Erik's Retreat

Wonderful
Traveller Type: review category business travellers
  : Overall, a great place. Getting checked in was a breeze, and everything worked. Nice lobby area with comfortable chairs. Also, I liked the free cookies and Chex mix. Finally, there is a fantastic restaurant four blocks away in a strip mall, i.e., Patrick's. Best breakfast I'd had in years.
  : There was street construction directly in front of the building that should have been mentioned. The AC was not in operation. Only ambient air was being circulated. As a result, my room was stuffy, making it very difficult to sleep. Finally, the location of the available parking was not disclosed until after check-in.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: with friends
  : Room was clean and spacious!! Good price for 800 sq. Ft. Apt style room with two separate bedrooms, which is perfect for teens or a group of friends. My family loved the complimentary treats and coffee! Building and grounds were beautiful. Neighborhood was quiet at night. Loved the self check-in and free parking. Parking was easy to find and not crowded. Location and easy access to the highway was convenient to get around town. I think the thing I loved the most was that the business is a non-profit that assists individuals with autism! As a social worker, it was really nice to see that places like this can thrive and make positive changes in people's lives. I felt much better about staying here than at anything owned by a corporation concerned only for their profit margins.
  : Shower head was slightly loose and needed tightening in order for the shower head to spray downward. The welcome email eluded to the room key code being sent in another document, but it was the same as the door key code in the welcome email, which was a bit confusing. I'm a breakfast person, so instead of complimentary cookies and brownies, if one of them were a muffin or cinnamon roll, that would be perfect!!!

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : The room was comfortable and big. Treats, spa shower and refrigerator in the room. Nice grounds. Secure and safe building. Good, quiet neighborhood. No issues. Good value.
  : No staff onsite while I was there. No food or drink for purchase onsite. Good place to stay if you have a car. If you don't have a car, location is somewhat out of the way. A few restaurants and a store within walking distance. There is a bus about a half a mile away.

Wonderful
Traveller Type:
  : Room was clean and spacious!! Good price for 800 sq. Ft. Apt style room with two separate bedrooms, which is perfect for teens or a group of friends. My family loved the complimentary treats and coffee! Building and grounds were beautiful. Neighborhood was quiet at night. Loved the self check-in and free parking. Parking was easy to find and not crowded. Location and easy access to the highway was convenient to get around town. I think the thing I loved the most was that the business is a non-profit that assists individuals with autism! As a social worker, it was really nice to see that places like this can thrive and make positive changes in people's lives. I felt much better about staying here than at anything owned by a corporation concerned only for their profit margins.
  : Shower head was slightly loose and needed tightening in order for the shower head to spray downward. The welcome email eluded to the room key code being sent in another document, but it was the same as the door key code in the welcome email, which was a bit confusing. I'm a breakfast person, so instead of complimentary cookies and brownies, if one of them were a muffin or cinnamon roll, that would be perfect!!!

Wonderful
Traveller Type: solo traveller
  : Erik’s Retreat is unlike other lodging places I’ve been to. The room was very clean, large & comfortable (Executive Queen Suite).Erik’s Retreat had a warmth to it that I haven’t found elsewhere. Communications with staff was usually via text. They were very accommodating of my particular needs.Also, being a guest here supports a great cause.I definitely would stay here again!
  : The city of Edina is presently doing road & other public works work. Parking was free but had to walk about a couple of blocks on a dirt/gravel road to get to Erik’s Retreat from the designated parking area. Later I found out that they had underground parking for an additional small fee. I believe the underground parking is limited. Once the road work is done I think much of this situation will be resolved. *Guests are allowed to load & unload at front entrance.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Business Traveler
  : Overall, a great place. Getting checked in was a breeze, and everything worked. Nice lobby area with comfortable chairs. Also, I liked the free cookies and Chex mix. Finally, there is a fantastic restaurant four blocks away in a strip mall, i.e., Patrick's. Best breakfast I'd had in years.
  : There was street construction directly in front of the building that should have been mentioned. The AC was not in operation. Only ambient air was being circulated. As a result, my room was stuffy, making it very difficult to sleep. Finally, the location of the available parking was not disclosed until after check-in.

Good
Traveller Type: family with young children

Wonderful
Traveller Type: young couple
  : Didn’t eat breakfast
  : Nothing

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Eriks Retreat is unlike other lodging places Ive been to. The room was very clean, large & comfortable (Executive Queen Suite). Eriks Retreat had a warmth to it that I havent found elsewhere. Communications with staff was usually via text. They were very accommodating of my particular needs. Also, being a guest here supports a great cause. I definitely would stay here again!
  : The city of Edina is presently doing road & other public works work. Parking was free but had to walk about a couple of blocks on a dirt/gravel road to get to Eriks Retreat from the designated parking area. Later I found out that they had underground parking for an additional small fee. I believe the underground parking is limited. Once the road work is done I think much of this situation will be resolved. *Guests are allowed to load & unload at front entrance.