Name: Erik's Retreat in Minnesota
Address: 3420 Heritage Drive, Edina, 55435, US

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2026

Sheila

Erik's is a unique place - nestled in a neighborhood, this renovated retirement home from the 1970's has so much character. If you are a chain hotel person who likes to know what you are getting, anywhere you go, Erik's is not for you. While the rooms (and I had a one bedroom and a two bedroom) were very clean they are on the sparse side. They offer a mini fridge, Keurig with plenty of pods, the beds were decently comfortable, the linens nice, and I felt safe and comfortable. There are only 8 rooms that are included in the 'hotel' the other part of the building is a home for Autistic adults, the 'non-profit Erik's Retreat' offers a unique opportunity for independent living and working. As a matter of fact, I met Erik himself while he was vacuuming the lobby one morning. I loved my experience at Erik's-oh and it is very conveniently located.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Bruce

Spacious room - very comfortable!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Leonie

Clean hotel room, well maintained property, very quiet, perfect for a stay in the twin cities.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Brendan

Only issue was communication about the entry. They provided my room number and an access code. Both were needed on the keypad to enter the building. What I and another guest thought was that the access code was sufficient.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

michael

Rooms are large, carpets clean, shower pressure good. Bed comfortable;)

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Ellen

I really appreciated the check in and check out procedures, no staff required and the use of codes on the doors.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2026

Marty

Air conditioning didn't work.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Patricia

Was disappointed in parking. I was alone at nite & walking from car to room. Felt a bit uncomfortable due to unfamiliarity with area/neighbirhood.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Howard

Nice and quiet and very clean

Business

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Deborah Lou

The hotel is a stately older building, so beautiful inside, great security, close to everything. The staff made sure I had code to get in to my room & very responsive to my needs. Rooms are older but big, cozy and clean- Coffee maker & frig. Its is very quiet here which is wonderful. I had a small issue with a TV and the staff was quick to help out and made my evening all good.

4/10

Poor

19 Oct 2025

Jennifer

Carpets, couch, cabinets, remote controls were all dirty… no TVs or clocks in the bedrooms, showers didn’t work well, only a sheet and a thin blanket on the twin beds and no extra blankets

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Jamie

The place is in immaculate condition and it is run by very knowledgeable and professional staff. We felt very secure in this location. 10/10 will stay here again!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Klavs

Good location, nice and quiet, clean. Very recommendable

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Tracie

Na

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Amanda

The room was AMAZING!! All of the artwork inside was beautiful. The buildings around it were lovely and older. Very quiet neighborhood with plenty of walking paths. So welcoming and inviting. I stayed here with my 3 kids. They absolutely loved it as well!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2025

Gwenola

No staff around night or morning. Old and beautiful building. Spacious room. Peaceful surroundings

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Cheryl

Very convenient location for Fairview appointments

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2025

Brian

We appreciate the unique and ornate shared areas and were surprised by the modern updated room. It was large, clean, and quiet. The age of the building comes with a bit of a smell that we were able to mask when in our room. The amenities are few, but the premise behind Erik’s Retreat makes the lack of extras easy to overlook. We only needed the room as a landing place and was perfectly comfortable for our needs!

We’d stay again!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2025

Payne

I like the donation thing that was nice to see, but i also saw that on Google review. They serve breakfast but I did not see any breakfast. I was kind of disappointed on that.
And the instructions, it didn't come with a parking map.
I had to ask for 1 thankfully, the lady was very accommodating on that.
The rooms were spacious and comfortable.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Daniela

The most quiet place I’ve ever stayed in. The room was very spacious and clean. Really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2025

Dana

We appreciated the manner in which Erik's Retreat was run. When we arrived on Friday, 8/8 we were greeted by Dominic (sp.). He gave us a very thorough tour of the facilities. From that point on we felt right at home. When we visit Minneapolis again, we will stay at Erik's Retreat if there is room for us.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Jodi

Hidden Gem

We enjoyed our stay. It was a very quiet location with a very nice, large room. The only complaint would be a slower draining sink but it was minor. We will stay here again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Rapheal

Great!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

20 Jul 2025

Jessica

Never again

Absolutely not one of employe present, despite us arriving and departing during regular operating hours. Took a while to figure out how to open the door to the building. No one present to assist or answer the phone. Lobby is eerie and smells really musty -well we found a huge water bubble in the ceiling on day 1 that began leaking on day 2 everywhere-just found a bucket under it. No repairs being done. Elevator smelled like urine very strongly. Room was all white and beige felt like being in a sanitarium no pictures, no colors. White carpet! It was stained. Tiles in shower coming off, toilet leaked. No working AC-thankfully windows opened to air out the musty stale smell-it smelt like stale cigarettes from years past like great aunt betsy’s old apartment. Parking 1/2 block away -just weird and inconvenient. Would never stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Savannah

