Downtown Galena River Front views and Deck

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9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Galena, IL

Belvedere Mansion6 min walk
Old Market House6 min walk
Dowling House8 min walk
Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)28 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy a romantic river view and the best Galena has to offer, all right Downtown. This house has four bedrooms, a kitchenette, a full kitchen, two full bathrooms, a great room with 65" TV, bar, front porch and back deck with furniture and grill. Sleeps 10 with sleeper sofa. You don't need your car while you're staying here, since you can walk less than a quarter mile north on main street and be among dozens of restaurants, bars and shops.

Property manager

Debra Malone

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Water view

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Exceptions can be made, a noise concern for others

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parties allowed. House rules asks guest for minimal clean up. Guests who do not comply will be charged an extra cleaning fee.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galena

Located in Galena, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Horseshoe Mound and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve, while Old Market House and Dowling House are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Galena, IL

What's nearby

Belvedere Mansion - 6 min walk
Old Market House - 6 min walk
Grant Park - 8 min walk
Dowling House - 8 min walk
Grant Home - 10 min walk

Getting around

Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
‪Kaladi's 925 Coffee Bar - ‬3 min walk
‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Galena River Front views and Deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Galena River Front views and Deck?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Galena River Front views and Deck?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Galena River Front views and Deck located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum, Belvedere Mansion and Old Market House. Washburne House Historic Site and Grant Park are also within 10 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

27 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The location was wonderful. So close to shops and restaurants in downtown Galena. Everything was clean, response from host was quick, and had an overall great experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

The property was clean, well kept and comfortable. Very short walk to restaurants and shops. Perfect spot for a weekend away.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

15 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Weekend girls trip ages 27 to 86. Beautiful home within walking distance to the little shops, winery's and the most delicious restaurants. This hidden gem is as close as you can get to right out of a Hallmark movie. We will definitely return!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

19 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whiskey weekend

Great place! Very comfortable and super close to downtown.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Corrine B.

18 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

Great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H., Illinois

1 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Charming house. The kitchen is on the smaller side for a bigger group but it worked for us! Location is perfect! Host is super responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

24 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

KansasMD

Great facility and location

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob J.

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Galena

The property is perfect for a weekend getaway in Galena. Deb was very helpful and made the check in/out process easy. Also a great communicator!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

2 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Octoberfest weekend

Great location!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

16 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Galena experience

Such a wonderful stay in Galena thanks to our hostess and her riverside home. Easy walking to Grants Park, Park Avenue, downtown, Trolly tours, fine dining. Then back to enjoy a glass of wine on the deck where deer and squirrels came to visit! Great place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle P.

29 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Quick walk down town.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carmen Y., Louisiana, Missouri

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint home, perfect location!

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. It was perfect for our group of 8 adults! The location proved to be perfect - we didn't need to drive anywhere as it was located right at the beginning of the historic district. The keypad entry was an easy solution to various comings and goings of everyone. We would recommend this location for your stay in Galena!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rhonda E.

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family. Vacation

This is an excellent location. Only reason for 4 rating is the temperature- the thermostat is controlled remotely and it was very warm - power went out one night (out of owners control). The upstairs rooms got warm at night. We did enjoy the space and location!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

16 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

Location was great. Walking distance to main stree shops and restaurants. Host very responsive. Nice to have the whole house.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Cathy N., Saint Peters

2 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Galena

The location of the property is great; steps to downtown. The property was clean but does need some general maintenance.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather T., Chicago, IL

27 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and plenty of space

You can't beat the location (just outside of the floodgates) and I was surprised by the size of the rooms (there's one bedroom on the first floor and three bedrooms upstairs). We got use out of the first-floor kitchen, back family room, and the deck. Everything was clean and organized.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Amy S.

3 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gal-ena weekend!

Had a great girls weekend get away! This property is well maintained, clean, and very close to downtown Galena. Check in was easy and had no trouble with parking. This property sits just on the end of main street outside the floodgates. While this property is right on main street and downtown, this can be deceiving for some people as main street itself is quite long and it is still a walk from one end to the other. We did Kayak with Nuts Outdoors. The information within the condo is outdated as the prior company is no longer in business. We really enjoyed this property. There were 6 of us, we rented the entire house, and we felt we had plenty of room. There is one chair in the living that the leather is peeling off and needs replaced. The beds were extremely comfortable! We would recommend having a curtain on the front door glass window. There is also one bedroom upstairs without a door that we would recommend possibly putting some sort of curtain across it for some privacy. There is a cute outside patio to use when the weather is nice. We did not spend a significant amount of time in the house so did not utilize the kitchen much other than for snacking and light breakfast. One note- There is a very strict no party rule at this property in addition to strict rules on guests and visitors. So if you want to "party" this is definitely not the rental for you.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

1 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother/daughter get away

There were 7 of us and the house provided all the room we needed. It was a easy walk to all the shopping, restaurants and bars. It was great to have a whole house and not have to worry about disturbing neighbors with our laughter. Would highly recommend this house!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

28 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

Excellent place to stay. So close to downtown. Perfect for our girls weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

22 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

This house was perfect for our girls trip. We enjoyed spending time in the house hanging out in the living room. It was also a short walk to downtown, which was perfect for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

LISA O.

23 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay within walking distance to everything!

We stayed here with 3 other couples for a 40th Birthday. This house was in the perfect spot. Quiet neighborhood, but with it walking distance to everything! House has personality and charm! Would definitely book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby G.

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

We stayed the weekend to hold a small bachelorette for a girlfriend. We rented the whole house and it was absolutely perfect for what we needed. We held a small brunch which the kitchen and bar area were perfect for. The beds were all extremely clean and comfortable and we loved the outdoor patio space! Location is so great as well! Thanks for a great stay! Will absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caryn H., Beaver Dam

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for a weekend in Galena!!

The home was perfect. It was plenty big enough for our group of 8. The location could not have been more convienient. Everything was in walking distance, never had to move the car once we arrived. Deb was a perfect host. She stopped by the night we arrived to make sure things were as anticipated. The beds were very comfortable after walking all day shopping. The VFW was a favorite! Hope to see Deb and her beautiful home and city of Galena agin!!!! THANK YOU!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

19 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location!

This is the perfect house for spending the weekend in downtown Galena - seven of us were in town for a bachelorette celebration. We had so much fun! Bear in mind, this is an old house that has been updated, so it is quirky as old homes are, but it's really cute. The great room with the bar was perfect for hanging out in the evening. Since the house is only a few steps from downtown, it was ideal to be able to return to the house to drop off purchases and easily go right back out for meals or drinks. Great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua A.

14 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house

Check in was easy. House was clean and very roomy and we had 10 guys with no issue. House is right off of downtown would recommend to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Debra Malone

Born and raised near Galena, I moved to Chicago, but then rediscovered the beauty of Galena later in life. Eventually I made my permanent home there. I love outdoor sports and found a gem of a playground for outdoor sports in the greater Galena area. Because of its beautiful rolling terrain and the river that runs through it, Galena is a great destination to bike, paddle, run, ski and hike. I own the outdoor rental shop, right next door to my vacation rental. Therefore, I'm able to conveniently share my knowledge, maps of the area, resources & equipment, as well my own outdoor experiences with others. I hope you will enjoy outdoors in Galena as much as I do.

Why they chose this property

My home is newly remodeled and in an ideal location. On the south end of Main street (quiet end that is), you are less than a block from downtown shops, bike path, and boat landing. The bonus is a gorgeous river view. The river is located just across the street.