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Terrace/patio
Snow and ski sports
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Chillicothe, IL
  • Shoppes at Grand Prairie
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Peoria Civic Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main floor

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd floor

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Riverview Retreat

My husband and I have a wonderful artistically refurbished house on the river with a wrap around deck & open floor plan. The master has its own deck on the water. Private access to water for fishing.. We have 2 kayaks available as well as 3 bikes. There are yard games to use in the fully fenced yard. Great hiking close. There is a fire pit on the main deck. Great restaurants and shopping in Peoria Heights. Everything you need for a great stay. Enjoy a glass of wine on the main deck in the evening or a cup of coffee on the upper deck to watch the sunrise over the water in the morning. Your request to book must include a message with information, especially if you have no reviews. Where are you coming from? Purpose of visit, vacation or visiting friends, relatives. Have you used VRBO before? If there is no message your request will be denied. Please read the house rules and confirm you have read when you message.

Property manager

Kim Bryan Russell

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yard is fully fenced. 2 ring doorbells.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well behaved dogs allowed. Must be crated if alone
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs must be crated if left alone at property. Not allowed on furniture. Must pick up pet waste. Not left unsupervised.
No smoking anywhere on property. NO ONE on property except registered guests. Quiet time 10PM - 8AM. Must provide names of guests. No 3rd pty booking
2 ring doorbells. Tampering with security equipment will result in immediate cancellation with no refund. Must leave property. No 3rd pty booking

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

Rome

Located in Rome, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Robert Rutherford Wildlife Sanctuary and Singing Woods Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wheels O' Time Museum and Peoria Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Peoria Civic Center or Carver Arena. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Chillicothe, IL

What's nearby

  • Shoppes at Grand Prairie - 14 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Northwoods Mall - 18 min drive - 21.5 km
  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center - 18 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Peoria Civic Center - 19 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Bradley University - 21 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grecian Garden Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sweetwater Kitchen & Cocktails - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverview Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Riverview Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverview Retreat ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverview Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wellie Jackson Park and Nellie Jackson Park. Walnut Dog Park and Robert Rutherford Wildlife Sanctuary are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronette B.

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

Family trip

This property is my absolute favorite of any I have rented to date. Everywhere you look is a detail that is so unique, and there a lot of them!! Everthing was clean and ready for us. I cannot wait to take a girls trip and go back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Shauna W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris m.

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

Relaxing Retreat

This place has everything you need for a weekend away. Solo Stove, plates, bowls, Alexa, 150 places to sit, air fryer, 3 coffee makers. They thought of everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Great stay!

Very cozy and cute! I really enjoyed staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

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

Pre Thanksgiving get together

We celebrated with our 100 year old Mom, our 2024 pre Thanksgiving dinner. Doing our stay we also had Molly’s pizza, dinner at Sweetwater restaurant and visited Tanners Orchard We sat in the sun on the deck and watch the sunset, did some fishing, used the hot tub and went for walks. Our stay in a very uniquely decorated house was excellent. Kim, our hostess was always connected to making sure we were comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle v.

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

Amazing Sunrise Views!!

Will absolutely recommend and rent again! Excellent location, views are fantanstic! Excellent communication with owner (they were right across the street continuing their tiny home build...Soo cool) We could not get enough of the back decks! The wind will pick up so make sure u have a jacket :) The decor in this house was amazing. You will see something new each tike you enter a a room Weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

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

Little place in paradise

This place was exceptional! Very clean and Kim and David went above and beyond to ensure our stay was enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

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

Perfect Getaway

We were looking for a quick end-of-summer getaway for our family and the Riverview Retreat did not disappoint. There was plenty of room for our family of 5 and our dog loved the fenced-in yard. The HyVee with Tesla Superchargers was a quick 20-minute drive and made it easy to charge up the car while picking up essentials. We found plenty of quick trips to local museums and gardens, plus lots of options for dining out. We took the kayaks out on the water which was relatively calm even with recent storms and the lake area was only 5 feet deep as far as we went out so easy for the kids. We also appreciated the completely reasonable cleanup requests from the host -- no need to repaint the house and cook dinner for the next guest here lol. We would definitely return in the future if the opportunity comes up, especially since we didn't get a chance to try the hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

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

Great stay in an eclectic beauty

Loved the house and the river views! Wanted for nothing…
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie P.

