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Walk 2 Town ~ Dog Friendly ~ Private ~ Wildlife All Around ~ EV Car Charger

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Galena, Illinois
  • Dowling House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Belvedere Mansion
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Lower level Full - Platform Bed

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom - King Bed

1 King Bed

Sofa Sleeper

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom - Private

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Walk 2 Town ~ Dog Friendly ~ Private ~ Wildlife All Around ~ EV Car Charger

Our Harrison Downtown Retreat is .5 miles from Main St. downtown Galena - just a quick walk to dining, shopping, etc. This home is Dog Friendly, Maximum of 2, pet fee is required. The yard is not fenced or accessible due to the terrain (hill with prairie grasses). The neighborhood is safe and great for exploring.

*Golf Benefits: Guests have access to our Eagle Ridge Golf Membership with preferred rates and tee times at The General, The North Course and the South Course! Contact us for details.

Our Harrison Home is a modern 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom dog friendly farmhouse located in the heart of Galena with the feeling of country living. The home is less than a 5 minute ride to downtown or a 10 min "adventure" aka steep walk. If you can peel yourself away from the front porch overlooking the NEW Outdoor FIRE PIT you'll step into a large two story living room w/a wood burning fireplace between the living room and dining room. The skylights bring nature in and the airy rooms makes this home feel large and welcoming. Relax in the living room in front of the flat screen TV with Blu Ray and cable or play games at the dining room table. Step into the kitchen and be delighted by the galley layout with a NEW Frigidaire stove and everything you need or would want, coffee maker, toaster oven, microwave and ice maker. Step outside form the kitchen and use the gas grill and we provide the propane. NOTE: This home does have many interior steps, it may not be the best for someone with mobility issues. Upstairs you will enjoy the large master bedroom featuring a memory foam King mattress with private bath, closet and flat screen tv, this room has maximum light and is open to the living room below. The lower level features another seating area and a new washer and dryer in the laundry room. The bedroom has a Queen bed, private bath, flat screen smart tv for you to watch Netflix, HULU, etc. on. This home can sleep 4 people in beds, 2 on the sofa sleeper and then there is an air mattress for an extra 2. The home has occupancy for up to 8. Also the owner just installed an electric vehicle charging station for you to use mounted on the outside of the garage. This home has a steep driveway, we recommend a 4 WD vehicle in the winter and also please consider purchasing travel insurance. If you cannot access the area or the home due to weather there are no refunds. Feel free to use the one side of the garage during your stay. Pet friendly homes do require a $150 pet fee.

Please note this home is not part of the Galena Territory and does not have access to the GTA amenities. Enjoy our Harrison Retreat!

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 at the time of booking. Your rental agreement (sent after booking) will reflect the due dates and amounts.

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 prior to check in. The provider is CSA.

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.

Check in details are sent 3 days prior to your arrival to the email on file. 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 morning of your arrival. The emailed check in details will cover this process.

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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

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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 deadlock

About the area

Galena

Located in Galena, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. 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. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, hiking and hunting nearby.
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Galena, Illinois

What's nearby

  • Dowling House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Old Market House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grant Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Grant Home - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk 2 Town ~ Dog Friendly ~ Private ~ Wildlife All Around ~ EV Car Charger pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk 2 Town ~ Dog Friendly ~ Private ~ Wildlife All Around ~ EV Car Charger?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk 2 Town ~ Dog Friendly ~ Private ~ Wildlife All Around ~ EV Car Charger?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk 2 Town ~ Dog Friendly ~ Private ~ Wildlife All Around ~ EV Car Charger located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Dowling House and Old Blacksmith Shop. Old Market House and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cindy E.

Perfect location in Galena

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: We had a wonderful stay at this property. The house was clean and very comfortable for my husband and I plus my son, daughter-in-law and their dog. The location is walking distance to downtown and beautifully situated on the bluff. The host was very helpful and responsive. Would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

George S.

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

Great Little Place to stay!

House was nice, well kept, clean. Locatation was fantastic. The walk to the main road where the stores and resturaunts are is really not bad, just involves some steps. The house really has a country feel to it, even though you have neighbors close by. The surrounding woods give you the rural feeling and we saw so many deer on and around the property. I really had no communication with the property manager so I cant comment of that but did not need to, everything was perfect. Only issue I took note of are the pictures on the site can be misleading. The house sits on a hill (like most of the town) but the driveway is quite steep. Wife refused to back out of it. Also, the master bedroom is huge but it is an open loft concept, so you can hear what people are doing in the living room downstairs, so if privacy is a concern this is an issue. I still would rent here again in a heartbeat and look forward to comming back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Had a Great Time

Loved the location and the walk to town including the 88 steps each way. Setting was awesome and our dog enjoyed the stay as well. We were able to use both the outdoor fire pit and indoor wood burning fireplace one evening. We had some miscommunication with the property manager over the time of a city inspection, but worked out ok. As others wrote it is tricky to warm up the lowest level and balance with the rest of the house. Some of the pots and pans could do to be replaced.So yes a couple items could have been slightly better, but when we reflect on the stay and the property the important items far outweighed anything to be picky about.Galena itself was great too!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Get away to Galena

Everything we could have wanted in a vacation property. Very close to downtown and very roomy Perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA W.

