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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Belvedere Mansion
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Maple

1 Queen Bed

Walnut

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

About this property

Driftless Get Away

Historic Tourist Home centrally located in beautiful Galena, IL.

This listing is for the entire 2nd floor Suite : two bedroom with common room, and full bathroom with shower/tub.

Amenities Include: WiFi, mini fridge, microwave, Coffee/tea Bar

Short 3 min walk to downtown and local attractions. This Tourist Home is permitted for up to 5 overnight guests! (Message for details.)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Call/text about pet policy.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2146810vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Galena

Located in Galena, this holiday home is in the city centre. Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Horseshoe Mound and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve. Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Belvedere Mansion - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Washburne House Historic Site - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grant Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grant Home - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Market House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftless Get Away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Driftless Get Away?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Driftless Get Away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftless Get Away?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Driftless Get Away located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this holiday home is steps away from Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site. Grant Park and Grant Home 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. 84 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home and we really enjoyed how close it is to Main Street.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful space with excellent access to downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect space for a girls weekend in Galena, walkable to downtown. We enjoyed the comfortable beds, antique furnishings and nice common living area. Our host responded promptly to questions. Our only minor issue was road construction making it slightly difficult to find the house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

dennis r.

Liked: Check-in
Enjoyed our stay. Convenient location and comfy beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The character of such an old home and the comfort of the rooms were outstanding. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful experience. Host was great at communicating and was so kind to leave a few treats to enhance our stay. The accommodations were very quaint, comfortable and clean and appreciated that they stocked items just in case (toothbrush, shampoo, etc.). Parking was a big plus as was the very close proximity to downtown Galena- easy walk but far enough away from the hustle & bustle. Hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is great for walking all over the town. For snacks, coffee, etc the facilities were adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JimAmy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space. Relaxing and comfy for all
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

adam b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed here twice and each time has been fantastic. Hosts are very responsive if needed. There was no hot water our first stay and the host had it fixed within a couple of hours, fantastic!They add a lot of homey touches, have little things you may need (scissors, wine opener, coffee pods, first aid kit, paper plates etc). the location is walking distance to Main St. if you're a light sleeper it may be a bit noisy with the train and some traffic, but we weren't bothered by it.100% recommend and would definitely stay again!
One of the bedrooms
Entryway downstairs
Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy B.

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

Great stay

Everything was great-communication, cleanliness, location. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to shopping and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we had a great time. Beds are very comfortable, the couch was a little hard to sit on.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and adorable. Great location, easy walk to downtown Galena. Host is very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay. Convenient location

Property was clean, had a lot of character and charm. Nice to have ample parking. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karrine M.

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

Perfect Location

Very cozy comfy homey! Loved the location, allowed us to walk to town easily. Beds were comfy and owners thought of everything that travelers might forget about. Will definitely come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garth B.

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

Wedding trip

Great place close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All great except lots of traffic noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

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

Easy walk to downtown!

The property was definitely within walking distance to downtown which was super convenient. The property was as advertised and the beds were super comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Great experience

Great host, property, location and overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline g.

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

Great location!

Easy to walk to the downtown streets if you choose which was a main reason we booked! Easy check in, no complicated aspects of renting this condo style area and easy parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Convenient and cozy location

This was an ideal property to stay at while visiting Galena. Walking distance to downtown, nice common sitting area with two separate bedrooms. Owners were wonderful to work with. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2023
Thank you for the kind words. You were great guests to have. We look forward to you coming and staying with us in Galena again. Matt and Abby
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

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

Sisters in Galena

Very comfortable and convenient stay. Hosts are wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Girl’s Weekend

Clean, comfortable and close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Very cozy and perfect location

Great place walking distance to historical downtown Galena. Rooms were cozy and beds were very comfortable. I typically have a hard time sleeping in a different bed from my own, but these beds were great. Look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Great for a girls weekend

We had a great girls weekend. Close to downtown.Comfortable rooms. Hosts were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Matt

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My wife and I are originally from the Galena area as we both grew up here. When I left for the Air Force in 2007 my wife joined me in South Carolina in 2009. After 4 year of active duty we decided to move closer to home which was still 5 hours away in Edwardsville, IL near St. Louis. I have always worked in IT and my wife worked for the State of Missouri for the DNR taking care of the Katie Trail.

My wife and I purchased this property in 2017 in hopes to make it a airbnb/VRBO rental with a small retail shop in the bottom of the building. With my job going fully remote, we have recently moved back to the area where we can fully dedicate time to being hosts. We love this atmosphere of the small town and moving away has made us appreciate coming back to it more.

We look forward to meeting new people and hope you enjoy our town as much as we do.

Thank You,

Matt and Abby

Why they chose this property

It was actually my fathers idea to purchase the building. It had great bones and great location for what we wanted to accomplish here. The Suite was the first part of the renovation and we hope to have the shop set up to open here in the Spring of 2021 with details to follow.

What makes this property unique

Some unique benefits is the off Main Street feel. You are still only a 5 min walk downtown, but dont have to worry about parking or the crowds of being downtown. The Space offers a full suite where a family or friends can enjoy each other's company. For this reason we have decided not to add t.v.'s in the suite as we want people to come together here and spark conversation. There is so much to do in the town you wouldn't have time anyway.

15 min drive to Chestnut Mountain.
5 min walk to downtown
20 min to Dubuque IA

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