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The Nook: Downtown Galena Cottage w/ hot tub & fire pit!

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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 60.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Gym
Dryer
Washer

Explore the area

Galena, IL

Grant Park
‪11 min walk‬
Grant Home
‪13 min walk‬
Belvedere Mansion
‪17 min walk‬
Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

The Nook: Downtown Galena Cottage w/ hot tub & fire pit!

Welcome to The Nook! This 3 bed, 2 bath locally listed cottage sits in the historic district of downtown Galena. Walk to town, enjoy the designer decor, grill in the yard, unwind by the fire pit, relax in the large hot tub & let your pets roam free in the large fenced yard. Indulge in luxury linens, towels, and bathrobes. Enjoy Roku smart TVs with streaming services. Your unforgettable Galena getaway awaits!

Property manager

Phil

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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

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

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 first aid kit

About the area

Galena

Located in Galena, this holiday home is in the city centre. Galena Golf Club and Eagle Ridge Resort Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Horseshoe Mound and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Galena, IL

What's nearby

Dowling House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Grant Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Old Market House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Grant Home - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Belvedere Mansion - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
‪Bread & Vine - ‬15 min walk
‪Galena Roasters - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nook: Downtown Galena Cottage w/ hot tub & fire pit! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Nook: Downtown Galena Cottage w/ hot tub & fire pit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nook: Downtown Galena Cottage w/ hot tub & fire pit!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nook: Downtown Galena Cottage w/ hot tub & fire pit! located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Old Blacksmith Shop, Grant Park and Dowling House. Grant Home and Washburne House Historic Site are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

9 July 2025

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

Great property for pets

Cute properly, great for pets, reaponsive host, only issue is the layout of kitchen which if you have only cook you can adapt.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa H.

5 July 2025

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

Weekend getaway

The Nook was perfect. The yard is perfect if you have dogs and the host catered to our four legged friends with beds, toys and treats. Although the railroad tracks are nearby it wasn’t as loud as expected. They are that frequent and fun to watch. Close proximity to town and could walk downtown if preferred.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

16 April 2025

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

Great weekend stay

This property was great for a weekend Galena visit with friends! Close enough to downtown to walk, but far enough away to stay quiet at night. The hosts were communicative and helpful! Would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

12 May 2025

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

Spouse

Great place

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mollie S.

2 April 2025

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

Perfect birthday getaway

Super cute, clean and quite for the most part minus some train activity. We had a great time in down town galena and would love to stay at the nook again the next time we come!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah M.

13 November 2024

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

Great stay

Cozy

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey C.

17 March 2025

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

Amazing location!!!

This home was soooooo convenient!! The house is very charming and beds were comfortable. The back yard is huge and would be so ideal for dogs. We enjoyed the hot tub as well. The house is a little small. We had 5 adults staying, but probably wouldn’t recommend for any larger group.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith D.

18 November 2024

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

Girls weekend

Wonderful stay! Great Location! Owner very receptive to all requests and responds quickly. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

3 September 2024

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

Great location

Good time by all

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

4 October 2024

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

Very nice home!

Very clean home with many amenities to include a large fenced in yard, fire pit and hot tub. Location was a big plus also.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

17 October 2019

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

Great Stay

Awesome stay! Everything was fantastic.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Daniel R.

3 March 2025

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

Comfortable

Inside is clean, smelled good organized. Beds are great. Didn't know train tracks were next door. Neighbors dog barked fairly often. Otherwise, great

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay H.

2 August 2024

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

Family Overnight

Had a great time in Galena with family. This listing was accurate and the perfect space for our 4 adults and baby!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

19 December 2024

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

Great Nook!

The property is as described. We traveled with our dogs and can attest that it is dog friendly (dog bed, treats, paw towel, ball, huge fenced yard). For humans, there are board games, books, vinyl records, hot tub, and streami Thdowntowntheuteshops to

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

colleen h.

17 August 2019

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

Family get together

Very nice stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

13 June 2024

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

private and charming home

My family and I stayed for a few nights for a get away. It was a great location that had privacy. The home is well kept and has charming decor. We would stay again when in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

23 June 2024

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

Cute house

Perfect house for a girls weekend away.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 April 2024

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

Perfect getaway

Very well decorated and clean! Quiet area, and close to Main Street Galena.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

9 January 2024

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

Ski house

Great place and close to Chestnut

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

25 April 2024

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

Girls Trip

This property was perfect for our group. It was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. We are already talking about a return visit!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

10 April 2024

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

Girls trip

Great location. Liked hot tub and fire pit

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

28 January 2020

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

Great Cozy Stay

We enjoyed our stay and Phil was a pleasure to deal with and so accommodating. The home was so cozy and was just perfect for our stay. We will definitely be back next year for our annual ski trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

27 August 2024

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

relaxing and cute

Very much enjoyed our stay. My mom was having surgery. This was a very calm and lovely way to spend the evening. Especially enjoyed some time in the hot tub!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

23 December 2022

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

Great getaway

We loved our stay! It was such a great location, so easy to walk to downtown Galena. We loved having the large backyard for our pup and the hot tub in the cold weather!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

26 December 2019

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

Great location and amenities

They thought of everything to make your stay great when bringing your dogs along. This place is a nice and quick walk to Main St. The hot tub was great after a long day of walking downtown.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Phil

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

The Nook: Downtown Galena Cottage w/ hot tub & fire pit!

Property manager

Languages

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Have a question?

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Galena

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

9.8/10

9.6/10

9.8/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Great property for pets

Matt B.

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa H.

Weekend getaway

Mellisa H.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Great weekend stay

Stephanie W.

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

Spouse

Donald C.

10/10 Excellent

Mollie S.

Perfect birthday getaway

Mollie S.

8/10 Good

Deborah M.

Great stay

Deborah M.

8/10 Good

Lindsey C.

Amazing location!!!

Lindsey C.

10/10 Excellent

Meredith D.

Girls weekend

Meredith D.