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Galena Country Cottage! Updated Home, Wifi, New Kitchen!

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Welcome! Front view of house, with a cozy seating area and entrance.

Welcome!  Front view of house, with a cozy seating area and entrance. Family room on main floor with nearby dining area, doors to deck and porch. Great room includes dining seating for 8, big screen tv, and updated kitchen! Our home is inviting and peaceful. Great room and kitchen.  It's a very open space! Kitchen - with updated appliances as of 3/2013! Kitchen Kitchen Games and fun for everyone! Master bedroom, main level.  Queen bed. Master bath, main level. Bedroom #2, main level.  2 Queen beds. Bedroom #3 - basement level with attached full bathroom. Basement #4, basement level Basement full bath Basement living area Basement living area Basement living area Patio seating on ground level. View of back of house. Screened porch above, patio below. Deck is beyond porch. Deck, table and grill. Deck seating looking into screened in porch. Screened porch overlooking the creek and woods. View of back of house.

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Last updated: 06/18/2013
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  • Minimum stay:2 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Looking for a little piece of country? Our ranch home is located in The Galena Territory. Step into quiet life in Galena for the perfect weekend getaway!

Whether you are planning to visit Galena on a romantic retreat for two, for a couples getaway, with girlfriends for a wine tasting weekend, with the guys for a golf weekend, as a reunion with another family, or just bringing the kids out for the weekend, our home will easily accommodate your stay.

Our home sleeps 10 easily, with convertible couches/beds to accommodate more if needed. The four bedrooms each have a television, plenty of closet space and are designed with comfort in mind. Bedroom linens are provided.

Four full bathrooms are clean and provide plenty of privacy for all guests. Bathroom linens are provided.

Our home is equipped in technology and gadgets. We have dedicated WiFi - log in once and you will be set for the entire stay! We have large flat screen televisions mounted in the main floor and basement living areas. Even more, the main floor TV has Netflix and Pandora access. Sit back, relax and catch up on movies, TV and listen to music. In the basement, the community TV also has an Xbox system installed. Bring your favorite games, play one of ours, or rent them from a nearby RedBox.

For additional entertainment, we have board games, card games, puzzles, air hockey table and dart board. Plenty of fun, no matter your age!

If you prefer to cook during your visit, our kitchen will delight you. With recently upgraded amenities, and a recent appliance update in March 2013, you will love cooking here!

During warmer weather, grill a meal outside and enjoy our deck, screened porch and lower patio.

Property Type

  • 2100 sq. ft.
  • Cottage

Accommodation Type

      • Vacation Rental

      Meals

          • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

          Suitability

          • Pets Considered
          • Non Smoking Only
          • Children Welcome

          Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 10

          • Bedroom 1: 1 queen

            main floor, with full bath attached...moreless

          • Bedroom 3: 1 queen

            basement level, with full bath attached...moreless

          • Bedroom 2: 2 queen

            main floor, full bath is outside the bedroom...moreless

          • Bedroom 4: 1 queen

            basement level, full bath is outside the bedroom...moreless

          • Two bedrooms on main floor, two on basement level.

          Bathrooms: 4 Bathrooms

          • Bathroom 2: toilet, combination tub/shower

            main floor, hallway bathroom, used by bedroom 2...moreless

          • Bathroom 3: toilet, combination tub/shower

            basement level, attached to bedroom 3...moreless

          • Bathroom 1: toilet, shower, jetted tub

            main floor, attached to bedroom 1...moreless

          • Bathroom 4: toilet, combination tub/shower

            basement level, in hallway, used by bedroom 4...moreless

          • Two bathrooms on main level, two in basement level.

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Dining:

            Table seats 8, bar stools seat an additional 3....moreless

          • Kitchen:

            Kitchen appliance update in 03/2013!...moreless

          • Refrigerator:

            Stainless top bottom refrigerator...moreless

          • Pantry Items:

            Spices and soaps provided...moreless

          • Dishwasher
          • Oven
          • Coffee Maker
          • Toaster

          Amenities

          • Fireplace:

            Wood burning fireplace. Directions and starting materials provided....moreless

          • Parking:

            Dedicated space for up to 4 cars, street parking also available....moreless

          • Fitness Room / Equipment:

            Fitness room nearby at GTA Owner's Club....moreless

          • Clothes Dryer:

            New as of 3/2013!...moreless

          • Washing Machine:

            New as of 3/2013!...moreless

          • Heating
          • Iron & Board
          • Linens Provided
          • Towels Provided
          • Hair Dryer
          • Air Conditioning

          Entertainment

          • Television:

            Our house is equipped with TVs! Each bedroom has a TV, and the two living areas have large flat screens mounted on the wall. Main floor TV has Netflix and Pandora. Basement TV has Xbox system....moreless

          • Games:

            Games and puzzles for the whole family or crowd to enjoy....moreless

          • Music Library:

            Pandora is available to be accessed on the main floor tv....moreless

          • Game Room:

            Air hockey table, dart board....moreless

          • Satellite / Cable:

