Perfect Summer Escape- 54 Acres of Trail and Pond

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A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows offering a view of the countryside, a dark-colored sofa, patterned armchair, and a coffee table with decorative items.
Living area
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with stools, and pendant lighting.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, benches, and a stone fireplace.
A deck with outdoor furniture, a covered grill, and a view of a green landscape.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Elizabeth, IL
  • Place, Massbach Ridge Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Rocky Waters Vineyard and Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Apple River Fort
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Elizabeth

Located in Elizabeth, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Mississippi Palisades State Park, while Savanna Museum and Cultural Center and Iron Horse Motorcycle Museum are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Map
Elizabeth, IL

What's nearby

  • Massbach Ridge Winery - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Rocky Waters Vineyard and Winery - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Apple River Fort - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Mississippi Palisades State Park - 15 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 22 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eager Beaver Bbq - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jack’s - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Three Sisters Sweet Shoppe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bootlegger Saloon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jug's Tap - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Summer Escape- 54 Acres of Trail and Pond pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Perfect Summer Escape- 54 Acres of Trail and Pond?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Summer Escape- 54 Acres of Trail and Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Summer Escape- 54 Acres of Trail and Pond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Summer Escape- 54 Acres of Trail and Pond located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Massbach Ridge Winery, Mississippi Palisades State Park and Apple River Fort. Rocky Waters Vineyard and Winery and Fergedaboudit Vineyard & Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay here with 4 adults and 2 young children. Extraordinary views and the house was even nicer in person! Great communication and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location and views!House was so nice and spacious. Well worth the money and much nicer than more expensive options in my opinion.Great place and will return for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second years in a row we have stayed there as we like the property so much. Communicating was easy, check-in was easy. It’s such a pleasure and treat to stay at this property. Thanks again and we will be back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful property! We enjoyed drinking our coffee and watching the sunrise through the large windows. Our kids loved taking the boat out and catching fish in the pond- we caught two off the dock. The sky was clear and the stars at night were so bright. I took these photos on my iPhone (unedited). Thanks for sharing your home with us— we loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house and all of its accompanying amenities were amazing. We particularly enjoyed the screened porch and the deck which opened out to an amazing view. The house was clean and well stocked and we would definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a wonderful stay! The property grounds are very well kept and the views were stunning day and night. The house contains everything you need to take advantage of the immaculate kitchen, the large fire pit, and fishing on their serenade and tranquil pond. Would book again in a heartbeat — highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! This place far exceeded our expectation! We were a group of 5 adults and 2 teenagers (19 & 15) plenty of things to do at this property for all age groups. There are many different restaurants and outside activities in nearby towns. Highly recommend this vacation rental property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SUCH a well done stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Here’s a warmer, polished version of your review:We had such a wonderful girls’ weekend at this home! It was the perfect place for us to relax, reconnect, and enjoy our time together. A hot tub would have made it absolutely perfect, but honestly, the home met all of our needs and was very comfortable.The hosts were responsive and easy to communicate with, although everything was so well prepared that we hardly needed to reach out. The home had everything we needed during our stay. The sunroom was a bit warm during the day, but the balcony more than made up for it, the sunsets were absolutely beautiful and quickly became one of our favorite spots to unwind.We truly enjoyed our stay and would definitely love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2026
Hot tub is at the top of our list of things to get to!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and landscape. Well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and location. Couple hiccups but overall we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

Everything was perfect ! Super clean and a perfectly stocked and outstanding kitchen to cook in. The sounds of nature , the view , the house, the fire pit , the pond. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Away

This property was perfect for a weekend away with family! The home is spacious, welcoming, amenities galore (the owners didn’t miss a thing), and the views absolutely stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in a very peaceful setting.

Our family really enjoyed our stay. There is a perfect mix of things to do (hiking, fishing, playing games) and time to just relax. The view is amazing! Galena is just 20 minutes down the road. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

The location was amazing. Everything inside was nicely labeled and easy to locate. The host was quick to respond to any messages we sent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Get away

We really enjoyed staying at this property. The home is beautiful and spacious. The property is a combination of open grass areas, pond, forest and trails. Everything was well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Amazing!

The property was beautiful, had every amenity we needed, and was absolutely perfect for our family vacation! The kids loved fishing at the pond and walking the trails. The adults relaxed by the fire pit and took in the views. It was one for the memory books. I would highly recommend this property to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We would like to keep this place a secret as it was one of our best VRBO experiences. The home is beautiful, spacious, well equipped and overlooking a quiet/peaceful setting. Sarah (owner) was pleasant and prompt in responding to our questions. We'd stay here again and will recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Perfect guests! I made a mistake of putting a 4 star rating under house rules-sadly I not vrbo can’t edit it once posted. I Want any other owner to know they were kind, respectful and took great care of the property while there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in beautiful, quiet location

Stayed at this house for a quick family getaway. Very peaceful, quiet and pretty location, with great views of the rolling terrain from the large windows and the large walk-out deck. This is a beautiful house that is very well appointed with games and activities, and is about a 30 minute drive to Galena. Would definitely recommend/stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway!

The house & property are amazing! The views from the deck & all the rooms-also incredible. We were able to watch the sunrise both morning's from the deck. The family loved the lake. Lily pad & kayak were a great addition. House was clean & beds were very comfortable. It was the perfect setting! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home and property is everything that was stated in the description. So much room for our 6 adult family members. The home was spotless and had everything we needed and wanted. We spent a lot of time of the deck overlooking the beautiful property and rolling hills. Sunrises were spectacular. We will definitely be back to this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional property, we had zero issues really for the most part. Owner was very accommodating and responsive. We will consider the same property for next years trip. Money well spent!
One of the first few casts on the pond my son landed a nice bass.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on a beautiful property just outside of Elizabeth, Illinois. It's a 50 acre property with great views from the house over the rolling countryside. Lots of space to hike the property and let the dogs run, very quiet and secluded. Not too far from Galena (about 30 minutes). Be prepared for lots of bugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing getaway

This property was amazing ! Home was incredibly stocked and prepared for every need possible and really clean! We hated to leave it was gorgeous! Owners were very helpful and kind always super responsive to any questions we may have had ! A true Galena gem thank you so much ! We are hoping to be back again in future !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2023
Thank you for the review! We are so happy your family enjoyed your stay. We aim for it to feel like a home away from home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!!

We got away from the Chicago suburbs for a long family birthday celebration.. The stay exceeded expectations. The house had everything we needed and more. The kitchen was loaded with items you would need. There were nice walking trails and a lovely pond. The place was warm and inviting. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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