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TV, fireplace, DVD player, offices
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10165 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Grant Home
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪44 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.

Nice Galena Home w/ Huge Patio, Hot Tub & Fire Pit

Tranquility awaits you at this picturesque 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom Galena vacation rental house, nestled in a private, wooded area far from the hustle and bustle of the big city! Shred the slopes at Chestnut Mountain Resort or glide through the trees on a zipline at Long Hollow Canopy Tours. If you’re a homebody, opt to soak in the hot tub, roast marshmallows around the fire pit, or relax on the screened porch with a glass of wine! Finish the day with a game of air hockey or foosball!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pets Welcome | 1,778 Sq Ft | Free WiFi | Access to Owners’ Club

This well-appointed home offers the perfect escape for families and friends looking for 4 seasons of fun in the Prairie State!

Bedroom 1 (Upstairs): Queen Bed | Bedroom 2 (Downstairs): Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin Bunk Beds | Loft: Futon | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa, Twin Sleeper Sofa

COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Indoor & outdoor pool, gym, activities center
OUTDOOR LIVING: Screened porch, hot tub, deck, charcoal grill, backyard w/ hammock, fire pit
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, drip coffee maker, Keurig, toaster, tea pot, Crock- Pot, breakfast bar w/ seating, cooking basics & spices
INDOOR LIVING: 4 TVs w/ cable, electric fireplace, dining table, air hockey & foosball table
GENERAL: Washer & dryer, towels, linens, basic toiletries, air conditioning, ceiling fans, electric car charger
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

HISTORIC SITES: Council Hill Station (7.0 miles), Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site (8.7 miles), The Dowling House (9.0 miles), DeSoto House Hotel (9.3 miles), Old Market House State Historic Site (9.5 miles), Turner Hall (9.5 miles), Old Blacksmith Shop (9.6 miles), Apple River Fort State Historic Site (10.0 miles)
DOWNTOWN: Galena Grant Park (9.1 miles), Galena River Trail, Galena Trolley Tours and Theater (9.2 miles), Poopsie's (9.2 miles),
DRINK + DINE: Galena Cellars Vineyard (4.8 miles), Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. (7.9 miles), Fritz & Frites Bistro (8.9 miles), Otto's Place (9.0 miles), Galena Cellars Winery (9.1 miles), Vinny Vanucchi's (9.3 miles), Fried Green Tomatoes (9.5 miles), The Galena Brewing Company (9.5 miles), Durty Gurt's (9.6 miles)
AREA ATTRACTIONS: Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa (2.0 miles), Thunder Bay Falls (3.6 miles), Long Hollow Canopy Tours (3.9 miles), Horseshoe Mound Preserve (10.9 miles), Chestnut Mountain Resort (11.8 miles)
AIRPORTS: Dubuque Regional Airport (32.2 miles), O'Hare International Airport (143.0 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking (outside only)
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Eagle Ridge Resort Golf. Features include a gym and a spa tub. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a washer/dryer.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 3 bathrooms
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and a playground
  • 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Mississippi River and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub and a fitness center.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
  • Street parking available
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking 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: 1778 sq ft (165 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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.

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Nice Galena Home w/ Huge Patio, Hot Tub & Fire Pit Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 53 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mallory C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway spot
We really loved our stay in this home! There was a group of 10 of us (6 adults, 4 children ranging in age from toddler to 12) and this property had everything we were looking for. Bedrooms set up on each floor, plenty of bathrooms, fun game room for the kids and the lovely hot tub. Having the club rec center nearby was great for the indoor pool and basketball for the kids. About a 15 minute drive to shops and restaurants. Really pretty location, especially in the winter with the snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a girls trip
This house was great for 7 of us on this girls trip. Plenty of space for all of us, and the hot tub was a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Josephine S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pictures were deceiving
The house was very worn and not well taken care of. Carpeting was very dirty. Even bathroom throw rugs were not clean. Downstairs basement bathroom had a leak in the ceiling. I rook pictures it was obviously there for some time. Some electrical outlets were loose and pulled away from wall not accurately secured. Kitchen was very small with little counter space. I have been coming to Galena for 30 years and always have rented homes. Unfortunately this was one of the worst.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys get away
Friends since high school, we get together a couple times a year, started when we were 50, 67 know, so 18th yr. VRBO is great! We can choose our location, amenities, local attractions, cook in or eat out. Galena is a great location, with lots to do in Galena and Dubuque.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend with Friends
As previously stated the beds are hard in this house. However, the place is well stocked with itrms you would need. The hot tub was clean. The screened in porch was wonderful for fresh air. There was plenty of space for us and our dogs. There are a few updates that could be done but overall a nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Judi D.

