10/10 Excellent
Shannon B.
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!!
Shannon B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Apartment
An Artistic retreat in the heart of downtown Galena
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 251.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Galena, Illinois
- Belvedere Mansion9 min walk
- Grant Park12 min walk
- Grant Home15 min walk
- Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)28 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Master Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
An Artistic retreat in the heart of downtown Galena
Enjoy our unique private studio apartment, near a unique historic stone house and all things downtown Galena. This beautiful and spacious apartment has a kitchenette, stocked for eating in, with a sink, refrigerator and a microwave. It has a private full bathroom, queen bed and comfy furniture. Additional amenities include an outdoor patio, a gas grill and spa room with sauna. It's a lovely space for couples.
An omelet breakfast, served in the historic ice house, is free to guests who stay two nights on the weekend.
An omelet breakfast, served in the historic ice house, is free to guests who stay two nights on the weekend.
Property manager
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Galena
Located in Galena, this apartment is in the city centre and on a river. Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Galena Golf Club and Eagle Ridge Resort Golf. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Galena, Illinois
What's nearby
- Belvedere Mansion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Grant Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Old Market House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Dowling House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Grant Home - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Casey's General Store - 2 min drive
- McDonald's - 2 min drive
- Culver's - 4 min drive
- Bread & Vine - 9 min walk
- Galena Roasters - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Debbie L.
1 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Halloween in Galena
Debbie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather M.
30 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
More than I expected!
Heather M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Renee W.
30 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend
Renee W.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jackie F.
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Galena Weekend
Jackie F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shane R.
11 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect escape
Shane R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Logan B.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Galena
Logan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kraig K.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary
Kraig K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dennis I.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Dennis I.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bryan V.
15 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Time on a cloud
Bryan V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
John B.
2 June 2024
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Emma's Corner - A Unique Galena Weekend Retreat
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13 May 2024
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Comfortable Art-filled Rooms Near Main Street
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by .
In 1983, Artist Charles Fach and his wife Sandy made Galena their home and studio location. At that time they created Abe's Spring Street Inn and have been hosting it ever since. They've recently added a private studio apartment and called it Emma's corner after their spunky canine Emma. Charles is an accomplished artist who's works include pottery, metalwork, woodwork and painting. You may see him below, working in his Artists Annex.
Why they chose this property
Charles and Sandy purchased the stone house and studio because of their affinity for the historic charm and unique beauty of Galena.
What makes this property unique
Built in 1876, Abe’s Spring Street Stone house was once an icehouse for a prominent Galena brewery. The icehouse once stored up to 800 tons of ice harvested from the Galena River for the brewery industry. The building has 27-inch thick walls, which in its time was a great insulating factor. Next door to the icehouse is the Artist Annex, built in 2001, on the footprint of a once 3-story stone building originally built in 1850 as City Brewery. Two vaulted stone rooms are still intact to this day and reside in the back on the ground floor. The Artist Annex is home to 3 of our private suites, PJ's Roost, Oreo's Hide-A-Way, and Emma's Corner.
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