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Galena's Premier Lakeview 6 BR/5.5 BA Executive Home; Can rent as 4, 5 or 6 BR

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Family room, loft view
Family room
Family room, view of kitchen, dining, sunroom, and loft
Family room, from kitchen
Family room, from front door

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14436.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Galena's Premier Lakeview 6 BR/5.5 BA Executive Home; Can rent as 4, 5 or 6 BR

Spectacular 6 BR, 5.5 bath, 4,700 sq ft lakeside home in the heart of the Galena territories. Truly, Galena's premier one-of-a-kind rental home, both spacious and private. Great room features cathedral ceiling and access to 1 of 4 decks. Two gorgeous stone fireplaces. Luxury vinyl plank flooring. Incredible lake views from sunroom. A 25'x30' bonus with 2 queen-size futons, a foosball table, and a large mounted tv for gaming and movies. Available as a 4, 5, or 6 BR rental at adjusted rates. 8 beds include 4 kings and 4 doubles; does not include 2 queen-size futons. 6 BR nightly rate (whole house) is $950/night. 5 BR nightly rate is $800/night. 4 BR nightly rate is $650/night.

Main floor includes huge great room, kitchen with 4 barstools, dinning table that seats at least 8, sunroom with stunning views, deck, owner’s suite with full bath, laundry room, and half bath. Upstairs features 2 bedrooms, each with a king bed and full bath, another deck, plus a huge bonus room with 2 queen-size futons, a foosball table, and large mounted tv for gaming and movies, inclusive of a kitchenette. Basement includes another king bedroom plus bathroom, as well as 2 bedrooms each with 2 double beds and a shared full bath, not to mention the 2nd living room with tv and fireplace, plus a ping pong table and large deck. The lake views will take your breath away.

The home is also centrally located within approximately 1 mile of the Galena Owner's Club, the Marina and resort/spa. You will have 7 access cards for the Owner's Club, which includes free access to 1 indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools and a cafe, which is seasonal, gym/basketball court, workout room, game room, tennis and pickleball courts, 32 miles of trails, and nationally recognized greenspace. Additionally, you may also visit Shenandoah Riding Center, which is always open to the public. Also with the access cards, you can rent a pontoon or kayaks at the Marina. Don’t forget about the adorable downtown Galena, with shops and restaurants galore, including the renowned Poopsie’s!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
The futons in the bonus room MUST be restored in their upright position.
Please also respect and leave behind all "extras" - pool towels, bath supplies, games, puzzles, and ping pong equipment.
Make sure all 7 access cards are at the front door table.

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
Property Registration Number 2643375

About the area

Galena

Located in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Grant Home and West Street Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Galena Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Grant Home - 15 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 16 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Grant Park - 16 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Old Market House - 17 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Galena Brewing Company - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Galena's Premier Lakeview 6 BR/5.5 BA Executive Home; Can rent as 4, 5 or 6 BR have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Galena's Premier Lakeview 6 BR/5.5 BA Executive Home; Can rent as 4, 5 or 6 BR?

As of 26 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galena's Premier Lakeview 6 BR/5.5 BA Executive Home; Can rent as 4, 5 or 6 BR on 27 April 2026 start from NZ$1,540, 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 Galena's Premier Lakeview 6 BR/5.5 BA Executive Home; Can rent as 4, 5 or 6 BR pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Galena's Premier Lakeview 6 BR/5.5 BA Executive Home; Can rent as 4, 5 or 6 BR?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Galena's Premier Lakeview 6 BR/5.5 BA Executive Home; Can rent as 4, 5 or 6 BR?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galena's Premier Lakeview 6 BR/5.5 BA Executive Home; Can rent as 4, 5 or 6 BR?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Galena's Premier Lakeview 6 BR/5.5 BA Executive Home; Can rent as 4, 5 or 6 BR located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, Linmar Gardens and Grant Park. West Street Sculpture Park and Horseshoe Mound 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. 55 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

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

Galena with friends

10 of us stayed at this wonderful house- loved the spaces for gathering- spacing of rooms/baths- views !!! Highly recommend and we all agreed we would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Galena Area

We had a group of 12 and enjoyed our stay. Beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Thank you so much Mary. This means a lot. Each year we are going to be making the space even more updated and enjoyable. We'd love to have you back some time!
Verified

8/10 Good

Bailey C.

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

Great Property

The property has 3 balconies. They all have great views. All of our friends loved staying there. Very clean and good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

A wonderful place to stay for our family reunion.

