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Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!!

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, table football, books
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathrooms372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Galena, IL
  • Old Blacksmith Shop
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Dowling House
    ‪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.

Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!!

As you drive down our wooded lane you leave behind your hectic daily life and enter your own private refuge.

The Main House has 4 BRs and 3.5 baths. The main floor has open floor plan w/ a gourmet kitchen, a 6-seat island, dining room table for 10, and a naturally lighted sitting room with an old fashioned wood stove. The main floor MBR contains a king bed, private bath w/large two head shower, and a private balcony. Off the dining area is another balcony and a covered/screened-in porch. The kitchen has a stove and gas grill with all the utensils needed to prepare a feast for family and friends.

The lower level offers 3 spacious BRs w/ queen beds w/built-in bookcases, 2 full baths and walk out access to a large backyard. The centrally located media room contains a large TV and lots of comfortable seating.

The Coach House has 2 queen sized BRs and 1 full bath. A game area with pool, foosball, poker, and air hockey tables. Also a video seating area.

A brick walkway leads to a private pond, deck/pier w/arbor, hot tub and lots of outdoor furniture to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere.

Renters of Galena Territory homes have access to a Marina(to fish or rent boats, tennis courts), Owner's Club(fitness room, basketball court, new indoor/outdoor pool), Golf Courses(63-holes & driving range), Winter Sports(ice skating, sledding, cross country skiing), Shennadoah Riding Center(trail rides & lessons).

Historic Galena, a 15-min. drive, offers a return to the 1850's with museums, restored Main Street containing antique/boutique shops, restaurants and nightly entertainment.

Dubuque, Iowa, a 30-min. drive, offers river boat rides on the Mississippi River, an Aquarium, Indoor water park, Two Casinos and a Dog Racing Track.

Keywords: secluded, private, vacation, rental, hot tub, pond, retreat, house, scenic views 6 - bedroom
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Eagle Ridge Resort Golf. You'll find features like a gym, a spa tub, and an arcade/game room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Mississippi River and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub and a fitness center. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at this vacation home.

Property manager

David Batka

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
  • Skiing privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • No lifts
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $500 Fine for violation.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boating on site
  • Golf on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4001 sq ft (372 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • 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
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 deadbolt lock
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

Secluded Wooded Retreat 6 BR W/pond Hot Tub Sleeps 12+!!

Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

nathan c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good.
good location. Clean, two separate buildings.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M., Bloomington, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Get-Away
We decided to go “over the river and through the woods” for our extended-family Thanksgiving holiday this year. Our group ranged in age from 5 to 70 and the house and property were perfect for our 3 nights together. Plenty of room (bigger than the photos indicate) for game playing, crafting and cooking together! The kids had fun in the hot tub, game room and exploring around the pond. Kitchen worked great for preparing our Thanksgiving dinner. Dishwasher was a bit glitchy - or maybe we were : ) A very comfortable (if not posh) place to hang out together in a beautiful secluded setting (and the hosts have curated a really lovely collection of children books for a variety of ages- MANY of which were read during our stay). Dave was helpful and answered the questioned we had. Lots of good memories made!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Willow K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Overall, a great place to get a group of people together. There were 10 in our group and we were able to relax, enjoy the screened porch, firepit and hot tub and cook some wonderful meals together.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galena trip
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb F., Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great kitchen!
Wonderful open kitchen and living room. The kitchen had plenty of kitchenware to create any meal you want. It was great! The teens loved the Carriage house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended Family Gathering
Property was clean and had plenty of space for our family to gather. Access to Galena and Galena territory amenities was excellent. Plenty in the area for our multi age family, so having a central spot for staging and laughing was important. Deck and campfire is a great amenity to bring the family spirit together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRISTINA F., Evanston IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Family destination
We had an excellent experience at this property. It was exactly as depicted and promised. Highly recommend!"
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masanao K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and comfortable retreat
We rented this property for a skiing trip to Chestnut Resort in mid-February. It's an amazing place—comfortable, cozy, and spacious enough for 13 people across 4 families, with ample kitchen equipment. The playful character and personality of the owner really shine through.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galena Stay
Plenty of room for a large group. Easy to find, and great view. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Megan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Megan's Stay
The property was wonderful...very clean...my friends and I were under the impression that we could get into the coach house, but didn’t have the combination for it...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great girls getaway
We had a great stay. The house was spacious enough to accommodate our group of 12 very comfortably. Kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. Several people enjoyed the hot tub but would have appreciated some solar lights to light up the path to get to it. We loved the secluded and quiet setting and still were close enough to enjoy the town of Galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Galena visit
Our group of 14 (adults and kids) really enjoyed the property. It is a large amount of space and feels very secluded. We saw lots of wildlife from the house and appreciated how remote it feels though it is an easy drive into downtown Galena. We had fun exploring the hiking trails and also had fun escaping the heat at the Owner's club pool. We will back to Galena in the future and we would recommend this property for any large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Deryl N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs maintenance
I am not disappointed we stayed here, the layout of the house and guest house were great. Secluded, no next door neighbors. Lots of room to be together and also many spaces to get away by yourself. Appreciated the large dining table so all 12 of us could eat together. Kitchen had what we needed to make a large meal every night. Washer and dryer were fine. 6 passes included to galena territory owners club, would have been nice to have more. BUT - The squirrel living in the wall of the master bedroom woke us up every morning about 6:00 am, The 2 patio doors off of the dining room were very difficult to open and close. The dishwasher was pretty useless, we ended up washing dishes by hand. Water was hard, there was a softener in the utility room, but certainly was not operational. Other minor things here and there that you live with in your own house, but expect more when you rent from someone else. Owner did not reply to vrbo message or text to his phone, but did answer when I called.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Micah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family stay, minor hiccups
We enjoyed our stay here with 9 adults and 2 children. Plenty of room and places to spread out. We did experience a few minor inconveniences with the electrical switches in the house (lights working and then not working with no rhyme or reason,) but overall really enjoyed the house and its amenities. The listing should be updated with the correct processes for check in and check out as those are outdated/incorrect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
GirlsWeekend
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on this property. The kitchen was fully stocked which we loved since we did a lot of cooking and grilling out. Everyone had plenty of room and space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tereasa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get a Way
Wonderful! Cabins where wonderful. Teenagers played pool and Air Hockey, while the adults lounged in the Hot Tub. The hills rang with the laughter we created.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Josh C.

Great Location, Great House, Broken Hot Tub, Turd in the Pool
We have been going to Galena as a family for the last five years and the location of this property was by far the most picturesque and secluded. Unfortunately, when we arrived the hot tub cover was off and the hot tub was not in working condition. I called the host and he told me somebody must have left the cover off, which I knew This was one of our key search criteria for a house, so we were very disappointed. House was relatively clean, but lots of dead flies. The house itself was perfect for accommodating our 13 guests and the coach house was nice if you have teenagers or part of your group that needs quiet. Our kids found a turd in the community pool on the only day we had scheduled to visit. The pool had to be shut down for 45 minutes while it was deturded. With 5 passes to the owners club we had had to pay $40, which we lost due to the poo in the pool situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Elana K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large, secluded property
The house and coach house were a great place for our three families to get together and celebrate New Years. The main house has a large bedroom on the main floor and three bedrooms on the bottom floor, all with queen sized beds and fold out couches. This made it easy to be flexible with the kids' sleep arrangements. The coach house is separate from the main house and has a large living room with fold out couches and game room and two queen bedrooms. It's nice that all the bedrooms are comparable. There was plenty of space for our three families of 4, 4, and 5 people, though if you have younger kids they can't really stay in the coach house by themselves. The house has good amenities, the view is peaceful and the hot tub made it really special. As you can see from the photos, the decor is dated (1990s) but the furniture is solid and the house is clean. Nice short stay for a group of three families.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith S., Jefferson, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Thanksgiving Get Together
Plenty of space for us all to gather and play games, do crafts and enjoy each others company.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a large group in Galena
We had a great stay here with 12 friends. Plenty of room for all. We had no heat in the Coach House but owner arrived with space heaters that kept us warm until the furnace was fixed the following day. Kitchen was well-stocked and seating for everyone at one large table. Very private and a little bit of a drive from Galena. Need to revise check-in procedure so that calls are not necessary.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022