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LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS

Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a fitness center

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

12 bedrooms12 bathroomsSleeps 2812500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Elizabeth, IL
  • Place, Apple River Fort
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Apple Canyon Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Elizabeth

This vacation home places you 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Apple Canyon Lake and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Apple River Fort. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Apple River Fort - 12 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 16 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Apple Canyon Lake - 18 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Grant Home - 22 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Belvedere Mansion - 23 min drive - 14.9 miles

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cove - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Country Store - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Highlands Restaurant & Lounge - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Jug's Tap - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS

This rental listing consists of both The Sunset Cottage (four bedroom guest house) AND the Grand lodge (8+ bedrooms, 10,700 square feet) ....about 125 feet apart.They exist on a very unique property, located on the grounds of the Brixen Ivy Ranch. It is a beautiful working cattle ranch near Galena and the Galena Territories. It consists of almost 300 acres that include s miles of trails, two fishing ponds, nine hole golf course, frisbee/disc golf, baseball/softball/kickball field, volleyball court, animals and fowl such as Alpacas, llama, goats, miniature horses, peacocks, turkeys ducks, chickens and of course Scottish highland cattle. Close to Eagle ridge golf, skiing, horseback riding pontoon boat rental. The houses are a seven minute drive to the "owners club" facilities in the Galena Territory (with year round swimming and fitness center). The Sunset Cottage has the state's best views of...... the sunset, with a deck overlooking 275 acres of rolling hills. Very unique property. Gorgeous, peaceful views. Sunset cottage has Four bedrooms 3 baths house and sleeps up to 10 people. One bedroom contains a Queen size bed and one full size bunk bed; another room contains two queen beds. House includes a private lower level room with King size bed with private walk out. Consists of open floor plan with large great room that combines kitchen, living and dining areas. The main lodge is a 10700 square foot lodge with nine bedrooms to combine for 13 bedrooms. Seven bedrooms consist of king size beds and en suite bathrooms, while there are two additional bunk rooms. A ranch hand or property manager will be available to help with campfires, tours, fishing and trail access. Another fantastic optional rental is our very own REGULATION LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL FIELD OF DREAMS! If you need room for a larger group contact us for additional housing available at the ranch. Call for full details.
For less than 20 people, Check out our OTHER property on the ranch grounds *** at vrbo.com/878616***
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 11.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 12 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 12 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 11.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting 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 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 12,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

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

Rules

Each head of household must sign a waiver. Late checkout and early check in is available for a fee.
Occupancy will be strictly enforced. No amplified music outside or disruptive behavior that would affect other guests at the ranch.
100% refund if cancelled more than 120 days, of event, less a 25% cancellation fee of booked price.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Parents must include children on waiver

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Parties must be approved by management

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 28
Note from host: Parties must be approved by management
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 26

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 28.
  • Note from host: Parties must be approved by management

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Elizabeth, close to Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, Apple Canyon Lake, and Apple River Fort. You'll also find Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course nearby.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

Yes, this vacation home has an indoor pool as well as an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS?

This historic vacation home offers many amenities for couples such as a fireplace, fireplaces in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional), which is about 23.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS?

Yes, every accommodation at LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS comes with a balcony.

LUXURIOUS RANCH, 360 VIEWS, NEAR GALENA TER., 300 ACRES, TRAILS, PONDS, ANIMALS Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frances E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean, beautiful and very spacious, we really enjoyed our stay. Hopefully next time we can plan a longer stay to tour around more. Owner and caretaker are all very accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon-Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space to have large scale meetings and great food in nearby Galena
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed Friday through Sunday. We utilized the baseball field, the golf course and enjoyed the main lodge and the Sunset Cottage. We had plenty of room for activities and was able to get ahold of Mark whenever we needed to.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts and a ton to do. Could have spent 2 weeks here for our family reunion and could not have done everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family of 24 people (age ranges 1-70) stayed for one week at this wonderful rural property with pastoral views from an expansive deck. The evenings were serenely quiet and the days were filled with activities. We enjoyed petting Lucas the llama and the horses/donkey as well as viewing the peacocks. The equisitely historic town of Galena is a short drive away with plenty of shopping, eateries and tours. We biked along the Galena biking trail about 7 miles one way to Chestnut Mountain from town. After launching model rockets, Mark graciously helped retrieve one from a tree with his tractor and a pole saw. The children really enjoyed the hot tub and the pool facilities at the Galena Territory Owners Club. Just a fantastic week all around with no problems to mention.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Thanksgiving

This was the perfect location for our family of 21 to gather for Thanksgiving. The ranch had so many animals and places to roam and all the kids had fun playing on the baseball field. Enough ovens for all of the Thanksgiving Turkey and sides to be eaten hot, and enough room for all to enjoy our time together. Great location near Galena!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work Retreat

We were looking for a nice little getaway for our work group of about 16 people. Our primary goal was to allow everyone their own bedroom and bathroom, which was easily attainable given the amount of space available to us. When we arrived at the ranch, Mark was so hospitable and showed us all around the ranch multiple times as we had people show up at different times throughout the day. The houses we stayed in were clean and well-maintained. The scenery was also incredible, and we would absolutely consider coming back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lucinda S.

