Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!!

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Entire home

View from back of the property looking at house and pond.

View from front entrance of living and dining rooms.

Abundant natural light and wood stove provide a cozy atmosphere.

Gourmet kitchen w/Viking Stove and island.

Screened porch provides the perfect place to view the pond and sunsets.

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Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14371.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Parking available

Hot tub

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Galena, IL

Old Blacksmith Shop

16 min drive

Eagle Ridge Resort Golf

16 min drive

Dowling House

16 min drive

Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)

44 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

As you drive down our wooded lane you leave behind your hectic daily life and enter your own private refuge.

The Main House has 4 BRs and 3.5 baths. The main floor has open floor plan w/ a gourmet kitchen, a 6-seat island, dining room table for 10, and a naturally lighted sitting room with an old fashioned wood stove. The main floor MBR contains a king bed, private bath w/large two head shower, and a private balcony. Off the dining area is another balcony and a covered/screened-in porch. The kitchen has a stove and gas grill with all the utensils needed to prepare a feast for family and friends.

The lower level offers 3 spacious BRs w/ queen beds w/built-in bookcases, 2 full baths and walk out access to a large backyard. The centrally located media room contains a large TV and lots of comfortable seating.

The Coach House has 2 queen sized BRs and 1 full bath. A game area with pool, foosball, poker, and air hockey tables. Also a video seating area.

A brick walkway leads to a private pond, deck/pier w/arbor, hot tub and lots of outdoor furniture to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere.

Renters of Galena Territory homes have access to a Marina(to fish or rent boats, tennis courts), Owner's Club(fitness room, basketball court, new indoor/outdoor pool), Golf Courses(63-holes & driving range), Winter Sports(ice skating, sledding, cross country skiing), Shennadoah Riding Center(trail rides & lessons).

Historic Galena, a 15-min. drive, offers a return to the 1850's with museums, restored Main Street containing antique/boutique shops, restaurants and nightly entertainment.

Dubuque, Iowa, a 30-min. drive, offers river boat rides on the Mississippi River, an Aquarium, Indoor water park, Two Casinos and a Dog Racing Track.

Keywords: secluded, private, vacation, rental, hot tub, pond, retreat, house, scenic views 6 - bedroom

Property manager

David Batka

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$500 Fine for violation.

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

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galena

Located in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Horseshoe Mound, while Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market 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

Old Market House - 16 min drive
Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 16 min drive
Dowling House - 16 min drive
Belvedere Mansion - 17 min drive
Grant Home - 18 min drive

Getting around

Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬7 min drive
‪Bread & Vine - ‬16 min drive
‪Galena Roasters - ‬16 min drive
‪Galena Brewing - ‬16 min drive
‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!! located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House. Dowling House and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

20 Aug 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

11 Aug 2024

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

Galena trip

Great place!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb F.

5 Aug 2024

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

Great kitchen!

Wonderful open kitchen and living room. The kitchen had plenty of kitchenware to create any meal you want. It was great! The teens loved the Carriage house!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

2 July 2024

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

Extended Family Gathering

Property was clean and had plenty of space for our family to gather. Access to Galena and Galena territory amenities was excellent. Plenty in the area for our multi age family, so having a central spot for staging and laughing was important. Deck and campfire is a great amenity to bring the family spirit together.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRISTINA F.

3 June 2024

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

Family destination

We had an excellent experience at this property. It was exactly as depicted and promised. Highly recommend!"

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masanao K.

19 Feb 2024

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

Cozy and comfortable retreat

We rented this property for a skiing trip to Chestnut Resort in mid-February. It's an amazing place—comfortable, cozy, and spacious enough for 13 people across 4 families, with ample kitchen equipment. The playful character and personality of the owner really shine through.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

1 Feb 2024

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

Galena Stay

Plenty of room for a large group. Easy to find, and great view. Would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Megan E.

29 Oct 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

Megan's Stay

The property was wonderful...very clean...my friends and I were under the impression that we could get into the coach house, but didn’t have the combination for it...

