic towpaths make for an thrilling riverside journey. Free books you’re welcome to take house. There’s additionally an in home digital library with an in depth checklist of ebooks, audiobooks, mediations and extra.

“In-room Un-Wine-d” charcuterie in your non-public balcony at River Home at Odette’s | Picture: Higher Dwelling

And certainly one of my favourite touches? The “In-room Un-Wine-d” service that means that you can take pleasure in a bottle of vino and charcuterie plate from the consolation of your non-public balcony. Genius! 

Our charcuterie was pleasant, with an array of cured meats, cheeses, fruit and accouterments. An ideal late afternoon pick-me-up earlier than heading to dinner.

Take pleasure in Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at Odette’s Restaurant with the Backdrop of Beautiful River Views

Odette’s just lately unveiled a recent, elevated menu below the path of famend restaurateur Alex Mastoris. His imaginative and prescient marries the refined magnificence of a traditional steakhouse with the aptitude of the onsite cabaret run by Nineteen Twenties ingénue Odette Myrtil herself.

The eating room and bar at Odette’s in New Hope, PA | Picture: Higher Dwelling

Providing a pleasant culinary journey from morning till night, the meals here’s a house run.

Sitting on Odette’s out of doors riverfront patio with a cup of espresso and a scrumptious breakfast was the right technique to ease into the day. The wealthy whipped Greek yogurt with recent berries, native honey, and toasted coconut granola for crunch is an A+ transfer in the event you’re attempting to maintain issues mild.

In fact, they’ve acquired all of the staple breakfast choices lined too. I opted for the rolled omelet, filled with recent mushrooms, ham and creamy gruyere served with a facet of crispy breakfast potatoes. Scrumptious. It’s value consuming right here for river views alone. 

Their new dinner menu is a seafood and steak lover’s dream, with recent choices from the uncooked bar, daring and flavorful starters, and showstopping mains.

Yellowfin Tuna Wonton Tacos at Odette’s | Picture: Higher Dwelling

For dinner I kicked issues off with the Yellowfin Tuna Wonton Tacos – wonton shells cradled recent tuna, napa cabbage, wakame, cucumber, and an addictive kung pao sauce with a kick of sriracha aioli. An ideal mix of shiny, punchy flavors that had me craving one other spherical.

Subsequent up had been Odette’s Maple Bourbon Wings glazed in a candy and smoky sauce which had the fitting trace of warmth. The crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside wings had been taken to a different degree with the addition of candied pecans and recent chives. 

Odette’s spin on baked oysters was beautiful too. Plump and recent, these oysters featured a wealthy champagne butter sauce and had been topped with an Italian cheese mix, artichokes, and recent herbs. 

Gold Crusted NY Model Cheesecake at Odette’s | Picture: Higher Dwelling

For dessert, I selected an opulent twist on a traditional favourite: the gold crusted NY fashion cheesecake. With a shimmering splash of edible gold that caught the sunshine fantastically every spoonful of the wealthy, creamy filling was pure satisfaction. And the presentation was stellar.

General the plates right here had been beautiful and the service was impeccable. Odette’s is value a go to in the event you’re within the space. 

Head to ROOF, The Unique Rooftop Bar at River Home

One other perk at River Home? As a visitor within the resort, you get entry to their members solely unique rooftop lounge – ROOF. This stylish open-air area felt like stumbling right into a glamorous cocktail occasion. 

The colourful and unique Roof lounge at River Home | Picture: Higher Dwelling

Right here you’ll additionally discover twinkling lights strung overhead, a blazing out of doors hearth, and breezy cabana seating. It’s festive but romantic.

With indoor and out of doors seating, it’s the right place for lingering over certainly one of their expertly-crafted blended drinks whereas taking in sweeping views of the river valley. They provide inventive small plates right here too. 

My ahi tuna nacho dish was a recent mix of flavors and textures with shiny, punchy notes from the wakame, sesame, and creamy spicy mayo chopping the richness. 