Our Stay
8 of us stayed here; we thought it was great. The tub in the upstairs bathroom is VERY slippery. We had to buy a grab bar which helped a lot... There are a few non slip dots on the bottom but not enough..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
An almost perfect getaway
Our family was excited to get away to the beautiful Galena area and looked forward to a home away from home to enjoy some much needed down time. The home was great space for 9 adults and teens to enjoy games and time together. We found the home clean and the amenities to be wonderful. The hot tub was a nice perk and access to the club house was awesome! While I typically do not like to leave any negative review at all (because I feel so many aspects of a stay are personal preference and not owner fault) I find that I have to mention the horrible beds in the home. I had read a previous review before booking about the poor state of the beds but truly felt that this was subjective and how bad can they actually be. Unfortunately, we found out the hard way. While the bunk beds for the kids were comfortable and in great shape, the adult beds were bricks... so much so that we actually woke up both days very sore and left at 6:30 a.m. on our final day because none of us could sleep due to the bedding. Everything about the house and the stay was perfect minus two very poor nights of sleep. If the bedding were to be changed we would make this a regular getaway location but until that happens this is a generous 4 star review from a very tired renter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend
I rented this house for my daughter’s 21st birthday. We walked in and instantly fell in love great location tons of room loved the hot tub. We went during living windows and the luminaries so it was super busy but this little place was a nice getaway. I’ve already decided that we’re going to book again next year and include more family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Brandon C., Norway, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
The place was as described. Worked well for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice neighborhood
We enjoyed our stay in this comfortable and safe-feeling neighborhood home. Good accommodations and nice big dining room table for playing games. Hot tub was a nice feature too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Christine N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The outside light did not work, The inside of the house was not as clean as I would expect.
There was no outside light that worked. The dinning table was dirty. The grill has to be cleaned before we grilled on it. There were 7 people in my family that came. We had 3 full or queen bed plus 2 bunk beds that were very uncomfortable. We loved the area and want to come back but will look for a different place. I felt I left it cleaner then when I checked in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lithania V., Berwyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
I did a weekend getaway here with family. We enjoyed our stay. The location was peferct. Plenty of room and space. The firepit at night was very nice as well as the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Andrea D.

Girls' Weekend
The house was nice and had everything we needed.

10/10 Excellent

Bartek J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great area and house
We got exactly what we were looking for, loved all the amenities and host was very quick and had everything already prepared for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth G.

Good Galena Territory option or families
Good space for families. 4 room total on three levels (1 full bath on each level). One of the upstairs rooms had 2 bunk beds which gave my girls options. Kitchen was well equipped. Had fun in the game room, the great fire pit area and the best was the hot tub. Was able to reserve time in the pool through Chris (evolve vac rentals). My only concern was the cleaning, especially outdoors. It was unfortunate since the group that left before us left empty cans all the way into into the forest. To be fair, Chris said he’d send someone by, but I didn’t want my already short quarantine trip cramped with people cleaning outside. Note that there is both an electric and a charcoal grill for cooking out doors.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday hideaway.
We stayed here over Thanksgiving. Six adults had plenty of room. We even cooked a traditional thanksgiving dinner! We did bring our own casserole dishes. Kitchen is well stocked with pots and pans in various sizes but holiday cooking is so extra. We are looking forward to returning next summer to enjoy the fire pit and outdoor deck and patio, hot tub was a huge hit. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Kendra J.

Nice House - Needs Some TLC
We had a great time at this rental for a girls weekend getaway. The house is great for a larger group--plenty of room and common space to hang out. All of the outdoor space and fire pit area is great. We had some issues with the overall cleanliness of the house and the condition of furniture and appliances. The kitchen especially was a little dirty. Glasses and silverware weren't put away clean, and that's probably because we found out the dishwasher doesn't work. It also leaks, so with that out of commission made doing dishes for 9 people a real chore Other things we noticed were just a lot of wear and tear on the furniture and little things like that. Just needs a deep clean and a walk through for little repairs and it would be perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
Love the hot tub. Nice location. Pre-stay communication with the caretaker was great. And dog friendly! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Terri J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Overall
Girls weekend. Great place for adults but not kid friendly. Good beds. Clean. Needs updating - coffee maker super slow, dishwasher smelled and dishes in cupboard not clean. New coffee maker, microwave and dishwasher needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property to Rent
This was a great property to rent. The place had everything we needed and then some. The location was perfect, only a short drive to downtown Galena. Many activities near by. The owner was easy to communicate with and provided assistance when needed.

10/10 Excellent

angela f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place for Family Retreat
This was a great location to spend time with family. Close enough to town to venture out or plenty of space to stay inside for games or using the hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

CAROLINE W.

Great area but house needs attention
We last minute planned a weekend away as the kids had a long weekend off school and we love the Galena area. A lot of snow was in the forecast and we were excited for sledding! The fact that this house allowed our furry family member to come along and that there was a hot tub was a wonderful bonus!! When we arrived about 5pm we were thankful the driveway had been plowed as it had snowed earlier about 6inches the day before. Unfortunately, the staircase had not been cleared of snow so that was the first thing my husband had to do after driving 3 hours. We ate dinner at the house and proceeded to use the hot tub. It didn’t smell of chlorine which prompted us to call/email our point of contact from the Evolve agency which manages the property. They called back and said the hot tub had been serviced that week so we thought it safe to use. We were wrong. Now my 13 yr old son is dealing with a case of severe hot tub folliculitis. Look it up. It’s gross and comes from an unsanitary hot tub. The house itself needs new beds, bedding, towels, etc. A waste of a lot of money. But at least we had fun sledding.

8/10 Good

Mallory W.

Great location
Great quiet location. Wish had been nicer weather. House needed a bit of TLC but was what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

Great!
We had so much fun and the house was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Colleen K.

Love the territory unfortunately not this house
We've been staying in the territory over 10 years. Very disappointed in this stay. Upstairs tv did not work, the fire pit area was very muddy, the hammock was very dirty, no lights on the stairs outside very hard to see, refrigerator was not cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017