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Picturesque Galena Escape | Spacious 5BR | All Ensuites | 2 Fireplaces! Hot Tub!

Lakefront holiday home with fitness centre and indoor pool

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Welcome to Valleywood Villa, your perfect retreat for your next Galena Country getaway.
Gather round with family and friends in this cozy living room with a roaring fire in the fireplace
6-person hot tub
Main level - primary bedroom with King Bed
Lower level living room w/ fireplace and TV, and sleeper sofa

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 122310 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Lower Level Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Lower-level living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Main level - half bath

Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Picturesque Galena Escape | Spacious 5BR | All Ensuites | 2 Fireplaces! Hot Tub!

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Valleywood Villa is in a prime resort location -- minutes to all amenities including the GTA Owner's Club, Eagle Ridge golf courses, Lake Galena, multiple walking/hiking trails, & more! This is a 5BR with all ensuite baths for ultimate privacy and a half bath on the main floor. Ideal for families or groups of 5-12. Space for all w/ 2 living rooms each with wood-burning fireplaces and TVs. Relax in the hot tub after a day of skiing.

Escape to Valleywood Villa, your serene retreat in the heart of The Galena Territory, perfect for families and groups! This bright and spacious home features abundant windows that flood every room with natural light, creating an inviting atmosphere for relaxation and togetherness.

Unwind in the impressive living room, complete with a soaring ceiling, skylights, and a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone mantle housing a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Seamlessly transition to the dining area and fully equipped kitchen, boasting access to two expansive outdoor spaces—one screened for bug-free evenings and one open to the elements.

The main level offers a spacious primary bedroom with a King bed, private bathroom, and its own deck, while the lower level features four additional bedrooms, each with queen beds, private baths, and patios. Gather in the comfortable lower-level living room, complete with another fireplace, TV, and access to a serene and wooded backdrop, including a six-person hot tub. The lower-level living room also features a sleeper sofa allowing this home to accommodate up to 12.

Valleywood Villa is the ideal base for exploring all that Galena has to offer, whether it's hitting the slopes at Chestnut Mountain, teeing off at Eagle Ridge, indulging in spa treatments at Stonedrift Spa, or soaking in the charm of downtown Galena.

This home is no longer pet-friendly.

For peace of mind, consider purchasing travel insurance, as we do not offer COVID or weather-related cancellations post-booking.

Please be aware that while COVID-19 restrictions have eased at the Owners Club, some amenities like lap swimming, tennis, pickleball, and outdoor basketball courts require reservations. Availability isn't guaranteed, and no refunds or discounts apply if amenities are unavailable. This policy is subject to change based on state guidelines.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking of any kind. Guests must be 25 years or older to book. The primary renter must agree to and e-sign (w/in 2 days of booking)
the rental agreement, sent separately, send copy of their drivers license and be at the home for the rental period.
Subject to cancellation if not signed in timely manner, cancellation policy applies. Treat this home as you'd treat your own.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galena

Located in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Horseshoe Mound, while Grant Home and West Street Sculpture Park are cultural highlights. Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Grant Home - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Grant Park - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 28 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Grape Escape - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Picturesque Galena Escape | Spacious 5BR | All Ensuites | 2 Fireplaces! Hot Tub! have a pool?

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

Is Picturesque Galena Escape | Spacious 5BR | All Ensuites | 2 Fireplaces! Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Picturesque Galena Escape | Spacious 5BR | All Ensuites | 2 Fireplaces! Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Picturesque Galena Escape | Spacious 5BR | All Ensuites | 2 Fireplaces! Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Picturesque Galena Escape | Spacious 5BR | All Ensuites | 2 Fireplaces! Hot Tub! located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this golf holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, Grant Home and Grant Park. Washburne House Historic Site and Belvedere Mansion are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Corporate visit

We stayed 2 nights while doing a site visit for our new work in Galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene C.