We had family come in from all over the country for a family reunion. We had two babies, two kids, plus adults and we all were very very comfortable in this house. It was very clean and the perfect location overlooking the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Thank you so much Katie. This means a lot. Each year we are going to be making the space even more updated and enjoyable. We'd love to have you back some time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

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

Amazing

This property was amazing! Wish we could have stayed longer! Katie was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Thank you so much Anna. This means a lot. Each year we are going to be making the space even more updated and enjoyable. We'd love to have you back some time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha W.

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

Birthday celebration

Great location. Lots of king size beds with bathrooms and plenty of space in the great room and main level for meals and gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Thank you so much Martha. This means a lot. Each year we are going to be making the space even more updated and enjoyable. We'd love to have you back some time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Perfect home for our family Christmas holiday!

Kitchen was well equipped. The view of the river from the four season room was perfect with a cup of coffee in the mornings. Plenty of room for all the adult grandchildren under the same roof. They all said they would like to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brock C.

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

Bachelor Party

Had my Bachelor Party at this house and it was the perfect location for it. House was clean and had plenty of sleeping accommodations for all 13 people. Would highly suggest this Vrbo.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

Fantastic

Everything was fantastic. I can’t say enough good things. Would definitely rent here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Madelyn S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall property worked well enough! Although the water pressure is the worst I have ever seen when more than 1 person was showering at once, and there was mold growing on the ceiling in the master bathroom. Most likely wouldn't book again just for that reason.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Beautiful vacation rental in Galena

We stayed at this wonderful home as a group of eight (older) women friends. The spaciousness and comfort of the home, the three separate outdoor patios, and the gorgeous view of the lake from every window made this a very special getaway. It was accessible to historic Galena, to two restaurants on the Eagle Ridge property, plus to the marina where we rented a pontoon for a lovely ride along the lake. We all highly recommend this house for a Galena vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Fall Ladies Weekend

Our group of 14 ladies had plenty of space to spread out when needed and to gather as well! The home was very comfortable with many different rooms our group could fit in to be together. Beds were comfortable and it was nice having so many bathrooms to utilize so we never felt crowded. The home had everything in it that we needed--we had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISA I.

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

Lakeview Home

Lovely home with tons of room! It was perfect for our family of fourteen with nice bedrooms and bathrooms. The game areas were just great for the kids, too. On the negative side, we were not able to get DVDs to play (for the kids) with the setup there no matter how we tried. And we all wished checkout time could have been at 11 am instead of 10 am. Overall, a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

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

Property was just as we saw it on VRBO.

We had 11 family members get together at the location for 3 days. It was everything we expected. Plenty of room for all of us without getting in everyone's way. The entire house was excellent in every way. From the fully stocked kitchen necessities, bathroom supplies, and comfortable bedrooms. We didn't have a chance to use the "playroom" but it appeared to have enough items to keep young ones occupied.We highly recommend the property to anyone with a lot of people. We could have had 3 or 4 more people stay comfortably. Highly recommend this unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barb W.

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

Germann/Williams Wedding Stay

Great home had a blast playing ping/png😁. However after speaking with others who rented hones for the wedding and for the cost we think should have been 1;00 and check-out ny noon. Afyer a late night we were extremely rushed in the morning to vacate the propetty
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Certrina M.

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

Family trip. Time is something we cannot get back.

This was our 1st family extended trip. My family and I truly enjoyed ourselves. The view from every balcony was breath taking. The open concept of her home made it look even bigger. Katie was very prompt with returning our calls and addressing our concerns. We definitely be back. Thanks katie the trip was Awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stunning setting

This beautiful home has a spectacular view of Lake Galena and the amazing sunsets. The eagles are plentiful and fun to watch. The house had ample room for our party of 12 including a place for everyone at the table. Our only complaint is the numerous things that did not work. If they are fixed we would definitely stay again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2020
Sorry some items occurred on this stay that were out of our control. The fireplace log set broke the day before this arrival, during the prior guest's stay . In order to fix it a part was needed which had to be ordered. It is now fixed. We provide 2 outside LP gas grills for this property. We replace one of the grills once a year ( every October) to assure a good working grill as they get a fair amount of use. One of the burners on the older grill on this guest's stay did not work . Sorry for that inconvienence . We will be replacing that older grill this fall. Last, the hot tub was not heating to an acceptable temperature for this guest. We have put a new heater in the hot tub, but are in the process of eliminating the hot tub for this property .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

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

Nice NYE Getaway

We enjoyed our stay and the house was very nice! Plenty of space. No major issues and the owners were responsive when we had questions about the house. They were able to address anything under their control (took awhile for the association's snow plows to get to our driveway, but not much can be done about that). Views were very nice even in winter and are probably spectacular during other months. Note: there is no hot tub anymore so the owner should update the listing description and description of one of the photos.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2021
Thanks Stephen for your review and your stay . You are correct that getting to the snow plowing of the driveway, was slow. I did what I could to expedite this, but it had to do with our association being over whelmed by an 8 inch snow fall , along with a downsized crew because of covid. We appreciated your patience and understanding on this matter ! Also, you are correct that we eliminated the hot tub at this property , and failed to get ALL reference to that change omitted from the VRBO information . A hot tub does not come up in a " hot tub filter " anymore, but evidently is still noted somewhere in a discription. We will get that corrected .
Verified

6/10 Okay

daniel j.

