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River House Retreat - Firepits - Bike trails - Canoe Launch

2.0 star property

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AVBB's traditional exterior invites guests to a welcoming entrance.
Relax in this spacious living area with a sofa set, coffee table, and dining space.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a window offering a view of the outdoors.
Relax in a serene garden setting, where a hammock awaits, suspended between two trees.
Relax and work in comfort with a sofa, armchair, and wicker coffee table.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Kankakee, IL
  • Kankakee County Convention & Visitor Bureau
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • B. Harley Bradley House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Olivet Nazarene University
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Kankakee

When you stay at this apartment in Kankakee, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of B. Harley Bradley House and Kankakee Railroad Museum. .This apartment is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kankakee County Convention & Visitor Bureau and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kankakee County Museum.

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

  • ‪Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue's Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dos Amigos - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burgers & Beer - ‬2 min drive

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. Conveniences include a desk and a refrigerator.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Blanche Blacke

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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 lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

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 organised 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay. Kind and accommodating hosts. Clean and comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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