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Stunning views, amazing gathering spaces, NOW with HOT TUB

Lakefront holiday home with fitness centre and indoor pool

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Exterior
Hot Tub Views
View from the Deck. Propane fire pit!
S'More fixings available
Outdoor dining on the wrap-around deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Stunning views, amazing gathering spaces, NOW with HOT TUB

Bring your family or friends to enjoy this lovely retreat in the Galena Territory. Step out to the deck to enjoy the stunning view of the Driftless Region any season whether dining, relaxing, roasting marshmallows, or star gazing. Plus enjoy the new Hot Tub installed March 2024!!

Lower level (entry level) houses 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom, along with laundry facilities. The larger bedroom has both a queen bed and a sleeper sofa.

The upper level features open concept living, dining and kitchen spaces plus a third bedroom and full bathroom. Relax around the fireplace and just hang out together.

The kids will love the loft for playing games and hanging out. The loft also houses a futon for an additional sleeping option. What kid wouldn't want to sleep in the "tree house?"

Please note: we're situated on a hill side, set into a bluff. That means stunning views but it also means LOTS of steps!

We are pet friendly with a $50 pet fee for additional cleaning often needed when furry friends come along. Please be sure to add pets to your reservation and the fee will be added.

Relax with our easy check in and check out process - no long list of things to do before leaving.

Of course, as guests of the Galena Territory, you have access to all of the amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, world-class golf courses, Lake Galena for boating and fishing, and horseback riding. Historic downtown Galena is just 10 minutes away.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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
Note: Lots of steps so use caution with toddlers
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 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
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 deadlock

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Horseshoe Mound, while Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Grant Home - 14 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Grant Park - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 29 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Old School Saloon - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Grape Escape - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning views, amazing gathering spaces, NOW with HOT TUB have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Stunning views, amazing gathering spaces, NOW with HOT TUB pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Stunning views, amazing gathering spaces, NOW with HOT TUB?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning views, amazing gathering spaces, NOW with HOT TUB?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning views, amazing gathering spaces, NOW with HOT TUB located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, Linmar Gardens and West Street Sculpture Park. Grant Park and Old Blacksmith Shop 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. 70 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Fall trip

Wonder property. Would love to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci G.

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

Weekend getaway

Great views. Very clean and roomy house. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah A.

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

Would live here permanently

Everything was wonderful. Roomy and clean, and a great view from the deck. We need to come back in the summer!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

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

Terrific in the Territory (Galena)

Great place to enjoy Galena’s famed “Dark Sky” while spending time with family. Extremely conscientious owners and well-maintained property. Excited to vacation here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Beyond blessed

Home was amazing. View was outstanding. We could feel the love and joy inside of home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Fall Galena Getaway

We loved the very peaceful setting in this area, so pretty. The deck was great for just sitting and enjoying the wonderful views . Also, we liked that we could let our dog out on deck with us to roam free with us blocking the steps with chairs. Beds were very comfortable and it was nice to have the downstairs for other family to have privacy. Sarah was very good at making sure everything was okay with our stay. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy F.

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

Great Weekend Family Getaway

The property offered all the comforts of home and a great view. Nice open main floor plan and well equipped kitchen. Instructions and labels were so helpful and thoughtful. The close by owners club was a big hit for basketball and game room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryor M.

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

Great Place

I used to own a vacation rental property, so I know what goes into it. The owners here have a true gem and they maintain it amazingly. This is one of the best vacation rental properties I’ve ever stayed at. If I ever end up in the area again, we’ll definitely be staying. It’s close to Chestnut Mountain and Galena, awesome views and area!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan L.

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

Galena rental with spectacular views

The house was clean and well furnished. Wonderful views of the hilly, wooded countryside with plenty of wildflowers and serenading songbirds. The only real issue was that due to the house being located on a hillside, all the stairs were steep which was a bit challenging for folks in their 70’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay E.

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

Beautiful views

My girlfriends and I spent a long, fall weekend here and had a fantastic time. The views are beautiful and the place met a of our needs. We were very impressed by all of the extra accommodations - full-sized shampoo, conditioner, and bodywash in the shower, there were extras of any toiletry you could think of in case you forgot something, smores ingredients were available for use, etc. We loved sitting out on the porch. Just a wonderful visit all around. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

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

LOVE this vacation rental!

What a gem of a vacation rental! I would highly recommend it and give it a 5-star review! This is a beautiful home in a great area close to the friendly and charming historic town of Galena. My family and I absolutely loved our stay at this home and only wished we could have stayed longer. It was very clean, well kept, nicely decorated and had everything we needed for a comfortable and fun stay. The views from the spacious balcony were just incredible! We really enjoyed hanging out around the gas firepit at night under the beautiful starry sky. Such an amazing star gazing opportunity at night and what a beautiful landscape view during the day! A great place to unplug, recharge and find peace. Note that cell service is a little spotty but the owners even provided a cell phone for emergency use. Such a serene and comfortable place to stay that has so much to offer! Thanks to the owners for sharing their wonderful place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kari N.

