From the bicycles, to the fishing poles, to the nice warm bedding and blankets, this get-away was everything my family of seven needed. I am very grateful and thankful to the very thoughtful owners.
Great location & house. Very clean and very well stocked.
Stayed for a large family gathering, with teens and adults. Had a memorable experience. Host also helped us get into boating club nearby.
Very clean and very well stocked to meet all needs.
My friends and I had an incredible time at the Galena Chalet! This property and all of the gorgeous surrounding views felt like a fairytale. The accommodations were perfect and comfortable. We all had so much fun, the only thing missing was a longer stay! Next time :)
I enjoyed my Bachelorette weekend with my best girls in this beautiful house. It's just outside Galena with scenic views. We even saw an air-balloon float past. It was perfect for all of us to cook together and watch movies and celebrate my upcoming marriage
Amazing property with a stunning view of Lake Galena from the house! We had a lovely Thanksgiving weekend!
The town of Galena is only 10 minutes away and is a very charming town.
We will be staying there again soon.
We travel to Galena as a family/friend group
and it was our first time staying at this property. Stephanie was an amazing property manager! She was very accommodating and a great communicator! Upon walking down the front steps, you immediately feel as if youâre walking into a French cottage. Itâs straight out of a storybook! The decks were huge with gorgeous views of the lake. The home felt so quant and cozy.
We knew from the photos that this place was going to be special, but we really loved visiting it so much. There were so many beds, extra pack n plays and high chairsâŠthings that you need, but donât need to bring. We would love to come back and stay here again!
College friends for 37 years (4 couples) - great place to relax, laugh and enjoy marvelous views and conversations. The views from the large deck are amazing and plenty of room for all of us. Large open kitchen with everything you could need and amazing dinner table. We will be back!!!
We used the Galena Chalet as a meeting place for our mini reunion. The house was prefect for our party of 6 adults and two children. The amenities were perfect. Thank you for sharing your property with us. oh and canât forget to mention the view and the decks. BEAUTIFUL!
There is nothing to say other than breathtaking. The detail the owners have put into this house is so thoughtful, you feel like youâre truly at someoneâs home and not a rental. The views are outrageous, too! And that dining table and chandelier: gimme!! Loved our stay â€ïž
5 family women and 6 grandchildren spent 5 days at the Galena Chalet. The home is exactly as advertised and the location is superb! We spent time at the Owners Club outdoor pool, rode the bikes in the garage, rented kayaks at the Territory Marina went kayaking on the lake and made lots of food together. The house is very well equipped with everything we needed and allowed our large group to spread out and come together as desired! The view is fantastic and the deck is beautiful for early morning coffee and star gazing! We loved our stay!
Great views, beautiful home, even in less than great weather
The Galena Chalet is a beautiful home situated in beautiful country. Well stocked. Comfortable. Incredible views. Pool table a bonus. Short drive to Galena. Lots of amenities including tennis, pickle ball, swimming, boat rental, and hiking. We just happened to have not so ideal weather but enjoyed our stay regardless. Thank you to our hosts who were very accommodating!
Beautiful view, nice house interior wise and has a lot of potential. However, the outdoor space is completely not maintained. The deck was dangerous with rotting deck boards, detached/ rotting safety railings, exposed nails in the deck boards/railings with mold and algae on outdoor furniture. There were rodent droppings on the deck (that we had to sweep away) as well as on the furniture inside of the sunroom. The sunroom was filthy and dusty, it was evident the tables had not been wiped down in a very long time as well as the floors. There were a lot of safety hazards from the upstairs deck to the leaking fridge, we were constantly wiping up water off the floors to ensure no one fell. The owner was aware that there was an issue with the fridge from the time we arrived and told us that the fridge is known to have issues. She said she would have someone come to maintenance the fridge the following day as it was leaking and not reaching a cool temperature; we were not followed up with and no one came to maintenance the fridge. There was a slow drain in the master bath, which my brother slipped and fell in the shower and as a result, scratched up his back on the stone wall. The outside was also full of weeds and did not overall reflect the images shown in the listing. Just overall a very disappointing experience.
We had the most spectacular week ever! The Chalet is just so amazing in so many ways. Breathtaking views, immaculate inside, and everything that you can think of is there. (or at least thatâs how we felt) We even brought sleds for our grandkids, but they already had them there. Stephanie responded quickly to our questions and even had people shoveling and salting the driveway and sidewalks for us the day we left after the snow. My grandson even said he would give us his Christmas money so that we can come again!
