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Fox River Retreat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Fox River Retreat

Located along the beautiful Fox River, this river retreat will not disappoint. Fish, boat or just chill on the landscaped bank of the Fox river. This ideal location is minutes from downtown St. Charles. Large driveway to accommodate horse or boat trailer. Dock included.

Convenient Location:
Q Center - 2.5mi
Lamplight Equestrian Center - 4mi
Dunham Woods Riding Club - 3mi
Jewel-Osco, Target, Caputos, Meijer, Aldi, Costco - All within ~6mi
Downtown St. Charles - 3.7mi
Geneva Commons - 7.2mi
Downtown Geneva 6.1mi

Property manager

Chris

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Property grounds

Riverfront rental with fun activities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 25 reviews
The price is AED 551
AED 814 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Riverfront rental with fun activities
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
St. Charles, IL

What's nearby

  • Arcada Theater - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Charlestowne Mall - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Kane County Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Grand Victoria Casino - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Hemmens Cultural Center - 15 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Geneva Station - 16 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fox River Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fox River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fox River Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fox River Retreat located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from South Elgin Dog Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of St. Charles Heritage Center and Camp Kane and Arcada Theater. Steel Beam Theater and Fine Line Creative Arts Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Fox River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malachi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gorgeous little house with a backyard right on the Fox River. Well furnished and quiet, the "retreat" title is accurate, as it feels pleasantly insulated from the world, but is still close enough to South Elgin and downtown St Charles to be convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place
Location was very conveniant for our needs. The house was very comfortable and clean, check in went without a hitch and we would definitly stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot!
I loved this little house and the view of the Fox River. Since I grew up in the area, it's the perfect spot to stay when i come down from Wisconsin to visit family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite getaway
Great place and location to stay. After a long day of work it was nice to come back to a quite getaway to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Stay
Truly enjoyed our stay, it was a relaxing get-away from the hubbub of our extended family wedding weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

brian w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good house for the price
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anjelica N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
The perfect house in a neat neighborhood to relax and enjoy fall break. Owner is very responsive to messages.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Scenic Fox River view
Overall nice place on the Fox River for a weekend getaway. Location is a short drive to downtown St Charles and Geneva.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little house on the river
We had a lovely time at this sweet house on the river while in town for a wedding. Very peaceful neighborhood and comfortable accommodations. Would stay here again if we are ever in the area in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We stayed at the property while attending a horse show at Lamplight Equestrian Center. The location was perfect, very close and convenient. The hosts were wonderful and helpful during our stay. Highly recommend this property if you are searching for a stay near the St. Charles area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, clean and comfortable
Nice area, covenient to things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garden tour weekend
Perfect location for a girls weekend touring greater Chicagoland gardens. The house was tidy and had all the amenities we needed. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St. Chas vacay
Very nice, clean roomy home. Would be great for family stay. Convenient to downtown St Charles and S. Elgin. Family that came over were very impressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
This house was well kept and in a quiet location. I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bridal shower
It was very nice ! Great location to the Paddleboats!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fox River Cottage
Exactly the size and location we needed, so nice to have 2 full bathrooms. The location was ideal as my daughter was competing at Lamplight Equestrian Center
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fox River Retreat
House is just as described. Hosts were always available, helpful and accommodating. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 27 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, neat
Two bedroom clean, neat decent living area, and good size kitchen area, perfect fit for us, great owners with great communication. Would stay at this property again!!! Thank you, it was a pleasure
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Just what we needed for a wedding we had during the weekend. Beautiful property right on the river! Thank you so much for hosting!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and Quaint
Chris and Jay’s place is a quaint house on the Fox River. Great location to St Charles and Geneva. The house was super clean and amenities were great. Communication with the hosts was top notch and quick. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Olearia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Near lake
Owner was timely with responses.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Monec S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
The stay was set up nice. Really no complaints other than only one bed room had a tv so the other guest had to sit in the living room the majority of the night. Other than that no Complaints
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Charles
Everything was as described
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing environment
We had a short stay due to a family funeral, but the accommodations were relaxing for us to kick back during our short down time. The host was very responsive to any questions and concerns we had while there. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mekonnen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very understanding owner
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024