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The Nautical House-Downtown Galena

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A wooden staircase leading up a hill, surrounded by trees and vegetation.
A brick building with a sign reading "GALENA" and a covered porch area.
A wooden deck with a round table and four chairs, a covered table with a bench, and two lantern-style lights.
A living room with a round wooden table, a black chair, a sofa with blue cushions, a small rug, and a lamp.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Grant Home
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Nautical House-Downtown Galena

Welcome aboard "The Nautical House", located downtown historic Galena, IL and just footsteps from unique shopping, delicious eats and endless activities and experiences!
Anchor yourself and enjoy a picturesque front porch view of the Galena River or wine down on the private back deck complete with an outdoor grill. The eclectic and unique, nautical themed cozy interior invites you to spend your days relaxing in your home-away-from-home. The master bedroom and guest room, located on the second floor, offer full-sized sleeping accommodations along with 1.5 bath and laundry room. The both bedroom and living room are equipped Smart TVs connected to WiFi for you to login into your Netflix or other streaming subscriptions.
Enjoy a meal with your group, cooked in the well-equipped kitchen which includes a refrigerator, stove, oven, and microwave where you can prepare home-cooked dishes or make your way downtown Main Street to enjoy what Galena has to offer. The front porch or back deck, equipped with a gas grill, are perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or an evening glass of vino. Don't stress about parking - "The Nautical House" has two private guest parking spaces for your vehicles - reserved just for you (private parking not available during the snow season).
Galena is a town like no other. Let "The Nautical House" be the staple to your vacation. Sail away with us! Come see why Galena has been named one of Americas best small towns year over year.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2083645vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Galena

Located in Galena, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Horseshoe Mound and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Grant Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Market House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dowling House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grant Home - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Blaum Bros Public House - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nautical House-Downtown Galena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Nautical House-Downtown Galena?

As of 2 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nautical House-Downtown Galena on 6 Feb 2027 start from £547, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Nautical House-Downtown Galena?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Nautical House-Downtown Galena?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nautical House-Downtown Galena?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nautical House-Downtown Galena located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum, Belvedere Mansion and Linmar Gardens. Old Market House and Washburne House Historic Site are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this house was excellent for our girls’ weekend in Galena. We were able to walk to everything downtown. Unfortunately, it rained the whole time so we did not get to enjoy the outside patio. The beds could use some updating as they were only full size. We brought air mattresses to sleep more comfortably but that worked ok. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and worry free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was okay but AC way too noisy for our liking. Very old property that needs updating to reflect the current pricing. Street noise also very loud inside the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walkable to downtown, comfortable beds, lots of space!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great clean house in an ideal location. Walking distance to all of downtown Galina. Enjoyed sitting on the front porch answering questions about the huge flood gate just next door from visitors passing by on their to town (thanks to a book on the coffee table we knew a few facts to share).The nautical decor was very well done. For as old as the house is it wasn't squeaky at all. Totally enjoyed our stay and would stay again.Having the parking spaces up behind the house was nice but even better is the free street parking out front once evening rolled around and town clears out. Especially on packing up to head home.Highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was cozy and lovely for our mom and daughter’s trip! The location is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Great location and comfortable lodging.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy & warm home. Close to downtown shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location and cozy

The property is cozy, equipped with everything and a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is very cute, designated parking spot is wonderful and walking distance to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed the stay!

Cute home, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Cute house with great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cozy home, great location! Walking distance to all the cute shops and restaurants. Went for a girls trip and had the best time. Tip: park in front first to drop off baggage and then find private parking in the back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The deer in the yard at night was a plus. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay in Galena, and the nautical house was spectacular. We would definitely stay in this house again and we plan to come back. The house was amazing.!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great location to gather with friends!

Can’t beat the location! Parking and check in was easy, the nautical theme is so fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

Perfect location to all shops and restaurants!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

Great stay! Sitting on the front porch was delightful. It was so convenient to have parking and walk to everything right downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice house. Great location

Very nice house. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Perfect location for a weekend get away to Galena. We love the accessibility to the main street shops and restaurants. The home is well kept and a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location

Great location. Very clean and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You have a cute little home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation

Had a great weekend here enjoying sitting on porch and ability to walk to everything down town. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location downtown Galena

Very historical nautical themed house right downtown Galena. Check in was easy and walking to 110 shops and restaurants was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galena Getaway

We enjoyed our stay. The property was clean, well maintained and had a charming nautical theme. I really appreciated how close it was to the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jolene

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I was born and raised in the Galena area. My family has been managing vacation rental homes in the area for over 15 years. We love the unique and beautiful topography of the Galena area and enjoy sharing it with others.

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