Galena Secluded Retreat: 6BR/4BA, Sleeps 14, with Pond and Hot Tub

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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 14372 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Galena, IL

Eagle Ridge Resort16 min drive
Belvedere Mansion17 min drive
Grant Park18 min drive
Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

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

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

$500 Fine for violation.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$500 Fine for violation.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galena

This vacation home is located in The Galena Territory, a neighborhood in Galena, and 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Galena, IL

What's nearby

Old Market House - 16 min drive
Eagle Ridge Resort - 16 min drive
Belvedere Mansion - 17 min drive
Grant Park - 18 min drive
Grant Home - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

The Galena Territory Owners' Club - 7 min drive
Kaladi's 925 Coffee Bar - 16 min drive
Fried Green Tomatoes - 16 min drive
Galena Brewing - 16 min drive
Bread & Vine - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by David Batka

About eight years ago friends of ours loaned us their house in Galena Territory 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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