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Books, stereo
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Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Belvedere Mansion
    1 min walk
  • Washburne House Historic Site
    2 min walk
  • Grant Park
    4 min walk
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    29 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Galena

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Galena, steps from Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site. .This vacation home is 32 mi (51.4 km) from Mississippi River and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Grant Park.
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What's nearby

  • Belvedere Mansion - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grant Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grant Home - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Market House - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dowling House - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Driftless Get Away

Historic Tourist Home centrally located in beautiful Galena, IL.

This listing is for the entire 2nd floor Suite : two bedroom with common room, and full bathroom with shower/tub.

Amenities Include: WiFi, mini fridge, microwave, Coffee/tea Bar

Short 3 min walk to downtown and local attractions. This Tourist Home is permitted for up to 5 overnight guests! (Message for details.)
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and snowboarding nearby. Recreational activities include cross-country skiing nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Matt

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Call/text about pet policy.

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Driftless Get Away Galena
Driftless Get Away Private vacation home
Driftless Get Away Private vacation home Galena

Driftless Get Away Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 71 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy walk to downtown!
The property was definitely within walking distance to downtown which was super convenient. The property was as advertised and the beds were super comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

AJ L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, quaint stay in the middle of Galena
This is a well-kept older building near the center of town, just across the river from the historic town center and direct access to the Galena River Trail. There are stairs to get up to the unit on the second floor. The rooms were comfortable and all of the fixtures work well for their age. It's definitely worth the stop if you're going to be in Galena or want to explore the greater Driftless region.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
We traveled to Galena for the annual country market weekend and the location was perfect! While we drank our coffee before walking down the hill to the market we noticed lines and lines of cars trying to find a parking spot. The cars just kept coming in all weekend long! This place was the perfect spot for a zero stress weekend! Super cute bedrooms and easy walking to all Galena has to offer. Five stars!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rosalind D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would definitely stay here again. Great location. Beautiful old home.
The part of the house that this listing is, is located on the second floor. Stairs are steep and narrow. The rooms are large and furnished with vintage and antique furniture. It is very cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice for 2 couples
The shared living room was very nice for visiting. An extra effort was made to have items you might need that you didn't think of available. Like ear plugs...Rt. 20 is very noisy at night and the train tracks are close. The one husband that was bothered the first night, used the ear plugs and slept well the next few. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding trip
Great place close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwyneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
So beautiful, so thoughtful. A+ will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and great location
Historic property next to another historic property in an historic town. So much easily accessible by walking or by car. Practically on the Galena River Trail.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P., Lindenhurst

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint place Close to Galena downtown
We enjoyed our time at this location and the owners were super communicative and very helpful. One thing I didn’t understand from the listing is that the bottom floor of this home is empty currently. also didn’t understand that the bathroom would be in the hallway and not enclosed in the two room and sitting area suite. Place was clean, and the beds were very comfortable. You can walk to town in 12 minutes and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Great host, property, location and overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danik w.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was awesome!
Everything was perfect. The house was very cute, and cozy. Its literally a frw blocks from the downtown area of Galena. Perfect place to stay! The host was also very accommodating, and polite. Will definitely be staying again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Vintage House
The house was beautiful. I loved all the original items in the house, and it definitely felt like stepping back in time a little without taking away from the modern comforts of today. The hosts were also very responsive and helpful throughout the booking process and the trip itself. They left cute little goody bags in each bedroom of some food items, and had some extra items in the house that you might have forgot at home (tooth brush, floss, shampoo/conditioner, and even ear plugs!) I love Galena, and we’ll definitely be back to stay at the Driftless Get Away again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy and perfect location
Great place walking distance to historical downtown Galena. Rooms were cozy and beds were very comfortable. I typically have a hard time sleeping in a different bed from my own, but these beds were great. Look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
B-day get away
It was very cozy and great decor. Everything that we saw on the site when making reservations and more. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galena
This is the second floor of a house on the historic tour. My friend and I absolutely loved the layout and furniture. Extremely clean and very comfortable. The owners thought of everything, treat bags, coffee, tea, a small fridge, fluffy towels, extra pillows and blankets. Great location to Main Street. Beautiful time of year. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even better the second time
This was my second time staying at this property. The first time was with my husband a few years ago and this time was with my best friend for a girls weekend. The house was even cuter this time around, and is stocked with whatever you need. Very thoughtful touches throughout. Keep in mind, it is an old historic home so even though it was not an issue for us personally, there are steep-ish stairs up to the second level and a clawfoot tub for the shower that doesn't have the best drainage so it may be difficult for those with mobility issues. But we love old homes with all their quirks so this just added to the charm of our stay. Also, the location is just perfect. The next time we visit Galena we'll probably try to stay here yet again! Awesome experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Comfy, cozy, and perfect walking location to all the Galena attractions. Very reasonable rates, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and cozy location
This was an ideal property to stay at while visiting Galena. Walking distance to downtown, nice common sitting area with two separate bedrooms. Owners were wonderful to work with. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Shelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic house with charm
The house was clean and the rooms are nicely furnished. A lot of little extras and coffee was appreciated. Very close to the main drag in Galena. Property manager/owner was very responsive and accommodating. One thing for a renter to know in the summer is that the bathroom is down the hall from the bedrooms and has no air conditioning. Since our stay was in August, it was an inconvenience and very hot to shower and get ready in the bathroom. We showered there and then had to get ready in our bedrooms because of the heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
My cousins and I went to Galena to celebrate a birthday. I have a love for older houses snd these accommodations were just perfect. I just loved the claw foot tub and probably took a 2 hour soak in it at the end of a long day off wine tasting and shopping. It was a perfect location being just a short relaxing walk across the bridge. The hosts were wonderful with their goody bags and other accommodations. Beds were comfortable and there was a nice array of coffees and teas to choose from in the morning. Three of us stayed there very comfortably. We will definitely be going back to Galena and we hope to stay there again. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Driftless getaway Galena
Very nice location and clean. The beds were very comfortable. It was very hot during our visit and bathroom didn’t have air conditioning. It made getting ready to go out difficult. Other than that everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Easy to walk to the downtown streets if you choose which was a main reason we booked! Easy check in, no complicated aspects of renting this condo style area and easy parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl’s Weekend
Clean, comfortable and close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and excellent location
We had a great stay here. Rooms were clean and comfortable. It was an easy walk into the main ares on Galena. Note that it is on a busy street so there is some traffic noise and train noise. Didn’t bother us but worth noting for others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023