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Getaway Galena Home walking distance to downtown

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Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪36 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.

Getaway Galena Home walking distance to downtown

This home is walking distance to the historic downtown area. Built in the 1840s this home has all the charm of the past with all the convenience of modern day. Comfortably sleeps 4. This is our getaway home in a very quiet neighborhood. Photos do not do it justice. WiFi is available along with 3 smart TVs. With all there is to see and do I doubt you will be watching TV.
The space
This is a beautiful miners home that has been restored. Escape all hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Guest access
If you care to venture to Dubuque, IA... you can enjoy a 10% discount at Float and Fly Wellness Studio which is 13 miles from this property. Host can arrange all appointments as you are a VIP. Enjoy float therapy, massage, infrared sauna and aerial yoga in historic downtown Dubuque.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Old Market House. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna and a playground
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Old Market House and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum
Getaway Galena Home walking distance to downtown offers its guests a sauna, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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.

Reviews

Getaway Galena Home walking distance to downtown Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rita C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We very much enjoyed our stay. Loved the collection of antique & historical items in the home. Quiet neighborhood & close to Main St area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was fun to be in a property with historical decor. The location was good. Everything was functioning and it was clean. Enjoyed our time in Galena.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thought the home was very nice and decorated beautifully I felt Tanya did a wonderful job to make our stay was nice. I was in the hospitality industry for 38 years If I had to make any recommendations I would suggest possibly making a few changes to improve your guest experience 1 upgrade the bedding sheets 2, your backyard is beautiful but the back porch on the lower level needs to be cleaned and add additional LED lighting, at nighttime there is no outside lighting so you can’t enjoy the deck.3, I highly recommend adding a curtain or shade to the door on the lower level leading to the screened in porch.You currently don’t have anything to cover it at night.Your fountain is absolutely gorgeous and is an amazing asset to your backyard May I suggest having it emptied and cleaned. We have a fountain and I have a product that I put a ounce of in the water once a week and it keeps the alge from growing in the water If I could also suggest place a solar flood light on it at night it would be beautiful You might want to add an umbrella to your patio table Tanya these are all inexpensive itemsthat would truly make the home such an incredible experience.Thank you for having us in your lovely home.PS We had deer welcome us Friday when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

Liked: Cleanliness
You need battery in remote to run fan and light in den. There was mouse dropping on counter by coffee maker. Need hand rails to go in basement..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property within walking distance to downtown Galena!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlene K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Steps

Very adorable but should I should have read the reviews. The biggest downfall was the steps
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and Cozy

The home is cozy and comfortable. Beautiful yard. Multiple spaces to relax and connect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

TONY, Streamwood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice historic house Has charm Also stairs Little challenge for elderly folks The town is fun
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galena shops and hills

A very nice older home with a beautiful and comfortable porch with a view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Inger W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

2 Friends plus a mouse

2 Mom friends traveled to historic Galena for the weekend. The house was lovely but we did end up sharing it with a kitchen mouse. Also we were not able to log into our TV subscriptions successfully. Safe walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Monica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

We look forward to our annual weekend in Galena. We loved this house! It has the perfect location which allows a short walk to downtown. We look forward to returning to this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness

GT

Nice place. Stairs to lower level a little scary. Would not be ok for someone with knee or hip problems. There were a few other surprises that were my fault because I did not read the description well enough. Overall, it was a fun place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bianca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host tried blaming us for a tv that had fell off the wall mount while we were already gone and checked out. So not too sure if that actually happened or if she made it look that way. Also the tv that fell was stated that it was a smart tv and it was not. It was also not working when we got there. The downstairs bedroom has crystals and other things growing on the walls. I had to message the host after check in time for the information to get into the place. Also if you are tall, bad place for you because the house has very short ceilings. It is an old and gorgeous home and we had the best time with our little getaway to Galena but the host made things more difficult. The neighbor was the friendliest lady as well! I would love to give 5 stars but make sure to report any damages or anything not working when first arriving to ensure the host doesn’t try blaming you. Just a warning! Also the dreaded hill that people talk about is definitely a thing. If you are not in shape I don’t recommend walking up and down the hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J., Galva, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for a girls trip

We had a great time, really enjoyed the house. We even had a deer walking through the backyard Saturday evening! The house had everything we needed. We did have an issue with the front outside light not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Property was beautiful and conveniently located! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rae Ann N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

My best friend and I utilized this property for our annual girls weekend. The pictures did not do it justice! This is an absolutely beautiful property and the gardens and backyard were gorgeous. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by two fans and a doe in the backyard! The home decor was amazing and you felt like you were taking a step back in time with all the historical decor. The location was awesome and just a few blocks away from downtown. We had so much fun on our journeys walking back-and-forth to and from downtown. Definitely don’t wear any shoes with heels for the trek and be prepared for some exercise! We learned our lesson the first night. It is absolutely beautiful property and we cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

Nice place steep hill back up from main
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan Z., Marion, united states

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing little historic home in a quiet neighborhood.

We had a great stay! The home was built in the 1800's if I remember correctly from the guest book. It has been updated with all the modern amenities and is very cozy! It is beautifully maintained with lots of culture for the time-period. This is a 3-story cottage and if you walk to town, it's all uphill on the way back. So, if you can't do stairs, this isn't for you. We are 50 and fairly active so the stairs weren't a problem for us. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024