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Fox River Retreat

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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St. Charles, IL
  • Arcada Theater
    8 min drive
  • Steel Beam Theater
    8 min drive
  • Fine Line Creative Arts Center
    9 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)
    17 min drive

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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.

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
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Fine Line Creative Arts Center. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • 8 minutes by car from St. Charles Heritage Center and Camp Kane and 8 minutes from Arcada Theater
This vacation home offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Chris

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river

Things to do

  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Fox River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Monec S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

brian w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good house for the price
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ken V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Susan M., Homewood, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Anjelica N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Janine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Theresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
St Charles
Everything was as described
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Olearia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Near lake
Owner was timely with responses.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bridal shower
It was very nice ! Great location to the Paddleboats!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Carol B., Summerfield, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Hideaway
This property is convenient to Geneva where we spent most of our time. It’s almost impossible to find a one story property with 2 full bathrooms plus a washer/dryer. The owners were responsive to our questions and concerns plus the family is on property. We will definitely stay again when we return to the area! Even the car rental location was only 10 minutes away…..
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mekonnen

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeannetta W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The house was wonderful! We were in town for a school conference I had to attend. It was close to the location I had to be at while also offering privacy. Had an issue with the door that was fixed immediately and was kept in touch with about anything we may need. Great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, clean and comfortable
Nice area, covenient to things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet river spot
We enjoyed our stay with our family of 7. There was plenty of room for everyone. The house is beautifully updated. The kids enjoyed a little time on the river. Secluded neighborhood off of city traffic noise. Quiet and peaceful. Comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024