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

Beautiful setting

House was described well. Unfortunately the outdoor spaces was left messy by previous families and their Graham crackers from smore were smeared all over the deck and they left the matches outside. We had to get our own lighter. The coffee maker was very clogged and took and hour to brew coffee, we had to drive to Walmart to get more vinegar to clean it. Our last day the aquatic instructor and a few of the class attendees were completely rude. The signage of the owners club for the pool doesn't indicate that you need to sign up for a lane to swim laps nor that the pool is closed during aquatic class. Recommend leaving a list of rules for future guests to read through to avoid this type of situation again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Cozy Cabin in the Cliff

We booked a last minute getaway to Galena and this home stood out from all the other options! Communication with Sarah was great and she responded very quickly to some questions we had. Arriving at the home, it is tucked up on a hill backing up to a beautiful wooded backdrop. Upon entering the home, you feel the coziness of the home with every possible amenity you can imagine. The lower level has 2 great size bedrooms with queen beds, a full bathroom and laundry/ utility area. Walking up the stairs into the main level is where you will spend most of your time enjoying the open concept of the home along with the gorgeous views of the Galena Territory. The open concept kitchen is fully stocked with all necessary items to cook any meal. Large table to enjoy dinner at, and plenty of seating space with couches and chairs by the fireplace and TV area. There is a 3rd bedroom on the main level and another full bath! Loft area is great hangout spot for children with some board games, toys, and building blocks. Pull out sofa also available. We unfortunately did not get to enjoy the amazing wrap around deck with firepit or screened in porch as it go down to the mid 30's at night in mid October, but that is definitely one of the biggest highlights of the property. Nice gas fire pit to enjoy the nights looking at beautiful clear night sky full of stars. Definitely a site to take in. Since property is situated on top of a hill against a cliff, there is a good amount of stairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Very clean and well stocked with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Quiet location with a great view. We will definitely book this house again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lo L.

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

So relaxing

Absolutely love the Galena area and the property. Sarah made staying so easy and welcoming. Everything is posted and labeled, including useful information like locations of nearby stores, etc. Beautiful space and easy to access.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley M.

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

Incredible Stay

10/10 loved the stay and property. We had an incredible time and would love to come back. Minor complaint is that the morning of our checkout while still enjoying our quiet morning at the property, a man came to mow the grass. Fully understand everyone has a job to do but we were given a reasonable expectation of privacy and it felt a little intrusive especially without a heads up. Also seems easier to complain about this when VRBO’s main commercial that runs is complaining about Nick Saban mowing and doing housework etc while the family is trying to relax and have an expectation of privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan R.

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

Pre wedding

Great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip k.

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

Nice place!

Good view, comfortable home!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Thanksgiving

Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Gorgeous views

Great all the way around!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

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

Should have stayed longer!

A wonderful stay and awesome neighborhood. The views are so beautiful. So many touches were appreciated from simple hand and dish soap to labeled drawers and cupboards. We wished we would have stayed longer. Galena is a beautiful, fun town!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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

Summer 2024

Property is really amazing. They have thought of everything one would need to stay and be comfortable- condiments, coffee, s’more fixings, just all the little things. Home is nicely labeled so you can find things. Love the deck with amazing views! Love the location for enjoying the owners club. Perfect place to unwind!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret O.

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

Wonderful Home

We had a nice visit to Galena. The home is beautiful, clean and the hostess was very responsive. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Excellent Galena Experience

We had a Mom’s night away with 5 of us in Galena. The house was beautiful. We kept stating how they thought of everything and had such cute touches on the home. We enjoyed the hot tub and there were plenty of places for all of us to sleep. The view was absolutely beautiful. We would love to see it in the fall. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiara C.

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

Amazing home!

Sarah’s place was beautiful! My family loved the home and we had such a great time. Thank you for responding to all my questions in a timely manner. The labeling throughout the home was very helpful and I highly recommend this home to anyone visiting galena. It was conveniently located and having access to an indoor pool was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Jackson

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Hi! We're Mike and Sarah Jackson. We'd love to have you stay with us and we just KNOW you're going to love Galena, whether it's your first trip or you're a regular visitor. Galena is the perfect blend of relaxation and things to do.

Why they chose this property

What we love about this house - the views! The outdoor deck spaces are amazing for gathering around the fire, star gazing and just hanging out!

What makes this property unique

The house is close (walking distance) to the Owners Club and it's amenities (pool, tennis, game room, exercise ect) and an easy drive to the marina for boating and fishing.

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