Rates & Reservations

Slumber. Party.
Perfect for peaceful relaxtion and a big celebration!
You'll love the amenities and beauty of this 1919 farmstead.
Just 5 miles from Tuscola, Tanger Outlet Center and I-57.
(217) 253-3555 Reservation Link

Rates

Rates & Reservations

Riverbend Retreat is a beautful place to relax or celebrate with the amenities of home (kitchen, living room and a washer/dryer) and luxurious touches such as heated air massage tubs. Couples love it as luxurious escape while families and groups find an unbeatable bargain that draws them back again. Notes from our guests are at the bottom of this page.

For the foreseeable future, we are hosting a group during the week, so Riverbend is available Friday through Sunday night to the public.

Pricing
2 suites, 1 night:  $339 including tax.
2 suites, 2 nights: $599 including tax.

1st Floor suite: 2 nights:   $325 including tax
2nd Floor suite: 2 nights: $275 including tax

These prices work out to about to about $75 per room per night and that includes tax! You'll save even more money by cooking some of your own meals, plus you can enjoy some time by the campfire, etc. etc.!

Details
• Each suite has a separate locked entrance in the entryway.
• Finished basement common area has a washer/dryer (no charge), foosball and 3 pub tables/12 saddle stools.
• Local calls, satellite TV, bedding, towels, cookware and grill (bring charcoal) are all provided.
• Smoking and pets not allowed.
• Check-in is 4pm. Check-out is noon. We are flexible if no one is coming in right before or after you, so call!
• $50 deposit is refundable as long as you give us 96 hours (4 days) notice.
• To make your deposit, use the Paypal button on this page (accepts cards) or mail a check to:
   Riverbend Retreat • 800 S Embarras Ave • Tuscola, IL 61953
• 5.64% tax included Note that other hotels typically add around 15% to your bill
• Campers: pitch a tent or park an RV for $20/night. We'll provide the extra towels.
• We provide one 6' banquet table free of charge. For $30, you can rent 3 additional banquet tables and 12 chairs.
• Weddings, receptions, reunions & other events: Due to limited parking, our capacity limit is 100 guests.
• Would you like flowers to be waiting for you? Arrangements are available for as little as $30. Let us know and we'll make arrangements or check out the local florist's website: www.abloomaboveflorist.com

More detail on the suites...

1st Floor Suite:
1. A queen bedroom with TV, bathroom w/corner heated air massage tub for two and seated shower, living room with TV, dining room & kitchen with refrigerator/freezer, range, microwave and dishwasher. Sleeps up to 2.
2. Add second queen bedroom with TV, bathroom with heated air massage tub (standard size) and shower, sleeper sofa may be used.. Sleeps up to 6.

2nd Floor Suite:
3. Includes the king bedroom with TV. Bathroom with two person heated air massage tub (6'x3') and shower. Living room with TV, dining table and 6 chairs. Kitchen includes a refrigerator/freezer, range and microwave. You also have use of the Elf Bedroom w/twin daybed & a twin on a trundle. This room sleeps 2 plus you may use the sleeper sofa as well. Sleeps up to 6.

Both Suites: Sleeps 12 with all four bedrooms and two sleeper sofas in use.

1st Floor Suite Calender
If the date is blue or has just peach in the upper left corner, the suite is available.

2nd Floor Suite Calendar
If the date is blue or has just peach in the upper left corner, the suite is available.

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$50 Reservation Deposit

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Total (less deposit)

Our guests explain why a stay at Riverbend Retreat is so special...

