Fabulous Home Away From Home

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A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and large windows.
A spacious interior with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a large window overlooking a forest.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings with large windows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Spacious, comfortable rooms
    Guests love the top-rated, generously-sized rooms.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Guilford Township, IL
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Common Spaces

3 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Galena

Located in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, this holiday home is in a rural area. Horseshoe Mound and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park.
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Guilford Township, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Grant Home - 12 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 12 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Grant Park - 12 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Dowling House - 13 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros Public House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Galena's Kandy Kitchen - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fabulous Home Away From Home?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fabulous Home Away From Home on 27 September 2027 start from NZ$3,080, 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 Fabulous Home Away From Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous Home Away From Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous Home Away From Home located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Best ever!

Absolutely loved this house! Have rented houses for vacations the last few years and this one completely stands out. Beautifully decorated and so well equipped in the kitchen with plenty of amenities. Would rent again if available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thanks for the wonderful review we try to think about our guest and what they might need whenever possible. We are glad to hear your group loved the home as much as they did.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an exceptional home away from home. We thouroughly enjoyed the screened in porch for meals as well as visiting and playing cards in the evening. It was in a beautiful location and the siblings and spouses had a great time reconnecting. The host/manager was very accommodating and answered our questions and concerns quickly and efficiently. I would definitely recommend this vacation rental as there were four large bedrooms each with its own ensuite.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent residence in beautiful surroundings

We stayed here to be close to the river as we planned to ride up and down the Mississippi and enjoy its mighty beauty. We loved that the unit had an attached bathroom on all four bedrooms. Everyone in our group appreciated the privacy. It is located in a cozy wooded area surrounded by other nice houses and golf courses. It was very private, and the houses had adequate space between them. The host checked on us often to make sure our stay was great. Checkout was easy, which we appreciated. We definitely would stay there again! This is a 5 star property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing stay

While the home is set in a neighborhood with houses to either side, it is tucked in a wooded area and a private drive in the back of the home. We really enjoyed the screened-in porch for our early morning coffee visits. Sleeps 8 comfortably in four beds. I would say the pull-out couch bed probably could count as a sleeping space for a small child or two. The kitchen was stocked full with every appliance, nice dishes and glasses, and a very nice grill. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for our family reunion

We rented this house (and the property next door) for an extended weekend. Twelve adults and ten kids fit perfectly into the two houses. It was nice to have king beds in each bedroom, rather than the typical array of queen and twin bunk beds that a lot of large rental properties always seem to have. The Galena Ridge Territory had plenty activities to keep the kids entertained. We had great communication with the owner. He responded quickly to the couple of communications we had over the weekend. The house was well maintained and provisioned very appropriately. Almost every child expressed a desire to come back "Every Year", and we'll likely try to come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

We enjoyed our family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Clean, each bedroom having its own bathroom is nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Enjoyed staying at this property. Clean, great amenities…perfect for family get together!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The property was clean and well maintained. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking supplies. It was wonderful to have 4 Queen/ king beds with each room having its own bathroom. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great for a group

This house had a great layout for our group of 8 friends. Each of the four bedrooms has a private bathroom which was great. The living room/kitchen area is nice and open and perfect for hanging out. Unfortunately the hot tub was broken - it was sort of useable, but too hot and then too cold…so we didn’t end up being able to use it. That was pretty disappointing, as the hot tub was a big factor for us choosing this property. It seemed to be quite weathered, so not super surprised that it was having issues. The property has an electronic lock with key code, so that was very convenient, but the buttons are getting worn so took a few tries to get them punched in correctly. the information communicated/rental agreement process was a bit complicated. The rental agreement had to be signed using a website outside of VRBO, the instruction sheet was a Google doc that included instructions on using the lock, but the access code was back in the rental agreement. Just felt a bit complicated/clunky. Other than those minor things and the hot tub, this was a great experience. Kitchen had everything we needed, the house was clean, and the property manager seemed to be readily available if we needed anything. A wonderful house to stay in if you want space to hang out and still be relatively close to shopping and restaurants downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thanks Katie for the feedback. Sadly the hot tub had been damaged by a prior guest before this guests stay. We had the unit repaired, but additional issues were found during their stay. We had been in communication with the guest prior to their stay to advise them of the situation and the ongoing supply chain issues caused by covid. The hot tub has been fully repaired now and has been checked multiple times and found to be in working order now without issue.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun!

We love coming to Galena each year and have rented many properties in the territory. I would actually say the pictures did not do this property justice. The cleanest property I have stayed at in over 15+ properties. The owner was excellent with his communication with me. Only issue was the tricky front door lock system. Excellent screened in porch/outdoor area. Layout was very open and spacious. The fact that every bedroom had a full bath was amazing! Also the kitchen was fully stocked with anything and everything you could need. Extra plus, thank you for more than 1 roll of toilet paper and 1 garbage bag!! Appliances were top notch also. Stephen Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2021
Thanks, Carrie; we are so glad you had such a wonderful stay with us at H.A.L.M. Rentals. I'm also glad we could help you out with the lock system and we're glad that this resulted in just a bit more explanation and we were able to get you in and on your way to your vacation adventure.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House for a Family Weekend Retreat

Well maintained property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in a wooded setting

The home was perfect for our weekend visit to Galena with friends. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice!

We enjoyed our stay. It fit our needs perfectly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family rental

This home was great for our family gathering and had plenty of space for everyone. Each bedroom has its own attached full bath which was fabulous. Great location close to all the amenities that the territory has to offer. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

Loved the home, the porch was perfect for late night fun and early morning coffee! The owner was accessible any hour of the day and very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

This was a great property and experience. The house was very spacious, clean and nicely outfitted. It was an easy process to coordinate with the owner when needed and we had no complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Falsely accused of damage

I was excited to write this review as we enjoyed our stay very much. It was beautiful & had everything we needed. We loved it & were planning on returning. We treated it as our own home. Yet the day after our trip I received a shocking message from the rental property stating their cleaning crew noticed damages & were going to charge when they had an estimate. I immediately asked the owner to please provide more information as we are 100% sure there were no damages done to the property. It’s been 12+ days & have gotten no response from them at all. I’ve tried to reach out yet no response. I’m still waiting on one. We followed all their house rules as stated in the red binder located in their home. We STILL haven’t heard anything and they do make you sign a contract out of vrbo. I will be extremely disappointed if they end up charging for something our group did not do. It was a beautiful home but if you stay I recommend getting the damage insurance vrbo offers, as you may end up paying for false claims.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2021
Thank you very much Vivian for the feedback; though we had provided feedback in this case and had spoken with VRBO with regards to the matter. The guest left a used condom, trash, and other items in the home and had damaged an end table which ended up needing repair. We did not charge the guest in this case for the damages and unclean condition in which the house was left in.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent home

This house was beautiful and had everything it promised. The beds were very comfortable, the bedding was new and the towels were new. It had a nice open concept and plenty of firewood for a nice cozy fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place.

Very nice and clean. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable!!!

This home was well decorated, spacious and well taken care of. Great for a get-a-way.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome venue for family get togethers!

We had a bit of a family reunion. The house was in fabulous condition, perfect for relaxing, with plenty of space for active young grandchildren to play and/or chill, and with great kitchen facilities for family dinners. We really enjoyed the trip to the Dubuque aquarium and the swimming pool at the Owner's club. One son has now changed plans for an upcoming anniversary to come to the Galena Territories.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great

Great house! I have enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great family weekend!

This was our second stay and it again was a great stay. LOVE that each bedroom has its own bathroom. We ate all meals at the house and kitchen was well stocked for all our cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Best VRBO stay we've ever had!

Beautiful home and property. Four en suite bedrooms were key for us. By far, the most well equipped/stocked VRBO we've ever stayed in. I highly recommend and look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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