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Downtown Galena River Front views and Deck

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Relax in this inviting living room with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and decorative shelf.
Sit on the porch and enjoy the view of the surrounding landscape.
Restful retreat with a large bed, featuring a quilted bedspread and dark headboard, and a stack of folded towels at the foot.
Kitchenette with sink, coffee maker, microwave, and stove, offering a convenient cooking space.
Stunning two-story building with a charming porch and beautifully manicured garden.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Grant Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Belvedere Mansion
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Grant Home
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Galena

City center stay.With a stay at this Galena vacation home, you'll be steps from Linmar Gardens and a 5-minute walk from Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum. Belvedere Mansion and Old Market House are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grant Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Market House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Washburne House Historic Site - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grant Home - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬10 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.

Downtown Galena River Front views and Deck

Enjoy a romantic river view and the best Galena has to offer, all right Downtown. This house has four bedrooms, a kitchenette, a full kitchen, two full bathrooms, a great room with 65" TV, bar, front porch and back deck with furniture and grill. Sleeps 10 with sleeper sofa. You don't need your car while you're staying here, since you can walk less than a quarter mile north on main street and be among dozens of restaurants, bars and shops.

Property manager

Debra Malone

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished lanai
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

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

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: Exceptions can be made, a noise concern for others

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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River Summer Discounts Offered
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Downtown Galena River Front views and Deck Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

Great location, great communication with owner. Upstairs could use better temperature control. Parking right out front ( little crowded during the day). Definitely an older, vintage semi-updated, quirky home, lots of ins and outs & ups and downs
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cutest House with the best location in Galena!

We had a group of women celebrating a 50th birthday! This place has the cutest decor, plenty of room, and the location could not be any better! I will be staying here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison K.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Group Getaway

We were a group of 4 couples and had the most enjoyable weekend in Galena and staying at our spacious yet cozy home. Perfect location just outside the entrance to downtown. Spacious deck to socialize, cozy and comfortable rooms and beautiful and creative decor throughout the home. The home had everything you needed and the heated floors were a bonus! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good property...great location.

Overall a good property with a great location in Galena.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!!

We loved our family weekend in Galena with our adult children and their + 1's. The location of this property was perfect. Everything we did was within walking distance. Property manger was easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa M., Oak Park

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

The location could not be better and this house was one of very few with four bedrooms. However, one bedroom did not have a door and one was practically attached to the kitchen. Parking was easy and everything we wanted to see and do was walkable. This house needs some work but overall it worked out for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ladies Weekend

Perfect house for a group of ladies in downtown Galena! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loud street

Steep stairs, but I as fine
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Engagement celebration

We played board games and ordered in pizza our first night. The second day we spent shopping and tasting wines. We had tons of fun at the Scent Workshop. Dinner at Fries Green Tomatoes. We had plenty of room for 8 young ladies. We rented the entire house. Perfect location for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Aunts/Cousin Crew Girls Trip

Our group included four sisters and our four adult daughters. We had an amazing time shopping, dining, and doing the distillery tour. The location of the house is a PERFECT walking distance to the Main Street shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The location was wonderful. So close to shops and restaurants in downtown Galena. Everything was clean, response from host was quick, and had an overall great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

The property was clean, well kept and comfortable. Very short walk to restaurants and shops. Perfect spot for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Weekend girls trip ages 27 to 86. Beautiful home within walking distance to the little shops, winery's and the most delicious restaurants. This hidden gem is as close as you can get to right out of a Hallmark movie. We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Whiskey weekend

Great place! Very comfortable and super close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Corrine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Charming house. The kitchen is on the smaller side for a bigger group but it worked for us! Location is perfect! Host is super responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

KansasMD

Great facility and location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galena

The property is perfect for a weekend getaway in Galena. Deb was very helpful and made the check in/out process easy. Also a great communicator!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Octoberfest weekend

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galena experience

Such a wonderful stay in Galena thanks to our hostess and her riverside home. Easy walking to Grants Park, Park Avenue, downtown, Trolly tours, fine dining. Then back to enjoy a glass of wine on the deck where deer and squirrels came to visit! Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Quick walk down town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carmen Y., Louisiana, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint home, perfect location!

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. It was perfect for our group of 8 adults! The location proved to be perfect - we didn't need to drive anywhere as it was located right at the beginning of the historic district. The keypad entry was an easy solution to various comings and goings of everyone. We would recommend this location for your stay in Galena!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rhonda E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family. Vacation

This is an excellent location. Only reason for 4 rating is the temperature- the thermostat is controlled remotely and it was very warm - power went out one night (out of owners control). The upstairs rooms got warm at night. We did enjoy the space and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023