Vista View is a three-bedroom vacation home in The Galena Territory — a 6,800-acre private recreational community six miles outside historic Galena, Illinois. The property sleeps up to 8 guests across three king bedrooms (the lower-level bedroom adds a queen). All three bathrooms are en-suite.
THE HOME
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
• Bedroom 1: king, en-suite bath — main level, no interior stairs required
• Bedroom 2: king + queen, en-suite bath — lower level
• Bedroom 3: king, en-suite bath — upper level
Total: 3 kings + 1 queen · 4 beds · sleeps 8
Living and Entertaining
• Floor-to-ceiling stone wood-burning fireplace in the main living room
• Open kitchen/dining/living layout — ideal for gathering while cooking
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Screened porch overlooking the 11th fairway
• Weber gas grill and patio seating
• Washer and dryer on-site
Outdoor Spaces
• Private hot tub — overlooks the 11th hole of Eagle Ridge South year-round
• Fire pit — evenings under the Galena Territory's certified Dark Sky skies
• Patio with table and seating
GALENA TERRITORY OWNERS CLUB — INCLUDED WITH EVERY STAY
Every Vista View reservation includes 6 Owners Club access cards covering:
• Year-round indoor and outdoor swimming pools (Eagle Ridge and Stonecreek)
• Fitness center
• Pickleball and tennis courts
• 20+ miles of hiking and biking trails through The Galena Territory
• Lake Galena: pontoon, kayak, and fishing boat rentals
• Stonedrift Spa at Eagle Ridge (services at additional cost)
Additional day passes are available at $5 per person for ages 5 and older.
GOLF
Vista View sits directly on the 11th hole of Eagle Ridge South — one of four championship courses at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa, one of the Midwest's premier golf destinations. Discounted tee times are available through your GTA Owners Club access. Inquire at the time of booking.
EXPLORE THE REGION
• 10 min → Historic Downtown Galena: shops, dining, wine bars, distilleries, and galleries
• 20–25 min → Chestnut Mountain Resort: skiing, snowboarding, mountain coaster, and zipline
• Wineries, craft breweries, and Driftless-region landscapes throughout Jo Daviess County
WHY GROUPS CHOOSE VISTA VIEW
✓ Golf course frontage — hot tub and screened porch overlook the 11th fairway, Eagle Ridge South
✓ All-king sleeping — 3 kings + 1 queen, every bedroom en-suite
✓ Wood-burning fireplace — floor-to-ceiling stone, main living room
✓ Hot tub + fire pit — entertainment without leaving the property
✓ GTA Owners Club access — pools, courts, trails, and Lake Galena included
✓ Certified Dark Sky Community — no streetlights, unmatched stargazing
✓ Locally managed by The Collection Vacation Homes, based in Galena
DOG POLICY
Vista View welcomes up to two hypoallergenic or non-shedding dogs with a non-refundable $150/stay fee. Breed must be disclosed at the time of booking. Guests are responsible for any pet-related damage and for proper disposal of all pet waste. An unauthorized pet fee of $500 applies if undisclosed pets are brought to the property.
HOUSE RULES AND POLICIES
• Rental agreement e-signature required within 24 hours of booking
• Smart lock self check-in — door code and arrival instructions delivered before check-in
• Check-in: 4:00 PM | Checkout: 11:00 AM
• Early check-in and late checkout available upon request; confirmed day-before only, not guaranteed
• No smoking or vaping — indoors or within 15 feet of windows and doors
• Quiet hours: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM (you're welcome to be outside enjoying the property — keep noise considerate of neighbors who live here full time)
• No events, parties, or gatherings beyond registered guests
• Maximum occupancy: 8 guests
• Parking: 4 cars comfortably fit in the driveway
• Cancellation policy: A $75 cancellation fee applies to all cancellations. Full refund (minus fee) if cancelled 30 or more days before check-in. 50% refund if cancelled 14–29 days before check-in. No refund inside 14 days. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.