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

Beautiful River Stay

Property is perfect. Beautiful and peaceful spot on the river. Unique home with character and soul. Just lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly R.

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

Nice retreat

Enjoyed family time with our daughter who is doing an internship this summer. Lovely place to relax and catch up.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Awesome

We had a great time here! The property is lovely and right on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

April L.

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

Date night!

Loved the porch area and the little beach area! Hot tub was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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

What a Lovely Home!

This house is super cool! Nice quiet area and such a wonderfully appointed house! Beds are super comfortable and the sleeping arrangements worked well with our four children. The hot tub was awesome and my wife and I loved the kayaks - what a workout getting back to the house haha
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kandy M.

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

Cute house

Nice comfy cute house!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Unique feels with this riverside cabin

These owners have thought of everything, from snacks tucked in a coffee nook in the upper bedroom area, to every sort of outdoor feature you can enjoy in summer or winter. This was my favorite place to stay that I have ever been to. I felt transported to another culture of river cabin elegance with a unique flare. This is definitely a place to revisit again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

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

Charming Stay

The property was amazing and we had everything there that we could have ever wanted. Plus, the host/hostess were awesome too! We will definitely be going back there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug L., Wauwatosa WI USA

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

Great place. Convenient location

Very homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Christmas Holiday w Family

Great safe yard space for our dog- wonderful spacious bedrooms with great bedding- slept so well at night. Loved the coffee station to get us going in the morning and the living room overlooking the River was a great place for us to gather before our family holiday events. Nicely located between Chillicothe and Peoria. Would love to see it in the summer with all the trees in bloom! Love the outdoor porches and balconies outside!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L., Jenison, MI

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

High School Best Friends Reunion

What a wonderful property. The view of the river is fantastic and the sunrise each morning was breathtaking. We loved the art work in the house and had a great time discussing the pieces. It adds a special touch to this rental. The owner was easy to work with and very helpful We hope to return soon and not wait 50 years.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

My Favorite Place of all time!

Of all the places I've stayed at on this and that other evil BnB site, (Ha!) this is by far my favorite place as far as furnishings are concerned. Every square inch of this place is filled with original local art. It is majestic! It is astounding! It is truly unique in the best of ways! Being an artist myself, my hats off to the owners for supporting artists! And the deck? Epic!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina F.

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

Wonderful vacation.

We were able to relax all weekend with no worries. The house was extremly nice and had so many interesting items in the house (art, books, status, etc.) The fenced in yard made it very relaxing not having to worried about our dogs runny away or leashing them eat time we let them outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joann K.

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

great riverside stay

very nice house -- great riverside/lake view and so relaxing; comfortable; well-furnished; hot tub was the best of any place we've stayed; great decorations. my little australian terrier enjoyed her stay too. there is a dog park close by, so she got to play with other dogs. thanks kim and david for a great place, and your help with the door lock (one of these days i will learn all the secret places on my phone).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Family fall trip

We had a great time! The house is beautiful and had everything we needed. Kim is a great host and very responsive and accommodating to our requests. 5 stars would book again if traveling to the Peoria area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Vacation

A pleasant get away
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kim Bryan Russell

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We are Kim and David Russell. We are parents to many and grandparents to many. We also have our 4 doodles who allow us to live with them. We work hard and love to travel. I love hosting and will only provide a space that I would enjoyed I were traveling. I work hard to make sure you have the cleanest and most relaxing environment as well as fun items to enjoy….bikes, kayaks, yard games. Please come and enjoy this unique creative space we worked so hard on.

Why they chose this property

I’ve owned the house since 1995 with my first husband. He passed in 2015. The property needed a lot of help. I tend to be artistically inclined and drawn to the eclectic things you can do to bring old to new again. My current husband is a work horse and up for anything so if I had a vision of what I wanted he worked with me. I also have great artistic friends. The house became what I knew it could be and hopefully you will enjoy it. Come and relax, sit on the decks by the water, use the kayaks and bicycles provided. Yard games also and the yard is fully fenced. I am pet friendly for the well behaved pups. I July ask that waste be picked up and they not be left alone uncrated if you leave the house. I’ve provided a crate.

What makes this property unique

Kayaks, bicycles, yard games, pet friendly, private access to water with a creative, relaxing environment
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