Stay at the Pre-Civil war home of the Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Explore the area

Galena, IL

Old Market House6 min walk
Dowling House7 min walk
Belvedere Mansion14 min walk
Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)28 min drive

Six of us spent the weekend celebrating my husband’s 60th birthday at Grant’s pre civil war home. First thing we notic...

Mo M.

Jan 7, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master upstairs

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Queen Bed

upstairs 2nd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

main floor bath

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

Stay in the home of one of America's most beloved Presidents, Ulysses S Grant. His pre-civil war home has been fully restored to its 1800's splendor with a convincing blend of historic era pieces and discretely disguised modern conveniences. It's a perfect mix of history and luxury. Just 3 blocks from the historic downtown.

"Beyond the beauty and history of the house itself, the hosts are the kindest and most thoughtful we've encountered. They went out of their way to make the experience memorable and we're deeply appreciative. We recommend The Grant House highly." Stephen

Property manager

SANDRA HURT

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Minimum age 8 years

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galena

Located in Galena, this holiday home is in the city centre. Dowling House and Old Market House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eagle Ridge Resort and Galena Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

Galena, IL

What's nearby

Old Market House - 6 min walk
Dowling House - 7 min walk
Belvedere Mansion - 14 min walk
Grant Home - 16 min walk
Grant Park - 16 min walk

Getting around

Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casey's General Store - ‬20 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
‪Kaladi's 925 Coffee Bar - ‬7 min walk
‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay at the Pre-Civil war home of the Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay at the Pre-Civil war home of the Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay at the Pre-Civil war home of the Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay at the Pre-Civil war home of the Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum, Old Market House and Dowling House. Old Blacksmith Shop and West Street Sculpture Park are also within 15 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mo M.

7 January 2024

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

Big birthday weekend

Six of us spent the weekend celebrating my husband’s 60th birthday at Grant’s pre civil war home. First thing we noticed was the cleanliness of the home. All the history books and the layout of the home was fun to explore. The cake left for us to help celebrate the birthday weekend was beautiful and definitely very appreciated. I know my husband and friends totally enjoyed their time together, having the historic background was the icing on the cake!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy and Randy F.

2 October 2023

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

Weekend with Friends

We loved the place and were very comfortable there.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

7 September 2023

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

Short but sweet

Fun, too short

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry J.

4 July 2023

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

Living history

It was great to live for a couple days in a home where a former president lived. The period furnishings completed the experience, yet the modern appliances in the kitchen are a great convenience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023