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Secluded home nestled in the trees, WIFI

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A stone fireplace with a framed picture above it, a leather armchair with a cushion, and a window with a view of trees.
A two-story wooden house with a balcony on the first floor and a chimney.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a building with a brown roof, and a forested area in the background.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with chairs, and a dining table.
A swimming pool with blue umbrellas, a slide, and people swimming.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Dowling House
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Market House
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded home nestled in the trees, WIFI


Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, WIFI, Open floor plan, King bedroom on Main Floor, Screened porch, deck and gas grill, Lower Level Family Room with walkout, King Bedroom, (full/twin bedroom), Queen bedroom with trundle bed for extra sleeping, Satellite tv/dvd, WIFI, soaking tub in Master Bath, heavily wooded area. Enjoy hiking, bicycling, renting a boat to go out on Lake Galena, horseback riding, golfing, skiing, swimming at the outdoor pool, tennis, and much more! Go downtown Galena to have some unique shopping and dining experiences. Join us for Galena's Country Fair on Columbus Day weekend in October or the Luminaria in December. We have Art Festivals, Carriage Rides, Trolley Tours, Historic Home Tours, and so much more!

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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

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 # 4276595
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 and a deadlock
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 in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Old Market House and Dowling House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Dowling House - 8 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Grant Park - 8 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Old Market House - 8 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Grant Home - 10 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros Public House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded home nestled in the trees, WIFI have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Secluded home nestled in the trees, WIFI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded home nestled in the trees, WIFI?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded home nestled in the trees, WIFI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded home nestled in the trees, WIFI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded home nestled in the trees, WIFI located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Old Blacksmith Shop, Old Market House and Dowling House. Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum 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. 61 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as described we loved the space and enjoyed the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had all that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

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

Loved it!

Great spot for a family getaway! Lots of room & very comfortable home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

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

Recent stay

We had a great time. Would nit hesitate to stay here again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

heath d.

Great family home, very shaded and private.

Great family home, very shaded and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you Heath for the review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to hear from you in the future. THANKS AGAIN! Rosebud Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen set up was good. We didn’t use the pool. The house was spacious and very clean. We would definitely stay here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Family vacation

This was a wonderful home that accommodated 8 people very comfortablely. Quiet area. Short drive to Galena. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Perfect

Home is stunningly beautiful inside and out. Feels like you are staying in a treehouse. There were no issues during our stay and we all hope to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Said V.

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

The best

Really nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deanna T.

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

Friends Reunion

We had four couples that enjoyed four days / three nights at this house. Enjoyed the beautiful setting for the house, plenty of room for everyone. Close to golf courses, Galena, hiking trails and vineyards. Highly recommend as the house had everything that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

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

Perfect Weekend

Gorgeous home. Wonderfully stocked. Screened-in porch was so enjoyable. 4 high school friends celebrating our 60th birthdays. Just the perfect weekend. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Very Nice

Perfect location. We enjoyed our stay. Cozy and had everything we needed. Door to screen room was a bit wonky and the handle was loose. No other issues!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Spacious gem tucked away in nature.

Really wonderful place hidden in the woods. Very spacious and accommodating. We really liked the open floor plan, the large screened in porch, the fireplace, and the views. There was plenty of everything that we needed from towels to blankets and kitchen supplies. It is a really wonderful well-maintained property. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving Get Together

We loved this property. It was so spacious and had all the amenities we needed. There was a very slight issue when we first got there and the owners immediately addressed it with no delay. The size of the house, and the sleeping arrangements allowed for our entire family of 6 to spend time together but also have private spaces to retreat to. The surrounding area is beautiful and we would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe A.

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

Spacious Home with a Great Layout

This was an amazing home for our group of 10. The main floor was great for entertaining due to the openness . . . kitchen, eating area, large family room, and fireplace! The place was clean and everything worked. No complaints at all. We would stay again, if visiting Galena again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Weekend Getaway

Overall, our accommodations were very nice. A lovely quiet setting, nicely furnished kitchen (maybe check that microwave door), clean, and welcoming. We were expecting 7 beds and had to really look to find the trundle bed that wasn't made up. But, that withstanding, we had a wonderful weekend and were very comfortable here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patti P.

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

Great getaway

The property was clean and welcoming. Nice, private location! Loved the screened in porch! There was plenty of space on both floors for hanging out. My only complaint is that there were a large number of bugs in one of the lower level bedrooms (otherwise the room was clean) so nobody in our group wanted to sleep in there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb, 2022
Thank you for your review and we have contacted a pest control company to take care of the bug issue.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was nice and secluded. The house was clean. We didn't realize 3 of the bedrooms were in the lower level with only one on the main floor but we made it work. We did note that one of the showers in the lower level had a weird set up for shower heads and the master bath shower doors were falling off when the doors were slid open or closed. We did note several windows were unlocked when we arrived and we went around and made sure all were locked as it is surrounded by woods. Overall, it was a fun place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

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

Girls Weekend

Overall we enjoyed this beautiful home! It served us well with the open concept, screened in porch & the fire pit! The only complaint we had was no WIFI, and we were unable to get the stereo or any of the upstairs speakers to work for music.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb, 2022
Thank you for the review and we now have WIFI!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edgars D.

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

Great house but lack of yard

Great and spacious lodge type house, enough rooms and enough couches. We were 8 single adults that had no problem sharing the stay. Only downside - barely any lawn and a yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan w.

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

family getaway

We loved being in this location. It was a quick trip to town. The house was perfect for our family. It had 2 family rooms which was nice. The driveway was a bit of a challenge. It was rough and up a winding incline. One shower could use a new shower head and one did t drain quickly. Otherwise we enjoyed the house and visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful and Memorable Stay

We had an amazing stay. The house was clean and beautiful We did have ants come in through the kitchen window if we set any food on that counter. We had to make sure we put all grocery items in the fridge. We also noticed that the outdoor deck and covered porch were not cleaned prior to our arrival. Other than that, we had an amazing stay and will recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Would stay again

Clean large house. Beds were super comfortable. I really liked the written directions for doors, tvs, fireplace etc. The screened in porch was great. We do have a disable child and were able to get into the house with a 2 foot portable ramp from the garage which was amazing. Took us a bit to find the grill which was in the garage so we had to pull that out at cook in the driveway. Overall great house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Great property and great location!

We had a girls weekend in Galena and the property was absolutley perfect for us! It was spacious, clean, stocked with any of the essentials we could think of needing and was nested in a pocket of trees that made it so peaceful. There was severe weather predicted for the afternoon of our arrival and when I called the day before to see if we could check in just an hour early to try and beat the storm, the property manager responded quickly that they would have it ready three hours early instead. It just made the weekend that much better to get settled in and enjoy the storm from the screen in porch and all of the gorgeous windows in the main living space. I can not recommend staying here enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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