Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!!

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Entire home

View from back of the property looking at house and pond.

View from front entrance of living and dining rooms.

Abundant natural light and wood stove provide a cozy atmosphere.

Gourmet kitchen w/Viking Stove and island.

Screened porch provides the perfect place to view the pond and sunsets.

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6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14371.7 sq m

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Gym
Parking available
Pool
Dryer
Fireplace

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Galena, IL

Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
‪16 min drive‬
Belvedere Mansion
‪17 min drive‬
Grant Park
‪18 min drive‬
Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

As you drive down our wooded lane you leave behind your hectic daily life and enter your own private refuge.

The Main House has 4 BRs and 3.5 baths. The main floor has open floor plan w/ a gourmet kitchen, a 6-seat island, dining room table for 10, and a naturally lighted sitting room with an old fashioned wood stove. The main floor MBR contains a king bed, private bath w/large two head shower, and a private balcony. Off the dining area is another balcony and a covered/screened-in porch. The kitchen has a stove and gas grill with all the utensils needed to prepare a feast for family and friends.

The lower level offers 3 spacious BRs w/ queen beds w/built-in bookcases, 2 full baths and walk out access to a large backyard. The centrally located media room contains a large TV and lots of comfortable seating.

The Coach House has 2 queen sized BRs and 1 full bath. A game area with pool, foosball, poker, and air hockey tables. Also a video seating area.

A brick walkway leads to a private pond, deck/pier w/arbor, hot tub and lots of outdoor furniture to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere.

Renters of Galena Territory homes have access to a Marina(to fish or rent boats, tennis courts), Owner's Club(fitness room, basketball court, new indoor/outdoor pool), Golf Courses(63-holes & driving range), Winter Sports(ice skating, sledding, cross country skiing), Shennadoah Riding Center(trail rides & lessons).

Historic Galena, a 15-min. drive, offers a return to the 1850's with museums, restored Main Street containing antique/boutique shops, restaurants and nightly entertainment.

Dubuque, Iowa, a 30-min. drive, offers river boat rides on the Mississippi River, an Aquarium, Indoor water park, Two Casinos and a Dog Racing Track.

Keywords: secluded, private, vacation, rental, hot tub, pond, retreat, house, scenic views 6 - bedroom

Property manager

David Batka

Languages

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$500 Fine for violation.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galena

Located in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Horseshoe Mound, while Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Galena, IL

What's nearby

Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 16 min drive - 7.9 km
Dowling House - 16 min drive - 11.1 km
Belvedere Mansion - 17 min drive - 11.9 km
Grant Park - 18 min drive - 12.3 km
Grant Home - 18 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬7 min drive
‪Bread & Vine - ‬16 min drive
‪Galena Roasters - ‬16 min drive
‪Galena Brewing - ‬16 min drive
‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!! 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. Dowling House and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Megan L.

19 Feb 2025

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

Multi Family Weekend

The home was as listed. We enjoyed our time and the privacy the home provided. The home was clean, larger than it appears in photos and worked very well for 3 families (14 people) to stay. The kids enjoyed time in the coach house next door. We didn't get to use the hot tub but they enjoyed sledding down the hill in the front yard. There was plenty of cups and dishes for everyone. The owner was accommodating with our check in/out needs. Also, lots to look at throughout the house, it made for lots of conversation and the kids enjoyed all the unique treasures. We would stay again! Not deal breakers but things to note:- You have to drop off the trash at a site about 10 minutes away. The key card needed to get in needs to be returned to the home.- We needed to use the extra pull out beds. The house has no extra pillows or blankets only an extra set of sheets per room. - They only provided 1-2 towels per room. It wasn't enough to accommodate everyone. Bring extra towels and beach towels if using hot tub.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jose A.

7 Feb 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

6 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

nathan c.

4 Jan 2025

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

Very good.

good location. Clean, two separate buildings.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

16 Dec 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

1 Dec 2024

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

Thanksgiving Get-Away

We decided to go “over the river and through the woods” for our extended-family Thanksgiving holiday this year. Our group ranged in age from 5 to 70 and the house and property were perfect for our 3 nights together. Plenty of room (bigger than the photos indicate) for game playing, crafting and cooking together! The kids had fun in the hot tub, game room and exploring around the pond. Kitchen worked great for preparing our Thanksgiving dinner. Dishwasher was a bit glitchy - or maybe we were : ) A very comfortable (if not posh) place to hang out together in a beautiful secluded setting (and the hosts have curated a really lovely collection of children books for a variety of ages- MANY of which were read during our stay). Dave was helpful and answered the questioned we had. Lots of good memories made!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Willow K.

29 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

15 Sept 2024

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

Great spot

Overall, a great place to get a group of people together. There were 10 in our group and we were able to relax, enjoy the screened porch, firepit and hot tub and cook some wonderful meals together.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

20 Aug 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

11 Aug 2024

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

Galena trip

Great place!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb F.

5 Aug 2024

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

Great kitchen!

Wonderful open kitchen and living room. The kitchen had plenty of kitchenware to create any meal you want. It was great! The teens loved the Carriage house!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

2 July 2024

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

Extended Family Gathering

Property was clean and had plenty of space for our family to gather. Access to Galena and Galena territory amenities was excellent. Plenty in the area for our multi age family, so having a central spot for staging and laughing was important. Deck and campfire is a great amenity to bring the family spirit together.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRISTINA F.

3 June 2024

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

Family destination

We had an excellent experience at this property. It was exactly as depicted and promised. Highly recommend!"

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masanao K.

