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Amazing Views of Cogan Valley ~ Fire Pit, Hot Tub, NOW Pet Friendly!

Holiday home in Galena with kitchen and balcony

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Games room
Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Galena, Illinois
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Lower Level Sleeper Sofa

2 Double Sofa Beds

Master Bedroom Lower Level

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom Main Level

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom - Main Level

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Main Level Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath Lower Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath Main Level

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Amazing Views of Cogan Valley ~ Fire Pit, Hot Tub, NOW Pet Friendly!

Now Pet-Friendly! This home is approximately 7 miles or 15 mins from downtown Galena. It has 8 proximity cards for use at the GTA Owners Club.

**Enjoy Golf Benefits** Guests of this home have access to our Golf Membership at Eagle Ridge which provides preferred rates and tee times at The General, The North Course and the South Course! Contact us for details.

Cogan is a spacious 2400 square-foot home with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Enter the main level of the home by just 2 stairs and step into the family room. This room is open to the kitchen and dining room, which easily seats 8. The gas fireplace and flat-screen TV are the focal points and can be seen from anywhere in these rooms. You will have deck access from the dining room, which leads out to the backyard with a fire pit. The dining room also leads out to the garage, you may park up to 2 cars here. The main level master bedroom features a King size bed, walk-in closet, and flat-screen TV. This en suite has a full bathroom with a whirlpool tub and stand-up shower. The bathroom is within arms reach of the laundry room which has a full size washer and dryer, we supply the detergent. The other bedroom on this level has a Queen-sized bed and access to the full hallway bath with tub/shower combo. Venture downstairs into the large family room which will be your group's favorite hang out spot. The pool table, chess table, Pac-Man game, flat screen TV, and comfy couches (both are sofa sleepers) will make it hard to leave. The lower level is where your plus two will sleep on a sofa sleeper. Another King bedroom is located in the lower level with access to a full bathroom with tub/shower combo. Walk straight outside to the 7-person hot tub, the outdoor fire pit, and the gas grill. The back of the home has privacy on all three sides, along with great views of the rolling hills of the Galena Territory. Pet-friendly homes do require a $150 pet fee.

Enjoy Access to the GTA Owners Club while staying with us. The indoor pool is open year-round and the outdoor pool is open Memorial Day - Labor Day. The club is an exclusive amenity that can be used by only Galena Territory property owners and their guests. It includes an indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool w/slides, a kiddie pool, fitness room, game room, indoor/outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts and seasonal snack bar. Don't forget to visit Lake Galena, The Shenandoah Riding Center and hiking trails throughout the 6,800-acre property. Disclaimer: You may not have enough cards for your entire group. Guest passes can be purchased for just $5 a day at the GTA admin office or pool entrance, staying with us grants you access, it may not be free. Please remember usage of the amenities is never guaranteed. We do not discount or refund due their closure. When you book a home with us we will require 30% down, this is a payment not a deposit. The full balance is due 14 days prior to check-in. If you cancel prior to the 14 days, you will receive the first payment, less a $35 cancellation fee. At the 14-day mark, your stay will become non-refundable, and dates cannot be adjusted. Your payments will automatically be processed to the card you place on file at the time of booking. Your rental agreement (sent after booking) will reflect the due dates and amounts.

Please Note: You will be required to sign an electronic rental agreement at the time of booking. We ask that you sign and file this within 48 hours of receiving it to guarantee your reservation. You must be 25 or older at the time of booking. Please Note—there are no exceptions to our cancellation policy. We highly recommend travel insurance.

Check-in details are emailed to you three days before arrival. This includes the home's address, the access code, and other home/area information. Early check-in is not available from June to October. When available, it cannot be considered until the night before or morning of your arrival and is NEVER guaranteed. The check-in details will cover this process.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Galena

Located in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Old Market House and Dowling House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Galena Golf Club. Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Galena, Illinois

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Grant Home - 15 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Old Market House - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 15 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 30 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Old School Saloon - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Country Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Highlands Restaurant & Lounge - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Amazing Views of Cogan Valley ~ Fire Pit, Hot Tub, NOW Pet Friendly! have a pool?

