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Wonderful Home Away From Home, Wonderful Home Away From Home - with Hot Tub

Holiday home in Galena with kitchen and balcony

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Lower Level - Sitting Area
Front of Home
Entry Way
First floor family room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 100.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
  • Place, Grant Home
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 3 Queen Beds

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Wonderful Home Away From Home, Wonderful Home Away From Home - with Hot Tub

This home has a relaxing atmosphere, surrounded by woods and wildlife. Though, still easily accessible in the Galena Territory. You'll be sure to have a relaxing and wonderful time, in it's superbly decorated interior. Featuring modern wine and country styles of it's own. The rolling hills of the area are beautiful in every season and the Galena area has lots to offer its visitors; golf, historical buildings, antiquing, fishing/boating on Lake Galena, canoeing and biking along the Galena RiverThis home is a great place to get away with your family or a group of friends to enjoy all the Territory and Galena has to offer.We are close to four championship PGA ranked golf (3x18,1x9) courses and a spa where you can book a massage or a full day spa package. You will also be close to the Marina on Lake Galena where you can rent pontoons, canoes, fishing boats, and paddle boats. Lake Galena, is one of Illinois’ top fishing lakes, featuring Small and Large Mouth Bass, Muskie, and Walleye. Horseback riding is available at the Shenandoah Riding Center with many trail ride choices to entice any rider.You will also have the use of the Owners Club with a brand new recreation center boasting an outdoor pool, kiddie pool, and the new indoor pool for rainy days. State of the art Fitness center and activity room with pool tables, ping pong, video arcade, outdoor tennis courts, and indoor basketball.Take in the beautiful scenery while hiking, biking, or walking any of the numerous trails in the Territory.A short 9-mile drive to Galena offers many boutiques, unique shops, museums, and restaurants to visit and dine at.Dubuque, IA is 25 miles away with the Mississippi River Aquarium, Eagle Point Park, Dog Track, Stone Cliff Winery, Star Brewery Museum, Casino’s, indoor water park, and much much more.It is our goal to ensure that you have a clean and tidy home when you arrive. We have enhanced our cleaning procedures in line with CDC guidelines as part of this. Here are just some of the steps we are taking to ensure you have a clean and healthy vacation home:- Washing and disinfection of all linens and towels regardless of use.- The use of new cleaned towels and linens for each stay. - Cleaning and disinfection of common household surfaces including: - Couches, Chairs, and other cloth surfaces - Counters and kitchen areas - Door knobs, railings, and handles, light switches, and other commonly touched objects. - Floors - Tubs and ShowersWe don't use a central office or keys with any of our stays ensuring you have a contact free vacation.We are here for you, give us a call. You'll need a car for getting around.This property has a maximum occupancy of ten guests. Please note occupancy is verified for this rental.As a licensed hotelmotel operator in Illinois and an API connected host; an external credit card system is used to process all security deposits and fees as outlined in our contract provided in the house rules. Security Deposits are as follows 3bdr-$300, 4 and 5 bedroom-$350, all others $700.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit

About the area

Galena

Located in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, this holiday home is in a rural area. Mississippi River and Horseshoe Mound reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park.
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Grant Home - 12 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 12 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Grant Park - 13 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 27 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Grape Escape - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful Home Away From Home, Wonderful Home Away From Home - with Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful Home Away From Home, Wonderful Home Away From Home - with Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful Home Away From Home, Wonderful Home Away From Home - with Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful Home Away From Home, Wonderful Home Away From Home - with Hot Tub located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and within 9 miles (15 km) of Grant Home and Grant Park. Washburne House Historic Site and Belvedere Mansion are also within 9 miles (15 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. 43 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harold H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so comfortable at this property and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Steve, at H.E.L.M. was very helpful and always returned messages to answer questions quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri F.

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

Wonderful Sanctuary

This home was beautiful in a natural setting. The home is well equipped; we loved that bedrooms each had their own bathroom. It is a great place to stay with family or friends. The owner communicated well and I felt all needs were met.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Girls’ Weekend

The house was absolutely amazing! We had the best time, and would not hesitate to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Galena

Beautiful property..loved that everyone had their own bathrooms!! Little farther than we'd like from town but the property made up for it!We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Austin

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

Really great house - definitely recommend!

We stayed at 1 Westview over thanksgiving holiday. We really enjoyed this property. It’s very spacious and clean with excellent views. Everything was in good shape. We also enjoyed walking the territory and this location is excellent for trail access. The management was very informative and responsive. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna P.

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

Girls weekend

Spacious with plenty of room for 8 women. Kitchen is well stocked with utensils and there were hair dryers in the bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

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

Excellent family get-away!

The house was the perfect size for our family. The layout was perfect. The hot tub was clean and I could smell the chlorine (something we have not experienced at other homes in the area). We loved the pool table and all of the board games. We cook ALOT, and noticed some of the cookware needs to be replaced, but they have everything you need to create amazing meals. I recommend to always stay in the territory so you have access to the owner's club. The kids love the pool! Overall, we would love to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malinda C.

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

Great get away!

