10/10 Excellent
Lakoda M.
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat
Lakoda M.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
A New Kind of Philanthropy
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Minneapolis, MN
- Best Buy Corporate Headquarters5 min drive
- Mall of America9 min drive
- Nickelodeon Universe9 min drive
- Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Garden
About this property
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.
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.
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Amenities
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Edina
Southdale, a neighbourhood in Edina, is home to this aparthotel. Target Center and Xcel Energy Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Nickelodeon Universe and Valleyfair Amusement Park. Check out an event or a game at U.S. Bank Stadium, and consider making time for Minnesota State Fairgrounds, a top attraction not to be missed.
Minneapolis, MN
What's nearby
- M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Best Buy Corporate Headquarters - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
- Lake Harriet - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
- Mall of America - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
- Nickelodeon Universe - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 12 min walk
- The Cheesecake Factory - 17 min walk
- Dave & Buster's - 3 min drive
- Shake Shack - 18 min walk
- Taco Bell - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
9.2/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Curtis A.
1 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Treasure
Curtis A.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
13 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Gina C.
25 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Technical Difficulties...But Great Customer Service
Gina C.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kayla W.
21 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Erik’s Retreat
Kayla W.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
4/10 Poor
Brian C.
9 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One issue
Brian C.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Richard P., Ft Myers, FL
24 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Richard P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
8/10 Good
Lora P.
20 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Interesting stay
Lora P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
About the host
Your host
Our story began in 2008 as Kathryn Nordberg, CEO and founder of Erik's Ranch & Retreats, searched for options that would provide her son, Erik, a moderately functioning young adult on the autism spectrum, the kind of life he deserves – active and full of possibility, independence and purpose. She quickly found that there were few good options for moderate - to high-functioning young adults with autism, including those with Asperger’s syndrome. Despite years of hard work, even those high-functioning individuals often look for a community that offer some level of structure and support in their lives – with living accommodations, relationship building, social opportunities, meaningful work and recreation. So, in the past few years, Kathryn and a team of psychologists, attorneys, architects and marketing and business professionals have developed an innovative model for young adults with autism: Erik's Ranch & Retreats, with locations in Edina, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis, and in Montana's Paradise Valley, not far from Bozeman.
Kathryn has the background – and the vision – necessary for this important living, working and social environment for young adults with autism. She has held executive positions with organizations in technology, packaged goods and health care, and has leadership experience in organizational planning, management and marketing. For the past decade, she has helped run the largest privately held assisted living facility in Minnesota, seeing firsthand, how residents benefit from a consistent caring and dedicated staff. To that end, she streamlined the documentation process and improved efficiencies to allow nursing staff more time for personalized care. Kathryn's goal for a better life for those with autism is the foundation behind Erik's Ranch & Retreats.
Kathryn has the background – and the vision – necessary for this important living, working and social environment for young adults with autism. She has held executive positions with organizations in technology, packaged goods and health care, and has leadership experience in organizational planning, management and marketing. For the past decade, she has helped run the largest privately held assisted living facility in Minnesota, seeing firsthand, how residents benefit from a consistent caring and dedicated staff. To that end, she streamlined the documentation process and improved efficiencies to allow nursing staff more time for personalized care. Kathryn's goal for a better life for those with autism is the foundation behind Erik's Ranch & Retreats.
What makes this property unique
Your gift will sustain meaningful employment and social opportunities for our deserving young adults.
Because of your generosity, you are providing opportunities they have previously never experienced before Erik’s Ranch & Retreats. Opportunities the rest of us often take for granted; the chance for dignity, purpose, hope, and more.
Because of your generosity, you are providing opportunities they have previously never experienced before Erik’s Ranch & Retreats. Opportunities the rest of us often take for granted; the chance for dignity, purpose, hope, and more.
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