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The Cardinals' Nest, NEW! Remodeled kitchen, Territory amenities, 10 mins from downtown Galena

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Kitchen
Dining Room/Living Room
Living Room (1)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

The Cardinals' Nest, NEW! Remodeled kitchen, Territory amenities, 10 mins from downtown Galena

The Cardinals' Nest is a cozy home away from home. With 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, tons of amenities, and a great location, you won't want to leave this picturesque family-friendly retreat! Our home features a freshly remodeled kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances, pine-clad cathedral ceilings, and countless opportunities for fun!





We have thought of every detail to make your stay at The Cardinals' Nest enjoyable. Comfortable indoor and outdoor spaces, a fireplace, an arcade, a stocked kitchen, and more, ensure that our home is an amazing place to stay while exploring all that Galena has to offer!





- 3 Bedrooms (1 King on main floor, 2 Queens on lower level)



- 3.5 Bathrooms



- Sofa bed



- Jacuzzi tub



- Arcade



- 2 Smart TVs for streaming services



- Well-stocked kitchen



- Coffee bar



- Woodland view on quiet cul-de-sac



- Screened-in deck



- Fireplace

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About the area

Galena

The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Horseshoe Mound and Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve, while Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House are cultural highlights. Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park are also worth visiting.
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Guilford Township, IL

What's nearby

  • Old Blacksmith Shop - 7 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Grant Park - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Old Market House - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Dowling House - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 9 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros Public House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬11 min drive

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. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Beautifully renovated home

Property was very nice and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cardinal's nest was perfect for our family weekend. Located in a quiet area of the Galena Territory. Easy to get to Galena. The house is exactly as described on website.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything. The host was easy to get in touch with. Information provided was excellent. We had everything we needed and the house was the perfect size and location for our group. Even had a nice space for our dog crate! Would definitely recommend this rental and would absolutely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2025
Thanks so much for your great review! Please stay with us next time you're in town!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

5 stars

This is a cozy, comfortable, just perfect cabin. You can tell when a host cares for the place, and this felt very cared for. We highly recommend staying here, and hope to ourselves again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay while enjoying all that the territory and Galena have to offer. The accommodations were perfect for us to host our son and the grandkids. Our hosts provide everything we could want… fully equipped kitchen made our meal time enjoyable. The hosts were always available to answer all our questions and provide helpful ideas for things to do during our stay. We WIlL be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your review! So glad you had a wonderful trip with your grandkids. We'd love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Exceptional spot, very thoughtful host

A gals weekend away and The Cardinals Nest was just right for us. 4 sisters and our mother and we take a yearly trip to Galena area. This home was clean, well equipped, with comfortable beds and furniture. The property was beautiful in its setting and well maintained with blooming annuals and perennials. Surrounded by trees, it was lovely. We will be returning. Thank you to our hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce O.

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

Absolutely beautiful rental!

Upon arriving at the Cardinal's Nest we were greated with a beautiful, clean, well stocked kitchen. The livingroom has a screened porch and a deck. My sisters and I along with our spouses enjoyed every minute of our stay. We had a Pac Man battle on the arcade machine, enjoyed playing cards, listening to music and the Galena reenactment downtown along with the shops. Absolutely a perfect rental!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay and have already booked a return visit! Thanks for being great guests and appreciating all The Cardinals' Nest has to offer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed at Cardinal's nest with 2 friends to celebrate my Birthday in Galena. The house is beautiful, comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. So many little extra touches, like flowers on the toilet paper and paper towel rolls, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner in each shower, "in case you forgot something" jar in the main bathing with extra supplies. Brianna, our host was super quick to answer any questions we had and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. We look forward to staying again. thank you so much for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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