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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Peoria Heights, IL
  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Peoria Civic Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bradley University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Galena Shores

My goal here was to provide a great location and create a space that heightens every one of your creative senses when you stay. In this I strived for "New York BoHo high rise on the water. " I have used local artists for a creative cozy retreat. There is 1 large screen tv in the main area and 1 tv in the bedroom and 1 tv in lower level. We sleep 4 comfortably with 2 bedrooms but can sleep 6 if needed with sofa bed. Hot tub on the water fire pit, grill, kayaks, paddle boat…all you need for a great getaway. The hot tub is treated at every stay. The kitchen is fully supplied for all your cooking needs. Access to the water, 5 min from great restaurants and boutique shopping in Peoria Heights. Pet friendly for 1 small dog. Pets must be crated when at the house alone. It is fenced but no grass so they must be walked for relief. Not allowed on furniture. Only registered guests allowed on property. No parties. Quiet time 10pm to 8am. No tampering with security equipment Your request to book must include a message with information, especially if you have no reviews. Where are you coming from? Who will be staying? Have you used VRBO before? Etc. if there is no message, I will not accept.

Property manager

Kim Bryan Russell

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
4 adults 2 children max No 3rd pty bookings
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you bring a dog you will have to walk it to relieve. If you go out you will need to crate your puppy. Must verify you have read all house rules.
No smoking in the house /on property. 2 car max. No 3rd pty booking. Only guests on reservation allowed on property. Must provide at request 4 booking
We have Ring doorbells. No tampering with security equipment. If covered it will prompt immediate cancellation with no refund. Names of all guests

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

About the area

Peoria Heights

Located in Peoria Heights, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Galena Marina and Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Peoria Zoo and Peoria Riverfront Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Peoria Civic Center or Carver Arena.
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Peoria Heights, IL

What's nearby

  • Peoria Zoo - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Peoria Civic Center - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Peoria Riverfront Museum - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Bradley University - 9 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trefzger's Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pour Bros Craft Taproom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Works - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Galena Shores pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Galena Shores ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galena Shores ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Galena Shores located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Forest Park Nature Preserve, Poplar Lane Park and Bielfeldt Park. Woods Park and Forest Park South Nature Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mae L.

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

Peoria stay

Stay was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Perfect fall getaway

Beautiful property right on the water and close to many attractions. Dining was a short drive and home had many amenities that made it just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

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

Perfect stay

We love this house as it’s our second time staying. It’s so cozy and relaxing with a well maintained clean house and hot tub. The pet friendly part is also a plus for us. So nice to extend our visits to see family in the area and stay an extra couple days in this house for some quiet relaxing time. The energy in this house is so peaceful.and looking at the stars at night in a hot tub is a must! Kim basically supplies you with whatever you may need and some extra goodies! You can tell she really takes pride in being a good host and very responsive and attentive. Love everything about this property and hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Biz R.

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

Cozy Stay!

What a great place for a cozy stay!! The views and the hot tub, the big bed and the provisions for our pooch. Everything was lovely for our chilly little holiday getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Beautiful view of the water!

Cozy place to stay with a beautiful view of the water. Loved the hot tub and kayaks. We had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britt S.

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

Riverside Retreat

This location is even better in person! We were looking for a relaxing stay while visiting my family and couldnt have chosen better. The entire house felt beautifully curiated and comfortable plus it was so much fun! We got to watch firework shows going across the entire river and enjoyed fishing and playing ping pong to pass the time. Cant wait to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra H.

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

Nice secret getaway

My husband and i did a couples trip with our friends. It was a very nice, cozy, comfortable cean and warm feeling home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya I., Bluffton, In

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

Unique spot off the beaten path

We loved kayaking the river and soaking in the hot tub under the stars. Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carie R.

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

Ledgestone open

Disc golf
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Overnight in Peoria

Great place to relax after a long day of volleyball games. Kids loved recovering in the hot tub and adults loved the view of the river, the creative and artistic decor, and super comfy beds. This would be a great place to visit in the warmer months as well. We also enjoyed dinner at a nearby restaurant called Thyme Kitchen and Craft Beer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryan H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Very small and located next to railroad tracks

The property was very clean and well kept. Was just small and somewhat crowded. It’s very close to road tracks and trains came through at 4:30 in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savithran N.

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

Amazing long weekend getaway

My family of 4 and the puppies absolutely enjoyed the Labor Day weekend. The lake is literally 15-20 feet from the back of the house. The decor of the house is certainly bordering on maximalism, but really nothing feels out of place or excess. This is probably the first vacation where we enjoyed all of the available entertainment opportunities that were provided. We kayaked and strolled the beach, enjoyed the hotd-tub and fireplace at night. We will definitely look forward to coming back again if things work out that way.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway to Peoria

We had a great time visiting Peoria. The house was in a great location. We enjoyed spending time at the house while enjoying the water equipment, ping pong table and hot tub. Kim reached out several times making sure everything was ok and that we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh & Amanda J.

