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THE CABIN AT THE RANCH, AKA THE LOVE SHACK - PRIVATE, CLOSE TO GALENA

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Elizabeth, IL
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

THE CABIN AT THE RANCH, AKA THE LOVE SHACK - PRIVATE, CLOSE TO GALENA

Private cozy cabin, 10 min drive to downtown Galena, close to Eagle Ridge golf and amenities. Night sky is perfect for stargazing. Custom granite counters in kitchen/living room with 75” smart TV. Newly renovated, private romantic cabin with high end appliances, granite kitchen and bath counters, knotty alder doors. Located on 500 acre working cattle ranch and commercial wine grape vineyard. Wildlife abounds: Bald Eagles, coyote, bobcat, deer, pheasant, raccoon, and turkey. Close to The General golf course. Hayride and vineyard tour available. Use the amenities of GTA Owner’s Club. .
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About the area

Elizabeth

Located in Elizabeth, this cabin is in a rural area. Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Fergedaboudit Vineyard & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Horseshoe Mound. Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Elizabeth, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Apple River Fort - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Grant Home - 16 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 16 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Grant Park - 17 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Country Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dually's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bushel & Peck's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Jug's Tap - ‬13 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Aly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really convenient location, keeps you outside of Galena but you are close enough that you get there pretty quickly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer h.

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

Wonderful stay

This cabin was close enough to all we wanted to do, and remote enough to truly enjoy our time together. We enjoyed grilling on the patio and the quiet surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Peaceful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melinda B.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
The check in process was straight forward and we appreciated the responsiveness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie C.

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

Country getaway

We stayed for 2 nights and were very happy with our stay. The house is out in the country but on the edge of the Territories with access to all the aminities. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd T.

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

Beautiful Place

Great place to stay and enjoy the Galena Territory. Very modern interior with everything you will need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

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

Weekend Escape

The Cabin at the Ranch was as described with no surprises and excellent communication and recommendations from the host. It was the perfect spot to escape from the grind and relax for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

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

Nice Getaway

Took my wife for a weekend getaway. The cabin was perfect for us. 10-15 minutes from everything we did and had nice, quiet privacy. Check in process was easy and the property owner was very nice and easy to work with! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

adam g.

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

The Ranch Shack

It was a fun little cabin! It had everything we needed and nothing we didn't. We were greeted by cows for coffee in the morning and enjoying fire at night. We enjoyed being off the beaten path and yet still close to Gelena. If you want privacy and a little adventure, this is the spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janell A.

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

Rustic and Quiet

Loved this place. Bed is comfy. I like softer pillows, so will bring my own pillow next time. Had about everything you need for your stay. Elizabeth is a nice alternative to Gelina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2024
Great guests! Welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

Last minute change

James upgraded us at the last minute, when the property that we booked had some issues preventing us from staying there. He was friendly communicative and the place was great. It turned out to be a better location than where we previously were supposed to be as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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

Lovely Anniversary Getaway

This cabin was just PERFECT! Had absolutely everything we needed was quiet and serene yet not remote. A quick 15 minute ride into downtown Galena. Fair enough a way to avoid crowds on a holiday weekend yet quick and easy to get to town. Loved seeing the steer on the lawn/pasture above and below the cabin. We had a tiny issue checking in, but the property manager was very responsive and took care of it right away. Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple checkin, lovely home. We enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed! The sleep just hits different out here. We loved how far removed we were yet how quickly we could still get into town. Very cool to see the rolling summer hills and big green trees and even hear the wildlife from afar at night when we arrived. We weren’t in the suburbs anymore ;) Even as a very tall couple we still had plenty of space to spread out. We reco Galena brewing - ask for Kyler!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey P.

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

Quick Weekend!

We truly enjoyed the stay. We spent most of our time on Mainstreet in Galena but were only a short drive from Dubuque as well. We will definitely stay again. The only downfall I noted…there was no air conditioner. It wasn’t a problem during our stay because it was still cool in the evenings and mild temps during the day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay and are coming back! Air conditioners are removed for cooler weather (as it was during your stay) and are now installed as the cool weather is over.
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