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

Family weekend

We enjoyed our weekend immensely. Overall, the interior was very clean and felt like a vacation retreat. We had a little with us, so we brought a fencing to put around the open stairway for safety. We would not recommend this home for young children unless you are prepared to bring child safety equipment and activities to occupy them. We thoroughly enjoyed the Owners Club, but think that if you rent a house that sleeps 12, you should have more than 6 guest passes. The arrea was very picturesque with hilly landscape and felt like we were farther away than Illinois! This area is a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

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

Forty was fun

We stayed with 4 adult couples for my wife’s 40th birthday. We had an awesome time and the house was perfect for our low key getaway. We loved the real wood fireplace, beautiful hot tub and well equipped house. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy G., Chicago

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

Great place for families!

Great place for family to gather. Lots to do! Clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

Perfect for our family

This is the second time we have stayed in this home. It is the perfect size for our family and we love that every bedroom has its own bathroom. The owners club is a big perk and we enjoy the Galena downtown as well. It’s a great home away from home!

10/10 Excellent

Sophia S.

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

Winter weekend getaway

Property nicer than anticipated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Great place to relax

We had a long weekend here and it was great. It was fun sitting in the screened porch and watching the birds fly about.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee H.

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

Country Stay

Nice clean 5 bedrooms home! Could use some new carpet but otherwise it was a great place for our group of 10 friends to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Nice place!

Perfect setting for our needs. 5 couples with each their own bedroom and bathroom. Very clean. Does have a couple maintenance issues - but didn't affect our stay. Would definitely use this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosé H.

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

A Cozy Getaway

Brian and Johnny made is feel right at home. Wjat i appreciated the moat was the communication. They were wonderful hosts and made us feel right at home. We had unexpected snow and they came and shoveled for us! I cant recommend them enough. Perfect for a quiet family get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica G.

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

Overall good!

We had a great time staying together as a big family. The house is very spacious and we all loved that each bedroom had its own bath. There were a few things that weren’t working perfectly but otherwise we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marcello L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice buy 1 thing

The house is very nice and spacious. I would stay again. The only thing that bothered us was the many stains on the carpet upstairs and done.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

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

Great family weekend getaway

We recently stayed here with a large family, and it was the perfect place for a group getaway! The house was incredibly spacious, offering plenty of room for everyone to spread out while still having cozy common areas where we could gather. The bedrooms were comfortable, and we appreciated that many had en-suite bathrooms, which made mornings much more relaxed for our group. The kitchen was well-equipped and large enough for us to cook meals together, and the dining area easily accommodated our family for shared meals. The location was ideal for us, too – peaceful and scenic, yet close enough to stores and attractions so we never felt isolated. The owners were responsive and helpful, making sure we had everything we needed. We highly recommend this house for families or groups looking for a comfortable, well-maintained home with plenty of space and all the amenities you could need for a relaxing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jackalyn P.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Definitely not worth the money

Despite issues with the house, we still had a good time. When we arrived everything seemed great until we realized how many issues the house had. The following are a few of the issues. Jacuzzi tub on main floor does not work - the toilet paper holder in the main floor bath is broken (there is only half of the holder still on the wall with a free standing roll holder. either fix the wall or only keep the free standing holder) - there is one knob on the stove that is stripped and will not engage the valve - all stove burners should be inspected and adjusted - there is very little control over the flame size making cooking ANYTHING on the stovetop extremely difficult - the oven light is out - the kitchen spotlight over the stove is burned out and filthy! - several kitchen cabinets and drawers do not work properly/smoothly - one porch light is out - there are only three walkway lights and two are broken (it is very difficult to navigate the walkway at night) - the hot tub light is out - the screen door from the screened porch to the deck does not function properly - there are several ripped screens on the porch The property manager was great up until we voiced our concerns after our stay. He decided to blame us for not mentioning anything when we found the issues and refused to acknowledge any of it. He had plenty of excuses though. At the end of the day, yes we could have called each and every time we found an issue. However, we did not spend four thousand dollars to advise of issues that should not have existed. Not to mention possibly having to change plans to accommodate a repair person and the time it would take to fix the issue. I would stay away from this rental company. We are property owners and frequently visit Galena. There are plenty of better priced and better maintained houses on the territory.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindi O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot tub was wonderful. Mom's birthday was magical- THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Luke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! The house was spotless, spacious, and perfect for a weekend getaway. The kitchen was fully stocked and easy to cook in, and the hot tub was the highlight after long days exploring Galena. Every bedroom having its own ensuite was a huge plus. We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Over all a fantastic stay! The house was clean and the location was exactly what we wanted. Bathrooms in each bedroom is a great idea and now a must have for future rentals. The outdoor jacuzzi was nice after a long day of golf and the kitchen was well equipped. We really enjoyed the screened in porch and the outdoor deck with a grill. Brian was a great host and kept us well informed. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

