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4BR | Serene Wooded Galena Territory Getaway! Hot Tub, Pool Table & Dog-Friendly

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Indoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, printers
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 83100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
Galena, IL
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    5 min drive
  • Grant Home
    15 min drive
  • Belvedere Mansion
    15 min drive
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    43 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Galena

With a stay at this vacation home in Galena (The Galena Territory), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Washburne House Historic Site. .This vacation home is 15.6 mi (25.2 km) from Mississippi River and 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Grant Home.

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Grant Home - 15 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Belvedere Mansion - 15 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve - 24 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 31 min drive - 17.0 miles

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Galena Brewing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

4BR | Serene Wooded Galena Territory Getaway! Hot Tub, Pool Table & Dog-Friendly

Winter is around the corner -- come cozy up at the Retreat at Shagbark in Galena Country!

Welcome to The Retreat at Shagbark - your perfect home away from home in Galena. Situated in a prime resort location, just a mile to the Owner’s Club and 7 miles to Downtown Galena, along with many wedding & event venues nearby including Ashton Hill, Eagle Ridge, and more.

As you pull into the driveway of The Retreat at Shagbark, you’ll get the feeling of being home where you can relax and enjoy time with family and friends. As you walk down the stairs to this home, you’ll see a large wrap-around porch with a bistro table and outdoor seating that’s surrounded by the peaceful serenity of nature and woods. Once you enter this spectacular, expansive home, you’ll see soaring ceilings along with the open space where everyone can gather. There’s a large kitchen where you can make home-cooked meals with a counter large enough to fill with foods for all to feast on as they enjoy time together. Off the kitchen, there is access to the large outdoor deck with a gas grill and a 3-season porch off the living room.

There are four bedrooms and four full baths, all with ensuites, with one being on the main level with a king-size bed. Upstairs is an extra-large primary suite with a king-size bed. On the lower level, the two additional bedrooms have a queen-sized bed, and the other with two twin-sized beds, and a sleeper sofa in the lower level living room. This home has a max occupancy of 10.

The lower level offers ample space for everyone to convene with a Pool Table and poker table and a TV area with a fireplace. In addition, there’s a covered screened-in porch with a six-person hot tub for use during your stay.

The Retreat at Shagbark offers something for everyone to enjoy during their visit to the Galena Territory, historic Galena, and the greater Driftless region. With this home, you will have access to the Owner’s club (six access cards included), where there’s an indoor/outdoor pool along with a game room, business center, fitness center, and basketball court. Please note, that some amenities require advance reservations.

The Collection loves dogs and wants you to be able to travel with your furry friends. This home is dog-friendly and allows up to 2-dogs with a non-refundable dog fee of $150. Please, no more than two dogs during your stay. We only ask that you please pick up your pet and properly dispose of pet waste. While we also love our felines, we’re not able to accommodate cats at this time.

Please note that Travel Insurance is HIGHLY recommended as we do not have a COVID or Weather Cancellation policy; may purchase after booking.

**All COVID-19 related restrictions have been lifted for the Owners Club including capacity limits and reservations for most amenities. There are a few amenities that do still require reservations - lap swimming (indoor pool), tennis courts, pickleball courts, and outdoor basketball courts. Reservations cannot be guaranteed, and there are no discounts or refunds if the Owner's Club amenities are not available. **
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. A private bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

The Collection Vacation Homes LLC

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 3,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only, up to 2 max

