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The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms

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Hot tub off walk out basement-steps from house
Pool table, arcade games, yard games and more!
Arcade games, yard games, board games, pool table, hot tub & more!
Open concept, plenty of space for everyone to sit, relax, spend time together
Main level master bedroom suite, King bed with ensuite bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

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

Bathroom 5

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

Bathroom 6

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms

The Gathering Place is a modern, spacious 6 bedroom/6 bathroom home that accommodates up to 14 people. We are family friendly and pet friendly.

- 7 seat hot tub
- Pool Table
-Arcade games
- Lightning fast Wi-Fi
- 8 Smart TV's
- Fully Stocked Kitchen + Coffee bar
-Yard games
- Laundry
- Golf Pong game + board games
- Downstairs Bar
- Upstairs and Downstairs Fireplaces
- < 5 minutes to owners club facility
- Right across from East Golf Course
-Gas grill on main deck
- Walking trail near property
- Massive 12-14 seat dining table
-Dedicated workspace with office chair/desk

We are pet friendly! We have a pet fee of $30 per pet/per night.

For the safety of guests & owners, this house has 2 Ring Doorbell Security Cameras with audio. Camera #1 is located at the front door of the home. Camera #2 is located at the interior garage door in the garage, walking into the home. There are no cameras anywhere else on property and no cameras inside of the home.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Two Pack-and-Plays and 2 High Chairs are available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Guests keep dogs on leashes and pick up dog waste.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
HOA: Exterior lights off by 1am.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2515013vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Galena

The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, is home to this holiday home. Mississippi River and Horseshoe Mound reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park.
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Grant Home - 14 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 15 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Grant Park - 15 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Old Market House - 16 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros Public House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms on 18 Aug 2026 start from AU$954, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gathering Place- Modern, Spacious, 6 Bedrooms located?

Set in Galena, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, Linmar Gardens and Grant Park. West Street Sculpture Park and Horseshoe Mound are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great! Would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2026
Rhonda, Thank you for your 5* review. We're so glad to hear you & your guests had a great stay in our Galena home and that you would stay with us again. We look forward to hosting you all again! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful and had everything a large group of people would need for a nice trip. The host was incredibly responsive and kind. I had asked many questions the weeks leading up to our stay and she answered them all. Between the comfort of the home and kindness of the host, I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026
Angelo, Thank you for your 5* review and kind words! We're so glad you and your group enjoyed our Galena home and found it spacious and accommodating. We're happy to hear it met your expectations & you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the wonderful feedback. We look forward to hosting you again! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. Kitchen was fully stocked with pots/pans/dishes. Hot tub was clean and beds comfy. Hosts were also very responsive.Thank you! We had a wonderful girls weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026
Alyssa, Thank you for your 5* review and wonderful feedback! We're happy to hear you had a wonderful stay and our home met your expectations. We're glad you & your guests enjoyed our home's amenities, the hot tub, fully stocked kitchen and more! We love that you were all able to relax and enjoy your time together during your stay. Thank you for being great guests! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Buffy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely fabulous! Couldn’t ask for anything more and the house was stocked with everything you could need. The games were a hit for the older and younger kids, the pool table, hot tub. Something for everyone to do. The host Jess was fantastic, quick responses and so helpful! Thanks for a great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026
Denise, Thank you for your 5* review and kind words. We are so happy to hear you all had a wonderful stay in our Galena home. We're glad our home met your needs and expectations and you found it well stocked, enjoyable for all ages, and that you enjoyed the amenities we provide for our guests, the hot tub, pool table, board games and more! Thank you for being great guests! We hope you come back & stay with us again! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property that Meg our needs! Clean, provided all necessary items!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2025
Brittany, Thank you for your 5* review. We're so glad you enjoyed our home, and found that it met your expectations & needs for you & your guests! We love hearing we were able to provide everything you needed during your stay. We really strive to stock our home well, so our guests are able to relax & enjoy their vacation & company during their stay, so we're glad to hear that from you! We're thrilled you loved our home, and appreciate your kind words! We hope to host you again! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saleem G.

