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The Nautical House-Downtown Galena

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

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Explore the area

Galena, IL

Place, Grant Park
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Belvedere Mansion
‪6 min walk‬
Place, Grant Home
‪8 min walk‬
Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galena

This vacation home places you next to Linmar Gardens and within a 10-minute walk of Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.

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What's nearby

Grant Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Old Market House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Belvedere Mansion - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Grant Home - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Bread & Vine - ‬4 min walk
‪Galena Roasters - ‬7 min walk
‪Durty Gurt's - ‬9 min walk
‪The Grape Escape - ‬9 min walk
‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬8 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.

The Nautical House-Downtown Galena

Welcome aboard "The Nautical House", located downtown historic Galena, IL and just footsteps from unique shopping, delicious eats and endless activities and experiences!
Anchor yourself and enjoy a picturesque front porch view of the Galena River or wine down on the private back deck complete with an outdoor grill. The eclectic and unique, nautical themed cozy interior invites you to spend your days relaxing in your home-away-from-home. The master bedroom and guest room, located on the second floor, offer full-sized sleeping accommodations along with 1.5 bath and laundry room. The both bedroom and living room are equipped Smart TVs connected to WiFi for you to login into your Netflix or other streaming subscriptions.
Enjoy a meal with your group, cooked in the well-equipped kitchen which includes a refrigerator, stove, oven, and microwave where you can prepare home-cooked dishes or make your way downtown Main Street to enjoy what Galena has to offer. The front porch or back deck, equipped with a gas grill, are perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or an evening glass of vino. Don't stress about parking - "The Nautical House" has two private guest parking spaces for your vehicles - reserved just for you (private parking not available during the snow season).
Galena is a town like no other. Let "The Nautical House" be the staple to your vacation. Sail away with us! Come see why Galena has been named one of Americas best small towns year over year.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Microwave

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Microwave

$217 nightly

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Ski

Close to skiing
Snowboarding nearby

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Bathroom

1.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower

Living spaces

Fireplace

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

In the city center
On a river

Things to do

Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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

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: 4:00 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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.

Property is also known as

The Nautical House

The Nautical House Galena

The Nautical House-Downtown Galena Galena

The Nautical House-Downtown Galena Private vacation home

The Nautical House-Downtown Galena Private vacation home Galena

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

Guests positively rate the vacation home's walkable location in Galena, just steps from Linmar Gardens, and within a 10-minute walk of Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Belvedere Mansion. You'll also find Old Market House and Grant Park less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

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

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is The Nautical House-Downtown Galena a good place to stay for couples?

At this historic vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at The Nautical House-Downtown Galena?

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

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

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 this vacation home?

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 22.7 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Nautical House-Downtown Galena?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Nautical House-Downtown Galena.