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

Is Amazing Views of Cogan Valley ~ Fire Pit, Hot Tub, NOW Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Amazing Views of Cogan Valley ~ Fire Pit, Hot Tub, NOW Pet Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Views of Cogan Valley ~ Fire Pit, Hot Tub, NOW Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Views of Cogan Valley ~ Fire Pit, Hot Tub, NOW Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Views of Cogan Valley ~ Fire Pit, Hot Tub, NOW Pet Friendly! located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House. Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Dowling House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 348 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay… House was gorgeous on the outside and inside both…Hot tub and fire pit was 2 great amenities… we will definitely come back for another friends trip in the future…
Basement family room with pool table
Upstairs great room
Card table area and game console
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Thank you

We had a great time The house is beautiful We actually extended our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Great stay - wonderful home

We enjoyed our time in the home. It was a great get-away. Clean / lots of space / great communication. Would recommend and would go back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V.

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

Loved the Territory

Nice house, good price, fun trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Judy T.

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

Great Place!

We stayed at the coldest time and the heat broke. The company was right on top of it and did a great time getting us heat quickly. Would definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Cogan DR

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A , property and amenities as described. Great layout for our family of seven to gather and relax.

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

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

Great space for our family

Great space for our family to hunker down over the Thanksgiving holiday. Loved that the meal’s cook still gets to be with the family while the rest of us play games at the dining table or watch a movie, great size for a hot tub, and appreciated all amenities. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Family Christmas

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent three nights at the Cogan home for our family Christmas. This is a very nice home that had all the things we needed for our family. The kitchen was very nice and had all the things we needed for meals during our stay. My family loved the hot tub and the pool table. It was a great Christmas get-away for my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Only beds for 6 sleepers

Communication great, cleanliness great, location good, fun games, nice hot tub and fire pit. Very disappointed that they counted their pull out couches as sleepable beds. These pullout mattresses are extremely short and approx 3” thick. But, There is plenty of floor space to bring your own blow up mattress. Thank goodness we brought one as backup for our 7th adult.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth Z.

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

Quiet, Away from it all

The house was very clean, especially the bathrooms. Know that you need to bring your own towels to the indoor pool. This was the first VRBO where we had access to park in the garage at night. This was really nice, as it snowed each night, and we didn't have to scrape the car each morning before heading out to go skiing. Also, it is appreciated with this property (compared to others we rented in the Galena Territory) that we did not have to drive to garbage dump before leaving and service was provided. My kids loved the Ms. Pac Man arcade game, pool table, and chess table. They specifically asked to rent this unit again next year. The hot tub was hot and ready for use when we arrived, too, unlike the last unit we rented last year in the Galena Territory. Overall, it's was great! We appreciated the quiet and serene location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Dekalb, IL

Very satisfied!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay and hope to come back to this property in the spring!

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place, as described. Owner was very easy to contact and work with. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with great amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

Beautiful home

This home was beautiful and well kept. We would love to stay here again with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the location and the amenities available right within the neighborhood. Its ideal for a family of all ages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for kids. Plenty to do in the area! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

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

Family Vacation

Great house in private location, but not far from pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Mom's Birthday Weekend

Loved the layout of the house. It was comfortable and easy to be in. Leather living room couches were the best! Loved the crank out windows too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Family special occasion.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house layout was excellent, very spacious where it mattered, making forvery comfortable visiting, preparing meals,and eating. The amenities, including pooltable and Jacuzzi, were very enjoyable andin excellent condition. The location, rolling hills,trees, and fields were beautiful.We had a great time, a very memorable special occasion.

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

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

Fabulous home!

We absolutely loved our stay in your lovely home! It was so well appointed with a beautiful view! We even got to see some wild turkeys sauntering across the backyard one morning!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara K.

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

Tranquil and beautiful

Property is very cute with beautiful views. Love the entertainment on the property and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

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

Great house and location

This property had everything we were looking for and we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

Cozy and Clean

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great Girls weekend on Cogan Drive and would definitely come back next fall. It was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed.
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10/10 Excellent

John M.

Cogan Dr

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Second time staying at this house. And it was just as good as the first time. Definitely will stay again
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Cogan Dr

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Second time staying at this house. And it was just as good as the first time. Definitely will stay again

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