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St. Charles Riverview Retreat

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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61708 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

St. Charles, IL

Arcada Theater
‪19 min walk‬
Kane County Fairgrounds
‪5 min drive‬
Geneva Commons
‪6 min drive‬
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedrom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bathroom - main floor by kitchen

Toilet

Master Bathroom En suite

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

St. Charles Riverview Retreat

Your family will be close to everything! With a spacious backyard and direct access to the scenic St. Charles and Geneva shared city bike and walking path, you’ll be just minutes from the river parks, and river paths of downtown St. Charles and Geneva. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an extremely spacious pet friendly back yard, spending time with family or coming in for a visit will offer all the comforts of home and amazing river views!

Property manager

Melanie LaCava

Premier Host

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Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking of any kind inside. You make smoke outside, but not indoors. Please dispose of any cigarette butts into the trash.

Please mind our neighbors! This is a quiet neighborhood :) No unauthorized parties.

IF available, we have an early check-in and late check-out fee of $25/hour. Scheduled ahead of time, upon availability.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

St. Charles

Located in St. Charles, this holiday home is on a river. James 'Pate' Philip State Park and Blackwell Forest Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include C'est La Vie and Kane County Fairgrounds. American Science & Surplus Store and Otter Cove Aquatic Park are also worth visiting. With kayaking and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

St. Charles, IL

What's nearby

Arcada Theater - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Geneva History Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Kane County Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
Geneva Commons - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

Geneva Station - 4 min drive
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gia Mia - ‬2 min drive
‪The Office Dining & Spirits - ‬18 min walk
‪Duke's Northwoods Inn - ‬18 min walk
‪The Hive - ‬2 min drive
‪Pollyanna Brewing Company - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is St. Charles Riverview Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at St. Charles Riverview Retreat?

As of 24 Aug, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St. Charles Riverview Retreat on 26 Aug, 2025 start from S$498.44, 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.

What time is check-in at St. Charles Riverview Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St. Charles Riverview Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is St. Charles Riverview Retreat located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of St. Charles Heritage Center and Camp Kane, Arcada Theater and Beith House Museum. Pottawatomie Park and Island Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jojo M.

28 Jun, 2025

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

Great location

Very comfortable house and near downtown St Charles. We were only there 2 nights attending a family function.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

13 Apr, 2025

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

Good location, clean and well stocked

We really enjoyed our time. Home was comfortable, clean and walking distance to downtown St Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

6 Jul, 2025

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

Beautiful Remodeled Home

This home was the perfect place to stay since we have family in Saint Charles. The inside of the home has been totally renovated and is beautiful.A few days after we were leaving, they were starting the process of redoing their entire yard. We haven’t seen it yet, but we are definitely planning on staying there again at some point.Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

20 Mar, 2025

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

Perfect for Us

Six of us stayed for Galentine’s Day and it was just perfect! Location is super close to downtown, the driveway could have fit all of our cars had we not carpooled, and the host was super easy to contact with questions. We would definitely use this house again in the future!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen T.

7 Dec, 2024

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

Geneva Christmas Walk Weekend

Perfect place to stay for our girls weekend for the Geneva Christmas Walk. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

annie s.

31 Oct, 2024

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

Lovely Cottage

This cottage was absolutely perfect for our stay in St. Charles. It was walking distance to the downtown area right next to a path down the river. We stayed here with our baby and grandparents and it was a great set up. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

gerald k.

11 Jul, 2024

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

Great property in a great location.

Very clean and stocked appreciated items like coffee and snacks. Great location to downtown St. Charles and Geneva. Close to the train station to Chicago as well.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne K.

22 Jun, 2024

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

Such a pleasant stay in St. Charles

This rental property was one of the rare ones that managed to surpass our expectations. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max D.

7 Apr, 2025

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

Lovely home!

The house is so much bigger than it appears on the outside. Charming, tastefully decorated, clean, excellent location. The bed was very comfortable. I actually loved the bedding. I always bring a sheet with me when I travel, I normally can't stand how rough the bedding feels, sometimes like sandpaper. The sheets here were super soft and so was the blanket, very comfortable. The owner is responsive and an excellent host!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula I.

16 Mar, 2025

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

Good

It was a good experience, just had some trouble w/ the pad lock but overall good.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen B.

