An Artistic retreat in the heart of downtown Galena

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A kitchen with a wooden bar, a staircase, and a view of the upper level.
A deck with wicker furniture and a stone wall.
A corner of a room with a wooden chair, a bookshelf with books, and a desk with a lamp.
A two-story stone building with a green porch and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A bedroom with a wooden bed frame, a television on a stand, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Belvedere Mansion

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Galena

Located in Galena, this apartment is in the city centre and on a river. 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. Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Grant Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Old Market House - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dowling House - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grant Home - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Blaum Bros Public House - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is An Artistic retreat in the heart of downtown Galena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at An Artistic retreat in the heart of downtown Galena?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at An Artistic retreat in the heart of downtown Galena on 3 November 2026 start from NZ$412, 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.

How much is parking at An Artistic retreat in the heart of downtown Galena?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at An Artistic retreat in the heart of downtown Galena?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An Artistic retreat in the heart of downtown Galena?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is An Artistic retreat in the heart of downtown Galena located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of West Street Sculpture Park, Linmar Gardens and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum. Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site are also within 15 minutes.

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. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay at while visiting Galena! My wife and I absolutely loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and the host was super responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay very close to town. Cozy room, host was easy to reach. Would love to return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and walking distance to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Come back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location

This was the perfect spot for a weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very good property. Nice clean beds and you can walk downtown fairly quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend getaway

Very nice ,and clean place close to all attractions. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very Cozy and quite stay. My wife and I enjoyed the peacefulness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is so cute and charming. They did an amazing job keeping the steps and drive clear of snow during the snow storm. Will definitely stay again if we come back to Galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will visit again

Wonderful place to stay! Each unit is unique with an artist’s touch Walking distance to Main Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2024
Alda was a wonderful guest! Highly recommended and welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay for a weekend getaway

Host was polite and communicative from start to finish. Property was clean and easy walk to the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute place. Convenient, small fridge in the kitchenette and a gas grill outside to cook on. Enjoyed the stay! Next time we’re going to try out the sauna!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean place. Had what we needed for a 2 night stay for 2 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was cozy, clean and comfortable. Our host (I spoke with Deb) was responsive and attentive and the location compared to downtown Galena was perfect. A great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unique interior layout, classy. Nice walk from it to downtown Galena. Had all the niceties of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here! The room was just perfect. The location was great, walking distance to everything. Oh and the deer that hung out right outside our door was pretty cool. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend get away

The artist annex #2 that we stayed in was beautiful all of the owners art sculptures wood working and pottery were amazing we will absolutely be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
2nd time stating here, love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice!

A few blocks from town. It was clean and spacious. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2024
Doug was a wonderful guest! Highly recommended and welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galena 2

Super clean. Ideal location Everything just right
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Oreo room was great. It included anything you might need in the kitchen. The hosts were very helpful with any questions we had. The sauna was an added feature that was very relaxing at the end of the day. Location is close to downtown which was a plus.we drove everywhere due to the weather, but you could walk if you wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June 22-24, 2025

Our suite was an easy place to relax. Comfortable, nicely decorated, just enough kitchen for our needs. Sitting out on the veranda was pleasant but for the traffic noise from the street below. We’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

Had a great time. We rented 2 of the 3 little studios. They’re very cute and convenient. Close to downtown. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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