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10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D,

Galena vacation home with fireplace

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Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Terrace/patio
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Galena

In Galena .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Dowling House and Old Blacksmith Shop. Old Market House and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dowling House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Market House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grant Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grant Home - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D,

You'll find all of the modern updates to the kitchen and baths in this 2BR 1.5 Bth home but the 1840s charm remains!

Along with the two bedrooms, there is an additional space to sleep on a fold down couch in Den.

We stocked the kitchen with a Thanksgiving meal in mind, so bring your culinary skills!

The porches are the perfect place to watch the world go by with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.

The location is ideal for making your way to the shops and restaurants on Main Street. Leave your car and walk 8-10 minutes and you are in the heart of the fun!

Grant Park is just across the pedestrian bridge from downtown.

If you are looking to enjoy the outdoors, The river trail is just below Grant Park and you can kayak on the Galena River. There are kayak rental locations near the river. In the winter, there's skiing or hiking at Chestnut Mountain. We've got some brochures in our Welcome Book as well.

History is front and center in Galena-- so whether you check out the homes of President Grant, hop on
the Trolley Tour, visit the Galena History Museum or just walk around the Historic District, you'll feel like a step back in time.

There is never a shortage of things to do in Galena, no matter the season. We are happy to welcome you to this beautiful part of the world.

NOTE: The house is on a hill and there are a lot of stairs.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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.
  • Note from host: The home is NOT child proofed. Steep stairs inside

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome.

Reviews

10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy check in, close to downtown and shopping, perfect day!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelley s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic, charming home with lots of nostalgic details. The location to downtown Galena was perfect, just a short walk down the hill. The house was stocked with plenty of towels and linens. The beds were very cozy and there was plenty of room to spread out. Sipping a hot cup of coffee on the porch in the morning was a perfect start to the day and game night at the kitchen table was a blast. The light switches were all labeled making it very easy to know what switch to flip. Side note…there are quite a few steep steps that lead up to the house which might be an issue for some.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shalini L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was so quaint! Loved the decorative touches that were authentic to a bygone era. Beautiful kitchen, easy parking right next to the house. It was easy to walk to the downtown area. We did note that it got a bit quiet and dark at night, but walking as a pair felt okay (wouldn’t have walked home alone). The only thing to consider about this place is that there are several steps to climb up to get to the entrance and the steps need repair, so probably not ideal for anyone who might have trouble with steps. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. House had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was beautiful. Clean and had everything we needed. Perfect location. Clear instructions on entering.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, and cozy. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shandy w.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the best time. It was a reunion with my in laws. The kids grandparents. Meeting half way between Minnesota and Indianna. The home suited us perfectly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

brenda b.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was great and location was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!!! The home is so cute and clean! Perfect location for walking downtown! Will definitely stay again!!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Conveniently located and very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host made check-in so easy and the space inviting. Of course the "hike" up the outside stairs to the entry door was work....but we knew Galena is known for their hills and stairs! We walked all over town for tours, shopping and eating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty M.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place! Very clean! Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of Personality

Charming, property with a great location! Walking distance to Main Street and easy to get to from US 20. There are some steps to climb from the street, so try to pack light! So many cute little touches, a porch swing and rockers, antique phones, comfy beds. We loved our stay, and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galena Trip

The house was great! It was very clean, well stocked and decorated nicely. The beds were very comfortable. The location was ideal. It was close enough to downtown to easily walk, but far enough not to have to deal with parking/noise issues. The host was very nice and easy to work with. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri T.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Main Street Shopping

Just a short distance from Main Street, the home has updated amenities and was inviting, clean and comfortable with plenty of space for everyone. Sitting on hill, there are quite a few steps from the street parking to the door. It was a very enjoyable trip and would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very.comfortable & spacious for four adults

Very clean & tastfully decorated including antique touches (40s) with modern conveniences.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girlfriend trip

We enjoyed how close the house was to the Main Street. We could walk to shops and restaurants. Nicely renovated older home. Marion was very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pratik K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galena magic

Home felt comfortable as soon as we walked in. Very well decorated and had furnishings to add to the joy of breaking away from the routine. Galena is Illinois’s best retreat from the noise of our current state of affairs in America.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JODI S.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT HOUSE

Check-in was a breeze, house was absolutely perfect, clean, and had EVERYTHING we could ever need. The walk to downtown was about 10 min., but great exercise. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

good

a young passer buy carried our suit cases up the steps!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025