10/10 Excellent
Lynette F.
1 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lynette F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Dog friendly(with dog fee),Close to Downtown,Historic District,
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6104.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Galena, IL
- Place, Grant Park13 min walk
- Place, Grant Home17 min walk
- Place, Belvedere Mansion19 min walk
- Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)36 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Dog friendly(with dog fee),Close to Downtown,Historic District,
Miners cottage in the heart of Galena Historic district. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. The master has a king size bed with a TV. The main floor bedroom has a double bed with a TV. And the upstairs "kids" room has two extra long twin beds with a TV. The kitchen is large and well appointed with plenty of equipment. Large dining area with seating for six. Dog friendly with a 1/3 acre yard to play in. On site front loader washer & dryer. Walk to downtown or through the beautiful historic neighborhood and the pet friendly park adjacent to Galena's oldest Cemetery. Free wifi.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
This property uses solar energy
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
About the area
Galena
Located in Galena, this cottage is in the city centre. Galena Golf Club and Eagle Ridge Resort Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Horseshoe Mound and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Galena, IL
What's nearby
- Dowling House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Old Market House - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- Grant Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Grant Home - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Belvedere Mansion - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bread & Vine - 11 min walk
- Galena Roasters - 9 min walk
- Durty Gurt's - 9 min walk
- The Grape Escape - 8 min walk
- Kaladi's Coffee Bar - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Courtney M.
8 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Courtney M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane D.
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diane D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura c.
14 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Laura c.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Raymond S.
23 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Galena & Rental
Raymond S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tamara H.
4 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Co-workers get together
Tamara H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
2 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Day weekend
Mary B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lauren G.
8 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving in Galena
Lauren G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy L.
17 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Amy L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Debra S.
27 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Debra S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Linda K.
26 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Drrary
Linda K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wayne B.
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Wayne B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelley A.
27 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay!
Kelley A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debra S.
1 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Debra S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Alan K., Reedsburg
6 Jan 2017
Older Quaint cottage. Well Maintained. Close to downtown.
Alan K.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016
10/10 Excellent
lisa l.
10 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming place to stay!
lisa l.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan O.
20 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Dan O.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
21 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Aaron J., Galena, IL
19 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well maintained.
Aaron J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peggy R.
19 May 2019
Girls weekend
Peggy R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lisa B.
8 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Lisa B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
4/10 Poor
carrie g.
1 Oct 2018
The home was very clean, but also dated. Could use new towels, and a few new pieces of furniture.
carrie g.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Melody S.
24 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet, vintage cottage
Melody S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dawn P.
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Dawn P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Damian J.
18 Feb 2016
Peaceful
Damian J.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016
About the host
Hosted by Aaron Johnson
We are fun loving world travelers who use VRBO to travel too.
Why they chose this property
This property gives us a full sense of calm and gratitude and keeps us ever mindful that our time off allows us to grow. In the heart of the historic district. Walking distance to downtown.
What makes this property unique
A big yard for the family & dogs to relax, breathe and get to know themselves again.
Languages:
English
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