Loved the decor and comfort, wish there was better parking options though

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2025

Robert

The air conditioning did not work on a ninety degree day

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Joanie

We visited our son who is working in Edina. We chose Erik’s because I have a heart for their mission. We loved our stay! I think I had the best sleep in months, I was really tired though, we came from Georgia. Dominic was so professional and helpful. We will definitely stay again. No frills but I liked that.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Woohyeon

good comfort

good comfort

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2025

Cathy

Beautiful property. Very comfortable room

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Mary

Second time here. This place is lovely. It’s quiet, clean and comfortable! Good job Erik’s! 😘

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

John

Very quiet, staff (which you will not see too often) are very friendly and eager to help in any way. Rooms are very nice and clean.
The only downside that I would mention is that there is no cable TV, only broadcast. That being said I will definitely be staying at Erik's Retreat again. Wonderful experience.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

23 Apr 2025

Carly

The parking was off site. No one knew anything. Limited staff. It should say on tgere information that it is a non profit.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

Robert

Reception area period’s decor was.photo.worthy. Took many pictures!

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2025

Linda

Like the treats
Like the garage parking for a nominal fee
Like the spacious room
Liked everything!

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2025

kelley

super friendly staff and unique great cause! ENORMOUS ROOM and beautiful vintage furnishings.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2025

Edward

Wonderful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2024

John

Large comfortable rooms, great bathroom and nice body wash and shampoo. Highly recommended

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2024

Paul

It was nice and quiet. The room and the lobby are beautiful. I liked being able to get in with a code instead of a card. No breakfast but that was advertised accordingly.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

hava

A step into yester-year, hospitality finest.

This hotel is very Vintage. Upon entrance was a pianist playing the piano beautifully. Very large mirrors and pictures showcasing the historic art and local partnerships. Very clean, quiet, and the reseptionist gave us door to door service. Enjoy my stay

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2024

Lynne

Tough beginning, but got much better

I had some difficulty with the contactless check-in, which was upsetting. Once I got into the hotel and the room, it was a lovely facility. The room in particular was beautiful, very large, and extremely well-kept.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2024

Ruthanne

Beautiful room and very comfortable. The gentleman who was at the desk bent over backwards to assure we had everything we needed. We will definitely return to this place and highly recommend it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2024

Nicole

Will definitely stay again!

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2024

Jeffrey

I liked the charming esthetics of the building itself.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2024

Richard

Excellent bed and breakfast

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2024

Robbin

This was our third stay at Eriks Retreat and it keeps on getting better. We finally arrived early enough to meet a few staff members who greeted us, shared some good information and escorted us to our room. We noticed that there is now music in the lobby which makes it feel a little less eerie when the staff is not present. Also, there were more treats in the room baked by Maggie, one of the workers who is also autistic. Since last year, the hotel offers a breakfast for guests Friday through Sunday. We did not take advantage of this but will keep it in mind for the future. One of the reasons we choose to come here is that it is run by adults with autism. The suites are updated, clean and well supplied. You can also make donations to this wonderful organization if in the small dropbox in your room if you have enjoyed your stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2024

Connie

Erik's Retreat will now be my go to stay when in Minneapolis. What a top notch experience!!!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2024

Leean

very elegant clean and new with lovely helpful staff. definitely would return!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2024

ROBERT

This is a charming, clean, comfortable and unique place to stay. Not your cookie cutter hotel. I loved it.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

Marinna

Great to relax

Even though we only stayed one night, the resort was very nice!! The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable! It was our first trip to MN, after being in the car for almost 9 hours, we definitely enjoyed our stay!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2024

Trisha

The person at the front desk was so friendly and helpful! The room was great - spacious, beautifully redone. The homemade treats were great touch. The temp of the room was WARM. The air was on but even at the lowest setting it was well over 70 degrees. The bathroom floor wasn’t very clean, so I just wore slippers.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2024

Gabrielle

Nice, clean, and easy entry. Parking is very inconvenient. It would have been nice to be informed of the road construction. The AC did not work, our room was close to 80 degrees. Never got a response to my email, even though the property said we could contact them by email. All that being said, I would consider staying again.