"This is a great place! We had our wedding reception here and it was the perfect setting. There was family that came from all over the state and loved the country around here.” -Tuscola, IL

"This was a wonderful family reunion at a wonderful place – perfect actually! God bless and thank you for everything!” –Arizona, Missouri, St. Louis, Chicago, Monticello & Mahomet, IL

"Very nicely furnished, peaceful, quiet and beautiful retreat.” -Rantoul, IL

"A beautiful location for our TUMC women’s retreat! Thank you!” –Tuscola

"I am so overwhelmed it is hard to convey my thoughts. Being able to have my wedding reception at the home my parents lived in for over 25 years is perfect. Thank you! God bless you. You have melded old and new in a beautiful combination. This day was perfect.” -Tuscola, IL
"Lucky enough to stay on the first floor this time around. Absolutely beautiful! Very spacious, comfortable and "homey". John & Teresa have outdone themselves. Simply a gorgeous place and as always the hospitality is all remarkable. -Ursa, IL

"This was a wonderful place for our "Sister's Vacation" with some coming from Arkansas and some from IL & Wisconsin, this is a half-way place for us to meet. We plan a vacation once a year for us sisters to relax, refresh, play, eat, visit and catch up. Beautiful house, floors, furniture, and enjoyed reading the history of the house, and having everything furnished." -Arkansas, Wisconsin & Northern IL

"All three families came for the weekend. We had a great time. We loved the house. It was the perfect place for us together." -A, L & H Families

"We had a fantastic time :) Wish we could have stayed forever!!! We will come back for sure. Thanks for the stay!" -K & K

"This place was the coolest place I have ever stayed it was nice. like I really like the horses. The Bath tub was the Bomb!!!! P.S. Here is my signature for when I become a pro-soccer player! Thanks" -M

"Such a wonderful place! We had previously had a family reunion & fell in love with everything here. So it was the perfect spot for our families to be together for my mother's 80th birthday. Enjoyed our stay - hope to return again. Thanks so much." -Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Zionsville, Indiana, Tampa, Florida

"The first wedding ever at Riverbend Retreat! The house was amazing, the ceremony site was beautiful, and everything went according to plan. These past two days will be inour hearts forever. This place's beauty and "down-home country feel" made it the perfect place to have a wedding. Thank you to everyone who was involved in making this the most memorable weekend of our lives. " -Bride & Groom

"Once again we had an awesome stay. The Amish stores were great. The Arthur Strawberry Festival was a treat. We've enjoyed the birds (Eastern Bluebird, Indigo Bunting & Pileated Woodpecker). " -Swansea, IL

"Our whole family made the trip to watch our daughter play softball against Illinois. This was perfect for our large group to feel at home away from home. Thanks for a wonderul time." -St. Louis, MO

"It has been wonderful staying here for a week." -Indio, California

"We were looking for some place unique to stay while visity family. This was everything we hoped for and more - a welcome change from motels. We loved watching the birds and squirrels in this peaceful setting, as well as relaxing in the beautiful home. You thought of everthing to make your guests comfortable." -Lecanto, Florida

"This place is insanely cool." -O'Fallon, Missouri

"We celebrated a 50th birthday this weekend and what a great time we had. We sat around and talked, played games and ate great food! We will all definitely be back to celebrate many more birthdays! We loved this place!" -Tuscola, IL

"Thank you fro a another wonderful weekend. This is a weekend that I look forward to each year. It is such a treat!" -Swansea, IL

"Amazing! That's all I can say! Attention to detail is absolutely unbelievable!" -Shiloh, IL

"This is our second time staying overnight. Love it as much the second time. Thanks for doing such a wonderful job on the house in the perfect location." -Overland Park, Kansas

"This place is fabulous. So quiet and peaceful. A place you can go and have a total relaxation time. We all enjoyed staying here. We are definitely coming back this summer." -St. Joseph, IL

"What a gorgeous and peaceful place. I wish we lived here! We definitely hope to make this a tradition for us. Thanks for creating such a wonderful place for us to celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary!" -Moweaqua, IL

"This place is beautiful. Wish we had more time but we will definitely keep Riverbend Retreat in mind for the future. It's nice to think such a wonderful place is only a few minutes from home. Thank you for making our first Valentine's Day together extra special" -Camargo, IL

"Thank you so much for your hospitality. My staff absolutely loved the accomodations, and it made for great bonding experiences for us. We will be sure to return!" -Charleston, IL