The house layout was perfect, and the hot tub and pool table were a big hit with our kids. The areas were clean and the house instructions were very clear and organized. Only a few hiccups happened, two being out of the owners control, but still a bummer for us: the indoor pool was closed, but there was an alternate location to swim which was so nice, and the dryer wasn’t working so we couldn’t dry our wet cloths. One thing that I was disappointed in was the cleanliness of the pots and pans. Several were really dirty, but thar
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

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

Spacious Home in Picturesque Setting

This was our second time to rent this home for our group of 8 golfers. The kitchen is well equipped so we were able to prepare our own meals, eat in, and not have to go out after playing. There are several areas to gather and relax, including a large screened porch, a nice deck with 8 chairs, a table and gas grill, a family room with cushy seating for 6 or 8, and a game room with a billiards table. Several of our group enjoyed the hot tub too. Our only criticism is that the beds are queen-sized even though the room sizes could have easily accommodated king-sized beds. That's a little awkward for our 8 guys sharing beds. Nevertheless, we're likely to rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D., Huntley, IL USA

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

Great Guys Trip

This property was exactly as described. We had plenty of space for 8 golfers. The kitchen was well equipped, and we utilized the gas grill on the deck to make a couple of meals. We had enough sleeping spaces, but with the large bedrooms, we would have preferred that the queen beds would have been kings. The screened in porch had a nice card table and comfy chairs. Wifi was pretty robust. The AC worked great for the couple of scorching days we were there. If it had gotten a little cooler in the evenings we would have taken advantage of the hot tub and firepit. We would come back to this property in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

lisa f.

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

Cozy Home Away From Home

Loved everything about this place, but we had issues with the stove. We couldn’t get it to maintain correct heat. Called on this first day and got immediate help to get it working properly. But, next two days same issue. Since we bring up food to cook, this was definitely a bummer. Other than this, house was clean and comfortable, great check in, and owners very responsive and helpful. Also want to mention that owners allowed us to check in early due to bad weather and this was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with lots of room. Like having private bathroom for each bedroom. Upstairs sink facets need replacing. Beds very firm. Need to make sure dispensers in showers filled. Nice big kitchen. Enjoyed hot tub. Need to be conscious of doors locking when going from inside to outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazingly clean! Perfect number of bedroom suites for our group of six (2 couples and two singles)! Having to take our trash to the dump was weird and lack of workable tv remotes (dead or missing batteries) were a negative, but we would still stay there in the future! Again, amazingly clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kae K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was easily the best rental experience of our lives. From check in to check out everything was far above what we expected. We were a group of 10 that included a four-year-old and a 95 year old and everybody loved it! The highlights were definitely the house itself which spread out the noise of all the grandchildren and gave plenty of comfort with the ensuite bathrooms and the huge table where we could join together to have meals. Loved the kitchen - spacious enough for two Cooks to work together. Everything was there that we needed and when I mentioned to the host that they could use some more silverware, they were so responsive that they asked me to send a picture of the pattern so that they could order the same one.I can't say enough about the Owners Club. We were there when it was 95, so we really appreciated the spectacular pool that overlooks the Galena Hillside. There was also a game room, a basketball card, tennis courts that are an amazing condition, and an indoor pool. This was definitely the favorite spot for the grandchildren.Wi-Fi was a little spotty at times but nothing that really affected the trip. It was actually a good thing to tell the kids that the Wi-Fi was out! I really can't think of anything that could have gone better. We absolutely loved it and are already talking about rebooking!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, quiet location. Very spacious. Plenty of room for our family of 6. We really liked that each bedroom had it's own bathroom and shower. Hot tub was excellent. Kitchen was fully stocked with all the utensils we needed. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Five Wonderful Days!

Two old friends shared five days at this wonderful home, enjoying the full moon, the nightly fires, and the sunsets! We went into Galena each day for history browsing and great lunches (Bread and Vine was our favorite...) and one day drove north for a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin. But our favorite part of the stay was being in the house, surrounded by the natural beauty and rekindling our friendship.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

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

Highly recommended house!

The property was very spacious and was fully equipped with everything we needed! The hot tub was a big hit for our group! We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari B.

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

Wonderful Home

We had 4 couples in our party. Each couple had their own bedroom with bathroom. The living room, kitchen, the whole upstairs was very spacious. The basement was the same, and walks right out to the yard and hot tub. Beautiful property! It was a bit chilly but the deck was amazing and great view! Communication was great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kovid M.

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

Wonderful accommodation

Short weekend getaway complimented by a real nice place in a lovely neighborhood. Smooth booking and follow up communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Friends holiday gathering

We enjoyed our stay. The en-suite bedrooms worked well for our group of 4 couples. The management company was very helpful and were responsive to any questions that we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

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

Great Getaway

We enjoyed our stay in the Galena Territory in this beautiful home. Great views and very comfortable. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

alcr c.

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

Childhood friends for 60 years

Great property for u der 10 people. Clean and as described. Only issue couldn't get 1 tv.to work. Secluded in beautiful setting. Would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

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

Family Get Away

This house provided the perfect setting for our annual family get away. With four different families, everyone had their own room with plenty of bathrooms to acommodate the ten of us. Great floor plan & plenty of options to eat (inside, outdoors, screened in porch). The kids thoroughly enjoyed riding their scooters up & down the sloped driveway. Our family goes somewhere every year, & this house by far had the best outfitted kitchen. It had everything you could think of for cooking, including a hand mixer, blender, insta pot, crock pot & griddle. I would highly recommend this property. Our famiy made some great memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Family Reunion

One of several houses rented in the Territory by family groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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