A New Kind of Philanthropy

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
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Overview of A New Kind of Philanthropy

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • GymGymGym
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Minneapolis, MN
  • Popular LocationBest Buy Corporate Headquarters4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMall of America8 min drive
  • Popular LocationNickelodeon Universe8 min drive
  • AirportMinneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)16 min drive

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About the area

Edina

In Edina .You'll find M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital and Centennial Lakes Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this aparthotel. Chain of Lakes and Best Buy Corporate Headquarters are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital - 13 min walk
  • Best Buy Corporate Headquarters - 4 min drive
  • Mall of America - 8 min drive
  • Nickelodeon Universe - 8 min drive
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • City West Station - 6 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 16 min drive
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 13 min walk
  • The Cheesecake Factory - 19 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 13 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 18 min walk
  • Dave & Buster's - 3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

A New Kind of Philanthropy

Erik’s Retreat is a nonprofit organization that offers upscale guest accommodations run by young adults with autism. They are concierges. Chefs. Tour guides. All for whom meaningful careers are scarce.

You're part of the solution.

When you stay with us, you’ll be centrally located with wonderful amenities, all while providing living quarters, social opportunities, and significant work for our members. This room contains one queen bed, an executive desk, a Keurig, and an elegant European-style 3/4 bath. It can comfortably accommodate up to two guests.

Every room offers a Smart TV, Wi-Fi, complimentary coffee and tea, breakfast delivery, and daily housekeeping.

Welcome to Erik's Retreat. Where vision knows no bounds.

COVID-19 Response: Just like you, all of us at Erik’s Ranch & Retreats are working hard to keep everyone comfortable and safe. You can rest assured that our rooms are cleaned spotlessly after check outs, and that our crews are safely masked and gloved. We are taking every precaution to keep our staff, members, and guests at ease during this uncertain time. Here is what we are doing between stays, as a commitment to our guests comfort:

1. Sanitizing all hard surfaces including handles and floors.

2. All bedding—including comforters cleaned prior to each visit.

3. Will provide you with disinfectant on site so you can design your own comfort.

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

A Kind Of Philanthropy Edina
A New Kind of Philanthropy Edina
A New Kind of Philanthropy Aparthotel
A New Kind of Philanthropy Aparthotel Edina

A New Kind of Philanthropy Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Curtis A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Treasure
Very easy, no-contact check-in. Location was convenient drive to places of interest. Decor was old-fashioned Victorian and added a fun atmosphere. Room had plenty of towels and amenities and was very clean. Really enjoyed our one-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Technical Difficulties...But Great Customer Service
We arrived at Erik's Retreat the evening of our stay and were disappointed to discover that there was not a room available for us, because the reservation did not transfer through from Vrbo to the property, despite the fact that the booking had gone through and I had already paid in full. We were put in contact with the manager (I believe his name was Peter), who apologized for the inconvenience and booked us a room himself at a nearby hotel of comparable value. I can't speak for the quality of Erik's Retreat itself, as we didn't actually stay there, but I do appreciate Peter's willingness to find us a solution, even though the issue was clearly technological and not their fault. 4/5 stars is because it took 10-15 minutes to locate an employee to speak to about checking in when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Erik’s Retreat
My husband and I stayed here for his birthday. We went to a comedy show in Minneapolis. Loved the location as it was close to everything we needed to get to. Room was clean and very sophisticated and I loved the upscale shower. Felt like a 5 star hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
One issue
I had no heat/air control and the room was hot
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard P., Ft Myers, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The property has a great location. The bed was wonderful. Unfortunately due to Covid there was no room service, or breakfast muffin. Also we have done extensive traveling and found the coffe maker in the room challenging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Lora P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting stay
Nice clean room. Due to COVID no one seen anywhere but staff responded well with clean towels when called. Vintage feel and supporting good cause
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020