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Fall Fun Here: Talisman Getaway w/Hot Tub, Pets OK & Hiking Trails next door!

Holiday home in Galena with fitness centre and indoor pool

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Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds
Living area
Outdoor spa tub
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10255.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Chestnut Mountain Resort
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3 Lower Level

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Main Level Bedroom- 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom - Upper Level

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fall Fun Here: Talisman Getaway w/Hot Tub, Pets OK & Hiking Trails next door!

Talisman Lodge is 5 minutes to the Galena Territory Owners Club and 15 minutes to Downtown Galena. This home is Dog Friendly, Maximum 2.

**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.

Amazing Galena retreat with modern conveniences! Our Talisman home is situated on almost an acre w/a wooded area to the rear of the property and a horse/walking trail immediately adjacent to the side of the house. The home offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 fireplaces. The main level living room has a floor-to-ceiling limestone wood-burning fireplace and flat screen 55" TV. Our large kitchen offers abundant natural light and stainless steel appliances and would be a grand place to host your getaway meal. The large, roomy Master Bedroom is located on the upper level of the home and offers a king-size bed with a large flat-screen TV to lay back and view. The master bath offers a great whirlpool tub and shower with a double sink vanity. The main level features a Queen bedroom with en suite bath. When you enter the lower level you will find the family room where you can relax, play games, or watch movies or the big game on the 55" TV and pool table. The lower level is also home to our other Queen bedroom and then our double twin bedroom. This home features a comfortable screened in porch on the main level w/deck and then a great place to sit on the patio below and look out over the yard. The backyard is also the location of our new fire pit - enjoy!

We do allow dogs at our home. Please no more than two pooches at a time during your stay. We will ask you to sign an additional form to allow your pet and there will be an additional $150 pet fee per stay. This is not a deposit and will not be returned. There will be additional fees charged if your pet causes any damage or if additional cleaning is necessary for your pet after your stay. We would love to host you and your dogs!

You will have 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 through Labor Day. The club is an exclusive amenity that can be used by only Galena Territory property owners and their guests. The Owners' Club includes an indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool w/slides, a kiddie pool, fitness room, game room, indoor/outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, seasonal snack bar, free WiFi and outdoor playground. Don't forget to visit Lake Galena, The Shenandoah Riding Center and hiking trails throughout the 6,800-acre property. 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 before check-in. If you cancel before 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 the entire stay. Our cancellation policy is NOT flexible. We highly recommend travel insurance. Travel insurance is offered at the time of booking and up until 15 days before check-in. The provider is CSA.

Check-in details are sent to the email on file three days before your arrival. This includes the home's address, the access code, and other pertinent home/area information. Early check-in is never guaranteed and cannot be considered until the night before or the morning of your arrival. 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

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. Grant Home and West Street Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course. Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Grant Home - 16 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 16 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Old Market House - 17 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 30 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old School Saloon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Country Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Highlands Restaurant & Lounge - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fall Fun Here: Talisman Getaway w/Hot Tub, Pets OK & Hiking Trails next door! have a pool?

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

Is Fall Fun Here: Talisman Getaway w/Hot Tub, Pets OK & Hiking Trails next door! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Fall Fun Here: Talisman Getaway w/Hot Tub, Pets OK & Hiking Trails next door!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fall Fun Here: Talisman Getaway w/Hot Tub, Pets OK & Hiking Trails next door!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fall Fun Here: Talisman Getaway w/Hot Tub, Pets OK & Hiking Trails next door! located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and within 12 miles (20 km) of Apple Canyon Lake and Grant Home. Apple River Fort and Grant Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 181 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Talisman Terrific

Our place on Talisman was terrific. Great stay with great people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis Q.

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

Parents in town

Everything was great, would definitely recommend this home for a visit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne P.

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

Galena Escape

Great place to stay. Everything was exactly as it was listed. Home was very clean and accommodated all of our needs. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Just what we were looking for

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: Perfect location for eight women on our girls weekend! Four bedrooms with attached bathrooms made everyone comfortable. All common areas had plenty of room for us to gather together. We love the hot tub and the fire pit. Excellent communication from the owner we will be back!

6/10 Okay

Andrea E.

