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River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch

2.0 star property

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Exterior detail
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Experience your home away from home in Kankakee, with a fully outfitted kitchen offering free coffee and spices. Perfect for a quaint stay, this 2-bedroom retreat features a brand new smart TV and is surrounded by park and river trails right outside your door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch

Your home away from home in Kankakee with 2 bedrooms. with 1 queen bed and 2 twin beds, perfect for a quaint and pleasant stay. Fully outfitted kitchen with free coffee, spices and more. Enjoy the park and river trails right outside your door. The living room offers 2 additional twin beds for extra guests. Brand new smart TV with access to Live TV, many free apps and access to yours. Feel free to reach out to us during your stay - we're happy to suggest local spots to check out.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Kankakee, IL

What's nearby

  • Kankakee Railroad Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kankakee County Convention & Visitor Bureau - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • B. Harley Bradley House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kankakee Community College - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Olivet Nazarene University - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Kankakee Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue's Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪JR's Chicken - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Paul's Place - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jaenicke's Root Beer Stand - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪No Dogs - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kankakee Railroad Museum, Kankakee County Convention & Visitor Bureau, and B. Harley Bradley House. Kankakee County Museum and Perry Farm Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kankakee Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, had plenty of sleeping areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Kind and accommodating hosts. Clean and comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The people who rented to us were so nice and attentive. They were responsive to all messages and inquiries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025