2nd family reunion at the ranch

We really appreciate the size of the house so everyone can get together. There was an amazing ping pong tournament which may become an annual event. Joe, the ranch hand gave us ranch tours which were really appreciated. Overall we felt the maintenance of the property was inferior to our last stay. The location is about 25 mins to Galena and about 25 minutes to Chestnut Mountain Resort- both are worth visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

We stayed here for my daughter’s wedding. Lots of family and also the bridesmaids. We were coming and going for 3 days. It was a fabulous place. The view and property were great. It was an incredible long weekend and this property was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine B.

50th wedding anniversary celebration

Our large group of family and friends had a wonderful time at the ranch. We had plenty of room to spread out and be comfortable. The views were just spectacular, and we loved the fire pit, the many balconies with ample seating, the large dining room tables, the comfortable beds, and the swim spa. Mark took many of us on a guided tour on his Rover which was fun for all. We got to see many of the ranch animals which was very special especially for the kids in our group. We would love to visit this place again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B., St Peter, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Views and everything we could have wanted

We visited the Ranch for a March Madness weekend! We have four generations and 26 people. The youngest was 2years old and the oldest was 90! The Ranch was perfect. Many bed rooms, very comfortable beds, large kitchen, lots of table space for meals. Our main reason was to watch the basketball games (And we did!). Lots of seating in the main room in front of the beautiful fireplace (Which we had burning from morning to night everyday). The kids loved the goats, turkeys, Pea Hens and Peacocks, lama & alpacas. The Hot tub was also a hit with the kids. Mark is a great host and Joe (The ranch hand) took care of making sure we had no trouble checking in and showing us around. He also got us more fire wood when we asked. All in all an incredible long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jestine W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay for Small Wedding and Family Gathering

We had a GREAT time! The venue was huge and just perfect for what we needed. We loved seeing all the animals, the gorgeous view, the game room, the comfort of the hang-out spaces, the kitchen, the swim spa, and the responsiveness of the host. We made good use of making meals and the kids loved running around. There were plenty of activities that we barely had to leave the area at all. We would love to come back during the summer months!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanks for a Great Adventure

Nineteen of us girl cousins gathered at this beautiful ranch. We came from seven different states, most of us are grandmas. We were warmly welcomed and the lodge/accommodations far exceeded our expectations. Some of us took advantage of the nearby horse trail ride, and zip-lines. On the ranch we hiked, played golf, whiffle ball, bean bags and played cards outdoors. We had spectators to cheer on those of us who can't sit still - an easy task with such an amazing view. It was a unanimous decision to return in two years.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Remarkable Property

As soon as you get an overview of the property, your reaction is "I wish I had booked a couple more days here." The property has so much to offer. Great walking trails, par 3 golf (country style), frisbee golf, volleyball, miniature petting zoo, baseball field, water spa (they don't call it a hot tub) for 8, VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS. We had a family reunion for 26 ages 1 - 73. Everyone had a spectacular time. Lots of TVs in this place but I don't think one of them got turned on all weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Wonderful time for our extended family
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Once in a lifetime experience

If you are looking for a place for your group whether it is social, corporate, family, friends, youth or church groups- look no further. Brixen Ivy Ranch is absolutely breathtaking. We hosted our wedding here with our immediate family which totaled about 32 people using 3 of the houses on the property. The main lodge was the setting for our group events. Everyone was completely blown away by the lodge, the scenery, the ranch, and so much more. It simply doesn't get any better than this. We had an amazing wedding and made memories that will last a lifetime for all of us. We wanted to stay forever! Thank you Mark & staff for making this incredible property available for others to enjoy. I truly believe that we couldn't have chosen a better location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location

Our team had a relaxing stay. Well-maintained and peaceful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday weekend

We had a great time at this beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Enjoyed the house. Clean, neat, and a great location. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great ski weekend stay!

Conveniently located and accommodating for our large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous get-away

A beautiful, roomy lodge amidst rolling hills and gorgeous scenery. Perfect for a large group, with plenty of space to enjoy time together or be alone. Wonderful amenities outside to take advantage of. The host and ranch hand are very accommodating. Many of our large group commented that this is the best venue we’ve had yet for our biannual family reunion!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russ S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

On property staff could not have been better!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place!

Beautiful property with amazing views. Mark was great to work with!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous scenery

The location is truly beautiful. The lodge has tons of space. Wonderful spot for our large group who were there for a yoga retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022