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Welcome to Serenity Cottage!

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a view of a wooded area.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A bar area with a woven tray holding wine glasses and bottles, a guitar, and a wall art piece above.
A single-story house with a brown exterior, a front door, and a small porch.
A fireplace with a brick wall, a mantel shelf, and a vase on the left.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main Floor Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upper Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Bath

Toilet

Upper Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Serenity Cottage!

Neighboring four golf courses, this newly remodeled, sunny, 2 bed, 1.5 bath modern cottage is located in the heart of the Galena Territory resort core. Swimming, horseback riding, zip lining, boating, hiking, winter skiing and many other activities available to visitors. Downtown historic Galena, a short drive away, is a shopper’s and foodie’s paradise. Relax back at Serenity Cottage with a new Spa bath featuring a soaking tub and rain head shower, Roku TV’s, electric fireplace, fully stocked kitchen, new linens and bedding. Sharp master bedroom with King bed and full bath on upper floor, twin beds and half bath on first. Dining area with large table, rear deck and gas grill. WIFI, six passes to Owner’s Club fitness and business center with indoor/outdoor pools, baby pool. Coffee, tea, spices, soaps and paper goods provided.
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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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4022625vb
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
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

About the area

Galena

Located in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a lake. Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Galena Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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 and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Grant Home - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Grant Park - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Dowling House - 13 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros Public House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Green Street Tavern - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to Serenity Cottage! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Welcome to Serenity Cottage! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Serenity Cottage!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Serenity Cottage!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Serenity Cottage! located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this golf cottage is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and within 6 miles (10 km) of Grant Home and Grant Park. Washburne House Historic Site and Belvedere Mansion are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable. We had a great a time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely and cozy home for a weekend getaway. The house had everything we needed during our stay. Highly recommend to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Good area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Young-Mi K.

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

Nice getaway near Galena

Our family of 4 had a wonderful stay here. Perfect location for exploring historic Galena and surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and in great shape. Close proximity to downtown Galena and activities in the territories. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity Cottage is exceptional; we were welcomed to a very clean and charming home, where our hosts thought of everything! …and the access to local amenities is a big plus. We thoroughly enjoyed our relaxing weekend stay exploring Galena. PS we LOVED the pastries at Galena Bakehouse.
Galena River Trail
Downtown
Galena Cellars Winery
Galena Bakehouse
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

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

Serenity cottage

This was a really great cottage, very clean,cozy, nice fireplace that made a wonderful atmosphere very quiet and pleasant our whole experience was amazing cant wait to come back in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn O.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Amazing place! Absolutely perfect for a weekend wedding we attended. Definitely will be going back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Loved Serenity Cottage!

This was the perfect getaway for my husband and I! The house was great for what we needed! It was also a very quiet neighborhood! We will stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

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

Hot time in Galena

The home we stayed in was very nice. It was very clean, the furnishings well maintained and the location was great. The little extra the owner provided was extremely thoughtful (snacks,coffee,water).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

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

Perfect little getaway

Comfortable furniture, table big enough to do a puzzle on, lovely shower with good water pressure and tons of hot water. Clean, well-appointed. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Getaway

We have a 1 year old and we had a quick kid free weekend and just relaxed:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
The house we rented was very cute. The area is beautiful. Our concerns were my daughter and I took the room with the twin beds, and her mattress was so bad she could not sleep. In addition our bathroom downstairs with the twin bedroom. The bathroom was too small claustrophobic very disappointed in that. They put the toilet in a closet. You couldn’t even turn around. It was so small. I can’t do stairs and the shower was on the second level, which was hard to climb to take would have preferred a bathroom with a shower downstairs for people with disabilities also, there must’ve Animal staying in our cabin because my granddaughter has allergies and sneezed the whole time we did not know that it was a pet friendly house. We would probably rent again in the area, but not in this particular home thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
There was a police standoff last 2 days we were there, with the manhunt going on my wife would not leave the building. this man was on the loose with police presence to get in or out of the premises. Some money back i believe is in order. He had fire arms and was spotted behind where we were staying fleeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

The property was
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sunni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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