The sunroom with white chairs and windows onto the creek

Plan your stay

Plan your stay

Everything you need before you book: where to book, what's included, the house rules and answers for families.

How to book

Book on Airbnb or VRBO

Richard's Retreat is booked through Airbnb and VRBO. Pick your dates on either one to see the full price with all fees included before you pay. Rates change by date. Questions first? Message Yvonne through either listing.

“While $ to rent may seem a bit high to some, it was well worth it for us all to have our own private bedroom spaces (no dreaded shared bunk rooms here!).”

ChristineCuyahoga Falls, Ohio · Airbnb, July 2026

Cancellation terms and minimum stay are shown on each listing before you book.

What's included

The whole house, ready for you

You have the entire home and grounds to yourselves. Linens, towels, robes and bath products are provided, and the kitchen is stocked with cookware, dishes and coffee makers.

  • Seven bedrooms with fresh linens and robes
  • Indoor heated pool, hot tub and sauna
  • Kayaks, paddleboards and life vests
  • Billiards, board games, toys and books
  • Starlink Wi-Fi and an office
  • EV charger, washer and dryer

Take the robe home

Loved the monogrammed robe? Order your own for $125. Just ask your host.

A white monogrammed robe and slippers in a bedroom closet with a luggage rack

House rules

A few house rules

A family home, kept for families. These rules come straight from the listings.

Check-in
After 3:00 PM, self check-in with a keypad
Check-out
Before 11:00 AM
Minimum stay
Shown on each listing before you book
Guests
Up to 14 overnight guests
Parties and events
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed; service animals welcome
Smoking
No smoking or vaping
Age
Primary renter must be 25 or older (VRBO)
Parking
Free on-site parking and a garage; please don't park on the grass

Details checked against the Airbnb and VRBO listings on .

Good to know

Questions before you book

What time are check-in and check-out?

Check-in is after 3:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM. Check-in is self-service with a keypad.

Is there a minimum stay?

Yes. The minimum stay and the cancellation terms can change with your dates, so each listing shows them before you book.

Can I book with American Express Travel?

Yes, if you're an eligible US American Express Card Member. Since October 2026, homes listed on Airbnb, including this one, can be found and booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel app. The booking is made with Airbnb, so the price, house rules and cancellation terms are the same.

Can we bring our own boat?

Yes. Guests may tie up their own boat at the slips on the covered pier. A boat isn't included, but kayaks, paddleboards and life vests are.

Can we bring our dog?

Pets aren't allowed. Service animals are welcome.

Is the house good for babies and young children?

Yes. There's a pack 'n play travel crib, toys and books for ages 0 to 10 and up, fireplace guards, board games and a lower-level play space. Life vests are provided for kayaking and paddleboarding.

Can we work remotely?

Yes. Starlink internet and Wi-Fi run through the house, and there's an office with a desk and printer.

Can I charge an electric car?

Yes. There's an EV charger in the garage. Bring your own charging cord.

Can I take a robe home?

Yes. The monogrammed robes can be ordered for $125 each. Ask your host.

Are there security cameras?

Yes, outside only, as disclosed on the listings: at the front of the house, the garage entrance and the perimeter.

Can we have a party, a wedding or an event?

No. Parties and events aren't allowed. The house is a place to stay, including for wedding parties attending weddings nearby.

Sunset over Aquia Creek through the trees
RR monogram

Ready to pick your dates?

Pick your dates on Airbnb or VRBO. Both show the full price with all fees included before you book.

5.0 on Airbnb from 23 reviews · Guest favorite10/10 on VRBO from 21 reviews

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