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Radiant Riverfront Retreat

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Interior
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 19465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Radiant Riverfront Retreat

Beautiful and completely renovated home located on the Mississippi River - the great room is truly spectacular. Great for large groups, entertaining and close to Minneapolis, St Paul, MSP Airport, skiing, marinas. Gain access through keypad at your convenience with many comforts of home. Enjoy the soak tubs, relaxing with a cup of coffee in the sun room or spacious deck. The neighborhood is quant with mature trees and wildlife. We try to accommodate reasonable requests like air mattresses, etc.

This space was completely renovated with a fresh and clean look. Quartz countertops, stainless appliances (double oven, dishwasher and farmhouse sink) and a great room we all dream about it perfect for a women's retreat or relaxing with family. Views of the Mississippi River are spectacular. Each of the three bathrooms has a bathtub (one with soak tub and the other a jetted corner tub).

Outside we have a Webber grill, comfortable patio furniture, a fire pit and all things that can help you truly enjoy your stay. Two kayaks are available for you to use (life jackets must be worn). Children should not be left unattended and should wear life jackets when playing near the river (we have provided, but please ensure a proper fit based upon weight of your child).

Accommodations for young children can be made as well to include pack-n-play, high chair, monitor, etc. We will do our best to make you feel right at home.

Master has king bed (sleeps 2) , second bedroom has queen bed (sleeps 2), 3rd bedroom has two full/double bunk beds (sleeps 4), 4th bedroom has a queen (sleeps 2), 5th bedroom has four full/double beds (sleeps 8).

When making your reservation request, please be aware that the number of guests you list when booking is the maximum that will be allowed on property. Please make sure to include the number of guests who may just be stopping by even if they are not staying overnight as they are included for fee calculations.
You may have up to 18 guests at the house and if more guests are present than disclosed, your reservation may be cancelled without refund or notice.

Be respectful of our neighbors by being quiet after dark – they live here year-round and their happiness enables us to continue renting this home for groups like yours to enjoy. Should the neighbors have to call me for a noise complaint a $200 damage charge will be taken from your security deposit.

Property manager

Cassie Verch

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only in limited areas - see house manual

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

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Exterior

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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
Note from host: No additional people allowed at the home
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 first aid kit 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

Radiant Riverfront Retreat House Inver Grove Heights
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Radiant Riverfront Retreat Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Inver Grove Heights, MN

What's nearby

  • TCO Performance Center - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Science Museum of Minnesota - 14 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Xcel Energy Center - 15 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Nickelodeon Universe - 18 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Mall of America - 19 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 13 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Park Grove Bowl - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Park Place Sports Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Radiant Riverfront Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Radiant Riverfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Radiant Riverfront Retreat located?

This family-friendly Inver Grove Heights vacation home is located on the waterfront, steps from Mississippi River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of St. Paul Skyway and Minnesota Children's Museum. Dodge Nature Center and Sunfish Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Radiant Riverfront Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect place for a Christmas gathering with family!

Our family lives in Illinois and Minnesota so we often look for places that works for everyone. This year we chose this house in Inver Grove Heights and it was ideal. We had plenty of rooms, beds, and places to spread out. The kids loved the game room in the lower level and movie night was a hit in the lower family room. The kitchen is always a gathering space and this open concept room was perfect for socializing while meals were being prepped. The sun room was perfect for watching for bald eagles and a nice view of the river. All in all, I’d recommend this place for large families. Everything was clean and ready for us upon our arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Good landing spot

Great for having a large group. We had a fun kiddo birthday party and although everyone didn’t stay the night they could have. The waterfront is not exactly great for swimming as is very muddy and there were a lot of snakes in the yard which the kids enjoyed but my wife didn’t.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack M., Wichita, KS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place for groups!

Our group of 11 people stayed in this place for a week and it was amazing. The amenities the property provided were awesome with a spacious floor plan, plenty of bed space, and even some provided activities that gave us plenty to do when we were relaxing at the house. No complaints on my end, lovely place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family time

The beds could have been more comfortable. Liked the public living space
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

ann w., Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Location

House was very clean. Checkin was a breeze. Well stocked with everything we needed. Plenty of room for our family of 11 to spread out!! Location is so close to Zoo. MOA, parks, shopping, etc…. We would definitely return
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration

14 of us including 6 grandchildren drove from Winnipeg to celebrate my birthday. Lots of space for all of us -well equipped kitchen - nice deck- lots of couches & sun room. Beautiful property in quiet neighbourhood overlooking the river. Met all our needs. Stayed 5 nights -wish we had stayed longer. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Weekend

Several family members joined me an my sister for the weekend that include cookie baking, lots of games played, dinner at Mallards, church on Sunday and Steak/Orzo dinner on my birthday. The site was awesome with lots of space to spread out and multiple sleeping options. Was in a location that was accessible to may parts of the twin cities. We watched ducks on the river and turkey in the neighbors yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Celebration

This property was exactly as pictured on the posting. Very spacious, clean, plenty of towels and beds for all. The 8 grandkids really enjoyed the game room. Cassie was responsive and answered all my questions/requests prior to stay. Would definitely book again. One recommendation would be to have childproof locks on the lower level outside doors.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard and LeAnn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Plenty of space for a large group

House overall needs some TLC. The front steps are crumbling but the biggest issue indoors was the lack of proper window coverings for privacy. Some windows have weird sheers and curtain combos that are difficult to close and there are windows with no coverings at all like one in the master bath that faces the street. (I showered with the light off after confirming it wasn’t privacy glass) Unable to use the kayaks because there is nowhere to put them in but a steep muddy bank. No seating for the fire pit and there is no access to back yard from the deck to carry the chairs down, cushions are moldy. BUT, it was nice to have a place big enough for our whole family stay together and for that I’m grateful. One last note on communication with the host, Cassie, that it was the worst we’ve experienced except one time when we had an issue with the grill (which her husband resolved quickly and he was very nice) Usually hosts make you feel welcome and thank you for staying at their place and there is none of that here. She didn’t even respond when we messaged her, as requested, that we were out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jenni R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and lovely setting

So enjoyed our time. The Sun room and deck were our favorite places to congregate. Had everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Beautiful house. Very open and lots of space. Clean. Would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family reunion spot

This house was perfect for our multi-generational family reunion. There are plenty of separate spaces upstairs and down for a group to spread out. The grill and kitchen were great for preparing big meals (double oven a plus!), and the game room allowed for an epic multi-day family ping pong tournament. We had leisurely breakfasts on the deck looking at trees and listening to the birds (including wild turkey wandering around next door), made s’mores for the kids in the fire pit at night, the teens hooked up TV for video games, we went kayaking in the river (warning - getting in/out was rather difficult due to low water levels - wish there was a little dock), gathered in the sunroom for games and conversation, and walked around the neighborhood to the swing bridge and parks. It was all so relaxing and fun. We all definitely want to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Windus F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a family gathering

This was a nice family gathering place. 10 of us stayed in the house and there was ample space to spread out. We hosted up to 25 for dinner every night enjoying the patio after dinner! There were even bald eagles that we got to enjoy hanging at the river!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mai Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

CLEAN! NICE!!

This place was amazing! the place was nice and clean! the owner was very friendly, responsive and honest!

8/10 Good

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental

We had ten people stay comfortably in this rental for a 3-day weekend. The home was very clean and spacious with great views of the river. The kitchen has most of the things you'll need, though we lacked a few essential tools, so you might want to bring some with you if you plan to do a lot of cooking. While the basics are there, the home does feel like a rental in that furniture is sparse. There was not any space in the home where all ten of us could comfortably sit together at one time.

8/10 Good

Natalia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good retreat for a short stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Cassie was always prompt to answer our questions and solve minor problems. It has a great view to the river and a fun game area inside the house. I would give five stars if it was not for the mattresses that were very uncomfortable. By the end of our stay, it was annoying to think that I had to go to bed night. We rented the house for nine adults and we all had the same complaint. We still didn’t receive out refundable deposit, which should had happened almost a month ago and we can’t figure out whose fault it is. Overall it was a good experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trudy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful, large, clean retreat.

The house was well stocked and clean. The outdoors was teaming with wildlife to watch. Our favorite space was the sun room. It was so relaxing to sit and chat while having our morning coffee. There is nothing I would change about the home as it was simply perfect for our Girls Weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot, huge house!

The house was in the perfect location for our golf outing. It has a great view of the water and is in a quiet neighborhood. Would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Heidi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Our family had the perfect time at this rental. We would highly recommend this rental. We had twin (9 month old babies) and 1 1&1/2 year old. They had room to play and we appreciated the deck outside that had no stairs so they could enjoy the outdoors as well. The only thing I would say was a downfall was the lack of furniture in the upstairs. The back river view is just beautiful and we would have enjoyed sitting out there but there was not enough furniture. Other than that, the home was beautiful and Cassie answered all questions, and gave us ideas on site seeing. Great property!

10/10 Excellent

Juleah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and beautiful

I recently stayed at this house with a sizable group of people and it was a comfortable, homey space. All of the guests (even the hard-to-impress young adults) were in awe of how beautiful it was and the owner has really managed to combine class with function. There's plenty of space for people to sleep and when the weather is nice the deck outside provides an awesome extension for relaxing/hanging out. Our guests still enjoyed the stay even though it was unseasonably wet and cool because of the indoor watching spaces to look out over the river and enjoy a surprising amount of geese. I particularly appreciate the opportunity to use VRBOs because it allows us to cook and eat as a family instead of going out for every meal. We saved a TON of money and gained a ton of face time. This house has some of the basics for cooking but if you plan to do the same, throw a few basics in your car as you pack -- this is on par with other VRBOs I've used in the past so I was glad to have thrown my pancake griddle and a few other cooking essentials in my car when I planned the trip. The kitchen was gorgeous and clean and our group felt at home around the island and kitchen table. Check in is super easy and when we had questions, Cassie was responsive through the app helping me to find things I was looking for or answering questions. Inver Grove Heights has a lot of easy access to get into the cities and the house has conveniently located grocery stores/gas stations/pizza places within probably 5 minutes. Even though the house is located just minutes from some businesses/the main part of town, it feels pretty remote and private at the same time so it is an ideal spot for a group looking to be able to all be together and be a little removed without removing yourself from any conveniences.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019