Carol's Cottage | Galena Territory Vacation Rental | Fireplace | Dog-Friendly

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A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.
A two-story house with a green exterior, a chimney, and a small front porch.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV displaying a house.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden sliding door, and a dresser.
A modern bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV on a cabinet, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa
  • Heated pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main level bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main level bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Galena

Located in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Grant Home and West Street Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Grant Home - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Grant Park - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Dowling House - 13 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros Public House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Galena's Kandy Kitchen - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Carol's Cottage | Galena Territory Vacation Rental | Fireplace | Dog-Friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Carol's Cottage | Galena Territory Vacation Rental | Fireplace | Dog-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Carol's Cottage | Galena Territory Vacation Rental | Fireplace | Dog-Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Carol's Cottage | Galena Territory Vacation Rental | Fireplace | Dog-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carol's Cottage | Galena Territory Vacation Rental | Fireplace | Dog-Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carol's Cottage | Galena Territory Vacation Rental | Fireplace | Dog-Friendly located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this golf cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, Grant Home and Grant Park. Washburne House Historic Site and Belvedere Mansion are also within 6 miles (10 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. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, well located for the area and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage in a great location just outside the city, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend and the home works great for our group!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable weekend!! Will definitely come back sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great, roomie, welcoming cottage

Have stayed at Carol's cottage a number of times. Always enjoy returning management is extremely interested and quick to resolve any concerns. I give them 100% Really nice first floor bedroom and huge second floor suite? Fully equipped kitchen and full-size refrigerator, stove, etc. Lovely in the fall and in the winter for short-term escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect for our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carol’s Cottage was such a comfy, convenient place to stay. The battery on our smoke detector ran out, and Bryan responded very quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

We can’t wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place. Very clean and comfortable. Nicely appointed kitchen. Deck was private. Use of the Owner 's club was a nice bonus, especially since it was very hot during our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable & clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little house, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house and convenient location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and recommend the property to anyone traveling to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Brian was very responsive to several questions I had during the stay. The house was very clean and comfortable. It is very quiet out at The Settlement this time of the year and we loved it. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was prepped for immediate use and exceeded expectations. The host checked in periodically and was quick to respond to questions and was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin that offers all the ammenities of a hotel and better (and much more charm). Great location . It was private and secure . I dodnt want to leave!I will be coming back for sure (my sister feels the same way!)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our visit. Severe weather hit the area during our stay and we felt cozy and safe in the cottage. We appreciated the space and all the comforts of home. We communicated with the owners due to some Internet issues (a result of the storms and not the owners fault in any way) and the response was quick and kind. Good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this cottage. The space was cozy, clean, and well equipped, making it easy to relax and feel at home. The host was kind and responsive, and everything went smoothly from check-in to check-out. A great spot for a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very cozy cottage!

We had a great weekend in Galena and enjoyed the location and style of this cozy cottage. We loved having access to the walking path and how easy it was to get into town. Thanks for the wonderful experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet little cottage

Very cozy with all amenities you need. Very close to activities in galena. Appreciated being dog friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is so cute and cozy. Perfect for 4 adults and one dog. It's only 10 minutes from downtown Galena, and 5 from the Eagle Ridge Resort. Showers were great, too! Brian was easy to communicate with when we had an questions. I would definitely rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter getsway

I would recommend this VRBO home to all. This home was beautiful , and had everything we needed to make our stay wonderful. The area was easily accessible and quiet. The booking process was a breeze and the owners were thoughtful by checking to make sure everything was to our liking. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We did a quick mid week stay prior to school starting. I love the art throughout the home. Everything was clean and well cared for. There were a few minor issues during our stay. The owners were super quick to respond and check in after. My only complaint would be the limited pool hours (10 am to 8 pm). We weren't able to swim our last day because of this and after a 4 pm check in, once you get settled in, you don't arrive to the pool until 6 (snack bar closes at 6) and you only have 2 hours to swim. As a previous reviewer also stated, everything is quite far away and unwalkable, just as an FYI. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable!

Carol’s Cottage is adorable. Cute and quaint and cozy! We had a great stay and would definitely rent again. Looked exactly like the pictures. The property was clean, the beds were comfortable and it had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galena Balloon Race

Cottage was beautiful and clean. Showers were awesome with good water pressure and shower heads high enough for taller people. Everyone in the group was in agreement we would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galena retreat

The house was excellent. Clean. Beds were nice. Shower great. Great area to walk and close to town. Didn’t really use the kithchen much as we only had a couple days and wanted to experience the Galena restaurants. :) Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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