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Interior
Indoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, music library
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Dowling House
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪45 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.

Wildlife Surrounds! Enjoy Fireplace, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Piano. Near Marina!

Boulder Creek, Galena IL

Entire Home Rental Property: 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 10 Person Occupancy
Strategically placed on the edge of tall woods this home takes advantage of it's beautiful surroundings by featuring floor to ceiling windows so our guests can enjoy nature from both the outside and the inside. Often you will see deer, wild turkey, fox, and birds of all colors! The home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, bright great room, full length deck with grill, large family room, pool table, and games for the little ones. Gather around the cozy fireplace or outdoor fire pit with family and friends.

Guest access
You will have access to the Galena Territory Owners' Club and all it's amenities such as indoor and outdoor pools, game room, fitness center, gym, tennis and basketball courts, and more.

The area
Galena IL has hundreds of unique gift and clothing shops, antique stores, art galleries and artist studios. It boasts a rich performing arts community, live music, gourmet delights, as well as a multitude of museums, wineries, historical sites and tours. There are opportunities to enjoy the outdoors golfing, skiing, playing tennis, boating, fishing, zip-lining, hiking, horseback riding, hot-air ballooning and much more.

Getting around
A car is necessary to see all that Galena and the surrounding area has to offer! Taxi, Uber and Lyft services are available.

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Eagle Ridge Resort Golf. You'll find features such as an indoor pool, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Free WiFi and in-room jetted baths are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • 13 minutes by car from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and 13 minutes from Old Blacksmith Shop
As a guest of Wildlife Surrounds! Enjoy Fireplace, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Piano. Near Marina!, you'll find an indoor pool, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. Wildlife Surrounds! Enjoy Fireplace, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Piano. Near Marina! also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Wildlife Surrounds! Enjoy Fireplace, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Piano. Near Marina! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very thoughtful and accommodating! We were traveling over Thanksgiving and they asked if they could confirm any kitchen tools needed to prepare the meal, or anything else needed to make our stay special. She also warned us about some snow on the way and looked out for our safety on the curvy roads during the storm. The house was clean and well appointed for the holiday and even had some Christmas decor to make it festive!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marge D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time at the cabin. The house is set up for fun, even on a rainy day. Pool table, games and an incredible selection of movies are at your fingertips.The pool at the clubhouse is very nice, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home was spacious and accommodated our group well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

The property was OK except it did not have a hot-tub. Unfortunately the weather was good for only one of three days for outdoor activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

We were very happy with the cabin and its location. Clean, well supplied with everything you could possibly want. Great selection of music and movies too. The master bedroom was just beautiful. We enjoyed sitting on the back. Booked for 2 nights, added a 3rd night!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

60th Birthday.

We had the most amazing weekend with our kids and grandkids. The home was perfect for us and the scenery and serenity are amazing! We loved the surround sound system and gathering areas. We made lots of memories at this beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

We had a great time. House was in a very nice wooded location. Very quiet and peaceful. 😉
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

We had a great stay in Galena! The house is very well equipped. We made many meals at the house and had everything we needed. Communication was good leading up to the stay. Very comfortable home for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together!

Had a great time, the home was very welcoming and the children enjoyed their time, which meant a lot to us! We all had enough room to
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle & Briana J.

Liked: Cleanliness

An absolute oasis

We had to families with 4 kids at this property and it was absolutely magical. It was a beautiful home with ample space and after the kids went to bed the adults sat on the deck and watched the starts!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

We had a great time at this house! Plenty of cooking and eating space in the kitchen and the kids really enjoyed the play area. Located so close to the pool and golf course and just a short drive into downtown Galena and over to Iowa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mili F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

