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The Mansion on Park Avenue - walk to downtown Galena

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A dining room with a large table, chairs, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black microwave, a stainless steel oven, and a granite countertop.
A garden with purple flowers and green foliage.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a fireplace, and a view of a dining area.
A two-story building with a central entrance, large windows, and a symmetrical facade.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Grant Home
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Home
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom4

1 King Bed

Bedroom5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bedroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

The Mansion on Park Avenue - walk to downtown Galena

This special place is close to everything, making it easy to plan your visit. Walking distance to Main Street Galena and all of its wonderful shops and restaurants, to kayak and bike rental and for breakfast at Otto’s Place. No pets allowed.
Each bedroom has a king bed with adjustable base - zero gravity, reading, sleeping and other positions. Each bedroom has its own bath. Three bedrooms have large soaking bathtub.New kitchen with eating area, granite counters, coffee bar, induction cooktop, range and microwave Formal dining room. Media room with motorized reclining theater seating for 11 guests, 75” Sony smart TV for streaming. Fast WiFi. Juice box 40A EV charger on premises.

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 2964749vb
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

About the area

Galena

Located in Galena, this holiday home is in the city centre. Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Belvedere Mansion - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Grant Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grant Home - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Market House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dowling House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blaum Bros Public House - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Mansion on Park Avenue - walk to downtown Galena have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Mansion on Park Avenue - walk to downtown Galena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Mansion on Park Avenue - walk to downtown Galena?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Mansion on Park Avenue - walk to downtown Galena?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mansion on Park Avenue - walk to downtown Galena?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mansion on Park Avenue - walk to downtown Galena located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this holiday home is steps away from Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site. Grant Park and Grant Home are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great place to stay for our family golf trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a unique and memorable place to stay. The mansion really makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time, with so much character throughout. One of the many positives with this house is that most that most of the rooms had their own attached bathrooms—it made getting ready so much easier for a large group of girls.Check-in and check-out were both extremely simple, and the host was very responsive and easy to communicate with, which made the whole experience even smoother.The location was perfect—less than a 5-minute walk to downtown, just a quick and scenic walk across the bridge.We had a great stay and would absolutely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mansion in Galens

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience! We were able to walk downtown to all destinations which was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location can't be beat. Short walk to downtown, on a hill with a great view and right next door to Belvedere House. The house was full of history and had beautiful furniture and comfortable beds. The ensuite bathrooms were also a big plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galena ladies

The house was beautiful and in a great location. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time of staying here. We love it! It’s great location to walk to town and love all the bathrooms, with ten women staying here it works out perfect! We also love the theater room, we watch our hometown football play at state the past two years! James is a great host! Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful mansion! Within walking distance to downtown and Grant Park and many other historical markers. Communication with host was good. Cleanliness was good. Lots to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for downtown Galena

We had a really good time, fun town, great food. The walk to and from Main Street was quick. The house is huge and the beds are super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galena Mansion

We had a group of 8 and had a great time. The house was in a perfect location for a short walk downtown. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

Loved this house and location from downtown Galena. It was perfect for our girls weekend. Loved all the bathrooms! Will definitely stay again!💕
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

Great for a large group!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Stay at The Mansion

Nice, spacious place to stay for a large group that is walking distance to everything on main street in Dowtown Galena. Host is very easy to deal with. Definitely recommend the Mansion for a large group!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
James was a great host! Loved his suggestions on places to visit and wine to drink. Very cool building- very clean and well maintained. We completely enjoyed our stay. Two things to be aware of- lots of stairs and lots of traffic on road. It can be quite noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Mansion!

Great location, was awesome having my family all in on big house. Really loved the aged feel of being in such an old historic house. I can’t imagine the original owners and their lifestyle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Galena

Beautiful old house. Close to everything in Galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New Years ski weekend

Great house with perfect location for chestnut mountain access and downtown Galena. Elegant and functional historic home with great movie room, cooks kitchen and fun parlor spaces for game nights!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great weekend with friends

Property is historical and charming. Love the original decor, location, and size of the home made it really convenient for all our guests. It was great to have privacy and our own bathrooms when needed. I think the home has even more potential for upgrades in the future. TVs in the bedrooms would be a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sibling weekend

Beautiful house. Had a wonderful time. Be prepared for lots of steps.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls’ Weekend

It was a great place for our girls’ weekend of old high school friends, with room for all 10 of us comfortably, including a few others who stopped by for a few hours one afternoon. Only suggestion would be to have one or two more chairs in that front parlor on the first floor. 60 yr old folks can only sit on the floor for so long… Loved the proximity to Main St, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cycling

Cycling group weekend. Trail is right out the door, downtown shopping & eating is a few minute walk, theater room for social evenings and everyone had their own bathrooms! Perfect location and accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway with friends.

We were 8 older people. The stairs made it a little tricky, but we enjoyed ourselves in spite of them. A great house. Great hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Everything was great. One FYI: The stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8 Girls in Galena

The house was very spacious, clean and nice for an older home. Loved the gardens and that each bedroom had a private bathroom. James was a great host. Very quick to respond to any questions. The neighborhood is beautiful and walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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