"We all loved everything about it. It is very quiet and peaceful and the animals were amusing. Hope to return again." -Troy, Missouri

"Thanks for opening your beautiful home to us. We really enjoyed staying here. Your decor is charming." -Eureka, IL

"This was our first annual "scrap" ladies weekend. We very much enjoyed our time here. It was so beautiful and very relaxing! We shared so many laughs, stories and snacks! This is definitely going to be a repeat event for us. Thanks so much, Teresa, for letting us enjoy this amazing home. We also got so many pages done in our scrapbooking albums" -Bement, Sidney & Tuscola, IL

"This weekend stay was a gift from my mother to my sister, cousin and myself. We had a great time visiting, watching chick flicks, eating, playing games, eating some more, napping (did I mention eating?) We have all decided that this will be our gift to each other every year and make this home our weekend get away every winter. On our last day it snowed and the views were breathtaking. Thank you for sharing this wonderful home with us. The memories made will never be forgotten" -Tuscola

"How wonderful to relax at such a comfortable oasis. The accomodations are beautiful and just the the doctor ordered for road weary travelers. Wish we had more than one night! We will come again with more time. Thank you!" -Illinois

"We all loved everything about it. It is very quiet and peaceful and the animals were amusing. Hope to return again." -Troy, Missouri

"We loved the place." -Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania

"The lodging was excellent. We enjoyed the wonderful views from all the windows. We could sit at the the table and watch the squirrels." -Vincennes, Indiana & Jacksonville, IL

"Being here in the fall is so beautiful and peaceful. We hope to be back!" -Deer Park, IL

"Everything is so warm & beautiful. We will definitely recommend this "little secret" to everyone. Thanks again for such a memorable retreat." -Indianapolis, Indiana

"It was way beyond our expectations. Also thanks for all the hospitality. We hope to come back soon!" -Phi Sigma Pi, Eastern Illinois University

"Workmanship to restore the building is outstanding - beautiful wordwork. Thank you for making us feel so at home." -Vero Beach, Florida

"A wonderful time! Could not have been more warm & inviting. Hope to come back again soon!" -Bradley, IL

"Felt like we were in a first class hotel but with the warmth & charm of someone's home. The woodwork is incredible and your attention to detail is not overdone, just warm & charming. This is close enough to home but made us feel like we were some place very special." -Bath, IL

"The house is gorgeous! We all wanted to move in." -Manteno, IL

"We have all had a wonderful time." -California, Texas, Minnesota, Michigan & Atwood, IL

"Took lots of pictures. A great place to stay." -Springfield, Missouri & Chicagoland, IL

"Very beautiful & Quiet Place - Relaxing!" -Decatur, IL

"Wonderful place to have a family & friend gathering." -Indianapolis, IN & Tuscola/Homer/Decatur, IL

Riverbend Retreat is a lovely get away place. John & Teresa have left no detail unnoticed. We had a great time and productive retreat." -Tuscola, IL

"The beauty of the home & the setting far exceeded our hopes & expectations! It was a blessing & we are already planning our next visit!" -Eureka, IL

"If I were a wealthy man, I'd offer a blank check for purchase. This is such an oasis, the word "retreat" says it all." -Mark, Wisconsin.

"What a beautiful place! So peaceful!" -Waukegan, IL

"Very beautiful & relaxing, we thoroughly enjoyed this place." -Overgaard, Arizona

"Wow! We appreciate your efforts so very much. We enjoyed watching the birds!" -Tulsa, Oklahoma

"It was wonderful and the stay was great. It is very peaceful here!" -Mayfield, Kentucky

"What a beautiful place. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & hope to return!" - Suwanee, Georgia

"Great spot for a large family gathering. The home has everything you could possibly want. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here." -Ohio & Illinois

"This is one of the nicest places I've ever stayed! I appreciate the quality of the workmanship...every view is breathtaking..." -Burlington, Wisconsin

"We had a wonderful time...great location & fantastic amenities! I expect we'll return." -Urbana, IL, etc.