The inside of the house was very clean, well stocked, and above what was described-even ice cube trays were filled for us! Beds were very comfortable and plenty of entertainment items available. Nice hospitable touches were throughout the house. Customer service call before arriving was a welcome touch as well. As an outdoor living family, we thought the outdoor space was lacking the same attention. There was a small firepit in the middle of 2-3 ft weeds off to the side of the house, the upper deck had not been swept in a while ( more than just random leaves ), and the lower deck space had sparce furniture and 2-3 ft weeds in the gathering area. Paying attention to the outdoor space would make this wonderfully located and private residence even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great summer getaway for a large family

We had a large group, so we needed to find a large house with enough bedrooms to accommodate us. This house has four bedrooms to sleep eight. There might also be a pullout that we did not use. The location is just a short 15-minute drive to Galena, which was great, because once we were outside of Galena there was virtually no traffic. We all appreciated the pool table in the basement, and the coffee table on the main level was large enough for a puzzle. (You'd be amazed how much less time folks spend on their phones when there is a puzzle laying around.) All in all, a great four-night stay! The owners are great to communicate with, very responsive, and gave us a lot of tips on shopping, the owners' club, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin

This was a beautiful cabin in the woods, very secluded and quiet. Easy drive into Galena. The kids loved the pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The BEST Vacation Home EVER!

We have rented many vacation homes over the years and in a variety of locations from the beaches of NC to the mountains of WV to miner's cabins in Mineral Point, WI, as well as other homes in the Galena Territories. Everyone agrees -- this was the BEST place by far! We had 5 adults staying at the cabin, as well as 2 teens, and 2 children under 6. We had lots and lots of space -- movies and pool in the basement, cards around the table, chatting, reading, and listening to music in the main living space. I really appreciated (having driven 14 hours) arriving at a cabin with toilet paper, made beds (yes, I have had to make my own beds upon arrival!), paper towels, soap - and the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need - pizza cutter (yes, I have had to purchase in the past!), wine/bottle/can openers, pots, pans, baggies, saran wrap, pens, paper. It really is like staying at your family's vacation home - warm, inviting, stress-free. And to top all of that off it is SPOTLESS, bug-free, and absolutely cozy and beautiful! Our family enjoyed many of the activities over the July 4th weekend the territory and neighboring communities had to offer - the pool, rodeo, pancake and parachute breakfast, fireworks, parade, and walking around quaint Galena. It was truly a memorable week! We will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cabin in the woods

Enjoyed the views and the privacy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful. Wonder clean. Little notes of instructions to make our stay effortless.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend

Enjoyed our stay tremendously. The house was clean and well stocked. The hosts were communicative and check-in and out was seamless.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

Beautiful area, great house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly Perfect

Great location, beautiful house and deck. Great restaurant in. Galena great pontoon boat trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the Boulder Creek house!

Charming as described. Wonderful house in a beautiful private setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galena Girls Gabbin

It was a perfect stay, the house met all our needs and we had a blast. The only thing was we forgot a bluetooth speaker and there wasn't one in the house. They had a great sound system and a bunch of cds to save the day. The house was so cozy and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical Cabin in the woods

This was a scenic cabin, tucked away in a beautiful area of Galena Territory neighborhood. Private and beautiful. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise & Adam A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun with friends

Two families with school age kids for fun over Memorial Day weekend. Plenty of room, linens, and good kitchen supplies. Appreciated the Kcup and regular coffee maker optionsl Enjoyed the deck in the evenings and the kids loved playing outside. It feels secluded as couldn't see other neighbors at least with the leaves on this time of year. Quiet street with access to unpaved trails. The firepit location and ambiance was a favorite! Kids enjoyed exploring the rocks' nooks and crannies beside it. The house is nicely furnished and supplied with things like marshmallow toasting sticks, no ice maker but there are ice trays so it works fine, etc. It is somewhat dated which we were fine with but may want to be aware, We did use the wifi for casual use and it was fine, Communication with the property managers was great. We did go to Owner's Club to use the pool which was full of people, but we still found chairs and the kids enjoyed. If you haven't looked up how The Galena Territory works would recommend doing that. We would stay here again and had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

We have stayed in several similar properties. This one felt the most welcoming with many homey touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

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