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

Unclean and outdated, lacked basics.

There was a safety concern w deck railings, they were fastened on with temporary brackets. The property had basic utensils but every thing seemed cheap and outdated for what we paid. One guest found old bathing suits under her bed which was totally gross, like it wasn't cleaned properly. The views and location were top notch and nice house and space, just needs work and updating. I know the owners are working on it and are new.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2022
Daniel, we are sorry to hear of your unfavorable experience at the house. Please note we have provided the cleaning feedback to our cleaning crew, who typically does a fantastic job at keeping the home exceptionally clean. There are no safety concerns with our deck railings.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home has a beautiful view of the lake from multiple decks as well as the sun room just off of the kitchen. This is a large home with enough room for everyone, yet we didn't feel disconnected from one another. There are separate areas that are close to one another as well as TWO separate game rooms so the various age levels could have a space of their own when they wished to do so.The beds were comfortable. The comforters were adequate, not as nice as most homes we've stayed in, but we didn't spend much time in the bedrooms anyway.The carpet is worn, but wasn't a bid distraction for us as most of the space we were in was wood or tile.The property location is perfect (in our opinion). You feel like you are in a private woods with a lake view, but you are actually close to a golf course, the Eagle Ridge Resort Inn (with some nice walking trails), the marina (great fishing dock and playground), the owners club (you have 7 access keys for indoor/outdoor pools, basket ball court, game room, exercise room), the spa, the general store, and the restaurants on the property (we ate at both and they were excellent as well).It was great to have so many private bathrooms for our family. We are already talking about coming back to this home. Our family does a high/low/buffalo at meal times (take turns saying your high and low for the day and one random thing. More than one member mentioned the house as their high!
The house is circled.Fishing at marina.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan B.

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

Lovely Family Lake View Home

Family (elderly parent, adult children, college age grandkids) spent lovely 4 days at this property to reconnect after being separated during the pandemic. Great lake view with seating from all 3 levels and plenty of gathering space on main level and game space on lower level with ping pong table. Unit very clean and solid internet access. Weaknesses were low water pressure on 3rd level when lower levels using water and mixed TV connectivity. Two steps entrance to home without railing was manageable with assistance for elderly father. Amenity cards to Eagle Ridge Resort enabled renting very affordable pontoon boat. and 2 swimming pool options , one very kid oriented, helpful as lake is not swim-friendly. (Family did not golf but plenty of course options for golfers as well). Owner provided very clear instructions from get-go so no need for additional contact. Overall, a very nice get-away option.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2021
Thnx for your stay and for the favorable review ! This is the first we have learned regarding the upper level water pressure when lower level water is being used, and the TV connectivity . Thnx for bring these items to our attention as we will get them addressed. Regards, Skippy/ Mike (owner)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathren K.

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

Perfect house for a family vacation

Great views of Lake Galena. Plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

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

Perfect Place to Relax and Connect

Stayed here for a golf trip with friends and this house was absolutely perfect to come back to, cook dinner, and hang out together. Incredible views from the deck and plenty of beds and space for everyone. Really an incredible stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris D.

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

Comfortable, clean experience.

The location was private and easy to locate. Check in time was a bit later than we would have preferred. Great family get together experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joe & Katie Schuhow

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We are originally from eastern Iowa and got married in Galena in 2006. It is such a special place and certainly near and dear to our hearts. We enjoy spending time with several extended family members and friends at the house and are always in awe of the lake views. They never disappoint! No matter what time of year!

Why they chose this property

This property is in such a beautiful, secluded lake setting, which such easy access to golf, the marina, the horseback riding center, the owner's club with 2 pools and several other amenities, as well as several trails. The property is also unique in that it accommodates large groups so effectively, with 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a large family room, dining room, sunroom, basement, upstairs loft, and upstairs bonus room. Plenty of room to both gather and spread out!

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits of this home are the stunning lake views, no matter what time of year or what the weather conditions are. Additionally, there is a ping pong table, 2 futons, foosball table, and "extras" such as pool towels, bath supplies, puzzles, games, books, and plenty of nice kitchen supplies. Lastly, the proximity of the home to golf, the marina, the horseback riding center, the owner's club, and trail hiking make it truly one-of-a-kind.
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