Odette’s Sangria at Roof lounge atop River Home | Picture: Higher Dwelling

At sundown, a tall glass of Odette’s Sangria made with Grand Marnier, peach & blackberry Combier liqueur, OJ, and Pinot Grigio is compulsory at a riverside lounge like this.

A refreshing finish to an ideal evening.

Issues to Do Round The River Home and in New Hope

The bridge from Lambertville, NJ to New Hope, PA | Picture: Higher Dwelling

Alright, you’ve skilled the serene riverside luxurious of River Home and the deliciousness of Odette’s Restaurant and the exclusivity of their rooftop lounge.

However tucked alongside the Delaware River, the resort’s environment provide heaps to discover throughout your getaway. 

First on the to-do checklist: Wander the colourful, eclectic historic riverside city of New Hope. Over 200 years previous and identified for its out of doors festivals and festivals, artsy vibe and  LGBTQ+ pleasant ambiance, New Hope is certainly one of Bucks County, Pennsylvania’s most well-known historic cities. 

And it’s solely a brief and scenic 5-10 minute stroll out of your luxurious house base at River Home. 

My professional tip? Lace up your strolling footwear for a breezy waterfront stroll or seize one of many resort’s courtesy bikes for a trip into New Hope’s full of life downtown. Inhaling that recent river air alongside the way in which is an ideal appetite-builder for the culinary adventures that await there. Uber/Elevate can be an possibility and solely price $7 every method once I checked, however the wait instances may very well be 15 to twenty minutes (possibly extra?) at busier instances or on weekends.

“Boomer” greets guests on their technique to New Hope | Picture: Higher Dwelling

Why not drive? As lovely as New Hope is, parking on this charming riverside city isn’t too fairly. Between the overpriced heaps, complicated road facet kiosk methods, and looking for a spot –  it’s not well worth the headache.

Fortunately, River Home is so near downtown you don’t have to fret about it. Yet one more perk as a visitor there.

Procuring and Consuming Via New Hope

When you’ve lastly arrived, you’ll shortly see why New Hope has cultivated such a fame as an arts and cultural hub. It’s brimming with artwork galleries, boutiques, artisan outlets, antiques, eating places and a full of life native spirit.

Take pleasure in purchasing, eating, and snacking in New Hope, PA | Picture: Higher Dwelling

Whether or not you’re trying to find handcrafted pottery, one-of-a-kind jewellery, funky antiques, classic clothes or the most recent fashions from native makers and European designers, you’ll discover one thing to fulfill your retail remedy cravings. 

Locations like Coronary heart of the Dwelling (28 S. Predominant Avenue) and Savioni Designer Boutique (6 W Bridge St)are native favorites for scoring distinctive housewares or a brand new wardrobe staple.

The are loads of locations to loosen up alongside the Delaware River in New Hope, PA | Picture: Higher Dwelling

Take a while to understand New Hope’s historic allure by sightseeing alongside the banks of the Delaware River. Highlights embrace the enduring New Hope-Lambertville Bridge spanning the river into New Jersey, in addition to the historic and famend Bucks County Playhouse (70 S Predominant St), just lately revived as a cultural hub for reside theater, music and comedy reveals year-round. Take a stroll behind the playhouse and stroll alongside the river or loosen up in one of many Adirondack chairs as you’re taking within the sweeping views.

Ferry Market in New Hope, PA | Picture: Higher Dwelling

While you work up the necessity for a snack, pop into Ferry Market (32 S Predominant St ) for an eclectic assortment of artisan meals distributors. It’s an absolute must-visit in New Hope. Replenish on small-batch provisions from passionate native makers – assume made to order sandwiches, recent salads, gyros, French macarons, Peruvian fare, pizza, chocolate, native wine, recent roasted espresso, and a lot extra. 

For those who’re not up for purchasing, take a leisurely riverside stroll or bike trip alongside the historic towpath trails close to the resort. It makes for a great technique to expertise the world’s pure splendor.

