A New Kind of Philanthropy

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Lobby
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Food and drink

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Apart-hotel

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
The price is SAR 488
SAR 614 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

About this property

A New Kind of Philanthropy

Erik’s Retreat is a nonprofit organization that offers upscale guest accommodations run by young adults with autism. They are concierges. Chefs. Tour guides. All for whom meaningful careers are scarce.

You're part of the solution.

When you stay with us, you’ll be centrally located with wonderful amenities, all while providing living quarters, social opportunities, and significant work for our members. This room contains one queen bed, an executive desk, a Keurig, and an elegant European-style 3/4 bath. It can comfortably accommodate up to two guests.

Every room offers a Smart TV, Wi-Fi, complimentary coffee and tea, breakfast delivery, and daily housekeeping.

Welcome to Erik's Retreat. Where vision knows no bounds.

COVID-19 Response: Just like you, all of us at Erik’s Ranch & Retreats are working hard to keep everyone comfortable and safe. You can rest assured that our rooms are cleaned spotlessly after check outs, and that our crews are safely masked and gloved. We are taking every precaution to keep our staff, members, and guests at ease during this uncertain time. Here is what we are doing between stays, as a commitment to our guests comfort:

1. Sanitizing all hard surfaces including handles and floors.

2. All bedding—including comforters cleaned prior to each visit.

3. Will provide you with disinfectant on site so you can design your own comfort.

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

A Kind Of Philanthropy Edina
A New Kind of Philanthropy Edina
A New Kind of Philanthropy Aparthotel
A New Kind of Philanthropy Aparthotel Edina

About the neighborhood

Map
Minneapolis, MN

What's nearby

  • M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Best Buy Corporate Headquarters - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Mall of America - 8 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Nickelodeon Universe - 8 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • City West Station - 6 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 16 min drive
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dave & Buster's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A New Kind of Philanthropy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A New Kind of Philanthropy?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A New Kind of Philanthropy?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A New Kind of Philanthropy located?

Situated in Edina, this aparthotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital and within 3 mi (5 km) of Centennial Lakes Park and Chain of Lakes. Best Buy Corporate Headquarters and Lake Harriet are also within 3 mi (5 km).

A New Kind of Philanthropy Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lakoda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect retreat
I stayed with my sister and this was the perfect place! Close to so many things to do! Perfect room and accommodations, very comfortable bed! I've never been more please with a stay. I would love to visit again! My first time in minnesota, hopefully not my last (: thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Road construction / utility work required us to walk on dirt road between available parking (Tiffany) and the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Treasure
Very easy, no-contact check-in. Location was convenient drive to places of interest. Decor was old-fashioned Victorian and added a fun atmosphere. Room had plenty of towels and amenities and was very clean. Really enjoyed our one-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Technical Difficulties...But Great Customer Service
We arrived at Erik's Retreat the evening of our stay and were disappointed to discover that there was not a room available for us, because the reservation did not transfer through from Vrbo to the property, despite the fact that the booking had gone through and I had already paid in full. We were put in contact with the manager (I believe his name was Peter), who apologized for the inconvenience and booked us a room himself at a nearby hotel of comparable value. I can't speak for the quality of Erik's Retreat itself, as we didn't actually stay there, but I do appreciate Peter's willingness to find us a solution, even though the issue was clearly technological and not their fault. 4/5 stars is because it took 10-15 minutes to locate an employee to speak to about checking in when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Erik’s Retreat
My husband and I stayed here for his birthday. We went to a comedy show in Minneapolis. Loved the location as it was close to everything we needed to get to. Room was clean and very sophisticated and I loved the upscale shower. Felt like a 5 star hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
One issue
I had no heat/air control and the room was hot
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard P., Ft Myers, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The property has a great location. The bed was wonderful. Unfortunately due to Covid there was no room service, or breakfast muffin. Also we have done extensive traveling and found the coffe maker in the room challenging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Lora P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting stay
Nice clean room. Due to COVID no one seen anywhere but staff responded well with clean towels when called. Vintage feel and supporting good cause
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020