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Driftless Get Away

Holiday home in Galena

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Maple

1 Queen Bed

Walnut

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

About this property

Driftless Get Away

Historic Tourist Home centrally located in beautiful Galena, IL.

This listing is for the entire 2nd floor Suite : two bedroom with common room, and full bathroom with shower/tub.

Amenities Include: WiFi, mini fridge, microwave, Coffee/tea Bar

Short 3 min walk to downtown and local attractions. This Tourist Home is permitted for up to 5 overnight guests! (Message for details.)

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Call/text about pet policy.
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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
This property accepts cash
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

About the area

Galena

Located in Galena, this holiday home is in the city centre. Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Horseshoe Mound and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve. Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Belvedere Mansion - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Washburne House Historic Site - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grant Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grant Home - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Market House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftless Get Away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Driftless Get Away?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Driftless Get Away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftless Get Away?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Driftless Get Away located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this holiday home is steps away from Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site. Grant Park and Grant Home are also within 10 minutes.

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 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

dennis r.

Liked: Check-in
Enjoyed our stay. Convenient location and comfy beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JimAmy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space. Relaxing and comfy for all
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we had a great time. Beds are very comfortable, the couch was a little hard to sit on.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Monica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and adorable. Great location, easy walk to downtown Galena. Host is very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

brandon g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, in walking distance if downtown Galena. One thing to note, there’s no stove so you’re not going to be able to cook anything. However there’s a small fridge, so you can bring snacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy B.

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

Great stay

Everything was great-communication, cleanliness, location. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karrine M.

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

Perfect Location

Very cozy comfy homey! Loved the location, allowed us to walk to town easily. Beds were comfy and owners thought of everything that travelers might forget about. Will definitely come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite the quaint and charming place. Decorated vintage style and is super cute. Went with a friend and we both found the beds to be really comfortable! This is a 2nd story unit. Hosts had individual snacks for us and Kcups for the kuerig machine which was a nice touch! Parking was available right behind unit. Easy to get downtown walking or driving. There is not a full kitchen but a mini refrig, microwave and kuerig machine which was all we needed. We spent the days shopping and going to the Christmas festival. Did an ugly Christmas sweater food tour which was amazing and lots of fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to shopping and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

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

Easy walk to downtown!

The property was definitely within walking distance to downtown which was super convenient. The property was as advertised and the beds were super comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay. Convenient location

Property was clean, had a lot of character and charm. Nice to have ample parking. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garth B.

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

Wedding trip

Great place close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacki C.

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

Galena

Very comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Great for a girls weekend

We had a great girls weekend. Close to downtown.Comfortable rooms. Hosts were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Great experience

Great host, property, location and overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline g.

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

Great location!

Easy to walk to the downtown streets if you choose which was a main reason we booked! Easy check in, no complicated aspects of renting this condo style area and easy parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Convenient and cozy location

This was an ideal property to stay at while visiting Galena. Walking distance to downtown, nice common sitting area with two separate bedrooms. Owners were wonderful to work with. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Very cozy and perfect location

Great place walking distance to historical downtown Galena. Rooms were cozy and beds were very comfortable. I typically have a hard time sleeping in a different bed from my own, but these beds were great. Look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

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

Sisters in Galena

Very comfortable and convenient stay. Hosts are wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Girl’s Weekend

Clean, comfortable and close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Perfect!

Comfy, cozy, and perfect walking location to all the Galena attractions. Very reasonable rates, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

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

B-day get away

It was very cozy and great decor. Everything that we saw on the site when making reservations and more. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

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

Quaint and great location

Historic property next to another historic property in an historic town. So much easily accessible by walking or by car. Practically on the Galena River Trail.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rosalind D.

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

Would definitely stay here again. Great location. Beautiful old home.

The part of the house that this listing is, is located on the second floor. Stairs are steep and narrow. The rooms are large and furnished with vintage and antique furniture. It is very cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danik w.

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

It was awesome!

Everything was perfect. The house was very cute, and cozy. Its literally a frw blocks from the downtown area of Galena. Perfect place to stay! The host was also very accommodating, and polite. Will definitely be staying again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Matt

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My wife and I are originally from the Galena area as we both grew up here. When I left for the Air Force in 2007 my wife joined me in South Carolina in 2009. After 4 year of active duty we decided to move closer to home which was still 5 hours away in Edwardsville, IL near St. Louis. I have always worked in IT and my wife worked for the State of Missouri for the DNR taking care of the Katie Trail.

My wife and I purchased this property in 2017 in hopes to make it a airbnb/VRBO rental with a small retail shop in the bottom of the building. With my job going fully remote, we have recently moved back to the area where we can fully dedicate time to being hosts. We love this atmosphere of the small town and moving away has made us appreciate coming back to it more.

We look forward to meeting new people and hope you enjoy our town as much as we do.

Thank You,

Matt and Abby

Why they chose this property

It was actually my fathers idea to purchase the building. It had great bones and great location for what we wanted to accomplish here. The Suite was the first part of the renovation and we hope to have the shop set up to open here in the Spring of 2021 with details to follow.

What makes this property unique

Some unique benefits is the off Main Street feel. You are still only a 5 min walk downtown, but dont have to worry about parking or the crowds of being downtown. The Space offers a full suite where a family or friends can enjoy each other's company. For this reason we have decided not to add t.v.'s in the suite as we want people to come together here and spark conversation. There is so much to do in the town you wouldn't have time anyway.

15 min drive to Chestnut Mountain.
5 min walk to downtown
20 min to Dubuque IA

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