The view at Galena Chalet is gorgeous every time you look at it, thereâs no doubt! But we were there in August so an old home + hot weather = mustiness and a bad mix for anyone with allergies. Probably not an issue if you plan to stay in cooler months! That being said, spacious and very pretty.
My family of 5 stayed at the Chalet and had a wonderful weekend. The view of the lake and trees was amazing. We spent a lot of time on the very large outdoor deck taking it all in. There were numerous birds and several deer wandering the property each morning. The inside is spacious and beautifully decorated while equally inviting and comfortable. We utilized the lovely downstairs family room and pool table as well. The booking process was a breeze. Stephanie was very responsive to any questions I had. If you want a place with tons of charm and character...this is it. I am already looking forward to returning in the fall!
Our family spent the Memorial Day weekend at the chalet. Let me start by saying Stephanie was a wonderful host. She provided rapid responses to our questions and was happy to accommodate special requests.
The home is beautiful. There is nothing that feels ârentalâ about this house. As large as it is, it felt cozy and comfortable. We loved the open floor plan. That was very important to the cooks in our family.
Of coarse our favorite part was the million dollar view, which can be seen by most rooms in the house. We would not hesitate to stay here again.
Wonderful home in great location and amazing lake views. There are neighbors, but you cannot see them at all from the home and feel like you are in your own secluded area overlooking Lake Galena. There is plenty of room for large families to spread out to have their own space, but this stay was just my spouse and I to relax and celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. The house had everything we needed as far as dishes, towels, soap, etc. Enjoyed the use of the proximity cards to rent a pontoon boat at a surprising low price to explore the lake. Also appreciated the owner having bikes on site for use, but we didn't use them as we rented electric bikes and rode the Galena River Trail. Wonderful communication with the owner and can't wait to come back and stay again!
This home is beautiful and exceeded our expectations. Rustic sophistication comes to mind. Four couples rented it for an October weekend, but we all said it would be perfect in any season. The view is gorgeous, and the interior is just as amazing as the outside. Everyone felt very at ease. The kitchen is well-equipped and set up in a way that made cooking and visiting with friends easy and fun. We loved the deck and the screened porch. All the bedrooms were very inviting, the beds comfortable, and the living room was perfect for a gathering. If I ever return to Galena with friends, this is the house I want to stay in. It captured every aspect of the beauty of Galena. I can't say enough about it.
The property and views are beautiful. There is plenty of space for a large group and the back deck is wonderful for grilling and socializing. I thought the master bath was a bit odd - very tight, nowhere to put anything, and very outdated. The kitchen was large and good for cooking but we had to wash many items before using as they were just not clean. Overall, a good vacation home but a bit more dated than I was expecting, given the price and 5 stars. I will say that the owners were extremely attentive, even coming out on Father's day to put in a new air conditioner when the old one broke down and temps were hot and humid and the inside temperature was reaching 80 degrees. The pool table and TV area in the basement were a bonus for the rainy days/nights.
The house and views are beautiful! Itâs a very unique property set down into a wooded area with views of the lake. Itâs very well appointed, clean, charming and comfortable. This is a perfect house for friends and family to meet as there are many bedrooms and places to hang out together. There are only 2 and a half bathrooms but they are set up in a way that made it pretty easy for multiple women to get ready. This is an older house so with the charm also comes a couple negatives like no central air and some creaking. There are air conditioners in the main rooms which cooled everything except a couple of the back bedrooms downstairs which got a little warm. Put the morning people in those back bedrooms downstairs under the kitchen because once people are up walking around, you can really hear the creaking. But overall, this was a great place to stay and we hope to come back.
Short Stay Chicago began renting professionally furnished rentals in 2005. We have homes in Chicago and the Galena Territory. We hope that you will rent with us - and allow us to provide you with enjoyable accommodations for your short stay.
Nestled deep in the woods, the Galena Chalet is situated on three acres overlooking spectacular vistas of Lake Galena. Perfect place for bird & eagle watching, a dinner party, snow sledding, golfing, tennis, a girls spa trip, a bridal or baby shower, birthday celebration, antiquing, or a family/friends getaway retreat.