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

Great place for families with children

Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Saleem, Thank you for your 5* review! We're so glad you & your family enjoyed your stay in our Galena home! We're thrilled our home met your expectations and accommodations. Thank you for being great guests, we hope you come back & stay with us again! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for our girls getaway! Kitchen had everything we needed. House was immaculate! We loved hanging in both living areas and bedrooms were so comfortable! Communication with host was great throughout the entire rental process. House is truly a gem and we plan to be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2025
Susan, Thank you for your 5* review! We're so happy to hear that you all enjoyed your girls getaway! We're pleased to also hear that our home met your expectations, accommodations, and that you found it well stocked & clean. We're so glad you enjoyed the process of renting with us, and we look forward to hopefully hosting you again next year. Thank you for being great guests! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This stay was exceptional! My family and I stayed here the weekend of my wedding and it accommodated us beautifully. We had 14 guests, so all beds were full , and everyone was gushing about the house. Even the couple who slept on the pull out couch said it was super comfortable! Wehad our too dogs also loved the house!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2025
Kerri, Thank you for your 5* review. We're so glad we could accommodate you & your family during the weekend of your wedding, what an honor! We're happy to hear you had a wonderful stay & that you all enjoyed your time & found our home comfortable and spacious. We loved that you were able to bring your dogs along for the special occasion, we wouldn't want them to miss out! Thank you for being great guests, we hope you come back and stay with us again! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tsyn G.

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

Perfect place to stay

perfect propertyperfect communicationsvery clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2025
Thank you for your 5* review! We're glad you enjoyed our Galena home. We're happy to hear you found our home clean and perfect for your family! Thank you for being great guests! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doria F.

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

Great Family Getaway

Great space - clean and wonderful hosts…excellent amenities for all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2023
Thank you for your review & for being great guests. We're so glad you & your guests were able to enjoy the space of the home. We hope you come back & visit again! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Such a cute place!

Our executive team stayed at this house and LOVED it! It had everything they needed for an awesome stay. Great layout and nice amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2024
Wendy, Thank you for your kind words & your 5* review! We're so glad your team enjoyed their stay in our Galena home! We love to hear they enjoyed our home's amenities, the layout and had everything they needed for their stay. We hope they come back & stay with us again! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was advertised and very comfortable. Jess was very responsive to any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house. Was as advertised. House has everything you will need, fully stocked. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Tim, Thank you for your 5* review! We're so glad you all enjoyed your stay in our Galena home. We're pleased to hear you found our home as advertised; we know how important it is to guests for their rental home listings to be accurate, so we work really hard to provide that for our guests! We're also happy to hear you found everything you needed for your stay so you were able to relax & enjoy your stay. Thank you for being great guests! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trudy W.

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

Great Stay!

We had our annual family vacation at this property. It was the perfect home for our needs. The bedrooms and bathrooms accommodated our three families really well. We also really enjoyed the screened room and deck. It is located close to the Owner’s Club which we took advantage of as well. Also the property owners were extremely easy to communicate with and we hope to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Trudy, Thank you for your 5* review & kind words! We're so happy we were able to host you & your family for your annual family vacation! We loved hearing our Galena home met your expectations and was the perfect home for your family's needs. We're glad you were able to enjoy our home's amenities, especially the screened in porch deck! It's so peaceful in The Territory and I'm glad you were able to take advantage of the outdoor area! We're also glad to hear you took advantage of the Owners' Club amenities, with it only being a few minutes away, it can add a lot more options of things to do for all ages! Thank you for being great guests. We hope you come back & stay with us again! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is PERFECT! We’ve stayed in a lot of rental houses and this was definitely one of the best! It was stocked with everything you need for a great and relaxing vacation. Owner was extremely responsive and helped answer any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

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

Quick weekend getaway

Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2025
Jen, Thank you for your 5* review! We are so glad you had a wonderful stay in our Galena home! Thank you for being great guests, we hope you come back & stay with us again! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Galena H.

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

Excellent time was had by all!