C-C P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at this property! Owner was very communicative and property was gorgeous. Was just my husband and I staying and we loved the hot tub and fireplace. Will be back again to stay soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyamgerel Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication, easy excess but sometimes unlock was little sensitive. House was not too big but high ceilings give you lot of light and space very nice cozy good enough for 12 adults ( couples)we was happy because all bedroom has a bathroom, excellent job also thanks for Brian . He is very professional quick response and easy communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful experience. The house was beautiful, clean and plenty of space. The owner was quick to respond and easy to work with. We love eagle ridge and will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Holly C.

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

Wooded retreat

Eagle Ridge resort and its properties are beautiful, and we enjoyed our stay in this home. It is tucked into the trees which affords a lot of privacy. Every bedroom has its own bathroom which worked wonderfully for us with four families in the house. New carpet must have been installed throughout as it was very clean, but did make it hard to close the doors. We used the deck and the grill, and the kids enjoyed the hot tub! With twelve people, we had a lot of food with no where to put it. The pantry is locked and the cupboards are full of dishes which was really great for so many people but the counters were filled with boxes and bags for our stay. The screen to the porch door was ripped, but luckily there were no mosquitos so we could still use the porch. The property is somewhat dated and the yard overgrown with a fallen tree. These are aesthetics, our stay was very pleasant, the neighborhood was quiet and a walking path was close so we could walk to the resort, tennis courts, playground and pickleball courts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MaryAnne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beautiful house. Nice and clean, comfortable beds and great overall layout. The towels were clean but a bit old. Small leak in one of the windows, but to be fair a giant storm hit when we were at the home. Hosts were extremely easy to work with and checking in and out was fast and smooth. Would definitely recommend for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary T.

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

Wonderful House for a Large Group

Perfect home for a large group. We especially loved the hot tub and en-suite bathrooms in every room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Enjoyable stay

We were a group of 6 adults and 5 kids. The house had plenty of space for all of us, was clean and the kitchen was stocked well too. Communication from Brian was great and check in and check out was a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ali D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Family Wedding Get-Together

Stayed here with my 4 siblings and all our spouses. The property itself was great--nestled well into the landscaping and very nicely decorated! The great room / kitchen / screened-in porch / deck areas gave a very open feeling, which is great for a large group. Also nice to have a bathroom for each room! However, the carpeting (in the downstairs area particularly) smelled very strongly of pet urine. There were countless spots on the carpet itself that looked as if someone half-tried to clean it, but was unsuccessful. Being a dog-friendly home does not equate to urine stains / smells being at all acceptable. When I did reach out to inform about the situation, I was basically dismissed and told it is not the problem of the place, but instead with my own sensitivities. Again, when 5 groups of 2 people arrive at different times and all smell the same thing upon entering, not even mentioning the still damp marks themselves, this is not a matter of sensitivities whatsoever. Half of us are pet owners, mind you. When I then voiced my concerns again, taking time out of my holiday weekend, I was told by Brian that he himself went over and 'tested' the areas--so again, not justifying our complaints, but just looking at how he can dismiss them. Again, the state of the house/carpet was completely apparent. The person I communicated with was of zero help, and rather rude. We still enjoyed ourselves, but I would not recommend this house, despite it looking great on paper, and at first.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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