Ultimate Vacation Getaway - Family/Friends Cozy Retreat

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A house with a red door, a 'GATHER' sign, and a doormat.
A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a forested backdrop.
A wooden staircase with a metal railing leading up to a building.
A two-story house with a front porch, a chimney, and a mailbox.
A porch with a red door, a black grill, a wooden bench, and a sign listing porch rules.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Porch or veranda
  • Kitchenette
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Horseshoe Mound
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement Bedroom1

2 Queen Beds

Basement Bedroom2

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

MasterUpper Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upper Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Galena

Located in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Grant Home and Washburne House Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Horseshoe Mound - 7 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Grant Home - 9 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 10 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Grant Park - 10 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros Public House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Galena's Kandy Kitchen - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ultimate Vacation Getaway - Family/Friends Cozy Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Ultimate Vacation Getaway - Family/Friends Cozy Retreat?

As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ultimate Vacation Getaway - Family/Friends Cozy Retreat on 26 Jan 2027 start from NZ$1,893, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Ultimate Vacation Getaway - Family/Friends Cozy Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ultimate Vacation Getaway - Family/Friends Cozy Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Ultimate Vacation Getaway - Family/Friends Cozy Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ultimate Vacation Getaway - Family/Friends Cozy Retreat located?

This family-friendly Galena holiday home is located on a lake, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Linmar Gardens and Grant Park. West Street Sculpture Park and South Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Had everything we needed and host was great in responding
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cozy place. The kids had a blast watching turkeys from the balcony. The kitchen had everything we needed. Would love to return some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for the five stars and the kind words! We're glad the place felt cozy, the kitchen had everything you needed, and the kids enjoyed watching the turkeys from the balcony — that's one of our favorite parts of DunPuttin Place too. We'd love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and spacious.Loved the game room.The hot tub was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
Cindy, thank you so much for the wonderful five-star review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the space, the game room, and especially the hot tub. It was a pleasure having you at DunPuttin Place, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice space
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Jamie! We truly appreciate you choosing DunPuttin Place for your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime you’re planning another getaway to Galena. Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely property, unique and very homely not like a corporate let. The kitchen was really well equipped, the beds were really comfortable, the wifi really fast. All the TV's have firesticks which is a nice touch. The hot tub was great and the view out over the trees was wonderful - we had great weather and we sat out here a lot! Todd was a great host and any questions were answered really fast. Self check in using the door lock code was great and super easy. There were plenty of access passes for the owners club which we didn't really use but when we looked in is clearly a great resource. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 4 Nov 2026
Dom, thank you for the wonderful review and for staying with us. We're so glad the house felt homely rather than corporate, and that you enjoyed the hot tub, the view over the trees, and the Firesticks on the TVs. Thanks for the kind words about the quick answers and the easy check-in, too. We'd love to welcome you back to DunPuttin Place anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pros: Clean! Great hot tub (and again clean!). Plenty of space. LOTS of things you'd never even think you needed (hummingbird food, binoculars, french press, etc). Great communication throughout!Cons: Beds were a bit firm (some loved it, others not so much), air had a slight stale smoke smell, and the decor was dated. Missing puzzles pieces or puzzles that were all mixed up (we left a note - no worries).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2026
Carly, thank you so much for your five-star review and for sharing such thoughtful feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the cleanliness, hot tub, spacious accommodations, and all those little extras we try to provide to make our guests feel at home. We also appreciate your kind words about our communication. We do want to address your comment about a stale smoke smell, as this is particularly concerning to us. DunPuttin Place is a nonsmoking home, and maintaining a clean, fresh, and welcoming environment is something we take very seriously. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will certainly look into it. We also appreciate your feedback about the beds, decor, and puzzles. Guest preferences vary, but we always welcome suggestions and opportunities to improve. Thank you again for choosing DunPuttin Place and for recognizing so many of the things that make our home special. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed out stay at the property for my parents 50th anniversary
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the seclusion and all the items provided to keep teens and kids entertained!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Thanks so much for the favorable review…greatly appreciated!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We had a blast with the arcade games soaked in the hot tub and enjoyed the adventure we embarked on in our stay great place to be lots of fun to be had
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2024
Thanks Charles for your great review. I appreciate you pointing out some of our amenities.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay & Location

