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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathrooms4001 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Dowling House
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Market House
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galena

Located in The Galena Territory, this vacation home is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Old Blacksmith Shop. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Old Blacksmith Shop - 10 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Dowling House - 11 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Old Market House - 11 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Grant Park - 11 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros Public House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Galena Taphouse - ‬13 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.

Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!!

As you drive down our wooded lane you leave behind your hectic daily life and enter your own private refuge.

The Main House has 4 BRs and 3.5 baths. The main floor has open floor plan w/ a gourmet kitchen, a 6-seat island, dining room table for 10, and a naturally lighted sitting room with an old fashioned wood stove. The main floor MBR contains a king bed, private bath w/large two head shower, and a private balcony. Off the dining area is another balcony and a covered/screened-in porch. The kitchen has a stove and gas grill with all the utensils needed to prepare a feast for family and friends.

The lower level offers 3 spacious BRs w/ queen beds w/built-in bookcases, 2 full baths and walk out access to a large backyard. The centrally located media room contains a large TV and lots of comfortable seating.

The Coach House has 2 queen sized BRs and 1 full bath. A game area with pool, foosball, poker, and air hockey tables. Also a video seating area.

A brick walkway leads to a private pond, deck/pier w/arbor, hot tub and lots of outdoor furniture to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere.

Renters of Galena Territory homes have access to a Marina(to fish or rent boats, tennis courts), Owner's Club(fitness room, basketball court, new indoor/outdoor pool), Golf Courses(63-holes & driving range), Winter Sports(ice skating, sledding, cross country skiing), Shennadoah Riding Center(trail rides & lessons).

Historic Galena, a 15-min. drive, offers a return to the 1850's with museums, restored Main Street containing antique/boutique shops, restaurants and nightly entertainment.

Dubuque, Iowa, a 30-min. drive, offers river boat rides on the Mississippi River, an Aquarium, Indoor water park, Two Casinos and a Dog Racing Track.

Keywords: secluded, private, vacation, rental, hot tub, pond, retreat, house, scenic views 6 - bedroom
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Ski

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

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: $500 Fine for violation.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,001 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$500 Fine for violation.

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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Secluded Wooded Retreat 6 BR W/pond Hot Tub Sleeps 12+!!

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in The Galena Territory, close to Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, Grant Home, and Dowling House. You'll also find Belvedere Mansion and Old Blacksmith Shop nearby.

Will I be able to park at Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!!?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!!?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a hot tub.

Are there hot tubs at Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!!?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!!?

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

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional), which is 28.9 mi away (44 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!!?

Yes, every house at Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!! comes with a balcony.

Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 134 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a beautiful peaceful area. Clean and warm inside. There was plenty of room for us to have our own space and get together for meals and games. I would highly recommend renting this house and exploring the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The area is beautiful and home amazing. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was in great working order. The kitchen is great and the coach house is really cool. Good for kids with the games in it.Would come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

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

Galena trip

Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location. House (and extra space over the garage) size was great for our group of 9. Could use some updates, but overall worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica N.

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

Secluded and Spacious

We had a great time. The house had a good number of bedrooms and bathrooms, especially if you include the coach house. It also has a good kitchen/dining room/screened in porch area for eating, games, and hanging out. There were also many couch beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Galena Stay

Plenty of room for a large group. Easy to find, and great view. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Absolutely a wonderful place to stay!

My family and I stayed here and we all loved it! The property was very clean and also was very large. We all had lots of room to enjoy different activities. The owner was also extremely nice and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CRISTINA F.

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

Family destination

We had an excellent experience at this property. It was exactly as depicted and promised. Highly recommend!"
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

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

Great spot

Overall, a great place to get a group of people together. There were 10 in our group and we were able to relax, enjoy the screened porch, firepit and hot tub and cook some wonderful meals together.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

edward m.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Really nice stay

Everything was nice, except hot tub and no firewood. Otherwise it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nathan c.

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

Very good.

good location. Clean, two separate buildings.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet C.

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

Galena

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Family Get together

We had a mini family get together with family coming from 4 different states to spend a weekend together. We loved the location the size of the house was perfect and we really enjoyed our time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

GirlsWeekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on this property. The kitchen was fully stocked which we loved since we did a lot of cooking and grilling out. Everyone had plenty of room and space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb F.

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

Great kitchen!

Wonderful open kitchen and living room. The kitchen had plenty of kitchenware to create any meal you want. It was great! The teens loved the Carriage house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Girl's 50th Birthday Celebration--quiet and relaxing

The property was wonderful. Very quiet...birds and wildlife. Star gazing and shooting stars were tremendous. Great location to relax and visit, and close enough to town to enjoy what the community and surrounding area provide for recreation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Masanao K.

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

Cozy and comfortable retreat

We rented this property for a skiing trip to Chestnut Resort in mid-February. It's an amazing place—comfortable, cozy, and spacious enough for 13 people across 4 families, with ample kitchen equipment. The playful character and personality of the owner really shine through.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Extended Family Gathering

Property was clean and had plenty of space for our family to gather. Access to Galena and Galena territory amenities was excellent. Plenty in the area for our multi age family, so having a central spot for staging and laughing was important. Deck and campfire is a great amenity to bring the family spirit together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tereasa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Get a Way

Wonderful! Cabins where wonderful. Teenagers played pool and Air Hockey, while the adults lounged in the Hot Tub. The hills rang with the laughter we created.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Great girls getaway

We had a great stay. The house was spacious enough to accommodate our group of 12 very comfortably. Kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. Several people enjoyed the hot tub but would have appreciated some solar lights to light up the path to get to it. We loved the secluded and quiet setting and still were close enough to enjoy the town of Galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Galena visit

Our group of 14 (adults and kids) really enjoyed the property. It is a large amount of space and feels very secluded. We saw lots of wildlife from the house and appreciated how remote it feels though it is an easy drive into downtown Galena. We had fun exploring the hiking trails and also had fun escaping the heat at the Owner's club pool. We will back to Galena in the future and we would recommend this property for any large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Megan's Stay

The property was wonderful...very clean...my friends and I were under the impression that we could get into the coach house, but didn’t have the combination for it...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K.

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

Amazing!

This property surpassed my expectations. The house is amazing and very comfortable for a large group. There is a huge living / kitchen area and a screened in porch. The bedrooms are all remote enough to have privacy. All bedrooms are very comfortable. The house was very clean. Master suite on the main floor was great for someone who doesn’t want to do stairs. The fire pit was so enjoyable. We saw a lot of wild life and the privacy was exactly what we wanted. Note that the decor and house are a bit rustic but we LOVED that about it. We are already planning our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall this property suited out families needs very well. The large main living area and kitchen was a great space for our 12-14 guests to gather, eat, and play games together.Compared to other Vrbo rentals we have utilized this one did lack a bit in the little 'extras, but those are not required, such as travel toiletries if something was forgotten by a guest, extra towels and wash clothes for bathing, extra pillows for those who may need to use a couch or air mattress for sleeping, but again. these are not required, but always a nice tough when offered. Thanks for being a nice host and offering such a secluded home for our families stay. The carriage house over the garage was a very nice space for the 5 teenagers to have a place of their own to go to at times to play games and veg on their phones.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025