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Luxury River Retreat, Private Spacious Home with stunning Sunset Views.

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, modern appliances, and a staircase.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, dining table, and ceiling fans.
An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and large windows overlooking a natural landscape.
A two-story house with a blue roof, a garage, and a view of a lake.
A hot tub in a room with a large window, a fan, and a brick wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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East Peoria, IL
  • Place, Spring Bay Township Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Par-A-Dice Casino
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Peoria Zoo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Loft Sleeping Area

2 Single Beds

Main floor Bamboo Room

1 Queen Bed

Main floor Caribbean Queen

1 Queen Bed

Main floor Living Room pull out couch.

1 Queen Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Living room/Kitchen 1/2 bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet

Lower level full bathroom with shower

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master bath with 4 shower heads

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs bedroom private full bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Luxury River Retreat, Private Spacious Home with stunning Sunset Views.

Escape to your own private slice of Paradise at the Dolphin Cove Resort, where the gentle flow of the Illinois River meets the ultimate outdoor playground. Nestled along the scenic Illinois River this exceptional property offers a rare sanctuary in a peaceful private cove. Whether you are seeking a high-energy adventure or a slow-paced retreat, our waterfront home offers the perfect backdrop for making memories. Bring the whole family to fish, kayak or just play in the sand.

Spacious Getaway- Sleeps 10 with 2 kitchens.

Sleeping Arrangements: Master Bedroom 1 queen bed with a Sunset View and full private bathroom and deck, Twin Loft area with 2 twin beds and full private bathroom, Lower level Queen bedroom, another lower level queen bedroom, and a queen pull-out couch.


Included in your stay:
* 8 person Jacuzzi Hot Tub
* (2) Sit-on Kayaks with paddles and life jackets
* (4) Catfish poles all set up to fish with live bait
* Outdoor bags
* Fire-Pit
* Oversized connect Four game
* Darts
* Pool Table
* Sandy Beach
* Fishing Dock
* Indoor Games

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5291649vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

East Peoria

East Peoria is home to this holiday home. Carver Arena and Illinois Mennonite Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Peoria Heights Observation Tower and Peoria Holocaust Memorial. Peoria Zoo and Peoria Riverfront Museum are also worth visiting.
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East Peoria, IL

What's nearby

  • Spring Bay Township Hall - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
  • First Responders Park - 7 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Par-A-Dice Casino - 9 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Peoria Zoo - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Peoria Civic Center - 11 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Segreto Di Stefania - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pour Bros Craft Taproom - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury River Retreat, Private Spacious Home with stunning Sunset Views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury River Retreat, Private Spacious Home with stunning Sunset Views.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury River Retreat, Private Spacious Home with stunning Sunset Views.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury River Retreat, Private Spacious Home with stunning Sunset Views.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury River Retreat, Private Spacious Home with stunning Sunset Views. located?

Situated in East Peoria, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Spring Bay Township Hall, Spring Bay Fen State Natural Area and First Responders Park. Illinois Prairie District Public Library and Germantown Hills Village Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely a great spot with every amenity preplanned!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed for a second week and enjoyed it just as much as before!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful river and sunset views. I am a boat guy so enjoyed the nautical decorations and overall feel of the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful home and location! We absolutely loved everything about this property. The house was stocked with everything we needed, plus some! Readily accessible kayaks, life jackets, and fishing poles made our stay even better. There are yard games, board games, two grills and a Blackstone, plus a fire pit. Alex was very responsive and helpful before and during our stay. We hope to return one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful long weekend at this property. The house itself was clean and spacious with many fun things to do. The back yard and firepit provided us with space to connect and relax outside. With access to the dock, we were able to easily access a boat we rented across the river and it was the perfect outing! Alex was a gracious and communicative host. Overall 10/10 very lovely stay.The only thing I would note regarding listing accuracy is that the actual bedroom count is 4 (including loft space). There are two bedrooms on the ground floor, the primary bedroom on the main/upstairs floor, and an additional loft above the main floor. The couch with a pull out queen bed is on the main floor in the living room area. The house does comfortably sleeps 10 adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Grace, I am so happy you all enjoyed Dolphin Cove. Thanks for your awesome review and your clarification of all the bedrooms. Hope to see return in the future. Alex

About the host

Hosted by George Alex Grieves

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Boating is at the heart of our story. My girlfriend, Angie and I have spent our entire lives on the water. For 28 years, I held a commercial Captain's license and operated the Spirit of Peoria-a authentic stern driven paddle wheeler that now cruises Nashville under the name The Capitol. Angie is equally driven; she has successfully run her own hairdressing business in East Peoria for 30 years. When she isn't at the salon, she loves her 5 dogs and boating on the Illinois River. These days you can find us working on our new, complete with a private little cove right on the Illinois River.

Why they chose this property

"True to its name, Sunset Drive holds a very special place in our hearts, hosting both our rental properties and our forever home. Each evening offers a breathtaking spectacle as the Sun Sets over a pristine stretch of the Illinois river-a view that is simple perfect.

What makes this property unique

Dolphin Cove is so unique because of its ultimate relaxation and endless entertainment. Inside the home is warm with soaring windows that fill the home with natural light. Two massive kitchens and living rooms, plenty of space to spread out or gather together. Don't forget to throw some darts, shoot some pool or just relax in the huge hot tub.
If fishing is your game, we supply four catfish poles all rigged up and provide you with some live night crawlers for bait. This fishing is great off the beach or right in the harbor off the dock. Don't forget we have 2 kayaks with life jackets and paddles for you to enjoy the river as well.

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