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Galena Shores

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Peoria Heights, IL
  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Peoria Civic Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bradley University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Galena Shores

My goal here was to provide a great location and create a space that heightens every one of your creative senses when you stay. In this I strived for "New York BoHo high rise on the water. " I have used local artists for a creative cozy retreat. There is 1 large screen tv in the main area and 1 tv in the bedroom and 1 tv in lower level. We sleep 4 comfortably with 2 bedrooms but can sleep 6 if needed with sofa bed. I would suggest only children after 4 adults. It is way too tight for 6 adults. The main floor bedroom is the master and it is on the upper level with en suite bathroom. The 2nd bedroom is on the lower level and shares space with the game area and slider to the deck. It has a room divider and the lower level can lock for privacy. Hot tub on the water, fire pit, grill, kayaks, paddle boat…all you need for a great getaway. The hot tub is treated at every stay. The kitchen is fully supplied for all your cooking needs. Access to the water, 5 min from great restaurants and boutique shopping in Peoria Heights. Pet friendly for 1 small dog. Pets MUST be crated when at the house alone. It is fenced but no grass so they must be walked for relief. Not allowed on furniture. Only registered guests allowed on property. No parties. Quiet time 10pm to 8am. No tampering with security equipment . No smoking, vaping. (any kind). Parking for 2 cars only. One to the side in the slip and one directly in front. Your request to book must include a message with information, especially if you have no reviews. Full names and addresses.Where are you coming from? Who will be staying? Have you used VRBO before? Etc. if there is no message, I will not accept.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
4 adults 2 children max No 3rd pty bookings
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Replace grill cover if used.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Dogs must be walked 4 relief. If you go out you will need to crate your puppy. Must verify you have read all house rules.
No smoking /or vaping on property. 2 car max. No 3rd pty booking. Only guests on reservation allowed on property. Must provide with address at booking
Must provide names and addresses of all guests at booking. Pets must be on reservation. Requests with no message will be denied. Purpose of visit.

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

Peoria Heights

Located in Peoria Heights, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Galena Marina and Driving Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Peoria Zoo and Peoria Riverfront Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Peoria Civic Center or Carver Arena.
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Peoria Heights, IL

What's nearby

  • Peoria Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Peoria Civic Center - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Bradley University - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Northwoods Mall - 10 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pour Bros Craft Taproom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Works - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trefzger's Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Schooners - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Galena Shores pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Galena Shores ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galena Shores ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Galena Shores located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Forest Park Nature Preserve, Poplar Lane Park and Bielfeldt Park. Peoria Heights Observation Tower and Woods Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julei T.

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

Girls Getaway

Awesome property with beautiful water views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with great views. Close to Peoria Heights and short drive to the couple of golf courses we visited over the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location. Great deck with lovely views of the water. Kim easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mae L.

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

Peoria stay

Stay was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C.

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

Cozy riverside stay

Our host exceeded our expectations at every opportunity. Pillows, snacks and eclectic decoration... everything was wonderful. We didn't bring our family pet, but there were special touches that would have made a pet's stay just as satisfying. The hot tub was clean and had a wonderful view of the river from a raised fully finished deck. We would have stayed longer, and would definitely try to reserve this property again if we come back through Peoria. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Perfect fall getaway

Beautiful property right on the water and close to many attractions. Dining was a short drive and home had many amenities that made it just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Beautiful view of the water!

Cozy place to stay with a beautiful view of the water. Loved the hot tub and kayaks. We had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Biz R.

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

Cozy Stay!

What a great place for a cozy stay!! The views and the hot tub, the big bed and the provisions for our pooch. Everything was lovely for our chilly little holiday getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michel O., Oregon

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

Very nice

Very relaxing and enjoyable stay, wish we could've stayed longer! View of the river was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

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

Slice of heaven

Great spot,…loved the decor and accommodations were perfect . My only regret is we didn’t book a longer stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua and Bonnie D., Chicagoland

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

Weekend Getaway

Perfect spot for a weekend away for my husband and I- we loved the hot tub overlooking the river. A great view and a cute home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Property

Great Property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya I., Bluffton, In

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

Unique spot off the beaten path

We loved kayaking the river and soaking in the hot tub under the stars. Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britt S.

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

Riverside Retreat

This location is even better in person! We were looking for a relaxing stay while visiting my family and couldnt have chosen better. The entire house felt beautifully curiated and comfortable plus it was so much fun! We got to watch firework shows going across the entire river and enjoyed fishing and playing ping pong to pass the time. Cant wait to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra H.

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

Nice secret getaway

My husband and i did a couples trip with our friends. It was a very nice, cozy, comfortable cean and warm feeling home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Overnight in Peoria

Great place to relax after a long day of volleyball games. Kids loved recovering in the hot tub and adults loved the view of the river, the creative and artistic decor, and super comfy beds. This would be a great place to visit in the warmer months as well. We also enjoyed dinner at a nearby restaurant called Thyme Kitchen and Craft Beer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi M.

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

Nice property with amazing views. Relaxing weekend getaway.

Host was very helpful -great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

👍👍 2 thumbs up

This is a great little house. The back deck overlooking the river is just what I needed at the end of the day. From the plants and flowers outside to the amazing decor inside, this is a great place to stay. If and when I'm back in the area I hope its available at that time because here is where I would stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

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

Perfect stay

We love this house as it’s our second time staying. It’s so cozy and relaxing with a well maintained clean house and hot tub. The pet friendly part is also a plus for us. So nice to extend our visits to see family in the area and stay an extra couple days in this house for some quiet relaxing time. The energy in this house is so peaceful.and looking at the stars at night in a hot tub is a must! Kim basically supplies you with whatever you may need and some extra goodies! You can tell she really takes pride in being a good host and very responsive and attentive. Love everything about this property and hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carie R.

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

Ledgestone tournament stay

Our family was in town for Ledgestone disc golf tournament and the house was a great place for locations of disc park's and with the hot tub to relax, also the beds were so comfortable 😀 and the neighbors were very friendly 😀. I will be booking for next year 😀 👍 Kim was very reachable with any need which were none!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Perfection!

Nice quiet getaway! I could have sat in the hot tub all day watching barges go by. Owners have thought of EVERYTHING and are quick to respond if you have any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Bryan H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Very small and located next to railroad tracks

The property was very clean and well kept. Was just small and somewhat crowded. It’s very close to road tracks and trains came through at 4:30 in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

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

Weekend Getaway to Peoria

We had a great time visiting Peoria. The house was in a great location. We enjoyed spending time at the house while enjoying the water equipment, ping pong table and hot tub. Kim reached out several times making sure everything was ok and that we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh & Amanda J.

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

Family Reunion

Found this great little property that we were able to book, Had 4 adults and 2 teens, was a little tight but we made it work. Clean and enjoyable property no complaints will book again in the future. Host stayed in contact and was prompt with questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kim Bryan Russell

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David and I are life long Peorians with grandkids and dogs. We love to travel and strive to provide everything you need as hosts to have a wonderful time.

Why they chose this property

We have worked tirelessly to provide you properties with a unique experience. I have a artistic nature and want you to experience a creative atmosphere of pure comfort.

What makes this property unique

We have worked to give everything you need to relax and enjoy.