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The Owl House, 1850's Historic Home: Luxury Steps from Downtown

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A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a stone wall.
A brick building with a black door, an American flag, and a bench outside.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a wooden island with stools, and pendant lighting.
A modern kitchen with a central island, dark wooden cabinets, and a black countertop. There is a dining area with a black leather sofa and a coffee table. The room has a rustic ceiling with exposed beams and pendant lighting.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, featuring a candle and a decorative glass centerpiece.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 41262 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Old Market House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dowling House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galena

Located in Galena Historic District, this vacation home is next to Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Old Market House. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Old Market House - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dowling House - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grant Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grant Home - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬3 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 Owl House, 1850's Historic Home: Luxury Steps from Downtown

WELCOME HOME! Your own historic house just steps away from all Main Street Galena has to offer. Comfort and luxury awaits you in this 1840’s home, with everything fresh & clean - the way we like it when we travel! Special touches abound, like E&O soaps & shower gel, luxurious linens and towels. Dwell in comfy furnished and decorated spaces upstairs and down, and enjoy the sweet little porch and patio out back. We've approached every detail as if we're moving in tomorrow, all for you to enjoy! Now with a reserved parking spot! An 1840's Historic Home in Downtown Galena An Elegant Oasis - Right in the Heart of Downtown, now with a reserved parking spot. You'll be happily surprised in the level of comfort and luxury awaiting you. We've meticulously approached every detail of this home as if we're moving in tomorrow, so all you have to bring is yourself!Reserved Parking Spot, plus on street parkingBicycle lock anchor in the Back PorchIf you decide to cook the kitchen is fully equipped. The bedroom is a King made with fresh linens, perfect for hitting the snooze button.There's also a Queen Sofa Pull-Out on main level50" Smart TVThe house is wired for Music! You can enjoy Sonos music upstairs or listen to our nostalgic collection of records in the Rock Room downstairsRecord Player and Vinyl CollectionCoffee, Tea Selection, Cream & SugarKitchen Island with seating for 3-4Dining Table with Seating for 4Outdoor Seating Area and Screen PorchWIFI: Fiber Optic FastWasher & DryerHeating, A/C, and Gas FireplaceSteps to great history, shopping, nightlife, and sightseeingFresh & Clean - The way we like it when we travel!Personal Touches likeE&O Soaps & Shower GelFine Linens and TowelsGluten-free Shampoo and Creme Rinse
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with a separate bedroom and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,262 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 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 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
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: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 30

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, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

529104

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Galena Historic District, just steps from Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Old Market House, and within a short walk of Dowling House. You'll also find Grant Park and Grant Home less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Owl House, 1850's Historic Home: Luxury Steps from Downtown ?

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

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Owl House Private Downtown Home - An Elegant Oasis with Reserved Parking?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each house and a fireplace in some.

Does The Owl House, 1850's Historic Home: Luxury Steps from Downtown have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does The Owl House, 1850's Historic Home: Luxury Steps from Downtown have connecting rooms available?

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

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional), which is 22.9 mi away (30 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Owl House, 1850's Historic Home: Luxury Steps from Downtown ?

Yes, every house at The Owl House, 1850's Historic Home: Luxury Steps from Downtown comes with a balcony.

The Owl House, 1850's Historic Home: Luxury Steps from Downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, perfect for a weekend away with the husband!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts were very helpful and the Owl House was an excellent combination of cozy historical home and modern amenities. The location was great, too!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAUL B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesa S.

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

Great place!

Wonderful place and town for a girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean F.

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

Great place

Fabulous property with incredibly thoughtful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Owl House rates in the top few VRBO's I've stayed in. The decor, cleanliness, details and location could not be better and I highly recommend you grab it if you can!!THANK YOU for your excellence in caring for this unique property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conveniently Located. Beautifully renovated and decorated. Always a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donielle T.

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

Owl House

Great place super close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute place, but heating inadequate because it was cold outside. Parking was great. We enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the walking access to shopping, restaurants, and historical properties. The property was in great condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

August 2023 stay at the Owl House

Great property, super amenities and location is perfect to walk
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful experience and stay

We absolutely loved the “Owl House” from the cleanliness, homey decor, and the best hosts we have ever had. Communication was easy and thorough, and our hosts made our stay so comfortable with their stocked kitchen, personal touches and details
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

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

The Owl House in Galena is a Gem!

Gorgeous vintage property with modern amenities in the perfect location. We will definitely stay at this property during our next visit to Galena!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janis R.

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

Great place

Everything Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam & Brianne L.

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

Beautiful home in prime location

The Owl House was perfect for our girls weekend trip. It was beautifully decorated with all the amenities we needed plus some. It was very comfortable and just steps from downtown for all of the restaurants and shopping. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

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

Wonderful

Lovely little house a short walk to shops and restaurants. Very nice amenities. Only issue was the parking, but that's going to be the case for any property in the area. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan R.

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

Labor Day Relaxation

Jayne and Chris were wonderful to work with and the Owl house was perfect for 2!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Perfect home for a weekend getaway, location is a short walk to downtown making it very convenient. The home is very clean and nicely decorated very welcoming as soon as you enter the front door. Will definately be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Weekday Escape

My stay at the Owl House was perfect! I stayed during the week and there was good parking available. The house is stand alone, not connected to another property, so it was nice and peaceful! The hosts were incredible and very accommodating. I will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

Owl House is perfection!

Pristine, clean, trendy, tidy little house just steps to town. Our family loved the wonderful time at the Owl House. Great communication and support from the property managers. Comfortable beds, high end toiletries and wonderful snacks included. Look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Owl House is exceptional and we had a fabulous time. We enjoyed listening to albums on the turntable downstairs (Sonos soundbar upstairs was really nice too) and playing games next to the electric fireplace on a chilly night. The beds and pillows were extremely comfortable and we loved waking to the bird's quiet, happy chirping in the trees outside. Communication with the host was excellent and the house was nicely stocked and beautifully decorated. The location was perfect for checking out the shops and restaurants and we were able to park right in front of the house. We stayed here for a girlfriend's weekend and none of us wanted to leave. Definitely the best VRBO experience we have had. Thanks for making our girlfriends weekend memorable, relaxing and so much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little house was perfect for us. It was nice to be able to leave the hustle and bustle of the main shopping street yet close enough to walk to everything. We had street parking right in front of our house. We walked to everything so our car did not move until we got in it to come home. It was a wonderful weekend get away for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K.

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

Fantastic Property!

We had a wonderful stay in this home. Check-in was easy (and offered earlier than expected) and parking was readily available on the street. The neighborhood was quiet and quaint, with super friendly neighbors, and walkable to everything. The house was as expected, with all the comforts of home, including coffee, water, and tea! The bed was comfortable. The best part was the amazingly cold temperature downstairs in the crazy hot weekend we had (105 degrees). I would recommend this property 100%!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

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

Perfect location

We had a great time at the Owl House. It was clean, and perfect for the two of us. We loved sitting on the sun porch/dining area. We loved the snacks and drinks that were provided, and the souvenir owl. We played a few records, sat in the screened in porch, and just hung out. No complaints. Parked on Friday and walked everywhere in Galena. Hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice N.

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

Perfection

Everything about our stay at the Owl House was perfect.. Location was easily walkable to Main Street where there are shops and restaurants. House has historic bones but modern amenities and a cozy feel. Stocked with all we needed for our stay: coffee, snacks, water and other drinks. We really enjoyed the library where we listened to some great music on the record player…brought back some special memories. Appreciated the attention to detail and would definitely recommend this home. Already thinking of returning for a girl trip 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024