Business_and_leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

04 Jun 2024

Karen

This is not a hotel; it’s an air b&b that has hotel-like rooms in an apartment building. There is no staff on site, at least outside of office hours. The air conditioning was not working in the building so after two 80 degree days everywhere in the building was hot and stuffy. The windows do open but the building is next to the freeway so noisy. Know that the property refunded me for my stay and here’s why: parking is available but a block away and during our stay, road construction had taken out the sidewalks so I had to walk through mud and uneven ground. They are not in control of roadwork but they did not warn us of this problem. Navigating to the building before 6 pm and after 9 am was not possible by car due to road closure. Luckily after 6, the construction folks left and opened the road so I could get to the building to drop off so my handicapped husband. I asked about accessibility and was told there were grab bars in the shower but there are not. Additionally when I called to get help navigating and knowing where to park, there was only voicemail. I was able to get someone via text fairly quickly.

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2024

Harold

Large suite, good bed, quiet. TV small. A microwave would be nice. Couldn't find any stir sticks. Loved the shower. Sink stopper leaked a bit. Would have tried the snacks but for the presence of nuts. Enjoyed our stay. Ideal location for us as it is near our daughter's home.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2024

Bryce

So Convenient. We spent our anniversary there and felt like we had the place to ourselves. Beautiful building. Lovely owner and staff. Highly recommend staying there.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2024

ERIKA

We really like the spacious 2 bedroom suite. The beds were ok maybe a little soft for our liking but comfy!! The building is very cool. We only had a problem with locking our door to leave but my text was answered quickly and we were on our way! There was street parking available right in front so that wasn’t an issue. I would definitely book here again.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

13 Apr 2024

Nicholas

Communication with room preparation needs to be communicated.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2024

Michael

I liked the property very much, we'll be back.

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2024

Jeff

Nice Stay

The room was nice. The bathroom was spacious and there were handmade complimentary treats.

There was no lobby or any person to check us in. It was fine, they sent us a very detailed letter explaining how to get in, where to park, and how to access our room.

The only minor crtique i could make was there was not an ice machine. We were told there would be ice in the mini-fridge, but there was not. I received an email asking if we got checked in ok, i mentioned the no ice thing, bit never heard back. Truly not a game changer, but it would have been nice to get some type of response.

We would absolutely stay there again. Thank you Erik's Retreat.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2023

Tricia

Weekend stay

We were in town for a concert and went to the Mall of America.
The hotel was close to everything, which was great.
Everything was super clean, safe and quiet!
Excellent stay!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2023

Dan

Free brownies!

I love supporting Erik's retreat and mission, and am happy to take a small step down in terms of ammenities that you might enjoy at a national chain in order to support a local business with a fabulous mission. Plus, I loved the free brownies!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2023

Renee

Excellent!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2023

Amy

Good information and contact prior to check-in. Clean and quiet room.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2023

Diane

We never saw a person for check in or out, a bit strange, pleasant place to stay!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2023

Paul

The property was very convenient and roomy. The unfortunate thing is the mattress was terrible, drooping to the middle. We were so tired that we fell asleep anyway, but with all the positives this has... a bad mattress is a deal-breaker consideration for future bookings.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2023

Yuting

We really enjoy the stay in Erik’s Retreat. The room is clean and quiet. We were a bit concerned about the airplane noise mentioned in some comments, but we can barely hear the airplane… Check in instructions are very clear, and no unnecessary social encounter with staffs at all. Great stay overall! Will definitely come back again when we are in the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2023

Robbin

This was our second visit to Erik's Retreat. The check in process is seamless as it is all done virtually. Room was spacious, clean and well organized. Plenty of bath toiletries available. Keurig coffee in the morning with brownies and cookies for a donation if you wish. We love the concept of this property and will return again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2023

Cindy

Easy access.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2023

Marc A

Nice room but AC didnt work.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2023

Luanne

I loved the flowers, immaculate garden areas and lawn! Appreciated the ample supply of towels and supplies and how tidy and clean everything was. It was a beautiful quiet place with the exception of noise from air traffic which we got used to easily enough. The history of the building and the decor was great too. A nice lady next door assisted us with entry into the front door, just had a little confusion about it. Everything worked as it should though, thank you!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2023

Amber

Nice quiet property.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2023

Charles

BRAVO ! Great hotel !

Absolutely perfect hotel ! We felt like we had a private apartment for the night….super clean and quiet - exactly what we were after…and the fact that we were helping out a cause at the same time - slam dunk. Bravo to the team there - you are doing a great job!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2023

Claudia

Erik’s Retreat was close to our family so we went for it. We were pleased with the mission of the hotel and pleasantly surprised by the impeccable marble bathroom and the meticulous order of our room. The staff were helpful and personable. We’ll stay here again without a doubt!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2023

Margaret

Clean and roomy.

