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Exterior Back, Boulder Creek, Galena IL - Vacation Rental Home
Boulder Creek, Galena IL - Vacation Rental Home
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Great Room/Fireplace, Boulder Creek, Galena IL - Vacation Rental Home

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Heated Pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

+2
1 Twin Bed, 4 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 4 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Wildlife Surrounds! Enjoy Fireplace, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Piano. Near Marina!

Boulder Creek, Galena IL

Entire Home Rental Property: 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 10 Person Occupancy
Strategically placed on the edge of tall woods this home takes advantage of it's beautiful surroundings by featuring floor to ceiling windows so our guests can enjoy nature from both the outside and the inside. Often you will see deer, wild turkey, fox, and birds of all colors! The home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, bright great room, full length deck with grill, large family room, pool table, and games for the little ones. Gather around the cozy fireplace or outdoor fire pit with family and friends.

Guest access
You will have access to the Galena Territory Owners' Club and all it's amenities such as indoor and outdoor pools, game room, fitness center, gym, tennis and basketball courts, and more.

The area
Galena IL has hundreds of unique gift and clothing shops, antique stores, art galleries and artist studios. It boasts a rich performing arts community, live music, gourmet delights, as well as a multitude of museums, wineries, historical sites and tours. There are opportunities to enjoy the outdoors golfing, skiing, playing tennis, boating, fishing, zip-lining, hiking, horseback riding, hot-air ballooning and much more.

Getting around
A car is necessary to see all that Galena and the surrounding area has to offer! Taxi, Uber and Lyft services are available.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the neighborhood

Galena

The Galena Territory, a neighborhood in Galena, is home to this vacation home. Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Galena Golf Club. Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Old Blacksmith Shop - 12 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Grant Park - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Old Market House - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Dowling House - 13 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros Public House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬14 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was spacious and accommodated our group well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2025
Thank you Kate, it was a delight to host you and your friends and we're pleased you found the home comfortable. Hopefully you caught some wildlife sightings, many animals seem to have made a path for themselves to travel on by. Thank you for choosing our Boulder Creek home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marge D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the cabin. The house is set up for fun, even on a rainy day. Pool table, games and an incredible selection of movies are at your fingertips.The pool at the clubhouse is very nice, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2025
Thank you Marge! It was a pleasure having you and your friends stay with us. We're so happy you found plenty to do inside on that rainy day. It's nice when you can have as much fun indoors and not have to weather the rain! Thank you for choosing our Boulder Creek home and we welcome an opportunity to have you visit us again. Maybe we can get the weather to cooperate next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy P.

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

Weekend stay

Beautiful area, great house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 25, 2023
Thank you Peggy! It was great hosting you and your family and hope all enjoyed the great amenities of this home as well as the nearby Owners' Club. This home offers a great deal of space and we hope the young ones had fun in the Kids Corner of the home as well! Please keep us in mind for a future Galena visit. All the best!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Boulder Creek is terrific!

Log cabin nestled in the woods with lots of charm. We loved our stay and would return!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very thoughtful and accommodating! We were traveling over Thanksgiving and they asked if they could confirm any kitchen tools needed to prepare the meal, or anything else needed to make our stay special. She also warned us about some snow on the way and looked out for our safety on the curvy roads during the storm. The house was clean and well appointed for the holiday and even had some Christmas decor to make it festive!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary F.

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

Nice cabin in the woods

Enjoyed the views and the privacy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth C.

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

Family weekend

Enjoyed our stay tremendously. The house was clean and well stocked. The hosts were communicative and check-in and out was seamless.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Beautiful cabin feel in the middle of the woods!

Our group really enjoyed our stay. House was amazing and the property was beautiful. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to getaway and relax in the middle of nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Thanks Matt! This is an amazing place to sit and watch some wildlife in their natural habitat. It can be mesmerizing! Thank you for choosing Boulder Creek. All the best, hope to welcome you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian B.