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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4BR | Serene Wooded Galena Territory Getaway! Hot Tub, Pool Table & Dog-Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space
The house & location was perfect for our long weekend with our college kids & dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was great
Worked perfectly for our weekend golf trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
My siblings (6 total) and I stayed here for 3 nights. It was perfect for us all. Everyone had a nice time with enough space to hang out. It's in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood. We had no issues. I would highly recommend. Great for bigger groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galena stay
Stayed here with family she's from 4-70 and everything was great. Great communication. Great location. And lovely space. Nice and big for our family. Would go back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Nice setting
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away!
The property was everything we expected from the description and photos. A great place to gather with family and enjoy all that Galena has to offer. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
Shagbark retreat was perfect for our family Galena weekend. Very clean and well maintained. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding property and experience
First time in Galena for a family wedding. The property was great and accommodated our group of 7 perfectly. Brian was fantastic in communication and responsiveness. Entering Shagbark the house was spotless and presented just like the photos. An information book on the area, stores, shops etc was available. As first timers in the territory this information was great. We were too busy all weekend so did not get a chance to use jacuzzi, but it was ready and available! Would highly recommend this property to anyone planning trip to the Gelena territory!. Joe
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great girls weekend getaway!
The home was lovely, spacious and a quick drive to the downtown attractions! The passes to the pool were great for a mid-July swim. The home was clean, stocked with the kitchen basics and very welcoming. It was great for a girls weekend because each room had a bathroom en suite! Multiple bathrooms is a plus for 7 girls!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shagbark vacation
Great home nestled in the woods yet close to everything we wanted to do in the Territory. Nice layout, wonderful hot tub. Lower level was great for the kids. Brian was easy to work.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Place to stay and relax!
The house itself offers privacy and amenities! It was a great place to relax and get away from the city. We loved going into town and enjoying the local shops and restaurants. The historic atmosphere brought back memories of my childhood and how simple life used to be! We will be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Very clean, easy check-in and check-out process, and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent home
We always enjoy trips to the Galena Territory and this home may have been the best one yet. Everything was as described on VRBO, communication was prompt, the property is extremely quiet, and we had tons of space. A+++
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend Getaway
The perfect base for a long weekend seeing the sights in Galena and Dubuque. The house was clean and as described in the listing. The host was responsive to questions and the check out requirements were very reasonable. Would visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great location nestled in the woods. I bet it’s even better in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family retreat
Home is well appointed with many extras. Everyone enjoyed the amenities including the owners retreat. Location is quiet but yet conveniently located to activities. Brian was very responsive and flexible with our late check out request.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Entertainment
This home is great for enjoying all of life’s pleasures. Nature. Indoors. Outdoors. Hot tub. Pool table. Poker table. Master suites. Huge kitchen. Clean. Great layout.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rahul V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Great house, clean and spacious, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

roger h.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd time
took three family skiing some stayed at chestnut would if helped if we had a phone # to connect with
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The house was great. Love how it’s tucked in the woods and we all enjoyed the hot tub!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving weekend
We had a wonderful stay at the Shagbark Retreat. We had three generations for the long holiday weekend, and there was something for everyone...Younger ones playing pool in the basement, husband working on his laptop on the third floor, and Grandma watching Hallmark movies in the living room! We cooked a lot, including a traditional turkey dinner, and found the kitchen to be very roomy and well-equipped (even the knives were sharp, unusual in a rental kitchen). The photos are very accurate, although the house feels even bigger in person. Probably since it was a holiday, the owners club and resort restaurant were very crowded, so we didn't make much use of those. The one minor question we had after checking was addressed right away via text. We definitely recommend and hope to return in warmer weather to enjoy the beautiful porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna C., Champaign, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The property was just as pictured. The stairs entering the property were easy for me with an injured knee to navigate, hand rail was sturdy. Lovely view and saw wild turkeys in the yard one morning. Spent lots of time on the front porch. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugene K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Everything was great except the hot tub does need to be updated. It felt like a slip n slide but we still enjoyed it. The house is very spacious including the master shower upstairs. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day weekend
We had a wonderful stay with our large family. Big enough for everyone to have their own bedroom and space. Kitchen was great for preparing big meals. Space was clean and well cared for. Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Stay
Perfect getaway for our family which include both our goldendoodles. Enjoyed several of the amenities of the property, including the marina, pool and golfing. Plenty of space for our family of five to relax and communication was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023