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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8193 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

galena, IL

Eagle Ridge Resort8 min drive
Grant Home13 min drive
Belvedere Mansion13 min drive
Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)41 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

First time staying at this property, but hopefully not the last. The house itself is lovely, well decorated and well equ...

katie w.

Sep 7, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Family-Friendly Weekend Getaway in the Heart of the Galena Territory

Welcome to your family's ultimate getaway nestled in the serene beauty of the Galena Territory! Imagine waking up to the gentle rustle of leaves outside your window, the scent of fresh pine in the air, and the delightful chirping of birds welcoming the morning. Spend your days exploring the historic shops of Galena, indulging in unique treasures and delightful treats. Pamper yourself with a luxurious facial or massage at the renowned Snowdrift Spa, rejuvenating body and soul. After an exhilarating day of shopping and pampering, return to your retreat to unwind by the crackling fireplace under the starry night sky, where you can roast marshmallows and share stories with your loved ones. Whether you're savoring gourmet meals prepared in the fully-equipped kitchen or sharing stories on the spacious deck overlooking breathtaking vistas, your stay here is sure to create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Welcome to your Galena getaway, where every moment is filled with joy and adventure!

Property manager

Sandra Spence

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galena

This holiday home is located in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, and is in a rural area and on a river. Eagle Ridge Resort and Galena Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Horseshoe Mound. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

galena, IL

What's nearby

Eagle Ridge Resort - 8 min drive
Grant Home - 13 min drive
Belvedere Mansion - 13 min drive
Old Market House - 14 min drive
Dowling House - 14 min drive

Getting around

Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬9 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Kaladi's 925 Coffee Bar - ‬14 min drive
‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family-Friendly Weekend Getaway in the Heart of the Galena Territory have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Family-Friendly Weekend Getaway in the Heart of the Galena Territory pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Weekend Getaway in the Heart of the Galena Territory?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Weekend Getaway in the Heart of the Galena Territory?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Weekend Getaway in the Heart of the Galena Territory located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort and within 6 miles (10 km) of Grant Home and Grant Park. Washburne House Historic Site and Belvedere Mansion are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

corey a.

28 May 2024

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

Two nights in galena territories

Good value, great location, nice to have access to the owners club.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie w.

7 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful home away from home.

First time staying at this property, but hopefully not the last. The house itself is lovely, well decorated and well equipped both inside and out. But the landscaping and views are beyond. Even with the hot weekend weather, we were still able to enjoy the outside quite a bit. The stars and setting were just beautiful. Easy short ride to historic downtown Galena (less than 15 minutes). We highly suggest the Downtown Galena Food & Drink Tour with Marissa. Our hostess, Sandy was always quick to reply to any questions we had. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We hope to be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie K., Overland Park

13 Aug 2023

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

Lovely home and gardens

The home is spacious and well furnished to comfortably accommodate my family of seven; truly felt like home. The gardens around the house were so beautiful that we opted to host extended family for cook outs in the evening. We’d stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Micheline P.

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful house on a beautiful property

The home was very clean and nicely decorated.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith V., Edelstein, IL

18 June 2023

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

Girls trip

We’ve stayed at this VRBO before. It is an amazing place. Beautiful setting and relaxing. House was very clean. Communication from Property Manager was fast. We’ll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

7 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful home with a picturesque view

My family and I stayed in this beautiful home. It was so pretty. The views were stunning with promises of deer during morning coffee. We enjoyed our time in this home. Everything was very clean and communication was fast when needed. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faith V., Edelstein, IL

9 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful house and surroundings

Great place to stay! House was clean and furniture was comfortable. Outside surroundings were beautiful. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C., East Troy, WI

14 Sept 2022

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

Girls trip

Had a wonderful trip and enjoyed this beautiful home. The owner was very responsive to any questions we had.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne H.

31 July 2022

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

Fabulous getaway

Everything it promised to be! It's a great location, beautiful view, wonderful floor plan and well stocked with cookware and dinnerware. The clubhouse was a great place to relax by the pool and enjoy the sunshine, can't wait to visit again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

13 July 2022

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

Summer weekend

This house was perfect for our family and friends. We loved the location and the porch, deck, patio. It had almost everything we needed and was the perfect escape for the weekend

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

26 June 2022

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

Fabulous family getaway!