            Mediacom cable service....moreless

          • Video Games:

            xBox on basement TV....moreless

          • DVD Player

          Communications

              • Internet:

                Dedicated WiFi! Log in once and you'll be logged in for your entire stay. Fast, dependable internet service....moreless

              Pool & Spa

              • Private Pool:

                Owner's Club access to new pool and fitness area. Outside and indoor pool areas....moreless

              • Indoor Pool

              Outdoor Features

              • Deck / Patio:

                Big upper deck overlooking wooded back yard, screened porch off of deck, and lower patio. All have table and seating - perfect for warm weather fun!...moreless

              • Kayak / Canoe:

                Available to be rented from storefront in downtown Galena....moreless

              • Ski & Snowboard:

                Chestnut Mountain is nearby, providing snow sport options....moreless

              • Bicycles:

                Available to be rented from storefront in downtown Galena....moreless

              • Tennis:

                Courts are located throughout The Galena Territory....moreless

              • Boat:

                Marina in located in The Galena Territory....moreless

              • Golf:

                Four Eagle Ridge courses nearby....moreless

              • Lawn / Garden
              • Outdoor Grill

              Theme

              • Tourist Attractions
              • Sports & Activities
              • Adventure
              • Spa
              • Luxury
              • Family
              • Romantic
              • Away From It All
              • Budget
              • Historic

              Activities

              • Tennis
              • Swimming
              • Cycling
              • Skiing
              • Fishing
              • Laundromat
              • Hospital
              • Massage Therapist
              • ATM/Bank
              • Medical Services
              • Golf
              • Kayaking
              • Hot Air Ballooning
              • Hiking
              • Spelunking
              • Ice Skating
              • Equestrian Events
              • Mountain Biking
              • Basketball Court
              • Snowboarding
              • Cross Country Skiing
              • Winery Tours
              • Restaurants
              • Health/Beauty Spa
              • Bird Watching
              • Antiquing
              • Marina
              • Churches
              • Museums
              • Recreation Center
              • Playground
              • Walking
              • Sledding
              • Sight Seeing
              • Wildlife Viewing
              • Groceries
              • Fitness Center
              • Shopping
              • Horseback Riding
              • Paddle Boating
              • Scenic Drives
              • Boating

              Other Activities

                  • Galena has something to offer for everyone. Shopping, golfing, hiking, bicycling, fishing, skiing, sledding, leisure boating, horseback riding, and animal watching are popular among visitors. For the photography enthusiast, there is no better canvas to capture. History buffs will love how Galena takes you back in time. Or see a birds-eye view of Galena from a hot air balloon, another favorite tourist activity. The hills of Galena are the perfect challenge for bicyclists. Every year, athletes flock to Jo Daviess County for 5Ks, 10ks, half marathons, duathlons and triathlons. The Owner's Club has a state of the art workout room, indoor and outdoor pool and indoor basketball court. Tennis and basketball courts are located throughout the Territory for additional outside sports enjoyment. Ask us for preferred routes for various length runs and cycle rides that would leave from our home - we would be happy to share them with you. Galena loves to celebrate! Mardi Gras, Wine Lovers' Weekend, President Grant's Birthday, Girlfriend Getaway, Galena Country Fair, and Nouveau Weekend are all theme weekends. If you like parades, Galena is the place to be! St. Patrick's Day, Independence Day and Halloween are all holidays worthy of this red carpet treatment. And of course Christmas is when Galena truly sparkles and shines. Nothing is more perfect. Which festive weekend will bring you to Galena? We all have to eat, and Galena offers some pretty amazing options! While we do enjoy cooking at home, we always enjoy a visit to a local eatery. This quaint, small town has a variety of dining choices. Above all, we love sharing everything that Galena has with our kids. History, beauty, fun and most of all, family memories. We hope that you can share what you love most about Galena with someone soon!...moreless
                   

                  Reviews

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                  • Nice House & Amenities!

                    Nice House & Amenities!

                    • Guest MCH
                    • Date of stay 06/07/13
                    • Review Submitted 06/14/13
                    We stayed for a long weekend with 6 people (ranging in age from 10 to 76). The house had plenty of room - there was a comfortable bed, a TV and even a full bathroom for everyone. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed (cookie sheets, pots, pans, etc...). We stayed in one night, cooked steaks on the grill and watched the Hawks playoff game. The nearby walking trails were great for long walks with the dog - very peaceful. The kids loved that the free Wi-fi and XBox. The Owners' Club (which you have access to as a guest) has nice pools, a game room and a workout room. Paisanos, in the nearby Eagle Ridge Lodge, has good carry out pizza if you don't feel like cooking or heading into town. The Alpine Slide at Chestnut Mountain is also fantastic. The house was clean and comfortable and the owners were a pleasure to deal with. We would definitely stay here again if we get the chance.

                    Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, adventure seekers.