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

Great getaway

This is a perfect cabin for a larger group, great accommodations, with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Very secluded feel, but still close enough to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Thank you for the nice review Jillian! It's so nice to hear that our cabin worked well for your getaway and all your guests enjoyed themselves. Please come visit again! All the best!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Beautiful Cabin

This was a beautiful cabin in the woods, very secluded and quiet. Easy drive into Galena. The kids loved the pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 12, 2024
Thank you Lisa! We're so happy you saw what we see in our Boulder Creek cabin. Hopefully you had numerous wildlife sightings as well. Thank you for being wonderful guests and for choosing this home. Hope to welcome you again. All the best!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karena P.

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

Great Home Away from Home option

Rented this home for a getaway for my family! We were immediately at home and loved the layout of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2020
Thank you Karena, you and your family were wonderful guests and we so appreciate how nicely you cared for our home. Please visit again! All the best to you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Perfectly Perfect

Great location, beautiful house and deck. Great restaurant in. Galena great pontoon boat trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 20, 2023
Thank you Thomas, it was a pleasure hosting you and your friends. Happy to hear that the home worked well for you and you were pleased with the area. Hopefully you enjoyed some wildlife sightings as well! We appreciate that you chose our Boulder Creek home. All the best!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario D.

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

Family reunion

Lovely house , excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 24, 2022
Thank you Mario, you and your family were a complete pleasure! Please join us again when Galena calls! All the best to you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam M.

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

Great property and perfect for a girls getaway weekend! Spacious, comfortable and well-provisioned!

Communication with property management was quick and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 10, 2022
Thank you Miriam! It was a pleasure hosting you and your friends. Please keep us in mind for your next escape! All the best.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle W.

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

Family getaway

We had a great time at this house! Plenty of cooking and eating space in the kitchen and the kids really enjoyed the play area. Located so close to the pool and golf course and just a short drive into downtown Galena and over to Iowa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Loved the Boulder Creek house!

Charming as described. Wonderful house in a beautiful private setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2023
Thank you David! It was lovely to host you and your family on this special get-together. This home has something for all ages and we're pleased your three generations enjoyed many of the amenities. Thank you for taking such kind care of Boulder Creek and we hope to have an opportunity to welcome you again. All the best!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny N.

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

Great house

Very nice house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Thank you Jenny! It was a pleasure hosting you and your friends and we hope to see you return. All the best!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Lovely home, private and comfortable.

Great for family of 8. We were able to spread out and be together. Perfectly coordinated with Ginger and amenities were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It was great to hear that you and your family enjoyed your Galena bonding time! Thank you for taking such nice care of our home and we hope to see you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle & Briana J.

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

An absolute oasis

We had to families with 4 kids at this property and it was absolutely magical. It was a beautiful home with ample space and after the kids went to bed the adults sat on the deck and watched the starts!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay in Galena! The house is very well equipped. We made many meals at the house and had everything we needed. Communication was good leading up to the stay. Very comfortable home for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

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

Magical Cabin in the woods

This was a scenic cabin, tucked away in a beautiful area of Galena Territory neighborhood. Private and beautiful. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 14, 2023
Thank you Christine! We too feel like we are a hidden gem in The Galena Territory! Hopefully you had several sightings of the incredible wildlife that passes through daily. Thank you for choosing Boulder Creek and we hope to welcome you again when you return to the area. All the best!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Family get together!

Had a great time, the home was very welcoming and the children enjoyed their time, which meant a lot to us! We all had enough room to
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

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

Lovely home

We have stayed in several similar properties. This one felt the most welcoming with many homey touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 7, 2023
Thank you Sue! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Three generation getaways are always special and we appreciate you choosing this home to celebrate yours. Please keep us in mind for future Galena visits! All the best.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

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

Relaxing

We had a great time. House was in a very nice wooded location. Very quiet and peaceful. 😉
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2024
Thank you Steven! You were a pleasure to host and welcome to return any time. Hope you saw some surprise wildlife sightings! Thank you for choosing our Boulder Creek home. All the best!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Great Girls Getaway

We had a great time in Galena and enjoyed our stay at Boulder Creek. The open concept first floor was great for hanging out and eating meals. The basement entertainment area was perfect for hanging out, watching TV and playing games.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2021
Thank you Stephanie! We're so happy you enjoyed the home and had a great escape! The house does have a nice setup with two great rooms to speard out! Hope to have another opportunity to host you in the future. All the best!
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