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Spend the Holidays @ Haven! Dog Friendly, Outdoor Hot Tub, Indoor Pool Access

Holiday home in Galena with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor spa tub
Open Kitchen w/Stainless Appliances
Large Dining Room - Great place to eat and gather
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Chestnut Mountain Resort
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Lower Level King

1 King Bed

Lower Level Queen

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Queen

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Spend the Holidays @ Haven! Dog Friendly, Outdoor Hot Tub, Indoor Pool Access

Our Golfside Haven house is approximately 8 miles or 13 minutes to Downtown Galena and just 3.5 miles to the GTA Owners Club (pools, tennis courts, fitness center). This dog-friendly home has a $150 pet fee (not a deposit).

*Golf Benefits: Ask about access to our Golf Membership! 2026 rates have not been released.

Welcome to Golfside Haven, your cozy Galena escape with a private outdoor hot tub! This four-bedroom, four-bath home has everything you need for a relaxing getaway—two spacious family rooms with flat-screen TVs, complimentary WiFi, darts, and a crackling wood-burning fireplace with firewood ready for you. The main floor offers an open kitchen, dining, and living space that flows to a screened porch and deck with a gas grill. Sleep easy in the king primary suite with en suite bath, or the nearby queen bedroom with full bath access. Downstairs, you’ll find two more en suite bedrooms (king and queen) plus another family room that walks out to the oversized deck and private hot tub. Tucked away on over an acre with wooded views and seasonal glimpses of Eagle Ridge’s General Golf Course, Golfside Haven is the perfect blend of comfort, space, and nature.

You will have access to the GTA Owners Club while staying with us. The indoor pool is open year-round, and the outdoor pool is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The club is an exclusive amenity that can be used by only Galena Territory property owners and their guests. The Owners' Club includes an indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool w/slides, a kiddie pool, fitness room, game room, indoor/outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, seasonal snack bar, free WiFi and outdoor playground. Don't forget to visit Lake Galena, The Shenandoah Riding Center and hiking trails throughout the 6,800-acre property. Disclaimer: You may not have enough cards for your entire group. Guest passes can be purchased for just $5 a day at the GTA admin office or pool entrance, staying with us grants you access, it may not be free. Please remember that the usage of the amenities is NEVER guaranteed. We do not discount or refund due to their closure.

When you book a home with us we will require 30% down, this is a payment not a deposit. The full balance is due 14 days prior to check in. If you cancel prior to the 14 days you will receive the first payment less a $35 cancellation fee. At the 14 day mark your stay will become non-refundable and dates cannot be adjusted. Your payments will automatically be processed to the card you place on file at the time of booking. Your rental agreement (sent after booking) will reflect the due dates and amounts. Please NOTE: You will be required to sign an electronic rental agreement at the time of booking, we ask this be signed and filed within 48 hours of receiving to guarantee your reservation. You must be 25 or older when booking and present during the entire stay. Our cancellation policy is NOT flexible. We highly recommend travel insurance. Travel insurance is offered at the time of booking and up until 15 days before check-in. The provider is CSA.

**Check-in details are sent to the email on file three days before your arrival. This includes the home's address, the access code, and other pertinent home/area information. Early check-in is never guaranteed and cannot be considered until the night before or the morning of your arrival. During peak season, early check-in is not typically an option.  The emailed check-in instructions will cover this process.

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Galena

Located in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Grant Home and Washburne House Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grant Home - 9 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 9 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Grant Park - 10 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 24 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Grape Escape - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spend the Holidays @ Haven! Dog Friendly, Outdoor Hot Tub, Indoor Pool Access have a pool?

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

Is Spend the Holidays @ Haven! Dog Friendly, Outdoor Hot Tub, Indoor Pool Access pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spend the Holidays @ Haven! Dog Friendly, Outdoor Hot Tub, Indoor Pool Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spend the Holidays @ Haven! Dog Friendly, Outdoor Hot Tub, Indoor Pool Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spend the Holidays @ Haven! Dog Friendly, Outdoor Hot Tub, Indoor Pool Access located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 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

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 242 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the hot tub. Fireplace was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Was a nice home had everything we needed. Only downfall is the foot board broke on one of the beds and guest slept on couch for one night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, well furnished, wonderful screen porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property. It provided us with the space we needed to gather as a family. Loved that there are bedrooms on the main floor. Mattress in the left bedroom on main level needs to be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great stay!!