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                  • Great getaway house

                    Great getaway house

                    • Guest klynn
                    • Date of stay 01/03/13
                    • Review Submitted 03/13/13
                    We stayed in this property the beginning of January and loved it! We were there with another family, including a total of 5 kids and 4 adults, and we were very comfortable. This house is in a good location on a quite cul de sac in the Galena Territory community. There were many amenities within the community we were able to enjoy. We all went sled riding, but there was plenty more to do like cross country skiing, and ice skating. We cooked dinner in 1 evening, and the kitchen was great to use and had everything we needed for dinner and for breakfast as well. We also enjoyed lunch and shopping in downtown. This house is exactly like what you see in the pictures. It is very clean, and well maintained. There is plenty of space for 2 families to stay. The kids enjoyed the xbox and games! The owner was friendly, accomodating and easy to work with to book the house. We enjoyed our stay here, and we would definitely stay there again. I would recommend this property for a relaxing getaway trip to Galena.

                    Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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                  Rental basis: Per property
                  Rental rates quoted in: US Dollars
                  Dates Nightly Wknd Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event
                  Base Rate
                  2 night min stay
                  $300
                  $1500

                  Additional information about rental rates

                  $25 Pet fee if applicable and pet approved

                  $100 Cleaning fee

                  Damage Deposit Required

                  **Holidays: 3 Day Minimum Rental at Holiday Rates***

                  ~~visit our website at www.galenacountrycottage.com~~


                  Fees:

                  • Pet Fee: $25
                  • Refundable Damage Deposit: $200
                  • Cleaning Fee: $100
                  • Tax Rate 11%

                  Cancellation policy:

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                  Last updated: 06/18/2013
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                  Owner info

                  Year Purchased: 2012

                  About the owner: We live in the Chicago suburbs and have enjoyed visiting Galena for many years. We came for our first anniversary when it was just the two of us, and now we bring our kids. We think Galena is a very special place.

                  Why the Owner Chose Galena:
                  We have looked property in Galena for years, looking at lots of townhouses and single family homes. It has always been a 'dream' of ours to have our own place in this beautiful community. When we first visited this home, we were able to picture us here. Our kids loved having plenty of space to do 'their' thing, we love the layout and ability to cater to group getaways. This home has been in the Eagle Ridge rental program for years. We are embarking on an exciting world of renting it ourselves, and we are excited to share it with you!

                  The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
                  Although our home has been in a rental program for years and has been adequately equipped to rent out, our goal is for our renters to be comfortable here, to be 'wowed'. As new homeowners, we are making changes to 'wow' you. We have upgraded televisions throughout the house, mounting most of them, connecting them to services like Netflix and Pandora. We like to be connected and have set up a dedicated WiFi service - that works all the time! Our kitchen has been upgraded (with more to come!) and the bed coverings have been improved. We have stayed in enough rental homes to know what makes for a comfortable, memorable stay. We hope that you come stay at our 'getaway in the Galena' to relax and make some memories!

                   

                  Photos

                  • Welcome!  Front view of house, with a cozy seating area and entrance.

                    Welcome! Front view of house, with a cozy seating area and entrance.

                  • Great room includes dining seating for 8, big screen tv, and updated kitchen!

                    Great room includes dining seating for 8, big screen tv, and updated kitchen!

                  • Great room and kitchen.  It's a very open space!

                    Great room and kitchen. It's a very open space!

                  • Kitchen

                    Kitchen

                  • Games and fun for everyone!

                    Games and fun for everyone!

                  • Master bath, main level.

                    Master bath, main level.

                  • Bedroom #3 - basement level with attached full bathroom.

                    Bedroom #3 - basement level with attached full bathroom.

                  • Basement full bath

                    Basement full bath

                  • Basement living area

                    Basement living area

                  • Patio seating on ground level.

                    Patio seating on ground level.

                  • Deck, table and grill.

                    Deck, table and grill.

                  • Screened porch overlooking the creek and woods.

                    Screened porch overlooking the creek and woods.

                  • Family room on main floor with nearby dining area, doors to deck and porch.

                    Family room on main floor with nearby dining area, doors to deck and porch.

                  • Our home is inviting and peaceful.

                    Our home is inviting and peaceful.

                  • Kitchen - with updated appliances as of 3/2013!

                    Kitchen - with updated appliances as of 3/2013!

                  • Kitchen

                    Kitchen

                  • Master bedroom, main level.  Queen bed.

                    Master bedroom, main level. Queen bed.

                  • Bedroom #2, main level.  2 Queen beds.

                    Bedroom #2, main level. 2 Queen beds.

                  • Basement #4, basement level

                    Basement #4, basement level

                  • Basement living area

                    Basement living area

                  • Basement living area

                    Basement living area

                  • View of back of house. Screened porch above, patio below. Deck is beyond porch.

                    View of back of house. Screened porch above, patio below. Deck is beyond porch.

                  • Deck seating looking into screened in porch.

                    Deck seating looking into screened in porch.

                  • View of back of house.

                    View of back of house.

                  Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #462501

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                  Date last modified - Monday, June 17, 2013

                  $300 per night (USD)
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                  4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom
                  Sleeps 10

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