Nice Amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2024
Thanks for the fantastic review Andrea. Really appreciate and welcome your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

The check-in/ check-out process was very easy and straightforward. Hosts are easy to contact and were very helpful with any questions we had. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2025
We greatly appreciate your kind review and thoughtful words. Guests like you are easy to host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming hosts. Great communication and easy to access house. Lovely house fun for a girls’ trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed with my family, a total of 12, and it was very comfortable. The kids loved the downstairs play area. There were so many games to play. The view on the property is in the woods and very peaceful. My family enjoyed the bonfire and relaxed outside on the porch. The host was wonderful and responded very quick to any questions I had. It was a clean house, family friendly, and a very memorable trip with the family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Juliet! We are thrilled to hear that your family had such a memorable stay at DunPuttin Place. It means a lot to us that everyone—from the kids enjoying the game room to the adults relaxing by the bonfire and taking in the peaceful wooded views—found something special to enjoy. Hosting family gatherings is one of our favorite things, and we’re delighted that our home provided a comfortable space for your group of 12 to spend quality time together. Thank you as well for your kind words about our responsiveness and the cleanliness of the home. We work hard to create a welcoming experience for our guests, and it’s always rewarding to hear that it made a difference. We truly appreciate you choosing DunPuttin Place and would love the opportunity to host you and your family again in the future! Warm regards, Todd & Julie DunPuttin Place
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our girls trip. We had issue and Todd and Julie were very responsive. It was fixed quickly and didn't impact our stay at all. We enjoy that the hot tub was enclosed for chilly weather and had fun in the game room. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2026
Thank you so much, Kristen, for your wonderful review! We’re so glad DunPuttin Place was a perfect fit for your girls trip. We appreciate your understanding with the issue that came up, and we’re happy we could get it resolved quickly so it didn’t affect your stay. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the enclosed hot tub and had fun in the game room. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

weekend getaway

wonderful all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good place to stay

Good place for our girls weekend away. It fit 7 of us easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home

Loved the location.Would love to come back and spend more time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2021
Thanks for the very kind review. Do come back some time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place for a family getaway!

We lucked out with some great February weather for enjoying time with family and exploring Galena! We had everything we needed for our stay and the hosts were extra easy to work with! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2024
"Extra easy to work with!" You are so kind and I really appreciate your warm review. Please do come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Trip!

The house was perfect to fit everybody and was the perfect location to get to town and still get to enjoy the beautiful views in Galena!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short spring break stay

Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hosts were great! Very quick to respond to any questions or needs. Wonderful home and amenities.

Had an awesome weekend with friends. Great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
William, thank you for the very kind words regarding your stay and our home. We appreciate you visiting and hope you return sometime soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Family Getaway

We had a great time during this weekend gathering . 9 of us fit very comfortably and the hot tub and game room were a big hit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2023
Thanks for the nice review Larissa. Really appreciate you sharing your experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

We stayed here for a family Thanksgiving trip. The house was great, and the game room downstairs was very fun. We also enjoyed exploring the area, visiting downtown Galena and Horseshoe Mound. In all, it was a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2022
Thanks April for the very kind review. Hope you return sometime soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Area

Enjoyed our stay, plenty of room for 10. Equipped to entertain with a game room and hot tub. Owners super responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
Joni, thank you for the very kind words regarding your stay, the Galena area, and our home. We appreciate you visiting and hope you return sometime soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place!

Easy check in and out. House is amazing and we had a blast. The property had everything we needed and more! Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2023
Thanks for the kind words/review. Appreciate the feedback.
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