Cross the Bridge into Lambertville – the “Vintage Capital of New Jersey”

The bridge from New Hope, PA to Lambertville, NJ | Picture: Higher Dwelling

While you’re accomplished exploring New Hope, enterprise over the bridge (you possibly can stroll) to the alternative facet of the river, Lambertville,  New Jersey. It’s one other simple tour from the River Home. This historic city’s amazingly preserved Victorian structure will transport you to a different period as you wander its streets.

Antiques and classic clothes lovers can be in heaven right here hitting the outlets alongside Union and Bridge streets. Antiques Middle on the Individuals’s Retailer (28 N Union St) is without doubt one of the most notable outlets on  “vintage row” the place you possibly can store from over 50 sellers and artists in a constructing that dates again to 1839. Bookworms will take pleasure in Panoply Books (48 N Union St) for uncommon, uncommon and out-of-print high quality used books. 

For native wine tasting, Lambertville has you lined on the Tomasello Vineyard Tasting Room (1 N Union Avenue).

The Crimson Mill Museum Village in Clinton, NJ | Picture: Higher Dwelling

For a enjoyable day, think about exploring the encircling space of Hunterdon County, with its picturesque rolling landscapes, winding backroads, charming historic villages, native wineries, farmers markets and unbelievable farm to desk eating. It’s nonetheless and below the radar vacation spot, and certainly one of New Jersey’s finest saved secrets and techniques.

Uncover Close by Peddlers Village

Tulips in bloom at Peddler’s Village | Picture: Higher Dwelling

Peddler’s Village
100 Peddlers Village, Lahaska, PA 18931
https://peddlersvillage.com

Does immersing your self in a real-life storybook village for a day sound good to you? Then Peddler’s Village must be on the prime of your must-visit checklist. Only a fast 10-minute nation highway drive from River Home transports you to a historic hamlet that’s overflowing with Americana allure and hospitality.

 💡 Parking at Peddler’s Village is free, and there’s loads of it. Positively plan to spend the day right here.

Right here you possibly can store greater than sixty boutiques, galleries and eateries peppered alongside winding brick walkways previous flowery gardens, footbridges, and kooky particulars. 

The outlets at Peddler’s Village | Picture: Higher Dwelling

Duck into locations like Greenology to make a terrarium or Pine Wreath & Candle the place it’s Christmas each single day. I’d additionally recommend stopping into Mama Hawk’s for espresso and their well-known cinnamon bun.

When it’s time for a purchasing break, seize a desk on certainly one of Peddler’s Village’s many eating patios to take pleasure in lunch at spots like Buttonwood Grill or Earl’s New American – one of many space’s prime eating locations. Between the elevated seasonal fare and big number of dishes to select from, you gained’t wish to depart this foodie vacation spot!

To expertise Peddler’s Village to the fullest, bookend your purchasing and eating with a cease at Hewn Spirits Distillery the place they provide cozy indoor/out of doors tastings of their locally-crafted small-batch whiskeys and liquors. Or at a craft beer flight at Free Will Brewing. For wine, Nissley Vineyards has a tasting room right here as properly.

Checking Out

A stupendous evening at River Home at Odette’s | Picture: Higher Dwelling

River Home at Odette’s is greater than only a place to relaxation your head – it’s an opulent expertise of subtle consolation and culinary delights. By the tip of my keep at River Home, I felt completely relaxed and rejuvenated. 

Whether or not you’re celebrating an important day or just craving a restorative respite from the each day grind, River Home delivers on all fronts. The plush lodging, divine eating, and distinctive ambiance all add as much as create a blissful riverside escape that lingers lengthy after you’ve departed.

Nevertheless you select to spend your days round New Hope, River Home at Odette’s is an ideal house base. With a lot to expertise inside a brief radius, it’d be a disgrace to not ebook a room right here to expertise it simply as soon as.

This slice of luxurious within the coronary heart of charming New Hope is really one of many Mid-Atlantic’s finest saved secrets and techniques… for now.

 ➡ To ebook, go to riverhousenewhope.com