Large room. Very clean. Thank you for the roll of paper towels. I just needed a couple for a small spill. But very glad they were there.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2023

ANN

A delightful surprise

I booked my room as a 2-day respite while the floors in my home were being refinished. I was delighted to be treated to a large room well-appointed. I arrived after work the first day and was able to rest. I worked in my room quietly all day the second day in pleasant surroundings with a view of their beautiful yard.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2023

THOMAS A

Solid place

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2023

Jaimen

We liked this property for its good price and convenient location for us while we were in the cities. That being said the lobby although beautiful, smells like stale cigarette smoke. Our room smelled much better than that and it was clean. It did have peeling wallpaper and the AC could not keep up with the summer heat so we ended up buying a fan at a nearby Target. Oddly enough the hallways were cooler than our room. Communication with the hosts was good. Instructions about the property beforehand was good. It’s just an old building that could use a good updating. It is in a quiet neighborhood.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2023

Patsy

Other than being a little warmer than we like to sleep in, it was a really nice place to stay at. We had a very clean and spacious room in a clean friendly neighborhood. We would stay there again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2023

Kent

Nicely renovated property, but needs attention to condition of facilities.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2023

Ignisius

We had an awesome stay

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2023

Laurie

We enjoyed the lovely grounds, architecture, and location. Additionally, we love the mission of the organization.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2023

Michael

Lovely and hassle free

It's a quaint and homey place to sleep in a great location that is convenient to South Minneapolis.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2023

Dara Elizabeth

Efficient (in the best way)

A little odd not to interact in person with anyone, but they’ve got this down to a T. No issues whatsoever. Very pleasant stay and the little town of Edina is very nice!

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2023

Michelle

Nice area

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2023

Stephen

The property is in stellar condition and even though it is near a major highway as well as a large hospital; it's quite peaceful.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2023

George

No annoyance with checking. Followed instructions from email and went right up to our room. Quiet place. Nice room. Mini fridge and microwave. Nice set up.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2023

Bernard

Nice rooms, great shower. The parlor was beautiful. Planning on staying there again when in Minneapolis area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2023

David

Nice place with a great cause. Great rooms, super quiet. Nicely located.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2023

david

Nice Place

Pleasant. Quiet. Convenient location. Great price.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2023

TRACY

Unexpected gem

We stayed 1 night at Erik's. We didn't meet any staff since they have contactless check-in. The emailed welcoming document was a good guide to our stay, including pin#s for the doors, amenities, where to park, etc. Our room was much larger than a typical hotel room and the bed and bathroom were both lovely. I don't think the tv had cable, but in the age of Netflix, etc, it wasn't missed. The carpeting was clean and soft, not the industrial rough carpet of most hotel rooms. The furniture in our room and in the lobby was all antique and added a luxurious feel to an otherwise very simple place to sleep. The location was great for us since we were splitting our time between Eden Prairie and Minneapolis for our little weekend getaway. We'll stay here again when we need a place in the metro

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2023

Eyan

A straight forward, clean and big hotel. I would recommend.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

13 Mar 2023

Steve

Arrived late to uncleaned room but was able to get a different room quickly

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2023

John

It was close to Fairview Southdale and was a blessing to us.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2023

John

Willstay again

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2023

Kendra

Elegant spacious and quiet.

Erik's retreat is an elegant, quiet studio apartment with spacious rooms. We will stay again whenever we visit our relatives in Minneapolis. Beautiful place. The parking lot is shared with the building next door. The helpful concierge told us where to park. There is a side door that is more convenient to get there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2022

John

Loved the property and the staff. Conveniently located to Edina and the airport.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2022

Kevin

Erik’s Retreat is not a party spot - very quiet. It is clean and the bed was comfortable. A surprise bonus was being able to walk to Patrick's French Cafe for quiche and pastries

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Nov 2022

Jonathan

Would recommend

Overall a nice experience. Having a sign to show where the parking is would be great since it's a couple of buildings down the street and the only issue was a small dog that barked at 7 am.

Business

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2022

Adrian

Very interesting place with all the art work and history on it.
the outside needs maintenance. very close to freeway.

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2022

Verified traveler

Erics

Only issue was we could not control the room heat and had to leave the window open which let in all the highway and local noise

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2022

Margaret

I hope that breakfast can once again be offered as if was in the past. The quiet elegance of this hotel is incredibly soothing. It truly is a retreat.

Leisure Self