Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory

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A two-story house with a deck, surrounded by dense trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, a sink, a stove, and a clock on the wall.
A hot tub in a snowy outdoor setting with a view of trees and a distant landscape.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a large island.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Swimming pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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Elizabeth, IL
  • Place, Apple River Fort
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Dowling House
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

12 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

Bedroom 9

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 10

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 11

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 12

2 Queen Beds

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory located?

Situated in Elizabeth, this golf lodge is within 9 miles (15 km) of Apple Canyon Lake, Apple River Fort and Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course. Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Linmar Gardens are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked these houses for some of our wedding guest and it was absolutely perfect. The studio is so great to have when you have that large of a group who likes to party. Everyone had plenty of space and Mark and his team were easy to get a hold of. We had so much fun and everyone loved the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was gorgeous. The houses still kept the farm house feel, while providing modern well kept amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

We had a great stay! Check in was incredibly easy, there was lots of entertainment for the kids ages 3-14, and it was great having access to the Owners Club in the Galena Territory.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We held a surprise birthday party with extended family. Excellent property for our stay. We would absolutely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location

Family Getaway

Lots of room for our large extended family - great time with the kids and grandkids
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Exceeded expectations. Lots of privacy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lots of room to have fun!

The two homes were very clean. The art studio was great for our “dance party!”Beautiful and wonderful time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this VRBO. There was plenty to do. The grandkids loved the animals. Rancher Joe was great. Everything was like it was described. The studio between the houses worked out perfect for a gathering place.Thank you Mark, and Ranch hand Joe for the tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country comfort

Great houses and property in beautiful country. Plenty of room for a big crowd and kid friendly. Accommodating and friendly ranch hand and owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was extremely welcoming and helpful. Great communication especially when there was internet glitch with the internet provider (so not issue of host). They went above and beyond to make sure we had a place for us to watch/stream the Packers game on Thanksgiving and issue was fixed by Friday morning. Great space in both homes and we loved the event barn. Did dinner in there one night as well as a Paint Your Partner Challenge and watched the Bears on the big screen tv. Beautiful views and the animals were a bonus for the grandkids.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

This property is perfect for a big group of people. The houses were spacious and there was so much room for the guests we had. The scenery of the ranch was beautiful as we had a bonfire and watched the sun go down. Communication with the owners and the ranch hand was very easy and they were very accommodating. I definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surprise Birthday Reunion

I hosted a surprise 40th birthday for my husband, our family, and friends at Brixen Ivy Ranch. It was a great location to host a large group. There were lots of things for everyone to do both on the property and nearby. A memorable weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get Away

Good times
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

Our family had a wonderful time here. The houses were large enough to accommodate our big family. It was particularly helpful to have the extra building, which we called our art house. The views were lovely. Thank you very much!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location

Beautiful location; spacious accommodations

This was a great location for our family reunion. Plenty of beds/bedrooms and the art studio was perfect for meals when we were all gathered together. At this price point, there should be more attention to detail - for example, we had to ask for toiletries and hair dryers, many lightbulbs were burnt out, boxes lying around, smoke detectors not installed, etc. Please note that the pool is NOT on the property as it implies on the listing. You must drive to the owners' club for the pool. The kids loved the animals. Sunsets were stunning!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Property for Wonderful Memories

We love the Octagon and Caspian houses. The fun at this property is UNLIMITED!! Golf, disc golf, soccer, baseball field, hiking trails, fishing ponds, hot tub, animals galore….and the views…breathtaking!! You will not regret your decision to book here. Mark is wonderful to work with. He responded quickly to text messages during our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family get together!

We had a great time in the Octagon house and Caspian house. We also ate meals in the Art Studio. We enjoyed a campfire. We had great catch and release fishing in the pond. We played frisbee golf and then played baseball at the baseball field. We enjoyed seeing all of the animals. The Owner’s club was great for swimming. This a perfect getaway for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Galena getaway!!! This property has it all on the ranch: soccer, golf, ponds, walking trails, animals, beautiful sunsets, beautiful sunrises, hot tub on the property, access to an amazing pool, and views galore.This was our second stay at the Octagon and Caspien with the studio (22 people). Lots of room for family to spread out, and come together. Big meals together, birthday celebration for our granddaughters, and so much fun and laughter to the wee hours around a campfire. All just a short distance from Galena, IL!!!Mark is great to work with. Very responsive and he really wants all his guests to have the best experience possible!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ALPHA RETREAT ST MARKS GENEVA

WEATHER WAS RAIN AND WIND FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. SAT NIGHT BEAUTIFUL 3/4 MOON CLEAR SUNDAY FABULOUUS VIEWS. COMFORTABLE ACCOMADATIONS, WE ALSO HAD THE STUDIO OUR GROUP WAS ABOUT 18 WITH 3 STAYING AT RECTORS HOUSE IN GALENA TERRITORY ALL MEALS AND MEETINGS IN HOUSES.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing and Expansive Property

These properties are phenomenal. The homes are just as pictured with even more space and thoughtfulness. The grounds are impeccable and include a baseball field, hiking trails, a pond, adorable animals, and frisbee golf. (Actually so much more). The recreation space was a bonus and two amazing fire pits with perfect views of sunrises and sunsets (and even a meteor shower)! What a perfect place for family fun and gathering. You don’t need to leave. Just enjoy and appreciate this memorable and unique property. The property manager and owners were amazing too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location and Great for large groups

Both homes and the media craft barn were much bigger and more spacious than I could summize from the posted pictures. I loved the privacy of the location and the trust that was afforded my group. The weather changed quickly so we were not able to take advantage of the very lovely fire pits or the 2 hot tubs because it really seemed a bit more cold than we were used to earlier in the week. We all would be excited to come back again and enjoy more family time, meals and games that were played at the Octagon home. The beds were also very comfy and amazing by the way. It was a GREAT!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022