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Getaway Galena Home walking distance to downtown

Holiday home in Galena with kitchen and patio

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Full kitchen
Room
Property grounds
Dining room and den
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Getaway Galena Home walking distance to downtown

This home is walking distance to the historic downtown area. Built in the 1840s this home has all the charm of the past with all the convenience of modern day. Comfortably sleeps 4. This is our getaway home in a very quiet neighborhood. Photos do not do it justice. WiFi is available along with 3 smart TVs. With all there is to see and do I doubt you will be watching TV.
The space
This is a beautiful miners home that has been restored. Escape all hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Guest access
If you care to venture to Dubuque, IA... you can enjoy a 10% discount at Float and Fly Wellness Studio which is 13 miles from this property. Host can arrange all appointments as you are a VIP. Enjoy float therapy, massage, infrared sauna and aerial yoga in historic downtown Dubuque.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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 13–17
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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
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

Galena

Galena is home to this holiday home. Galena Golf Club and Eagle Ridge Resort Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit 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

  • Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Market House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grant Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grant Home - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Getaway Galena Home walking distance to downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Getaway Galena Home walking distance to downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Getaway Galena Home walking distance to downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Getaway Galena Home walking distance to downtown located?

Situated in Galena, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Old Market House, Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Dowling House. Linmar Gardens and Old Blacksmith Shop are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property within walking distance to downtown Galena!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house-clean-everything comfortable One of mt friends had a hard time going up and down to town. I just let her use my carI think it would be hard for someone going up and down stairs in house narrow and step I loved the house
Back yard
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

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

Cute and Cozy

The home is cozy and comfortable. Beautiful yard. Multiple spaces to relax and connect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Steps

Very adorable but should I should have read the reviews. The biggest downfall was the steps
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

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

Girls Weekend

We look forward to our annual weekend in Galena. We loved this house! It has the perfect location which allows a short walk to downtown. We look forward to returning to this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J.

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

Great stay for a girls trip

We had a great time, really enjoyed the house. We even had a deer walking through the backyard Saturday evening! The house had everything we needed. We did have an issue with the front outside light not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We thought the home was very nice and decorated beautifully I felt Tanya did a wonderful job to make our stay was nice. I was in the hospitality industry for 38 years If I had to make any recommendations I would suggest possibly making a few changes to improve your guest experience 1 upgrade the bedding sheets 2, your backyard is beautiful but the back porch on the lower level needs to be cleaned and add additional LED lighting, at nighttime there is no outside lighting so you can’t enjoy the deck.3, I highly recommend adding a curtain or shade to the door on the lower level leading to the screened in porch.You currently don’t have anything to cover it at night.Your fountain is absolutely gorgeous and is an amazing asset to your backyard May I suggest having it emptied and cleaned. We have a fountain and I have a product that I put a ounce of in the water once a week and it keeps the alge from growing in the water If I could also suggest place a solar flood light on it at night it would be beautiful You might want to add an umbrella to your patio table Tanya these are all inexpensive itemsthat would truly make the home such an incredible experience.Thank you for having us in your lovely home.PS We had deer welcome us Friday when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Inger W.

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

2 Friends plus a mouse

2 Mom friends traveled to historic Galena for the weekend. The house was lovely but we did end up sharing it with a kitchen mouse. Also we were not able to log into our TV subscriptions successfully. Safe walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pat H.

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

GT

Nice place. Stairs to lower level a little scary. Would not be ok for someone with knee or hip problems. There were a few other surprises that were my fault because I did not read the description well enough. Overall, it was a fun place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay. Loved the collection of antique & historical items in the home. Quiet neighborhood & close to Main St area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was fun to be in a property with historical decor. The location was good. Everything was functioning and it was clean. Enjoyed our time in Galena.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You need battery in remote to run fan and light in den. There was mouse dropping on counter by coffee maker. Need hand rails to go in basement..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TONY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice historic house Has charm Also stairs Little challenge for elderly folks The town is fun
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Galena shops and hills

A very nice older home with a beautiful and comfortable porch with a view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
The host tried blaming us for a tv that had fell off the wall mount while we were already gone and checked out. So not too sure if that actually happened or if she made it look that way. Also the tv that fell was stated that it was a smart tv and it was not. It was also not working when we got there. The downstairs bedroom has crystals and other things growing on the walls. I had to message the host after check in time for the information to get into the place. Also if you are tall, bad place for you because the house has very short ceilings. It is an old and gorgeous home and we had the best time with our little getaway to Galena but the host made things more difficult. The neighbor was the friendliest lady as well! I would love to give 5 stars but make sure to report any damages or anything not working when first arriving to ensure the host doesn’t try blaming you. Just a warning! Also the dreaded hill that people talk about is definitely a thing. If you are not in shape I don’t recommend walking up and down the hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

Weekend getaway

Property was beautiful and conveniently located! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

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

Girls Weekend

My best friend and I utilized this property for our annual girls weekend. The pictures did not do it justice! This is an absolutely beautiful property and the gardens and backyard were gorgeous. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by two fans and a doe in the backyard! The home decor was amazing and you felt like you were taking a step back in time with all the historical decor. The location was awesome and just a few blocks away from downtown. We had so much fun on our journeys walking back-and-forth to and from downtown. Definitely don’t wear any shoes with heels for the trek and be prepared for some exercise! We learned our lesson the first night. It is absolutely beautiful property and we cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John G.

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

Getaway

Nice place steep hill back up from main
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan Z.

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

Amazing little historic home in a quiet neighborhood.

We had a great stay! The home was built in the 1800's if I remember correctly from the guest book. It has been updated with all the modern amenities and is very cozy! It is beautifully maintained with lots of culture for the time-period. This is a 3-story cottage and if you walk to town, it's all uphill on the way back. So, if you can't do stairs, this isn't for you. We are 50 and fairly active so the stairs weren't a problem for us. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Galena Gem

First time visitor to Galena and loved this house and the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

penny k.

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

Galena Colonial cozy home

It was beautiful. Beds were so comfortable Cozy sweet home with a beautiful yard. Walking distance to town. One of my favorite places I've stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Cozy

The house was very cozy, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

Great location

Perfect place to stay in Galena.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tanya Billmeyer

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I have traveled internationally for over 25 years and know what is needed to have a great stay. I am also the owner of Float and Fly Wellness Studio in Dubuque Iowa (15 minute drive) and I welcome you to some self care during your stay.

Why they chose this property

This home is my second home and is filled with family heirlooms, antiques and many amenities. This home is in a residential neighborhood where you are the only guests. Live like the locals do here in historic Galena. This home has been beautifully resored with original floors on the main level. It is a very peaceful stay but really close to all the fun downtown main street offers.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy the gardens and outdoor space while you toast marshmallows by the fire, dine under the stars or read a book on a rainy day from the comfort of the three-season room while listening to the fountain. This home is relaxation at its best. Enjoy this very unique property that I am lucky enough to call our second home.

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