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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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Galena, OH
  • Place, Alum Creek State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About this property

Peaceful Getaway - Close to Everything

Peaceful Getaway Adjacent to Alum Creek State Park

Welcome to your tranquil retreat, meticulously cleaned and sanitized after every guest stay. Nestled beside Alum Creek State Park, our getaway combines the serenity of a private wooded setting with the convenience of nearby attractions—perfect for relaxation, outdoor adventure, or extended visits.

Your Private Space
Enjoy a completely private living area with a well-lit entry, deck seating, and a cozy fire pit ideal for stargazing and quiet evenings outdoors. Inside, the space is designed to provide a peaceful, clean, and comfortable stay:
• Plush reclining sofa with two built-in recliners and a multi-purpose couch table for dining or work
• Bookshelves, board games, and a 58” Roku Smart TV for entertainment
• Electric fireplace for added ambiance
• Kitchenette with sink, refrigerator, microwave, and a full-service coffee nook (coffee provided)
• Large closet with full-length mirror, iron, and ironing board—ideal for extended stays

Restful Sleep
Your comfort is our priority. Drift into a refreshing night’s sleep on a high-quality Novilla Cool Sleep mattress, complete with Miracle Brand self-cooling sheets and pillowcases.

Convenient Location
You’ll be just minutes away from dining, shopping, and entertainment:
• 5 minutes to Topgolf, IKEA, Cabela’s, fitness gyms, Polaris Fashion Place, and a wide variety of restaurants
• 20–25 minutes to Metro Parks, Otterbein University, quaint downtown Delaware, Ohio State University, Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, Zoombezi Bay Water Park, Easton Town Center, and the Ohio State Fairgrounds

Outdoor Adventures at Alum Creek (1–5 minutes away)
Step outside and enjoy year-round activities including:
• Boating, jet skiing, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing
• Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and Storybook trails
• Frisbee golf, hunting, sledding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and ice skating/fishing

Mobility Note
Please be aware that our property features steps that are steeper than average; however, handrails are provided for added support.



✨ A place where peaceful living meets adventure—your Galena Getaway retreat awaits!
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Alum Creek State Park. The apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchenette.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchenette, fireplace and balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Alum Creek State Park and a 4-minute drive from Towship Hall Park

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional ski privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Smoking/vaping is strictly prohibited inside vacation rental. Please smoke outside on deck. A $250 cleaning fee will be charged if smoking indoors.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
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 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.

Peaceful Getaway - Close to Everything Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Host was beyond welcoming and accommodating. Very quiet, easy access and close to everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice 1 bedroom with a comfortable living room couch (seemingly rarer and rarer these days with short term rentals) and a lot of nice and thoughtful extras that were much appreciated. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay for wedding weekend

The Vrbo was comfortable and clean! I enjoyed my stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeAnna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute place. Very clean. The host was great about helping pick close and good places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay!

Appreciated the little things provided!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean & comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coleman H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

It was a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Very clean, hosts communicated quickly when had questions. Lots to eat and shopping close by. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

This place was incredible! So nice for a little weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alli C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and quiet

Convenient location, super comfy bed, very clean and private.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, comfy, convenient

Very cute and great location. Love the coffee and wine! Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terry is always a fantastic host! He goes out of his way to make sure everything is perfect with a few surprises!!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Galena Girls Getaway

Terry was an excellent host and very commutative. I would reccomend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Location

The home was in a great location between Galina and Polaris - with a lot of options for food and things to do. The communication with the owner was easy with very quick responses.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family visit

The rental property was exactly as described. Perfect! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We had a great time! Our first time using a VRBO property for a vacation was a success, all thanks to the lovely accomodations offered by our host. The property was exactly as we envisioned. Everything was clean and well thought out. We would stay here again if we're ever in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very clean, newly renovated. Comfy spot close to anything/everything we needed. Would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable little getaway

The property is in a great location, perfect for access to the lake. Very comfortable, with adorable decor. The owner was very helpful. Thank you so much.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute bungalow!

The bungalow was very clean and stocked with everything we needed to have a great weekend! It was nice to have motion lights on the stairs at night, and it was close to Polaris area and Alum Creek which was very convenient! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

The property was neat and tidy, easy to find, super close to the state park and lake, and the host was very responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

So quaint and lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place close to park system and lake. Clean. Nice yard that we wished we had time to use during our quick stay. Steps to unit are a tricky, as they are a bit steep. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angie e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good spot

Nice place. Short drive to food and Cardinal Center.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023