Will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Great stay

Quiet location but close enough to Galena for an easy trip. Only issue was the coffee maker. With 6 coffee drinkers waiting 40 mins for a pot of coffee was annoying. But everything else was great. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

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

Great property

Excellent property for a large group, in our case of extended family. Each room having its own bathroom really helps.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

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

Great time!

Location was key for this weekend…would love to come back and stay longer to checkout the amenities….
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

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

Thanksgiving family getaway

We had a great time for our Thanksgiving family getaway. The house had everything we needed to cook for Thanksgiving. It was perfect our extended family and our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruby C.

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

Cozy home

Cozy little gone just outside of Galena. Hot tub is nice and beds are comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Sisters and spouses vacation

Everything was wonderful. Would definitely recommend to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

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

Great place for a getaway

We had a ladies weekend getaway this past weekend and the house was perfect. Location was great. We watched wild turkeys running around outside while sipping our coffee. Loved unwinding in the hot tub each evening. Super cozy home. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Weekend Getaway

The property was great for our couples weekend getaway. Every bedroom had a king/queen bed and a full bathroom which made it perfect for the 4 couples in our group. We enjoyed sitting on the deck for the majority of our time and utilized the screened in porch when it rained. There was lots of wildlife visible from the deck. The hot tub was a big hit too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bunni C.

Haven 10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the second time we stayed in the house. It is perfect for our sibling and spouse weekend.We all have our own bedroom and bath. We love that it is close to the entrance to the Territory. Probably the only downfall is the parking for three vehicles. There is no actual driveway and the parking area is small and needs work.

10/10 Excellent

Jayne T., Lindstrom MN

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

Perfect home for 8 women!

This great spacious 4BR home, each with attached bath, was perfect for a group of 8. So much room to spread out and enjoy each other's company and independent time. Unfortunately because of the heat, we did not take advantage of either deck or screened in porch - but the view of wooded acreage was lovely! The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed. We had one issue the first morning with an incredibly slow brewing coffee maker. A call was made and when we got back from our morning outing, there was a brand new coffee maker sitting on the steps. Great customer service! Thanks for providing the perfect space for siblings, cousins, and friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

David M.

Perfect additional space for family

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I rented this home because it was across the street from my home and I needed extra space to house my adult grandchildren during a family event. The house was perfect, but it would have been nice to also have a hide-a=bed, but that was a small problem.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for a group golf weekend - spacious and beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holly & Roy B.

Private escape with personality and pet friendly comfort

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great experience staying at the rental in Galena Illinois the property was exactly as described on the website clean comfortable and dog friendly which was a huge Plus for us the furniture and beds were cozy and the space was beautifully decorated with especially enjoyed the eclectic art collection including pieces from France wine cork art and even a dart board that added a fun touch the location was peaceful and private yet conveniently close to the General Store a local restaurant and the golf course downtown Galena was a short 15 minute drive away make it an easy to explore while still enjoying the quiet of the property one small issue the coffee maker either needed instructions or wasn't working properly it took nearly 2 hours to brew in the coffee didn't taste right that aside everything else was smooth I had a couple of questions about accessing the website for my Android phone and the management was quick to respond and sent helpful PDF documents overall a lovely State and well managed property would definitely recommend

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend with daughters & grand daughters. Very nice place. Super clean. Will return someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Golfside Haven

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a girls get together and spent 3 nights at the house. It was very well laid out and we were very happy with everything that was supplied in the house. We would recommend it to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was wonderful. It was clean and had everything we needed for the weekend. Property management responded very quickly to any questions that we had. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom k.

Golf Outing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: No issues, had fun.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy O.

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

Perfect

Close to town, but easy to find. Loved the house and all it had to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

A guest from Pleasant Praire, WI

House in woods

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great time either way friends and our dogs!

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Wonderful Winter Retreat

The house was big enough for our group of six adults dog, with plenty of places to spread out and relax. We were able to use the hot tub until the temps dropped below 10 degrees but there were plenty of other things to do. The house isn't far from downtown Galena and is an easy drive with only a few twists and turns. The fireplace kept us warm and we had plenty of firewood for cozy nights at home. I would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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