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Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

11 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 24576 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

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Elizabeth, IL
  • Apple Canyon Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Belvedere Mansion
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory

This rental is located at on of the highest elevations in Illinois and consists of two houses, plus the art studio gathering barn. The two house are called the Caspian house and the octagon house. one house has five bedrooms and three bathrooms and the other six bedrooms and three baths. One has old wood post and beam construction and the other is more mid century. The houses are 100 feet apart, connected by a wide gravel path. Enjoy a game room with pool table, foosball, theater room, table tennis. Both houses are located on one of the highest point in Illinois with breathtaking views. Enjoy gorgeous sunsets. Enjoy the nine hole, par three golf course. Almost 300 acres and miles of hiking trails. Visit the alpacas, goats, ducks, geese, peacocks. Two Fishing ponds with large mouth bass, baseball field, soccer field, sand volleyball court. The octagon house has amazing architecture with post and beam construction built with reclaimed beams and cobblestone from NAVY PIER in chicago. Stone, woddburning fireplaces on all three levels. Large expansive deck, great for cookouts and outdoor dining. Rental also includes a third building ideal for movie nights, large dinners, weddings, social events. In the middle of the two houses and the "art studio" recreation center is a field pit. This rental provides access to the Galena Territory owners club, which is seven minutes door to door. The owners club consists of outdoor and indoor pools, fitness center, gym, business center, horseback riding, pontoon boating, golf, tennis etc. Each rental is provide six passes to the owners club. Each person beyond six is charged $5. On the 300 acres of the Brixen Ivy ranch, there is two fishing ponds, many hiking trails, animals, nine hole golf course, volleyball court. Again, the octagon house has a large hot tub. It faces west (sunsets). The Caspian house has the entertainment center and faces east (sunrises)
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Eagle Ridge Resort Golf. Enjoy features like a gym, a hot tub, and an arcade/game room. A kitchen and 6 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 6 bathrooms
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a gym
  • 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and 22.6 mi (36.4 km) from Mississippi River
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub and a fitness center. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at this vacation home.

Property manager

Mark & Lyza, owners

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Cycling on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 6200 sq ft (576 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
  • Note from host: one dog is allowed w/ prior permission at booking

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 24
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work Retreat
We were looking for a nice little getaway for our work group of about 16 people. Our primary goal was to allow everyone their own bedroom and bathroom, which was easily attainable given the amount of space available to us. When we arrived at the ranch, Mark was so hospitable and showed us all around the ranch multiple times as we had people show up at different times throughout the day. The houses we stayed in were clean and well-maintained. The scenery was also incredible, and we would absolutely consider coming back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valeria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
2024 Galena Girls Reunion
This was our first reunion since 2011. There were 24 of us in this group. The property consisted of two houses and the Art studio. The property was awesome and accommodated our group comfortably. Mark and Joe (the propert manager) greeted us and made sure we had everything we needed. They were very responssive to any questions we had. The check in and check out was easy and simple. The Art Studio was located between the houses, and was great place to connect. It had everything we needed to host dinner, breakfast, watch tv, and enjoy activities. In front of the art studio was a firepit with sufficient chairs and wood for our stay. The view from this location was simply amazing. We will definitely be returning to this location for our next reunion.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property for Wonderful Memories
We love the Octagon and Caspian houses. The fun at this property is UNLIMITED!! Golf, disc golf, soccer, baseball field, hiking trails, fishing ponds, hot tub, animals galore….and the views…breathtaking!! You will not regret your decision to book here. Mark is wonderful to work with. He responded quickly to text messages during our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing and Expansive Property
These properties are phenomenal. The homes are just as pictured with even more space and thoughtfulness. The grounds are impeccable and include a baseball field, hiking trails, a pond, adorable animals, and frisbee golf. (Actually so much more). The recreation space was a bonus and two amazing fire pits with perfect views of sunrises and sunsets (and even a meteor shower)! What a perfect place for family fun and gathering. You don’t need to leave. Just enjoy and appreciate this memorable and unique property. The property manager and owners were amazing too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL M., Bettendorf

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
Our family had a wonderful time here. The houses were large enough to accommodate our big family. It was particularly helpful to have the extra building, which we called our art house. The views were lovely. Thank you very much!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surprise Birthday Reunion
I hosted a surprise 40th birthday for my husband, our family, and friends at Brixen Ivy Ranch. It was a great location to host a large group. There were lots of things for everyone to do both on the property and nearby. A memorable weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amaury S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
This property is perfect for a big group of people. The houses were spacious and there was so much room for the guests we had. The scenery of the ranch was beautiful as we had a bonfire and watched the sun go down. Communication with the owners and the ranch hand was very easy and they were very accommodating. I definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get Away
Good times
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country comfort
Great houses and property in beautiful country. Plenty of room for a big crowd and kid friendly. Accommodating and friendly ranch hand and owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc & Wilma C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views and Lots of Space
We had a wonderful family gathering for Thanksgiving and it was amazing. The ranch has beautiful views, wonderful trails and great animals! The Octagon and Caspian provided lots of space for the family with all our meals at Octagon. Joe, was very friendly and helpful in getting us situated. Mark, the owner, was also very pleasant to work with. Look forward to a return trip sometime in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Colleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
We were able to celebrate our family Christmas together in this awesome lodge. Mark was very considerate of us making sure that we were comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location and Great for large groups
Both homes and the media craft barn were much bigger and more spacious than I could summize from the posted pictures. I loved the privacy of the location and the trust that was afforded my group. The weather changed quickly so we were not able to take advantage of the very lovely fire pits or the 2 hot tubs because it really seemed a bit more cold than we were used to earlier in the week. We all would be excited to come back again and enjoy more family time, meals and games that were played at the Octagon home. The beds were also very comfy and amazing by the way. It was a GREAT!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
ALPHA RETREAT ST MARKS GENEVA
WEATHER WAS RAIN AND WIND FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. SAT NIGHT BEAUTIFUL 3/4 MOON CLEAR SUNDAY FABULOUUS VIEWS. COMFORTABLE ACCOMADATIONS, WE ALSO HAD THE STUDIO OUR GROUP WAS ABOUT 18 WITH 3 STAYING AT RECTORS HOUSE IN GALENA TERRITORY ALL MEALS AND MEETINGS IN HOUSES.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Very impressed with our stay at this property. The Octagon house has a wonderful view of the surrounding valley and cozy living room where our large group was able to gather. There are plenty of beds, bathrooms, showers to go around. We also loved the hot tubs! There is also a cozy outdoor firepit area that we would have loved to use had we had more time. Close enough to Galena as well to be an easy drive into town and back. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

laurie s.

Family Getaway
Lots of room for our large extended family - great time with the kids and grandkids
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and houses!!!!!
Breathe taking views!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family get together!
We had a great time in the Octagon house and Caspian house. We also ate meals in the Art Studio. We enjoyed a campfire. We had great catch and release fishing in the pond. We played frisbee golf and then played baseball at the baseball field. We enjoyed seeing all of the animals. The Owner’s club was great for swimming. This a perfect getaway for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for large gathering
We held our family reunion at the Octagon and Caspian Houses. We used the Octagon House as the primary entertainment venue and the Caspian House for older family members who wanted to get some quiet from time-to-time. Both houses were large and very comfortable. We loved sitting on the porch of the Octagon House watching the sunset. The Art Studio was great for watching movies in large groups and intense games of table tennis. The ranch itself provided some entertainment with the 9 hole milk can golf course, frisbee golf, animals, and hiking trails. The ranch sits about 20 minutes outside of Galena, which is a cute town with lots of shopping and dining options. The owners and ranch hand were very friendly and helpful. All-in-all, it was perfect for our family reunion and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet place to gather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property!
We celebrated our New Year holiday with our family. Covid took its toll on our celebration, but those that could attend had a wonderful time. We will come back and recommend this compound to others. Thanks so much, CB
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Nice stay at the octagon and caspian. Mark was terrific to work with. Property is amazing. Great views - trails galore. Kids fell in love with the art studio - a great place to gather. Use of owners club and pools was easy. It is a workng ranch with on-site animals and plenty of trails. Bring appropriate shoes and clothes to take advantage of the property! Terrific place for family to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Teresa H.

Not worth it!
The experience overall was very disappointing! For a property you pay a significant amount for you expect a lot more. Some good things: the views from the front deck, the studio was newer and a nice place to gather had a ping pong table & large tv, the beds were comfortable, the owners clubhouse/pool was great(off site). The negatives: could benefit from exterminator services had to deal with mice at the octagon house & large spiders at the caspian home, no air conditioning in the octagon basement, the hot tub, grills, ovens & decks were not clean, some furniture is very run down, there were no instructions for checking in & out or WiFi, passes to owners club were not in the house as indicated. The activities that are supposed to be be part of the location are not as listed, can’t fish unless you have a four wheel drive. Save yourself a lot of heart ache and book a different location. Have rented many times through vrbo and this is the first time that I have given less than 4 stars. We do have photos & text messages if there are any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location for a family retreat
We celebrated my grandmother's 80th birthday with our entire family and this spot was amazing! Between the two houses there was plenty of space for all 20 of us and the recreation room was the perfect location for a party! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Indy M., montgomery, al

Liked: Cleanliness
Brixen Ivy Lodge
We actually stayed in the lodge on the same property. It was amazing. Thanks Marc!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021