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The Cottage on Lake Galena

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Guilford Township, IL
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

The Cottage on Lake Galena

( Also please see our sister property VRBO listing # 3731275 ). Cozy, romantic lakeside cottage with unmatched, pristine lake view and privacy in the heart of the resort. Loaded with amenities; fireplace in each bedroom and in living room, hot tub in very private setting on lake, stereo throughout, TV/internet, fully equipped kitchen, authentic handcrafted log /stone construction. Available as a 1 or 2 bedroom occupancy accommodating 1 to 4 adult persons. Maximum of 2 persons per bedroom. Average base rate of $290 per night for a 1 bedroom (1-2 person). An additional $50 per night per person base rate applies for the second bedroom with bathroom . All main spaces of this stand alone cottage is available to our guests whether it's a 1 or 2 bedroom rental. We simply close off the unused second bedroom/bath if rented as a 1 bedroom. Main level bedroom has a queen sized bed and upper level master suite has a king sized bed. One bedroom occupancy includes upper master suite unless otherwise requested for main level.Low season non-weekend dates negotiable. Contact owner
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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

Adults only

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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 # 722623vb
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

About the area

Galena

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena. Grant Home and West Street Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Guilford Township, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Grant Home - 15 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 16 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Grant Park - 16 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Old Market House - 17 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros Public House - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cottage on Lake Galena have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Cottage on Lake Galena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cottage on Lake Galena?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage on Lake Galena?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage on Lake Galena?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage on Lake Galena located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 278 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Love the view!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at the cottage and will not be our last. Between the location and the house itself it’s hard to beat for a quick getaway. Clean, comfortable and quiet. Fireplaces in every room and a nice hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OUTSTANDING! absolutely beautiful and perfectly appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Boban I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a hidden gem! Clean, cozy, and calming. Great place to getaway from the stresses of life. Hot tub was fantastic. Views are amazing. I highly recommend it, and look forward to using it again in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend getaway for husband and I. Beautiful cabin with awesome lake views, private setting, and we used the hot tub often. The place was much bigger than we anticipated, had everything we needed to cook meals, and the fireplace in the living room and bedroom were so nice and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin with a nice view of the lake. Close to all attractions and yet very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan 'Scott' J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I enjoyed this beautiful lodge and we had a tranquil, silent night for our Christmas stay. We cannot say enough in praise of this place!
The only soul my wife and I saw on Christmas other than each other - which for this one single day - was heaven.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy beds, house was clean & spacious. Porch was heavenly!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is beautiful and very clean. Great location with a wonderful view of the lake. Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this cottage! We had a great stay! The view is fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

zack v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Place was fantastic. Will recommend to anyone venturing to Galena. The only issue was a bit far from the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2025
From our cottage “The Cottage on Lake Galena” it is 10 to 12 minutes from downtown Galena depending on the route you choose . Suggest the “back way “ on Mt. Hope Rd. This is much shorter than taking the main route on Highway 20 .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was absolutely amazing! It was so cute clean and comfortable with the most beautiful views. I didn’t want to leave. Definitely planning a return trip already!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage! Quiet and comfortable. We hope to return and have already recommended to other :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cody G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was amazing. Unfortunately the hot tube didn’t work. I would recommend going and experiencing the cottage. I plan to go back next summer beings our family enjoys to golf. The owner was very friendly and easy to get along with. He answered any questions I had. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2025
Very sorry about the rare occurrence with the hot tub not working . I think the guest would agree that we did everything possible to get it up and running in a timely manner. The prior guest damaged the control panel on the Sunday, the same day that this guest checked in . It took until Wednesday to get a new control panel which allowed us to fix the hot tub on that day. The hot tub is only three years old.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful and relaxing. Completely private. Beautiful view of the lake. Hot tub completes it. A favorite destination of ours .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

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

Amazing Getaway

We had an amazing stay. The view and amenities are top notch. Mike was so kind and very responsive . We will be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a fantastic property and our vacation experience was absolutely PHENOMENAL!!! We will be booking an extended stay at The Cottage on the Lake for next summer very soon. On a scale of "10" -- the property, the vacation experience and the property owner all earn a "15" from us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy E.

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

Fantastic stay

We really enjoyed our 3 night stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cottage was beautiful with an outstanding view of Lake Galena. The kitchen is well stocked with all the supplies we needed and the Wi-Fi access was excellent since we had several business zoom meetings during our stay. Michael (owner) is awesome with information coming in plenty of time. Overall I would highly recommend this cottage if you are staying near Galena.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

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

Summer Relax

Great view and super quiet. We really felt at peace.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Great View

The house was wonderful, and the view was even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Van C.

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

Great Experience

My wife and I had a wonderful stay. The house was clean and well stocked , and the location was outstanding. Wonderful views inside and out. Would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas J.

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

Weekend getaway

This is our second stay at the property. Once again, we could not be happier. Love staying and enjoying every aspect of the home. Thank you for being gracious hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SteveDarla K.

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

Friends Getaway

Celebrated a 40th Wedding Anniversary and a retirement on our weekend. Enjoyed sitting on the back porch, loving the view and listening to the birds sing. Very relaxing. The house was a perfect size for the 4 of us!! Enjoyed very much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

30th Anniversary Getaway

I can't say enough good things about The Cottage on Lake Galena. My wife and I have stayed at a number of houses in the Territories over the years and this is one of our favorite. Great views, fireplaces, hot tub, easy check-in and more. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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