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

Family Reunion

Found this great little property that we were able to book, Had 4 adults and 2 teens, was a little tight but we made it work. Clean and enjoyable property no complaints will book again in the future. Host stayed in contact and was prompt with questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Great stay in Peoria Heights!

We planned to visit relatives in the QC. Since we got into Chicago late we wanted to stay at a place halfway, and we were lucky to find this rental. Super cozy house on the Illinois River had everything we needed. So enjoyed hearing the river sights and sounds from the hot tub! Next time we’ll stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

👍👍 2 thumbs up

This is a great little house. The back deck overlooking the river is just what I needed at the end of the day. From the plants and flowers outside to the amazing decor inside, this is a great place to stay. If and when I'm back in the area I hope its available at that time because here is where I would stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Cozy & Chic all in one!

This was such a well planned, placed and designed house. It is right along the river where you can watch bald eagles land, or watch the barge go by in the winter and crackle all the ice as it pushes to shore. The hot tub on the upper deck gives you such a great view and if you wake up early enough sunrise is a beautiful scene! The hosts have all the right comforts in place for a really amazing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S., Valmeyer, IL, USA

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

Stunning Views of the Frozen Lake

Stayed overnight after visiting the frozen waterfalls at Starved Rock. Watching the sunrise over the frozen lake from the hot tub was the highlight of the stay. We enjoyed the eclectic decor and playing ping pong with the kids. We are planning to come back in warmer weather to try out the kayaks on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carie R.

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

Ledgestone tournament stay

Our family was in town for Ledgestone disc golf tournament and the house was a great place for locations of disc park's and with the hot tub to relax, also the beds were so comfortable 😀 and the neighbors were very friendly 😀. I will be booking for next year 😀 👍 Kim was very reachable with any need which were none!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

janet p.

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

62 birthday

We had a wonderful few days of rest and relaxation! The only complaint was there was no curtains in bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kelly T., Iowa City

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

The view was absolutely stunning and made the entire trip. I rated lower due to some listed amenities not being available and items in need of repair. However, being able to sit on the deck by the water and roast s'mores over a fire was golden. The trip was very relaxing and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Fun Fall Family Weekend

Our family of 5 really enjoyed this wonderful home right on the water! The interior is so fun - it’s like your favorite beautiful boutique with something unique and colorful wherever you look! Lovely deck and patio area to relax and enjoy the views! Our boys had a great time playing ping pong and chess! Beds are SO comfy!!!! Kitchen had everything we needed + some extra treats! Owner very helpful! Looking forward to returning when we are in the area in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

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

Nice waterfront house

This a nice house in the water. The entrance to the road a little steep so if you have a low riding car, it may be an issue but we have an suv so it was fine for us . The bedrooms are on separate levels which is nice for privacy. We loved that there was upper and lower deck. Owner was very responsive and accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice property, Owner helpful with any questions but not a true 2 bedroom.

The place was very clean, a lot of really neat artwork and lighting. Upstairs family room, kitchen, deck and bedroom were great. Great views of the river. Listing says “2 bedrooms” , that’s not correct. My sister in law only stayed 1 night due to the lack of privacy.” 2nd bedroom” is in the basement and 2 feet from the ping pong table. No dressers or privacy door to be a true bedroom, just a folding panel. Nice place but inaccurate description. Felt presser to give a 5 star rating since checkout instructions said give me a 5 star review and I’ll give you one too. Thats not how it works. Again, nice place, very clean, great river views but it’s not a true 2 bedroom place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B., Iowa City, IA

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

Incredible views and amenities

We had a girls’ weekend in Peoria for my sister’s 38th birthday celebration. This charming and eclectic lake home provided all the comfort, escape, and amenities we were hoping for. The hot tub was clean and easy to use. The instructions for the property were clear and accessible. The house is super clean, stocked, and conveniently located. We ended up spending more time in Peoria Heights (shops, restaurants, gorgeous parks/historic homes) than downtown. Thank you so much for sharing your home! We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kim Bryan Russell

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David and I are life long Peorians with grandkids and dogs. We love to travel and strive to provide everything you need as hosts to have a wonderful time.

Why they chose this property

We have worked tirelessly to provide you properties with a unique experience. I have a artistic nature and want you to experience a creative atmosphere of pure comfort.

What makes this property unique

We have worked to give everything you need to relax and enjoy.
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