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Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Terrace/patio
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D,

You'll find all of the modern updates to the kitchen and baths in this 2BR 1.5 Bth home but the 1840s charm remains!

Along with the two bedrooms, there is an additional space to sleep on a fold down couch in Den.

We stocked the kitchen with a Thanksgiving meal in mind, so bring your culinary skills!

The porches are the perfect place to watch the world go by with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.

The location is ideal for making your way to the shops and restaurants on Main Street. Leave your car and walk 8-10 minutes and you are in the heart of the fun!

Grant Park is just across the pedestrian bridge from downtown.

If you are looking to enjoy the outdoors, The river trail is just below Grant Park and you can kayak on the Galena River. There are kayak rental locations near the river. In the winter, there's skiing or hiking at Chestnut Mountain. We've got some brochures in our Welcome Book as well.

History is front and center in Galena-- so whether you check out the homes of President Grant, hop on
the Trolley Tour, visit the Galena History Museum or just walk around the Historic District, you'll feel like a step back in time.

There is never a shortage of things to do in Galena, no matter the season. We are happy to welcome you to this beautiful part of the world.

NOTE: The house is on a hill and there are a lot of stairs.

Property manager

Marion Brooks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The home is NOT child proofed. Steep stairs inside

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Dowling House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Market House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grant Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grant Home - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, located?

Situated in Galena, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Dowling House, Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House. Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Linmar Gardens are also within 15 minutes.

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10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

love the place. we plan to do it again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great place and a great location! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Clean and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great location, comfortable beds and plenty of needs provided for. Nice spaces for us to all hang out together: either in one of the 2 living rooms or around the table playing games. Modern updates and fun decorative details.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Plenty of space for our family, had everything we needed. So nice to be able to walk to all the restaurants / shops. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

We had an amazing time and loved the property! Absolutely outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

My family has twice stayed here and each time it was perfect. The cleanliness is amazing. The communication with the owner is perfect. She is always quick to respond. We are able to walk to the downtown from the home, which helps because parking is hard sometimes in the shopping area. I can't say enough good things about staying here. It's on-point with the quaint homes of Galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

We came into town for a quick 4 days to celebrate Christmas with my mother and stepfather. They have a tiny house and had already had out of state family staying. We did not want a hotel so we chose this home. We had a great stay and loved the house. I’ll look to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Everything was as listed. The house was clean and the basics, like coffee, were included. We got in late so getting in was a little tricky, but Marion answered her phone and helped us.The location was just a few minutes from downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

My best friend and I stayed for 3 nights. We thoroughly enjoyed Galena and the beautiful home. The owners have thought of everything someone would need. Walking distance to everything also.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Easy walk to everything, which we did several times per day! Super clean, nicely laid out, would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We sure enjoyed the care with which this home was restored! It was the perfect balance of charming touches and modern conveniences!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

This house was perfect for our yearly trip to Galena. So clean & spacious! We didn’t even use the second living room. And just a short walk to downtown. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

This is the 2nd time we have stayed in this cute house. We really enjoy the atmosphere of this home and close to downtown to walk. Always clean. We will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Wonderful old house with modern amenities. Great communication with the host. Be prepared for lots of stairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

4 of us senior adults thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Blocks from Main street a definite plus for walkability! Enjoyed the side porch and nicely remodeled layout with both bedrooms and baths on one floor. Very clean! Marion quickly responded to our questions. