Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond

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Entire home·Private host

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16353 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Gym

Hot tub

Barbecue grill

Washer

Pool

Explore the area

Elizabeth, IL

Apple Canyon Lake
20 min drive
Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
21 min drive
Chestnut Mountain Resort
36 min drive
Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
57 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Brand new. Nothing like it. Five bedrooms (including large bunk room that sleeps 7) FIVE BATHS! Stay at the Brixen Ivy Ranch and enjoy all of our amenities as well as Galena territory owners club. Great floor plan with large great room, amazing views of rolling hills. Giant game room with pool table, table tennis, pop a shot, bunk room for 6, in addition to four more large bedrooms. Fire pit, hike the Shark trail or others on the 300 acre ranch. Access to ball field, llamas, peacocks. Great family escape with lots of fresh air and room to "social distance" :). Large HOTTUB on Large patio deck and screened in porch with outdoor television.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Apple River Fort. Enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and a spa tub. A kitchen and 4.5 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4.5 bathrooms
Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools or soak in the spa tub
Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and a playground
6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Apple Canyon Lake and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Apple River Fort

This vacation home offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Mark & Lyza, owners

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
Skiing privileges

Pool/Spa

Outdoor pool
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Shared/communal pool
A hot tub

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Kitchen island
Ice maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

4.5 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Soap
Towels provided
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Phone

Location highlights

In a rural location

Things to do

Fitness centre
Golf privileges
Snow sports gear
Golf on site
Tennis on site
Boating on site
Sledging nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Golf nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Ice skating nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 3800 sq ft (353 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 27

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

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: 2

Note from host: no drinking games, drunks,loud music, xtra guests

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

1 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Thanksgiving Celebration/Getaway

We got together with our son and daughter and their families for Thanksgiving. There were 13 of us! Plenty of room for all of us - everyone had a bed with a couple of beds left over! The house was advertised as being remodeled and it truly was - everything was really nice and also very clean! We all enjoyed the game room, even though my son beat me at ping pong!! The living room/kitchen area was open and very spacious. We enjoyed movies, popcorn and hot chocolate in comfort, not to mention our wonderful Thanksgiving meal! The property was nice, too - we enjoyed some short hikes and enjoyed seeing all of the animals (turkeys, ducks, goats, alpacas, miniature horses). Our only regret was that the weather prohibited us from enjoying the outside areas more - the deck and screened porch areas looked so inviting; however the 20 degree temperatures weren’t conducive to hanging out for very long. The hot tub was a hit, though!! We would definitely consider visiting this property again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

11 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf trip stay

Our golf friend group organized a stay at this house and played golf around the Galena area. The golf was great and the house was even better! Lots of space for sleep, yard games, grilling, and hanging out. The host was very helpful with golf and made the check in process easy. I would definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim G.

29 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loree M.

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

This property was perfect for a family reunion. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely unique place to stay

We loved our stay here - we surprised my mother in law for the weekend with the whole family & had a fantastic time! The property is gorgeous & Joe the property manger was extremely friendly & helpful. I highly recommend it & we will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

pilar t.

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquility & Amazing views

The place had ample space to meet our family’s needs. We had elders, a teen, children and tweens and everyone had something to do!! Modern look. Clean. Ranch hand came to great us on our first day. Very nice welcome

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F., Mokena

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Thanksgiving

Great property for a family Thanksgiving gathering Large kitchen and plenty of room for all to gather and enjoy time together The kids loved the trails and animals and beautiful views Loved the hot tub!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for larger groups

Perfect house for our girls trip. Plenty of room to spread out and everyone had a bed. If you enjoy a country setting, this is the place for you. The owner does meet you there at check in which is not something I am accustomed to having stayed in many rental properties, but they are very nice and helpful. Would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

Our group of ladies (in our 30s/40s) LOVED this property! Scenic setting, very comfortable and well stocked. We enjoyed the hot tub and made good use of the grill and game room. Highly recommend to anyone considering. We talked about coming back next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Willow K.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Galena Getaway college friends and our families

Great property for our 3 college friends annual weekend trip with husband and 5 kids ages 6-1 1/2 years old. We explored , enjoyed hot tub and went swimming at owners club. Plenty of seating and really enjoyed grilling and eating out on the deck

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie Y., Evanston, USA

13 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible house on incredible property!

This was the second time we have been on this property, and it’s hard to decide what’s better - this house, or being on the ranch. Our kids brought their teenage friends, and they never ran lot of things to do - wiffle ball, soccer, visiting animals, hiking around the ponds, volleyball - and of course the basement game room is beyond belief with ping pong, pool and pop a shot. The great fire pit, hot tub and gigantic deck top it all off. Joe the ranch hand was yet again a wonderful guide - we hope to come back and stay again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We enjoyed a long weekend. Kids loved taking walks and had a great day at the pool.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Never have to leave

So many great features on this property you never would even have to go anywhere else! Disc golf, 9 hole golf, soccer field, full size baseball diamond, fishing pond, animals, the list goes on. The house had beautiful views, plenty of space, awesome game room and a hot tub. Easy communication with the owner. Would definitely recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

17 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Great quiet location, beautiful property with a lot of trails and things to see. Not far from the clubhouse and downtown Galena. Highly recommend for any family or group.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

federico m.

9 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Guys golf weekend

The place was perfect for us. More than enough beds for everyone. The owner even set us up with tee times and got us a discount on a great course. Theres onsite golf grounds that you can play or use for practice. Great place to get away with it all

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

The place was great. Huge bedrooms lots of room. The grounds are great the trails we played volleyball and kickball and use the pool everything was was great for a wonderful weekend thanks so much

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

19 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing fun for a group!

We have gone to this property, staying at different houses, several times now. It’s quickly become a family favorite thanks to the gorgeous views and abundance of stuff to do at the property itself. We had a few friends and their kids join this time and had the best time! Everyone enjoyed walking the trails, seeing the animals, making s’mores over a fire, playing volleyball, playing cowboy golf and again, those views!! The house is perfect with the game room for the kids too, and the hot tub for the adults to hangout! Highly recommend!! It’s a short drive to downtown Galena too, so easy to explore and grab ice cream if you do want to leave and do something. (Tons more to do in the area too, we are always just so busy and happy at the ranch we don’t leave for much, which is perfect for us with the young kid chaos we have 😉)

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

11 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Motorcycle weekend

Very beautiful place, very scenic and quiet place. We had 9 people and never felt crowded. Would have no problem going back or recommending to other friends. Very easy to check-in.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

2 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family relaxing getaway

Just an absolute beautiful views from a family friendly home complete with game room and hot tub. Really emjoyed the trails and beautiful sunset over the pond. Great communication during the stay with property manager and owners.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara H.

19 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, clean and comfortable

The house was clean and comfortable, with terrific views. We had 2 families of 4, but there were a lot beds and we could have had at least one other family comfortably. The game room has ping pong, billiards and a pop a shot. The hot tub was great apres ski! The owners were kind and helpful. Very positive experience. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

michele k.

9 Jan 2023

Dated Property

The property has a beautiful location, but it doesn't seem like this property is being maintained very well. It was pretty rustic and lacked some of things I have some to expect in rentals (shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels, information booklet, etc). Also the coffee pot wasn't working (though they replaced in on the second day), the WIFI was a hot spot that wasn't turned on when we arrived (with no instructions on how to do so), etc. Probably the most disappointing part was the gross hot tub that was very cloudy and we didn't feel good about getting in. It was the reason we picked this place. They couldn't get it fixed in time for us to use it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

9 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Country getaway

It is a fantastic property with exceptional views and trails. House had plenty of space available for multiple familes on a holiday weekend. Basement game room entertained the kids. Upstairs kitchen and family room worked great for thanksgiving dinner, Sunsets were spectacular.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

We had a great time. The location is beautiful and the ranch offers a lot of extras like hiking and animals. The house was very comfortable. All questions were quickly responded to and check in and out was a breeze.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022