19 Feb 2024

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

Cozy and comfortable retreat

We rented this property for a skiing trip to Chestnut Resort in mid-February. It's an amazing place—comfortable, cozy, and spacious enough for 13 people across 4 families, with ample kitchen equipment. The playful character and personality of the owner really shine through.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

1 Feb 2024

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

Galena Stay

Plenty of room for a large group. Easy to find, and great view. Would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Megan E.

29 Oct 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

Megan's Stay

The property was wonderful...very clean...my friends and I were under the impression that we could get into the coach house, but didn’t have the combination for it...

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

8 Oct 2023

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

Great girls getaway

We had a great stay. The house was spacious enough to accommodate our group of 12 very comfortably. Kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. Several people enjoyed the hot tub but would have appreciated some solar lights to light up the path to get to it. We loved the secluded and quiet setting and still were close enough to enjoy the town of Galena.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Sept 2023

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

Galena visit

Our group of 14 (adults and kids) really enjoyed the property. It is a large amount of space and feels very secluded. We saw lots of wildlife from the house and appreciated how remote it feels though it is an easy drive into downtown Galena. We had fun exploring the hiking trails and also had fun escaping the heat at the Owner's club pool. We will back to Galena in the future and we would recommend this property for any large group.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Deryl N.

26 Aug 2023

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

Needs maintenance

I am not disappointed we stayed here, the layout of the house and guest house were great. Secluded, no next door neighbors. Lots of room to be together and also many spaces to get away by yourself. Appreciated the large dining table so all 12 of us could eat together. Kitchen had what we needed to make a large meal every night. Washer and dryer were fine. 6 passes included to galena territory owners club, would have been nice to have more. BUT - The squirrel living in the wall of the master bedroom woke us up every morning about 6:00 am, The 2 patio doors off of the dining room were very difficult to open and close. The dishwasher was pretty useless, we ended up washing dishes by hand. Water was hard, there was a softener in the utility room, but certainly was not operational. Other minor things here and there that you live with in your own house, but expect more when you rent from someone else. Owner did not reply to vrbo message or text to his phone, but did answer when I called.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Micah B.

23 July 2023

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

Great family stay, minor hiccups

We enjoyed our stay here with 9 adults and 2 children. Plenty of room and places to spread out. We did experience a few minor inconveniences with the electrical switches in the house (lights working and then not working with no rhyme or reason,) but overall really enjoyed the house and its amenities. The listing should be updated with the correct processes for check in and check out as those are outdated/incorrect.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

27 June 2023

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

GirlsWeekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on this property. The kitchen was fully stocked which we loved since we did a lot of cooking and grilling out. Everyone had plenty of room and space.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tereasa W.

22 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Get a Way

Wonderful! Cabins where wonderful. Teenagers played pool and Air Hockey, while the adults lounged in the Hot Tub. The hills rang with the laughter we created.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Josh C.

22 Feb 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, Great House, Broken Hot Tub, Turd in the Pool

We have been going to Galena as a family for the last five years and the location of this property was by far the most picturesque and secluded. Unfortunately, when we arrived the hot tub cover was off and the hot tub was not in working condition. I called the host and he told me somebody must have left the cover off, which I knew This was one of our key search criteria for a house, so we were very disappointed. House was relatively clean, but lots of dead flies. The house itself was perfect for accommodating our 13 guests and the coach house was nice if you have teenagers or part of your group that needs quiet. Our kids found a turd in the community pool on the only day we had scheduled to visit. The pool had to be shut down for 45 minutes while it was deturded. With 5 passes to the owners club we had had to pay $40, which we lost due to the poo in the pool situation.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Elana K.

4 Jan 2023

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

Large, secluded property

The house and coach house were a great place for our three families to get together and celebrate New Years. The main house has a large bedroom on the main floor and three bedrooms on the bottom floor, all with queen sized beds and fold out couches. This made it easy to be flexible with the kids' sleep arrangements. The coach house is separate from the main house and has a large living room with fold out couches and game room and two queen bedrooms. It's nice that all the bedrooms are comparable. There was plenty of space for our three families of 4, 4, and 5 people, though if you have younger kids they can't really stay in the coach house by themselves. The house has good amenities, the view is peaceful and the hot tub made it really special. As you can see from the photos, the decor is dated (1990s) but the furniture is solid and the house is clean. Nice short stay for a group of three families.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Batka

About eight years ago friends of ours loaned us their house for a couple of days while the well was being repaired at our home. Also at this time we were looking for a place to build a therapeutic riding center for special needs individuals. We fell in love with the Galena/Jo Daviess County experience and decided this would be the place where we would build the center. In 2008 our dream was realized and the center was opened. It is called 'Area of Dreams' and is located on Blackjack Road near Chestnut Mountain Ski Area. See links for further information.

Why they chose this property

The center relies 100% on volunteer help. At the time we lived 3-hours away and most of the volunteers were from the same area. The center operates on weekends, so we needed a facility to house the volunteers who came on weekends. Luckily we found this unique property that fit these needs.

What makes this property unique

This is a very secluded/private property that makes people feel they are deep in the north woods even tho civilization is just over the next hill or on the other side of the trees. As people enter the house they immediately begin to relax due to inviting and warm atmosphere of the house. Next they cannot wait to explore the many unique and fascinating features of the property. The tin ceiling, wood stove, hot tub and pier, pond, media and game rooms, and interesting decorative items. The open floor plan offers a wonderful place for family and friends to enjoy each others fellowship.

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6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

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Bedroom 6

Convertible bed(s)

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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