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Riverview Retreat

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Nestled on the river, this artistically refurbished house offers a serene retreat with a wrap-around deck and open floor plan. Enjoy private access to the water for fishing, kayaking with 2 available kayaks, or take in the views from either of its two decks.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

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

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.There are yard games to use in the fully fenced yard. Great hiking close. There is a fire pit on the main deck and wood solo stove below. Wood is provided. 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. MUST provide full name and address AND full names of all guests. This a a county requirement for a permit. 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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Absolutely no smoking or vaping anywhere on the property . Quiet hours MUST be adhered to.
All furniture or items put back in original place. All pet waste must be removed if you bring a pet. Pets must be crated if at the house alone and not allowed on furniture. Fees charged 4 stains.
All remotes accounted for and on appropriate tables. Garage door openers on desk. Kayaks in place upside down with oars. Grill cover on. Lights out. Fans off. Outdoor lights off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: well behaved dogs allowed. Must be crated if alone

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Yard is fully fenced. 2 ring doorbells.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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

Riverview Retreat Chillicothe
Riverview Retreat Private vacation home
Riverview Retreat Private vacation home Chillicothe

About the area

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 cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Chillicothe, IL

What's nearby

  • Wellie Jackson Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nellie Jackson Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Walnut Dog Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center - 19 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Peoria Civic Center - 20 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caterpillar AC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sheets Creek Saloon - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Trust Me Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grecian Gardens - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverview Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Riverview Retreat ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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).

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Riverview Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the view, outdoor decks and the fenced yard was perfect for our pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful! We loved staying here! The only suggestion for improvement would be adding blackout curtains in the downstairs bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely will be trying to stay here again in the future. Totally worth every dollar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the peace and solitude of just sitting in the deck and watching the river flow by…
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, relaxing stay! The accommodations were great and the view amazing!! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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

Molly G.

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

Wonderful weekend with family.

We had a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sisters in Law retreat. Beautiful comfortable and unique home to relax and enjoy the beautiful sunrises each morning. Kitchen was well stocked. Beds were comfy. Kim was available when we needed her. You have lots of choices for outdoor fun. We would rent again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures cant fully show the design and beauty of this property! Kim is an awesome person to deal with and would definitely recommend her to anyone. Very peaceful area to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the river. Not too far from the city and was a perfect fit for my families needs. The living spaces are very comfortable and the outside areas were the same.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025