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Tranquil Home Away From Home

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A beautifully maintained home with a covered porch, landscaped gardens, and peaceful wooded surroundings — ideal for families and guests wanting a relaxing getaway.
Large Fit pit to take on the entire milky way overhead.
A charming dining space offering a large table, warm lighting, and rustic accents — ideal for family dinners and entertaining.
Enjoy a cozy cabin-inspired interior with natural light, exposed beams, and a queen pull-out sofa bed that makes this space perfect for larger groups.
A comfortable upper‑level seating area in the master bedroom, offering soft lighting, rustic décor, and a peaceful place to relax.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home accommodates 10 guests with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. It offers nearby canoeing for outdoor activities. The property is pet-friendly and located in a rural area, close to Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Grant Home.

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Ping pong onsite
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Guilford Township, IL
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common Spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Tranquil Home Away From Home

This home has a relaxing atmosphere, surrounded by woods and wildlife. Though, still easily accessible in the Galena Territory. You`ll be sure to have a relaxing and wonderful time, in it`s superbly decorated interior. Featuring farmhouse and country styles all it`s own. The rolling hills of the area are beautiful in every season and the Galena area has lots to offer it visitors, golf, historical buildings, antiquing, fishing and boating on Lake Galena, canoeing and biking along the Galena River

This home is a great place to get away with your family or a group of friends to enjoy all The Galena Territory and Galena has to offer.

We are close to 4 championship PGA-ranked golf (3x18,1x9)courses and a spa where you can book a massage or a full-day spa package. You will also be close to the Marina on Lake Galena where you can rent pontoons, canoes, fishing boats, and paddle boats. Lake Galena, is one of Illinois’ top fishing lakes, featuring Small and Large Mouth Bass, Muskie, and Walleye. Horseback riding is available at the Shenandoah Riding Center with many trail ride choices to entice any rider.

You will also have the use of the Owners Club with a brand new recreation center boasting an outdoor pool, kiddie pool, and a new indoor pool for rainy days. State-of-the-art Fitness center and activity room with pool tables, ping pong, video arcade, outdoor tennis courts, and indoor basketball.

Take in the beautiful scenery while hiking, biking or walking any of the numerous trails in the Territory.

A short 10 mile drive to Galena offers many boutiques, unique shops, museums and restaurants to visit and dine at.

Dubuque, IA is 25 miles away with the Mississippi River Aquarium, Eagle Point Park, Dog Track, Stone Cliff Winery, Star Brewery Museum, Casino’s, indoor water park, and much much more.

It is our goal to ensure that you have a clean and tidy home when you arrive. We have enhanced our cleaning procedures in line with CDC guidelines as part of this. Here are just some of the steps we are taking to ensure you have a clean and healthy vacation home:
- Washing and disinfection of all linens and towels regardless of use.
- The use of new cleaned towels and linens for each stay.
- Cleaning and disinfection of common household surfaces including:
- Couches, Chairs, and other cloth surfaces
- Counters and kitchen areas
- Door knobs, railings, and handles, light switches, and other commonly touched objects.
- Floors
- Tubs and Showers
We don`t use a central office or keys with any of our stays ensuring you have a contact-free vacation.

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We are close to Eagle Ridge Resort`s 4 championship PGA ranked golf (3x18,1x9)courses and the Stonedrift Spa where you can book a massage or a full day spa package. You will also be close to the Marina on Lake Galena where you can rent pontoons, canoes, fishing boats, and paddle boats. Lake Galena, is one of Illinois’ top fishing lakes, featuring Small and Large Mouth Bass, Muskie, and Walleye. Horseback riding is available at the Shenandoah Riding Center with many trail ride choices to entice any rider.

You`ll need a car for getting around.

This property has a maximum occupancy of ten guests. Please note occupancy is verified for this rental. The driveway at this property fits five cars maximum, please don`t bring more than five cars. A pet fee of $60 applies to each pet staying for the duration of the stay, up to three pets are allowed in total. A government-issued ID and Credit Card information is required as part of the rental contract. Security Deposit is processed outside of Airbnb as a hold on guests` CC. Security Deposit is $350
You will be asked to sign a separate contract. The contract must be signed and returned no later than 14 days from booking or 6 days from the reservation date, whichever is sooner, to the date of booking.
Strictly no smoking.
Minimum age restrictions apply to responsible renting parties and may be enforced on the entire party. A valid government-issued ID must be submitted as proof of age.
Nightly occupancy must not exceed stated limits.
No Prom Groups.
A copy of the blank contract can be found at https://bit.ly/2worINz. All terms and conditions of the contract apply as house rules.
A pet fee applies to each pet for the stay; see contract for current details.
Violation of house rules will be considered cancellation by the guest.
Pet fee is $75 per pet.

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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

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 99 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You will be asked to sign a separate contract.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1663172vb
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Galena

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena. Grant Home and Washburne House Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park. Canoeing, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Guilford Township, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Grant Home - 12 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 12 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Grant Park - 13 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Dowling House - 13 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Country Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bushel & Peck's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Old School Saloon - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tranquil Home Away From Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Tranquil Home Away From Home?

As of 29 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tranquil Home Away From Home on 8 Dec, 2026 start from S$1,377, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Tranquil Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Tranquil Home Away From Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Home Away From Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Home Away From Home located?

This family-friendly Galena holiday home is located on a lake, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Linmar Gardens and Apple Canyon Lake. Grant Park and West Street Sculpture Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by H.A.L.M. Rentals, LLC.

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Why they chose this property

This property was special to us. It had the great common spaces we were looking for, and plenty of space for a pool table which we wanted. The fire-pit was a major plus for us due to our love of the outdoors. We hope you enjoy this home as much as we do.

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