20 Aug, 2024

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

Clean and convenient

This was a clean, comfortable home near the Fox River. It was quiet yet convenient for very short trips to both St. Charles and Geneva. We would definitely stay here again. Be sure to read what amenities are provided.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie P.

4 Jun, 2024

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

Quaint little spot across the river

Really enjoyed the beautiful location of this charming old house. You might want to had a few more towels and face wash clothes.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine N.

27 Dec, 2023

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

Christmas by the river

We really enjoyed our stay! The owner knew that we were coming into town to visit family for Christmas and she had a beautiful Christmas tree setup for us. Thanks for going the extra mile to make our stay extra special!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn C.

29 Sept, 2024

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

Cute Cottage

The house was super cute & clean. The host was very quick to respond to questions. Great location with plenty of food nearby. With traffic it was about an hour & 15 minute drive to downtown Chicago. Highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

5 Sept, 2024

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

St Charles Charm

Fantastic location. Walking distance to town, trails, river, everything. Super nice house. My only comments would be to have the deck furniture cleaned of cob webs, deck blown off and perhaps soap available in the showers. I would 100% stay here again and recommend to anyone

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Mount Prospect

3 Dec, 2023

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

Holiday Weekend

This was the perfect home for my family’s annual holiday shopping trip. It was beautiful, cozy, and very clean. The host created such a warm and welcoming atmosphere and even had a beautiful Christmas tree set up. Highly recommend….you wont be disappointed!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

7 Dec, 2023

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

Thanksgiving Trip

This house is immaculate, well-stocked, stylishly decorated and one of the nicest VRBO properties in which we have stayed. The backyard is huge and the view of the river front the family room is beautiful. In addition, the owners are very communicative, helpful, and kind. We will definitely book this house again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

M K.

26 Aug, 2023

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

Great spot for a biking getaway

Did a quick getaway with our grown son to do some biking, hiking and music at the Arcada Theater. House was perfect for our needs; comfortable and convenient, well-maintained and clean with comfy beds. Couldn’t ask for more.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jenn W.

27 Oct, 2024

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

Great Location

It was a perfect location to spend the night. We were attending a wedding at St Charles Country Club. Quick and easy drive. All was great. The only thing we would have liked were some extra blankets. We looked around and only found a small throw blanket. It was one of the first pretty chilly nights. Not a deal breaker. Everything else was perfect!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian H., NORMAL, United States

8 Jul, 2023

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

Perfect Sisters Getaway

We had a lovely time at this property. It was newly remodeled, and many amenities were in place, which made our stay so enjoyable. Everything was very clean. Nice decor. The main bed was very comfortable. The showers were nice and hot. Private parking at the back of the house was nice and secure. The location was excellent, right along the Fox River. We were able to make our way throughout the area with ease ( St. Charles, Geneva and Elgin). We enjoyed some meals out and would recommend the following restaurants: Buttermilk for breakfast, Craft Urban for lunch and Gia Mia for supper (excellent Italian food!).

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

24 Jun, 2023

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

St. Charles spacious retreat

We selected this property for its proximity to biking trails and pet friendliness. It fulfilled these needs and much more. The east-facing backyard and patio provided much appreciated shade on the hot days plus lots of room to throw frisbees for our fetch-crazy dog. The home itself is recently renovated with all amenities (central AC, modern kitchen & bath etc) and is nicely decorated. The driveway opens to a busy road, so having room to turn the car around in the area near the garage was helpful. For biking, we literally went out the back gate onto the Fox River Trail, part of an extensive network of trails in the region. As a couple, we had everything we needed on the first floor (bedroom, two baths, kitchen, living/dining area), but two bedrooms and full bath are available upstairs for larger groups. Neighbors on both sides were friendly and helpful, and most drivers stopped whenever we crossed roads. We discovered some great restaurants nearby, plus two dog parks with swimming ponds a short drive away. This home checked all boxes for us.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

30 Jul, 2024

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

Anniversary weekend!

We all loved your home! Roomy 3 bedroom & 2 full bath w 1 half bath, Nice well stocked kitchen & dining room w seating options. The living room was a nice size for our family! We will definitely stay again if ever needed! Thank you for your hospitality!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024