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

Girls getaway

House was perfect. Totally comfortable, with your own space. Loved the layout and the furnishings. Really beautiful and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Perfect for girls weekend!

Lovely house in the woods! We woke up to deer walking around the house. A beautiful place to meet up with friends that I haven’t seen in awhile. House was very clean. Close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia f.

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

Location

Nice home conveniently situated close to town. Driveway always a challenge in winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

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

Very Enjoyable Stay

Our family of four and three of our sons’ friends stayed here. We liked the home and would definitely stay again. The issues we had were: the lowest level was very cold so plan accordingly. Fortunately, I brought my electric thro
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Beautiful

We want to go back this summer. House has a great view. We saw deer every day. House had everything we needed. It was too cold to walk but in warmer weather it would be a pretty walk to town. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

great location

Liked being able to walk "down" into Town.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Christmas in Galena

We wanted a place to stay within walking distance to downtown Galena with at least 2 bathrooms. The Harrisson house fit the bill! We were able to enjoy our homemade breakfast then off to downtown for shopping, the historic blacksmith shop & living Christmas windows!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted R.

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

Wonderful property!

The house was spotless and the vibe was relaxing and cozy. We loved that there were little sitting areas in all different areas of the house so everyone had a place to go to have some alone time. The location was perfect. A 1 minute drive to the downtown or you could walk on the “secret path”. If you have knee problems the short drive might be better as it is a steep walk. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle R.

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

Galena Stay

Had a great stay and enjoyed being walking distance from town. Only negative is the EV charger did not work, which is 75% of the reason I chose this house. That was a bummer but we made it work.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary K.

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

Great Birthday Getaway

The house was just what we needed for a quiet birthday celebration with friends. The house was clean and well equipped for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Alexis M.

Great fora little girls trip!

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: We had the best time at this rental for our girls trip. It is the perfect size and the list perfect location to downtown!

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

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

Family get away

You need to put hand rails in the shower for the elderly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Girls weekend

Stayed for a girls weekend and loved the location to downtown (walkable), it was very clean! We loved waking up, having coffee on the porch and watching the deer, foxes, and other wildlife while we enjoyed a slower morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beth R.

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Seclusion in Town

My family loved this property. The house is in town but secluded - surrounded by trees on three sides and set downhill from the road. The feel of being 'one with nature' was enhanced by a family of deer visiting us each morning. The house is uniquely designed - allowing easy visiting, but also space for those who prefer solitude. While we did get out and about everyday, we found ourselves simply enjoying sitting on the porch and around the firepit. In regards to the firepit - plenty of wood provided, but no fire starter or matches could be found. If you plan on cooking - as stated in the description, the kitchen is minimally stocked with cookware and bakeware and not much more than salt and pepper.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Repeat Guests

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: We have been staying at this location consistently for the past four years since the pandemic. We visit the area often because I grew up in the area. We have two dogs who come with us because the cost of boarding in our area is so high. It also feels more like home to bring them along.We love the location since it is walking distance to downtown, but remote enough to feel as though you are in the Northern Wisconsin woods. The home is very clean and up to date. The bedrooms are on separate floors, so you can have privacy if you bring guests.My primary love is the wrap around porch. I grew up in a house with such a porch, so I wax nostaligic whenever I can sit on this porch and take in the sound of crickets. There are also many deer in the area, as well as wild turkeys. The use of a garage is a major plus, too.We are already booked for another stay. It is definitely our home away from home in the Galena area.

10/10 Excellent

Miguel S.

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

Our first time in Galena

Property location was great for the proximity to Main St and downtown Galena. The house was nice, clean, and very well kept. The only downside to my wife and I as a protective parents was the separation of the two bedrooms. We all end up staying in the master bedroom, which was still nice. We brought our Dog, who stayed in the main floor, and he didn't felt left alone with the open ceiling to the master bedroom. Overall... We definitley enjoy our stay and visit to Galena and plan on coming back. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Harrison Downtown Retreat

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 nice place! Clean, short walk to main strip. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Great House and 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 house was extremely clean and well maintained. The shortcut made access to downtown easy although coming back, the stairs could be a challenge for those with physical challenges. We would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

Peaceful Paradise

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: Tucked away in a wooded setting like a tree house. The home is perched above meeker street, one block to Main Street. The proximity is very close to town but walking would be a challenge due to the very steep streets that you would have to travel. We found the stairs to walk down to town and used them our entire stay. We did not have to drive. There are many stairs probably 3-4 flights, so if this is not a problem for you walking is a great choice. The property is well kept and clean. Wood is provided for the fire pit. There was everything you could want and need for a comfortable stay. The beds were comfortable and the TV had all the streaming services as well as local news from all around the country. A must do is the trolly tour! It is very educational with a terrific guide to show you the area. Must go to Horseshoe Mound Nature and Wildlife area in Galena which is about 20 min drive. Panoramic views of Iowa as well as Mississippi River from high above Galena. The property manager was great and communication was very easy . We loved our stay and will definitely return for a repeat visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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