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

Carol's Cottage is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom vacation home situated in The Settlement neighborhood of The Galena Territory — a private 6,800-acre resort community six miles east of historic Galena, Illinois. Genuinely cozy and intimate, it's the retreat guests return to for the wood-burning fireplace, the private wooded deck, and the kind of warmth that larger vacation homes can't replicate.

Named in memory of Carol, the homeowner's mother — a personal touch that shapes how this home is maintained and shared.

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BEDROOMS & SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
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Upstairs primary bedroom: King bed · Private ensuite bathroom and shower · Smart TV
Main level bedroom: Tempurpedic queen bed · Smart TV · Private adjacent bathroom
Living room: Sleeper sofa (2 additional guests)
Total occupancy: 6 guests

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HOME FEATURES
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· Wood-burning fireplace in the living room
· Private deck with gas grill overlooking wooded backdrop
· Fully stocked kitchen
· Smart TVs in both bedrooms and living room
· High-speed internet
· Cable TV not provided — bring your own streaming logins (Netflix, Hulu, etc.)
· Laundry available during your stay

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GALENA TERRITORY OWNERS CLUB — 6 ACCESS CARDS INCLUDED
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Every stay includes 6 Galena Territory Owners Club access cards providing access to:
· Indoor pool (year-round) and outdoor pool (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
· Fitness center, game room, and gymnasium
· Pickleball courts and tennis courts
· 31 miles of hiking and biking trails
· Lake Galena: pontoon, kayak, and fishing boat rentals
Additional day passes: $5/person for ages 5+

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LOCATION
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· Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa (4 championship courses): 5 minutes — discounted golf passes available at booking
· Galena Territory Owners Club: 7 minutes
· Historic Downtown Galena: 10 minutes (boutique shopping, wine tasting, fine dining, antiques)
· Chestnut Mountain Resort: 25 minutes — winter: skiing + snowboarding; summer: mountain biking, Segway tours, miniature golf, frisbee golf

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PETS
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Carol's Cottage is dog-friendly (hypoallergenic breeds only).
· Maximum of 2 dogs · 30 lbs max per dog · $150/dog fee
Please disclose breed, size, and number of dogs at the time of booking.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
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Full refund (less $75 fee) if cancelled more than 30 days before arrival.
50% refund (less $75 fee) if cancelled more than 14 days before arrival.
No refund for cancellations within 14 days of arrival.
Policy is enforced as written — travel insurance is strongly recommended.

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HOUSE RULES
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· Minimum renter age: 25 — primary renter must be present for full stay
· Rental agreement (e-signature required within 48 hours of booking) + photo ID required
· Accurate guest count and all guest names required at booking
· No parties or events of any kind
· No smoking, vaping, or marijuana — inside or within 15 feet of doors/windows
· Quiet hours: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM (full-time residents in the area)
· Check-in after: 4 PM, Checkout before: 11 AM
*note, early check-in or late checkout cannot be determined until the day before and is not guaranteed.
· Violations subject to immediate cancellation without refund

Managed locally by The Collection Vacation Homes — team lives and operates in Galena year-round.