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

Stay

It was good but some left over things to clean from prev guest
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

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

Friends annual getaway

This was home-base for an annual gathering of long-time friends. Through pictures descriptions and correspondence, we could tell exactly what we were getting. The bedrooms and en suites were clean and comfortable. I especially liked the owner’s suite. The living areas were very comfortable. We really enjoyed gathering on the deck backing up to the forest. The entire group really enjoyed the whole property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariann D., Lockport

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

Labor Day Weekend Family Getaway

This is the second time we stayed at this property. I highly recommend this house for a large family stay. It's dog friendly. The owners provide lots of extra fun stuff. We did have to call the owners while we were there with a minor issue.. One phone call and somebody came out to fix the problem within hours..Excellent weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

Wonderful get away

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: Family vacation in Galena was great. The house was beautiful, clean and well maintained. The kitchen has everything you need and grill was very clean. Our granddaughters loved the pooltable. We played pool every night. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our big family coming into town for a wedding. Loved the hot tub, firepit, screened in porch! My only complaint was a few things that were obviously not cleaned, or overlooked...maybe due to quick turnover?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The house was really nice! Perfect size with great layout. House was clean and well maintained. I took one star off due to issues with payments. We added dogs and golf after the original agreement was signed. Unfortunately not once but twice we were charged more then we were supposed to pay. First time 270 ( apparently system pulled new rates compared to out original agreement) second time we were charged twice 400 for golf passes. The money was returned to us but this shouldn’t have happened. If I didn’t double check the charges we could’ve easily overpay. Other then that our stay was great and we really enjoyed the house and Galena Territory.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Corky B.

Girls get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Had a wonderful time and enjoyed the house very much. Plenty of room for group of seven and nice to all have own bathrooms. We used grill and it worked very well. Kitchen had all pans and appliances we needed. Plenty of parking.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large comfortable home, ideal for our group of seven adults. We enjoyed the pool table and hot tub. The location is central to Galena, winery and outdoor activities. Also, the community’s restaurant and grocery store were a nice surprise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal spot for girlfriend getaway. Lots of space to hang out. Clean and filled with amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect and spacious for our family and fur babies. It had everything we needed and then some. We did experience wifi issues on and off after resetting the modem so it was too hard to watch any movies otherwise everything else was great and the house was very clean which was very much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily V.

Recent stay

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: Overall, the stay was great. The house was very hot when we arrived, which is my only complaint. I did notice the outside seemed to be less well maintained (in terms of weeds, overgrowth) than other properties I've stayed at, but certainly did not affect our stay. It's a lovely house with all necessary amenities, and it was clean.

6/10 Okay

Kerrie J.

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

Family trip

The house was great. The amenities were great. We had 6 adults and a baby. The linens and towels left much to be desired. They should be upgraded. The home was obviously pet friendly because I found a lot of dog hair around the house. So it was not cleaned well. There was also issues with the Freezer leaking water. When I contacted the rental management about the sheets being so worn out and pilled it felt like sandpaper , they did have better sheets dropped off for the master bed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

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

Highlight of the golf weekend

Eight of us plan a early spring golf weekend every year. First time in Galena for almost everyone of us. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate, 55 degrees was the highest on Sunday. Thankfully we had a great place to hang out, grill some steaks, build a fire, and enjoy some adult beverages without anyone having to drive home. The next day, 43 degrees and rain cancelled our golf game. Not to worry, we simply headed to the owners club for some indoor entertainment. We would absolutely do the same trip again...hopefully with warmer weather next time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

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

Wedding getaway

Comfortable and peaceful ! Everything from the furniture to the appliance, dishes, towels were of good quality. The home was clean and well cared for. The owner was pleasant and answered all my questions in a timely manner. We all had a fantastic time there. Hope to return later this summer.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

Galena for Christmas

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Its was great and completely stocked, everything we needed. Will stay again.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ramona C.

Friends Galena Trip

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: Very comfortable and well equipped.

10/10 Excellent

Darla S.

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

Relaxing getaway!

Enjoyed the home, hot tub and other amenities. Bedrooms with their own baths is a must for us. This home checked all the boxes especially allowing us to bring our dog. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Halloween parade

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: House had everything we needed. It was very clean. We would definately rent this house again.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Friends getaway

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: Planned for Group of 8 adults but ended up with only 6 being able to attend. We where there 3 nights. Overall very nice, beds were comfortable, kitchen was well equipped, very clean Only two things which were not major but worth noting. Downstairs furniture was pretty dated and one recliner chair was broken. Living room was comfortable but the photos made it look larger then it was, which would have been a little crowded for 8. We all agreed it was a nice and we had a good. We would consider it again. The property management was terrific one of the most responsive and friendly that I have worked with especially Linda.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

Fall Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than 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 wonderful time at Talisman Lodge and in Galena. The house was very cozy and had lots of amenities.

10/10 Excellent

SF F.

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

Relaxing and beautiful

Beautiful home and location for our family getaway! We wanted to stay and relax more than anything because it was such a great space inside and out to catch up with family. Thank you owners and mgmt for
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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