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

8 Oct 2023

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

Great girls getaway

We had a great stay. The house was spacious enough to accommodate our group of 12 very comfortably. Kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. Several people enjoyed the hot tub but would have appreciated some solar lights to light up the path to get to it. We loved the secluded and quiet setting and still were close enough to enjoy the town of Galena.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Sept 2023

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

Galena visit

Our group of 14 (adults and kids) really enjoyed the property. It is a large amount of space and feels very secluded. We saw lots of wildlife from the house and appreciated how remote it feels though it is an easy drive into downtown Galena. We had fun exploring the hiking trails and also had fun escaping the heat at the Owner's club pool. We will back to Galena in the future and we would recommend this property for any large group.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Deryl N.

26 Aug 2023

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

Needs maintenance

I am not disappointed we stayed here, the layout of the house and guest house were great. Secluded, no next door neighbors. Lots of room to be together and also many spaces to get away by yourself. Appreciated the large dining table so all 12 of us could eat together. Kitchen had what we needed to make a large meal every night. Washer and dryer were fine. 6 passes included to galena territory owners club, would have been nice to have more. BUT - The squirrel living in the wall of the master bedroom woke us up every morning about 6:00 am, The 2 patio doors off of the dining room were very difficult to open and close. The dishwasher was pretty useless, we ended up washing dishes by hand. Water was hard, there was a softener in the utility room, but certainly was not operational. Other minor things here and there that you live with in your own house, but expect more when you rent from someone else. Owner did not reply to vrbo message or text to his phone, but did answer when I called.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Micah B.

23 July 2023

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

Great family stay, minor hiccups

We enjoyed our stay here with 9 adults and 2 children. Plenty of room and places to spread out. We did experience a few minor inconveniences with the electrical switches in the house (lights working and then not working with no rhyme or reason,) but overall really enjoyed the house and its amenities. The listing should be updated with the correct processes for check in and check out as those are outdated/incorrect.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

27 June 2023

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

GirlsWeekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on this property. The kitchen was fully stocked which we loved since we did a lot of cooking and grilling out. Everyone had plenty of room and space.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tereasa W.

22 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Get a Way

Wonderful! Cabins where wonderful. Teenagers played pool and Air Hockey, while the adults lounged in the Hot Tub. The hills rang with the laughter we created.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Josh C.

22 Feb 2023

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

Great Location, Great House, Broken Hot Tub, Turd in the Pool

We have been going to Galena as a family for the last five years and the location of this property was by far the most picturesque and secluded. Unfortunately, when we arrived the hot tub cover was off and the hot tub was not in working condition. I called the host and he told me somebody must have left the cover off, which I knew This was one of our key search criteria for a house, so we were very disappointed. House was relatively clean, but lots of dead flies. The house itself was perfect for accommodating our 13 guests and the coach house was nice if you have teenagers or part of your group that needs quiet. Our kids found a turd in the community pool on the only day we had scheduled to visit. The pool had to be shut down for 45 minutes while it was deturded. With 5 passes to the owners club we had had to pay $40, which we lost due to the poo in the pool situation.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Elana K.

4 Jan 2023

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

Large, secluded property

The house and coach house were a great place for our three families to get together and celebrate New Years. The main house has a large bedroom on the main floor and three bedrooms on the bottom floor, all with queen sized beds and fold out couches. This made it easy to be flexible with the kids' sleep arrangements. The coach house is separate from the main house and has a large living room with fold out couches and game room and two queen bedrooms. It's nice that all the bedrooms are comparable. There was plenty of space for our three families of 4, 4, and 5 people, though if you have younger kids they can't really stay in the coach house by themselves. The house has good amenities, the view is peaceful and the hot tub made it really special. As you can see from the photos, the decor is dated (1990s) but the furniture is solid and the house is clean. Nice short stay for a group of three families.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith S., Jefferson, Wisconsin