We had a family reunion with family members from other parts of the country. Everyone had such a great time they want to do it again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Lawrence, Thank you for your 5* review! We're so glad you & your family had a wonderful stay in our home! We're happy to hear you found our home spacious and accommodating for everyone in your family. Thank you for being great guests, we look forward to hosting you all again next year! Thanks, Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

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

2nd time staying

Overall good house and configuration for multiple families, we stayed with 3 families and everyone has their space and still plenty of space to gather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2025
Catherine, Thank you for your 5* review. We're so happy to have hosted you again! We're glad you all had a wonderful time in our Galena home, and that our home was able to accommodate you & your group. We love hearing that your found it spacious for all of you & that you enjoyed our home's amenities. Thank you for being great guests. Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon K.

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

Great place for family gathering

This was the perfect home for our family gathering! We had so much room to hang out and the dining table was amazing. This was the best-supplied VRBO I’ve ever stayed in - it had everything! The ability to use the owners club was fantastic and the house was just a short drive from downtown. The hosts were communicative and made sure we had everything we needed. We loved our stay and would book again if we return to Galena.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Jonathon, Thank you for your 5* review and kind words about our Galena home! We are so glad you found our home perfect for your stay! We love hearing that you found it well stocked. We work hard with Guests' in mind, to keep our home well stocked and supplied. We want our guests to show up and be able to relax and enjoy their friends & family and time in our home-so we are thrilled that is what you experienced! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the amenities of the Owners' Club, and that you also took advantage of the short drive to downtown. Thank you for being great guests, we hope you come back & stay with us again! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

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

Great large place

Wonderful place, beds were very comfy. Good communication as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2023
We're so glad you & your guests enjoyed our home! Thank you for being great guests, we hope you come back & stay with us again. Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Family get-away

We had a great stay with our family. This house accommodated our family’s needs perfectly - spacious with plenty of room and entertainment for all, from the games, to the pool table, to the hot tub and access to the owner’s club. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2023
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so happy to hear the house fit the needs of your family & that you all got to enjoy the amenities of the house! The pool table and games are always a huge hit with any and all ages. We are glad you also took advantage of your access to the Owners' Club amenities during your stay. Thank you for being great guests & taking great care of our home. We do hope you come back & stay with us again! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Family trip

Great weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2023
We're so happy to hear you all had a wonderful stay & a great weekend in Galena. We're happy that our home was able to accommodate you & your guests' needs. Thank you for being great guests, we hope you come back & stay with us again! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Wonderful Place

Great place. Very well stocked with anything you'd think you might need in the kitchen. Very comfy and spacious. Thanks for a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2024
Peter, We're so glad you had a wonderful stay! We're happy to hear our home met your expectations & that you found it comfortable, spacious & well stocked. Thank you for being great guests! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn I.

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

Family Thanksgiving

My family of 14 rents a house in Galena every year for Thanksgiving, and this was definably one of our favorites!! The house was clean, comfortable, and well stocked!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2024
Lynn, We're thrilled you & your family enjoyed your holiday in our Galena home! We're happy to hear you found our home clean, comfortable, spacious for all of you & well stocked to meet all of your needs & expectations. Thank you for being great guests & taking great care of our home. We hope you come back & stay with us again! Jess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prashanth K.

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

Nice place for a family reunion or just meetings friends

Jess is a great host and was very accommodating on our requests during the check in and check out process. It is a nice home for a family reunion or meeting up with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2023
We're so happy to hear you & your guests enjoyed your stay! We are glad we were able to accommodate you & your guests' needs during your stay, to help your trip go smoother. Thank you for being great guests! Jess

About the host

Hosted by Jess McMaster

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I'm Jess! I live in Eastern Iowa with my husband, 2 daughters, a pug named Boris & a cat name Emmy K. I enjoy traveling & experiencing new places, beautiful scenery, and new food. I enjoy being a host because I love the hospitality part of it. I get to fill our homes with items I always wish I have when we travel, to help make guests' stays relaxing & stress free!

What makes this property unique

Our property is unique because of it's space! With 6 bedrooms + 6 bathrooms + 2 living room areas, it has plenty of space for friends & families to spend time together yet have some privacy.
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