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Holiday Break on Bench St–Steps from Shopping/Dining/Turner Hall - Fireplace!

Holiday home in Galena with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Old Market House
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  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room - Main Level

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Holiday Break on Bench St–Steps from Shopping/Dining/Turner Hall - Fireplace!

This Beautiful, Historical and Updated home is smack dab downtown Galena. This Preservation Award-winning home was built in 1856 and is in an incredible location. Bench St is one street North of Main St and this home is approximately 150 steps to all the amazing dining, shopping and entertainment that Downtown Galena offers. This home is NOT pet-friendly.

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This home is an amazing 1600 square feet. It feels spacious and welcoming, definitely not your typical downtown rental. When you pull up and locate your on-street parking (first come first serve) you will notice the immaculate exterior of the home. It is located directly across the street from Turner Hall and could accommodate a bridal group, guests at a function or just serve as a beautiful backdrop for your stay.

Step inside from Bench Street and into the welcoming foyer. To the right, you’ll find a quiet study, and to the left, a cozy living room with an electric fireplace and a beautiful view of Turner Hall. There is plenty of comfortable seating and a flat screen tv for you to enjoy in this living space. NOTE: there is a sofa sleeper in the living room (please bring your own Queen size linens for sleeper). The dining room is large enough for everyone to gather and will be a great spot to enjoy meals and play games during your stay, the record player with vinyl is a sweet treat. Easy access to the kitchen with all major appliances and a Keurig coffee maker is handy for all. Enjoy the complimentary water in the refrigerator. Step out onto the screened back porch, a great place to relax with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. The half bath is also located on the main level. Upstairs are the 3 bedrooms all with comfortable Queen beds and they share one full bathroom. Plush linens and towels are available for you and don't forget that awesome view of Turner Hall across the street. Please note this home does not have a washer and dryer for guest use.

Please note this home is not part of the Galena Territory and does not have access to the GTA amenities.

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 when 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 this be signed and filed within 48 hours of receiving to guarantee your reservation. You must be 25 or older at the time of booking and present for the duration of the stay. Our cancellation policy is NOT flexible. We highly recommend travel insurance, which is offered at the time of booking and up until 15 days before check-in. The provider is CSA.

Check-in details will be sent to the email on file three days prior to your arrival. This message will include the property address, access code, and other important home and area information. Please note that early check-in cannot be guaranteed and may only be considered the evening before or the morning of your scheduled arrival. Instructions for this process are outlined in the check-in details

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No 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

About the area

Galena

Located in Galena Historic District, a neighbourhood in Galena, this holiday home is in the mountains. Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, horse riding and mountain biking.
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Old Market House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dowling House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grant Home - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kaladi's Coffee Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Break on Bench St–Steps from Shopping/Dining/Turner Hall - Fireplace! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Break on Bench St–Steps from Shopping/Dining/Turner Hall - Fireplace!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Break on Bench St–Steps from Shopping/Dining/Turner Hall - Fireplace!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Break on Bench St–Steps from Shopping/Dining/Turner Hall - Fireplace!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Break on Bench St–Steps from Shopping/Dining/Turner Hall - Fireplace! located?

Located in Galena Historic District, this holiday home is steps away from Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Old Market House. Dowling House and Old Blacksmith Shop are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Perfect spot for Main St. Gakena

Stayed here with my siblings for a fun Galena siblings weekend. This house was so nice! Lots a space, well stocked, comfortable beds, and perfect location to enjoy all of downtown Galena!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Lovely stay in Galena

The home was exactly as promised. We were there during a busy holiday weekend and as noted on the description of the property, parking was a small challenge. But being so close to the downtown area, many restaurants, shops and such, there wasn't a need to travel by car unless you wanted to.Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Great location!!

Loved the location- quick walk downtown Galena. Roomy for our family- very quaint!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Girls trip

Perfect location for a wonderful girls trip! Such a great place. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krisitn L.

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

Cute, Clean, Historic House

Very happy with out stay. I would absolutely recommend this home. It was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

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

Galena Getaway

Wonderful location and little thoughtful conveniences supplied.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Fabulous Location & Service

Couldn't rave enough about the hospitality, location and cleanliness! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Quick trip

We enjoyed our stay. So nice & close to the shops & restaurants. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

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

Girls Weekend

This property was a great place for our girl’s weekend. We loved how easy it was to walk to Main Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Charming home in perfect location!

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 Bench Street house is an excellent accommodation centrally located to Main Street. It had all the amenities we needed and was very comfortable for our group. We especially enjoyed having a comfortable outdoor are to hang out. We highly recommend staying at a bench StreetB

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

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

Lovely home and fabulous location

Location is on Bench street, one block up from the main street with restaurants and shopping! The house overall was super clean, decorated cute, had all the amenities we needed for a weekend. The three bedrooms were nice sizes for our family of 4 (with teens). Would highly recommend, and would for sure stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

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

Galena Trip

Great location. Very clean. Easy to check in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great Location

This house had some great character - could not have had a better location. Perfectly walkable to all the shops and restaurants. The house was loaded with bottled water which came in handy with such warm weather!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

60th birthday party

Had a Surprise gathering of sisters and nieces to celebrate 2 60th birthdays 🎂 this home was perfect, beautiful, and so close to all the shops, patking was not a problem. We all said we would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Debby M.

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

Location location location

Sister trip! The home was big, very clean & a perfect location for 1 block walking to Main Street Galena. It was nice that it was ready upon arrival & we were able to check in. It is an older home refurbished like most in Galena. The pictures paint this home inside & out. We loved the old Victrola record player & albums. This home is nicely decorated, however the recliners were a bit hard for us ladies to close & 2 out of the 3 mattresses were comfortable. We appreciated all the amenities provided even the water. Easy access & checkout. Reasonable priced & excellent service. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Amazing Location, Clean and Such a Cute Town!

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: Our group loved the location to Main St Galena. We could stop back during the day leave our bags, grab a snack and head back to shopping and enjoying the Halloween parade. The house was clean and such great spaces. Dining area large and kitchen had bonus water and coffee. We've booked again next year!

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Parked across the street and walked everywhere. It was the cleanest rental we’ve ever stayed in. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, excellent location, clean and comfortable! We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Great for Girls Getaway!

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 was spacious and clean! Loved the screen porch for relaxing in the evenings. The bottled water in the fridge and umbrellas by the door were a nice touch! It was great being a 2 minute walk from Main Street!

10/10 Excellent

kelly g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place so close to everything would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy M.

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

Bench Street Perfection

We loved our stay on Bench Street. Walkable to everything! We played games around the awesome dining room table and listened to music on the turntable. Big fun! The house was spotless. The beds were comfy. We didn't feel that anything was missing from the rental. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

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

Great place.

The house was great place to stay. We visited Galena for our annual wine fest event, and it was a great place for us and our friends and family to stay. It was very clean and very well organized, and everything was just as it was described in the listing. The record player was a big hit. It was also a very peaceful and quiet location. We definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi T.

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

Girls week

Wonderful place! Clean and comfortable. In a great location to walk to everything. Easy to work with property manager. Good response time.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Wild Women Warriors 5

Rating Details: 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 high school group of girlfriends weekend getaway. We enjoyed the sights, shopping and delicious food. We also found our evenings playing cards games around the dining room table with plenty of laughter. The home was so comfortable, we felt right at home!

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

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

Loved it! Will be back!

We had a great time and close to Main Street in Galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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