27 Nov 2022

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

Happy Thanksgiving Get Together

Plenty of space for us all to gather and play games, do crafts and enjoy each others company.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

15 Nov 2022

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

Great place for a large group in Galena

We had a great stay here with 12 friends. Plenty of room for all. We had no heat in the Coach House but owner arrived with space heaters that kept us warm until the furnace was fixed the following day. Kitchen was well-stocked and seating for everyone at one large table. Very private and a little bit of a drive from Galena. Need to revise check-in procedure so that calls are not necessary.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

25 Oct 2022

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

Great place for a family gathering

Our family of 10 adults and three children, ranging in age from 1 to 83 enjoyed our long weekend in this welcoming, comfortable home. The view was lovely, the kitchen was well stocked, there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out, and the owner was easily reached and quick to resolve our minor issues (an accidentally locked bedroom door and a furnace that needed a little help getting started.) We hope to be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

2 Oct 2022

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

Family Getaway

The house is awesome. The area is gorgeous. If you have a large group and you like a cabin feel, this is perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

sheryl m., EMMETSBURG

18 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Family weekend retreat

Secluded Property was perfect for our family weekend. The location was picturesque with trees seen from multiple windows. The fire pit had plenty of seating and the hot tub was a nice added feature. We wish we had more towels provided especially with the hot tub. Hated to use use limited towels as did not have any dedicated lesser quality towels for hot tub use. There was plenty of propane for the grill but the the knobs did not seem to work to control the flame. A blow dryer was listed as an amenity but there were none. Did not appreciate having to worry about trash removal. Rather than finding the dump to drop off garbage many of us took trash home with us. The instructions left concerning trash removal were vague, many of our phones had spotty cell reception, and we found trash tickets in the kitchen island drawers but did not know if we were to use them. Overall a wonderful weekend for all.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael l.

13 Sept 2022

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

Good stay

Second time staying at this location very nice home and property.plenty of room for everyone hanging out or if someone wants quiet private time. Had wild turkeys come strutting through the yard like they was coming for dinner really relaxing home . I'm positive we will be visiting again

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony B.

14 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice for what it is, but needs some upkeep.

Property is great for when you need a lot of beds and somewhere to hangout, but some of the amenities need some upkeep. The grill is rusted over so bring AL foil if you want to use it. They don't proved ANY trash bags outside of what is already in the trash cans. Trash has to be driven 8min away to the dump. The Hot Tub works, but some of the jets don't seem to. These were just minor things, but I felt the need to call attention to them.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C., Goodfield

10 Aug 2022

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

Great get away stay

We had a wonderful stay. Very roomy for a large family or friend group. It is a great get away, your neighbors are just far enough away that you feel like you are out in the country. But still close enough to down town Galena. Property owner is very accommodating. You have all the utensils you would need for cooking. Nice screened in porch. Very pleased with our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Batka

About eight years ago friends of ours loaned us their house for a couple of days while the well was being repaired at our home. Also at this time we were looking for a place to build a therapeutic riding center for special needs individuals. We fell in love with the Galena/Jo Daviess County experience and decided this would be the place where we would build the center. In 2008 our dream was realized and the center was opened. It is called 'Area of Dreams' and is located on Blackjack Road near Chestnut Mountain Ski Area. See links for further information.

Why they chose this property

The center relies 100% on volunteer help. At the time we lived 3-hours away and most of the volunteers were from the same area. The center operates on weekends, so we needed a facility to house the volunteers who came on weekends. Luckily we found this unique property that fit these needs.

What makes this property unique

This is a very secluded/private property that makes people feel they are deep in the north woods even tho civilization is just over the next hill or on the other side of the trees. As people enter the house they immediately begin to relax due to inviting and warm atmosphere of the house. Next they cannot wait to explore the many unique and fascinating features of the property. The tin ceiling, wood stove, hot tub and pier, pond, media and game rooms, and interesting decorative items. The open floor plan offers a wonderful place for family and friends to enjoy each others fellowship.