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Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond

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A hot tub with a view of a snowy landscape through large windows.
A hot tub in a room with a view of a sunset. There is a table and chairs outside the room.
A two-story house with a red balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a mounted deer head.
A pool area with a large frog water slide and lounge chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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.
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Heated pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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

Where you'll sleep

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bunk room

3 Single Bunk Beds

Downstairs

2 Queen Beds

East

1 King Bed

West

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond

Brand new. Nothing like it. Five bedrooms (including large bunk room that sleeps 7) FIVE BATHS! Stay at the Brixen Ivy Ranch and enjoy all of our amenities as well as Galena territory owners club. Great floor plan with large great room, amazing views of rolling hills. Giant game room with pool table, table tennis, pop a shot, bunk room for 6, in addition to four more large bedrooms. Fire pit, hike the Shark trail or others on the 300 acre ranch. Access to ball field, llamas, peacocks. Great family escape with lots of fresh air and room to "social distance" :). Large HOTTUB on Large patio deck and screened in porch with outdoor television.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No drinking games, drunks,loud music, xtra guests
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
please be responsible and use common sense :)
a liability waiver is required to use the ranch grounds
no amplified music or loud noise permitted outside. Dont attach any "decorations" to the walls

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1978105vb
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: 2
Note from host: no drinking games, drunks,loud music, xtra guests
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Elizabeth

Located in Elizabeth, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Apple Canyon Lake and Apple River, while Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Elizabeth, IL

What's nearby

  • Apple River Fort - 13 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 16 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Dowling House - 20 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Grant Park - 20 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 21 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eager Beaver Bbq - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Country Store - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jack’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Three Sisters Sweet Shoppe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Just rehabbed, amazing views on 300 acre ranch, animals, trails, hottub, pond located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Apple Canyon Lake, Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course and Apple River Fort. Linmar Gardens and Apple River are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Beautiful views. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great big home. Lots of space for everyone. We had a family vacation complete with kids and grandkids and it was the perfect place. Thing for all ages, For inclement weather, plenty of space to play games, screens for movie streaming, or hang out and play some pool or ping pong. On the nice days, everyone loved the animals, soccer and baseball fields for open play time or hang out close by and play close to house. Downtown Galena is about 20 minute drive so more entertainment options are close. Most days we made breakfast and dinners in the well-stocked kitchen. Joe was very responsive for any needs we had with the property. Thank you for an amazing place to stay for our family.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't have asked for a better extended weekend with the kids and grandkids. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this is the place! The animals (especially Luke-the-Llama) were a hit with the younger ones. The golf course was a hit with EVERYONE. And the fishing pond was a nice break for me when everyone was still in bed early in the morning. I was surprised by the size of the large mouth bass. We were constantly pulling in 2 pounders, while the grandkids were catching bluegill often enough to keep their attention for more than 2 minutes. A bunch of fun! Just roaming the grounds through the many cut paths was extremely relaxing.I'd be remiss if I didn't give a shoutout to Joe. A wonderful gentleman with a passion for his work. Thank you Joe!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
So glad you enjoyed all of the amenities. Hope to see you back at the ranch
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great for our size family. We had 14 people and plenty of room. Joe the farm hand was great he met us on arrival and explained everything we needed to know.We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great weekend away at Fish Tale Lodge! We will absolutely be coming back and are already looking forward to when we can book our next trip. There was so much space for our family of 11. Absolutely beautiful property! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much. Our whole group of friends enjoyed the stay. Joe was very quick to respond with any questions we had. He was great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
hope to see you at the ranch again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house; beautiful property. Very clean. Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
glad you enjoyed our RANCH.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

This property was perfect for a family reunion. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A group of 12 stayed on this beautiful and clean property for a weekend. Three families comfortably fit in the house with room to spare. We also had the pleasure of walking the trails and interacting with the animals on the ranch. Thank you for a memorable weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday Fun with Family

Clean, spacious, plenty for all age groups, and plenty of activities in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We enjoyed a long weekend. Kids loved taking walks and had a great day at the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and ranch

We stayed here for a long weekend to ski nearby at Chestnut Mountain. The house was perfectly comfortable for three families with children. The surroundings are gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay! We loved fishing at the pond, and hiking around the beautiful property. The house was well maintained and was easy to call home for our stay. Our host, Mark, was super responsive to anything we needed! My kids are begging me to book again next year. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely unique place to stay

We loved our stay here - we surprised my mother in law for the weekend with the whole family & had a fantastic time! The property is gorgeous & Joe the property manger was extremely friendly & helpful. I highly recommend it & we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing retreat with a stunning view

This property was amazing. Tuna of space, beautiful view, lots of trails to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Thank you for visiting our ranch, and we hope to see you again soon. Peace mark.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Great quiet location, beautiful property with a lot of trails and things to see. Not far from the clubhouse and downtown Galena. Highly recommend for any family or group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family relaxing getaway

Just an absolute beautiful views from a family friendly home complete with game room and hot tub. Really emjoyed the trails and beautiful sunset over the pond. Great communication during the stay with property manager and owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2023
thanks for staying with us....we will see you next time. Peace, Mark and Joe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

THX

It's a fantastic location—beautiful and authentic! It's quiet and safe, so my friends and I had an incredible time celebrating my birthday. Thank you for your fantastic hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is beautiful. The house was a perfect place for my daughter’s bachelorette party. Love the property, it was gorgeous. The ranch hand was very nice and quick in answering our questions. Definitely would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Thanksgiving

Great property for a family Thanksgiving gathering Large kitchen and plenty of room for all to gather and enjoy time together The kids loved the trails and animals and beautiful views Loved the hot tub!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
Hope to see you again soon. Peace, mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Property

The house and ranch lead to a memorable trip! Thank you to Joe for the tour of the ranch!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2022
Thanks for staying with us. You all were great!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf trip stay

Our golf friend group organized a stay at this house and played golf around the Galena area. The golf was great and the house was even better! Lots of space for sleep, yard games, grilling, and hanging out. The host was very helpful with golf and made the check in process easy. I would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice escape in the country 20-25 min from downtown Galena

Nice home and views. Joe, the property manager was friendly and great. A good place for a family or a 2-3 couples to get together to unplug. Really nice place if you are looking to be out of the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Thanks for staying with us. Yes....with over 300 acres to roam, it is a great place to unwind.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for larger groups

Perfect house for our girls trip. Plenty of room to spread out and everyone had a bed. If you enjoy a country setting, this is the place for you. The owner does meet you there at check in which is not something I am accustomed to having stayed in many rental properties, but they are very nice and helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2023
Glad you enjoyed the place. Not sure if I or the ranch hand met you at check in? But glad you thought one of us was “nice and helpful.” When you stay at our ranch we make sure everyone is taken care of. :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Galena Getaway college friends and our families

Great property for our 3 college friends annual weekend trip with husband and 5 kids ages 6-1 1/2 years old. We explored , enjoyed hot tub and went swimming at owners club. Plenty of seating and really enjoyed grilling and eating out on the deck
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Lyza, owners

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Why they chose this property

Because it is the coolest rental property in the county

What makes this property unique

300 acre working ranch with cattle in the distance, nine hole golf course on site, hot tub, owners club seven minutes away. ten mile views, remote and peaceful, farm animals

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