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New Listing! Charming home two blocks from Galena Main St with deck and parking

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Front of the house with adjacent shared-driveway
Living room
Living room
Living room
Dinning room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Old Market House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dowling House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

New Listing! Charming home two blocks from Galena Main St with deck and parking

Galena craftsman home built in 1925. Impressive crown molding and woodwork throughout. Four bedrooms: 1 king size bed, 3 queen size beds. Three bedrooms on second floor, one on the main floor.
Fully-equipped kitchen, high speed wireless internet and Direct TV. Living room easily accommodates 8. Front porch and large deck on hillside in backyard. Two off-street parking spots. Easy walk to shopping and restaurants on Main St. Washer and dryer with detergent available.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
No glitter inside , please
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Driveway is shared so please do not park more than 2 cars on the cement parking area behind the house. Do not park on the lawn.
Quiet after 11:00 PM, please.
No glitter in the house, please.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1477927vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: No glitter inside , please
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Galena

Located in Galena, this holiday home is in the city centre. Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dowling House and Belvedere Mansion. Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Old Market House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dowling House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grant Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grant Home - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is New Listing! Charming home two blocks from Galena Main St with deck and parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at New Listing! Charming home two blocks from Galena Main St with deck and parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New Listing! Charming home two blocks from Galena Main St with deck and parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Listing! Charming home two blocks from Galena Main St with deck and parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New Listing! Charming home two blocks from Galena Main St with deck and parking located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Dowling House, Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House. Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Linmar Gardens are also within 15 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. 95 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for ease of walking to Main Street shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and plenty of beds and space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful long weekend trip here. Cozy and clean property. We were able to walk to downtown and local parks with the kids. Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2026
Thank you, Matt, for your review! It was my pleasure to host you and your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy house with plenty of room for the entire family. Great location near downtown Galena making it a great place for a family get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and extremely clean. Stayed with family and had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was a lovely property with a great porch outside and close to the main street
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was overall wonderful! The house was exactly like the description stated. There was even a Christmas tree to make our stay even more festive! Easy walking distance to the downtown area and we felt very safe walking there, even at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location with all of the amenities that we needed. Parking space was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to walk down to the downtown area! House was very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great. It was a very comfortable house. We were impressed with the abundance of towels. Communication with the host was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2025
Thank you, Karen!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BONNIE C.

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

nice stay

nice stay and had a good time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2023
Bonnie, thank you for your review. Glad you had a good time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best experience!!! The house was in an excellent location and was very clean. There was a little deck area in the back. Staying here made our weekend so much better. We usually stay at a hotel, but now we could really enjoy Halloween weekend without a hassle.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your review. Please consider staying again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was comfortable, inviting and clean. It was just the right size for our group of 5 friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2025
Thank you, Margaret, for your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home! Off street parking. Very walkable to downtown. Deb is a great host. Very responsive. We really enjoyed our stay in Galena!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location

This property was in a great location ! Perfect house for six adults stsying for our siblibg getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2024
Tracy, Thank you for your review!! Deb
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drake S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and well stocked. The kitchen had everything that we needed. The beds were very comfortable. The host was very responsive to questions and checked to make sure we had everything after we checked in. Great location in Galena to all the attractions we were there to visit. Would definitely stay in the house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Galena Girls Trip

Location was perfect! Beautiful, comfortable, historic home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb, 2024
Thank you for your review, Amy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fully stocked to make big breakfasts. Easily held snacks. Keurig and Coffee pot and supplied coffee, Great big table for meals or games easily sits 8-10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat P.

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

Girls trip

This is the perfect place to stay in Galena. Can’t say enough about how much we loved this house. So convenient to Main Street and the house is so quaint. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Amazing location

We walked all over galena and this house was amazing for our girls getaway. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail E.

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

The location is perfect!

What made the stay here so great was the location. You have access to everything walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your review. Please come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mauro M.

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

Excellent vintage home, so convenient

Just stay here for ideal comfort and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandy G.

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

Galena Getaway

Great location! Very nice space. We would stay in the house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Great House and Great Location

House was cozy and fantastic. Location is perfect as it is just a couple minute walk from downtown Galena. Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking to come into town!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2024
Hi Ryan, We are at the Galena house and I found a pair of blue jeans and a Anna Maria Island sweatshirt. Do they belong to you?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Found location to be very convenient. Easy walk to downtown galena. Short drive to Piggly Wiggly and Walmart. House was clean, comfortable and spacious.Nice large dining room table for games and meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your review!

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Ann Penney

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Why they chose this property

When I purchased this property, my husband and I were doing a lot of bicycling and loved exploring new routes in this beautiful country. Also, Galena has always been a favorite spot to shop and dine out.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location! Two blocks from shopping, restaurants, tours, local events.

Languages:

English

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