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Living area
Private kitchen
Spacious Great Room
New Updated Leather Furniture
New Updated Leather Furniture

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 195000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • Place, Inver Wood Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, TCO Performance Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Bedroom 1 - Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
No additional people allowed at the home
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only in limited areas - see house manual
No shoes allowed inside the property

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

About the neighborhood

Inver Grove Heights

Located in Inver Grove Heights, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Mississippi River and Dodge Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nickelodeon Universe and St. Paul Skyway. Traveling with kids? Consider Minnesota Children's Museum and Perfect Ash. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Inver Grove Heights, MN

What's nearby

  • Inver Wood Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Sunfish Lake - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital - 10 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Dodge Nature Center - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • TCO Performance Center - 11 min drive - 10.8 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
  • ‪Drkula's 32 Bowl - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Hornito Wood-Fired Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Radiant Riverfront Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Radiant Riverfront Retreat?

As of Apr 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radiant Riverfront Retreat on Apr 12, 2026 start from $561, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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 6 mi (10 km) of Sunfish Lake and Inver Wood Golf Course. St. Paul Skyway and Minnesota Children's Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie l.

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

Relaxing

Beautiful and relaxing property. Great space with lots of room. So much to do! It was a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable property, room darkening curtains would be a nice addition. WiFi was sometimes weak.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ann w.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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!
Verified

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.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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!
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenni R.

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

About the host

Hosted by Cassie Verch

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My husband Anthony and I have two small children and love spending time all together. We created this space for people to gather together and enjoy the company of one another. We currently live about a half hour away from the property and cannot wait for you to enjoy it too!

Why they chose this property

This property is gorgeous and was completely renovated in 2018. Sleeping 18 it is great for larger extended families, work trips and relaxation girls weekend events.


What makes this property unique

Entertaining space is unlike any other - the vaulted wood ceiling in the main space is luxurious and cozy at the same time. Many windows have river views and mature trees offer shade and peace while sitting on the large deck.
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