You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Driftless Get Away
Historic Tourist Home centrally located in beautiful Galena, IL.
This listing is for the entire 2nd floor Suite : two bedroom with common room, and full bathroom with shower/tub.
Amenities Include: WiFi, mini fridge, microwave, Coffee/tea Bar
Short 3 min walk to downtown and local attractions. This Tourist Home is permitted for up to 5 overnight guests! (Message for details.)
This holiday home's walkable location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Belvedere Mansion. Concierge services are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a sofa bed in the holiday home.
Air-conditioned home with sofa bed, fridges and microwaves
Free WiFi
Services include a concierge
Steps from Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site
Driftless Get Away offers its guests concierge services. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Books
Stereo
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
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
Pets
No pets allowed
Note from host: Call/text about pet policy.
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 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
This property accepts cash
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
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
Driftless Get Away Galena
Driftless Get Away Private vacation home
Driftless Get Away Private vacation home Galena
Driftless Get Away Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 82 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 82 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 82 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
dennis r., Rolfe Iowa US
27 Aug 2025
Enjoyed our stay. Convenient location and comfy beds!
dennis r.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Monica H., Independence, Iowa
16 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and adorable. Great location, easy walk to downtown Galena. Host is very responsive.
Monica H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Amanda B.
29 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amanda B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karrine M.
21 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Very cozy comfy homey! Loved the location, allowed us to walk to town easily. Beds were comfy and owners thought of everything that travelers might forget about. Will definitely come back!!
Karrine M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristy B.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Everything was great-communication, cleanliness, location. Would recommend.
Kristy B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Beth J.
4 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Galena
The property was nice however it was located right on Hwy 20 and it was very noisy. The window air conditioners ( that were not needed) did not allow the window to be closed and therefore limit the noise.
We had a great girls weekend. Close to downtown.Comfortable rooms. Hosts were very accommodating.
Tammy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheila A., Iowa
1 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sheila A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melanie A.
17 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy walk to downtown!
The property was definitely within walking distance to downtown which was super convenient.
The property was as advertised and the beds were super comfortable!
This is a quaint 1800's house that is just a short 5 min walk from downtown Galena. Location is fantastic. Hosts were very easy to work with and had excellent communication! Cozy 2 bed with sitting area - no TV, but lots of games and spots to curl up with a good book. Narrow stairs up to unit as mentioned in description. The unit is a bit drafty and had some ladybugs during our stay - but expected in a home of this age. Also to note -- is right on one of the main streets and near train tracks, so if you are a light sleeper, bring earplugs, as it can get noisy. Overall a wonderful place to stay while visiting Galena!
Eric
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
AJ L.
30 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, quaint stay in the middle of Galena
This is a well-kept older building near the center of town, just across the river from the historic town center and direct access to the Galena River Trail. There are stairs to get up to the unit on the second floor. The rooms were comfortable and all of the fixtures work well for their age. It's definitely worth the stop if you're going to be in Galena or want to explore the greater Driftless region.
AJ L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maggie M.
24 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
We traveled to Galena for the annual country market weekend and the location was perfect! While we drank our coffee before walking down the hill to the market we noticed lines and lines of cars trying to find a parking spot. The cars just kept coming in all weekend long! This place was the perfect spot for a zero stress weekend! Super cute bedrooms and easy walking to all Galena has to offer. Five stars!!!
Maggie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Rosalind D.
17 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Would definitely stay here again. Great location. Beautiful old home.
The part of the house that this listing is, is located on the second floor. Stairs are steep and narrow. The rooms are large and furnished with vintage and antique furniture. It is very cozy.
Rosalind D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Yvonne C.
12 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice for 2 couples
The shared living room was very nice for visiting. An extra effort was made to have items you might need that you didn't think of available. Like ear plugs...Rt. 20 is very noisy at night and the train tracks are close. The one husband that was bothered the first night, used the ear plugs and slept well the next few. Very clean.
Yvonne C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Molly A.
5 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Molly A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Garth B.
29 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding trip
Great place close to downtown.
Garth B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gwyneth S.
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
So beautiful, so thoughtful. A+ will be back.
Gwyneth S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elaine R.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and great location
Historic property next to another historic property in an historic town. So much easily accessible by walking or by car. Practically on the Galena River Trail.
Elaine R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Valerie P., Lindenhurst
17 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint place Close to Galena downtown
We enjoyed our time at this location and the owners were super communicative and very helpful. One thing I didn’t understand from the listing is that the bottom floor of this home is empty currently. also didn’t understand that the bathroom would be in the hallway and not enclosed in the two room and sitting area suite. Place was clean, and the beds were very comfortable. You can walk to town in 12 minutes and we enjoyed our stay.
Valerie P.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew D.
11 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Great host, property, location and overall experience
Matthew D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danik w.
14 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
It was awesome!
Everything was perfect. The house was very cute, and cozy. Its literally a frw blocks from the downtown area of Galena. Perfect place to stay! The host was also very accommodating, and polite. Will definitely be staying again in the future
Danik w.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandy S.
7 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Vintage House
The house was beautiful. I loved all the original items in the house, and it definitely felt like stepping back in time a little without taking away from the modern comforts of today. The hosts were also very responsive and helpful throughout the booking process and the trip itself. They left cute little goody bags in each bedroom of some food items, and had some extra items in the house that you might have forgot at home (tooth brush, floss, shampoo/conditioner, and even ear plugs!) I love Galena, and we’ll definitely be back to stay at the Driftless Get Away again.