We had a great stay at this property! It was clean and so cozy! Felt like you were staying at a friend's home! Everything we needed for our stay was there! The screened in porch and back deck and fire pit were great! Quiet and wonderful location. So many birds to watch including turkeys and turkey babies! So cute! We look forward to staying again! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald E.

2 June 2022

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

Perfect family getaway

The house is located in a very scenic and quiet area of the Galena territory. Our family enjoyed hanging out together at the house and outside around the fire pit. The house is fully stocked with everything you need for cooking.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin P., Wilmette, IL

26 Mar 2022

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

Love this place!

This was our second time visiting this house. We had just as much fun as last time. The house is very clean, well stocked, great views of the golf course, great deck and a very convenient location. We enjoyed the fire pit and looking up at the starts. We will definitely return!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin P., Wilmette, IL

22 Feb 2022

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

Wonderful Place to Stay!

This is a wonderful place to stay! Very clean and well stocked. Great location with beautiful views of the golf course! We used the outdoor fire pit in the evening and enjoyed gazing at the stars. This house is very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay immensely. We will certainly return!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

6 Jan 2022

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

Winter Wonderland

We had a great time. There were many activities for our kids and close to downtown Galena.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Curtis M., Indian Head Park

26 Nov 2021

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

Beautiful home

We celebrated Thanksgiving as a family in Galena. The house wax’s perfect and the owner was very communicative. A+

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Norman K.

20 Nov 2021

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

Late Fall Getaway

We absolutely loved the location and property. We were lucky with the late fall colors and with how green the golf course was. Overall, a very pretty scene. The golf cart paths were a great place to walk in the evenings. The property met all of our needs.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

1 Nov 2021

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

Family Weekend

Very clean, well-stocked, charming place!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

24 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful views and gardens

Perfect location and extensive outdoor spaces. Stayed for a week and had everything we needed. Owner is very responsive!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn V.

26 Aug 2021

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

Galena and Field of Dreams

This was a great house and great location. Big enough for large groups and well amenitied to allow for us to cook meals and enjoy time together. Enjoyed a short drive to the field of dreams and had a great time in Galena.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R., Cedar Rapids, USA

14 Aug 2021

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

Girlfriends Getaway

Myself and 4 girlfriends enjoyed a couple of nights at this beautiful property that is partly on a golf course. The grounds were gorgeous with mature trees and beautiful landscape. We enjoyed the patio, the deck and the screened porch. Kitchen had everything we needed to make meals. Plenty of space and super well cared for. We plan to come back if Sandra will have us. Sandra, by the way, is a great host and answered all of our extra questions. However, most of the info we needed she has organized and easy to get to.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

14 Aug 2021

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Beautiful house with lots of blankets! Our family had a blast at the pool and we enjoyed seeing the beautiful waterfall! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

6 Aug 2021

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

Friends weekend

We had a fabulous time and this house worked perfectly for our two families. There was more than enough room to all spread out and enjoy our own spaces. Loved all the outdoor spaces as well. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P., New Lenox

20 July 2021

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

Perfect stay for our golf outing of 4

Went on a golf outing - 4 guys total. Perfect stay for our weekend. The property is beautiful and just as described. 2 guys had their own rooms and two of the other guys shared a room (had the 2 queen beds in there). All of the beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed having a nightly bonfire out on the downstairs patio every night. Such a great perk. The communication with the property owner was fantastic as well. She responded to my questions promptly. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We look forward to future golf outings here.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

10 July 2021

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

Great stay

Wonderful property and location!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sandra Spence

We purchased the property for our own families use. As our family grew and we weren't able to spend as much time there, we decided to share our home with others. It has been a wonderful experience getting to know others who have come to enjoy the Galena area as much as we have. The continued revenue from visitors has enabled us to continually care for the home and made it a wonderful place to enjoy your time away from home anytime of the year.

Why they chose this property

The nice thing about this property is that it has a wonderful view of the golf course and yet very private. The area provides great outdoor activities all year round. Boating, Fishing, Golfing and Hiking in the spring, summer and fall. Skiing in the winter season and relaxing by a cozy fire.

What makes this property unique

I believe the most unique benefit to this property is it's location it is centrally located in the Galena Territory Area. It is about 5 min, drive to the Eagle Ridge Inn which is convenient for many of our guest who are attending weddings at the Inn. There is a back way to town that is about 15 min. drive, also a 5 min. drive to the homeowners club. The homeowners club is where you will find the indoor pool all year around as well as the workout facility. The Indoor pool is open year round at the homeowners club also.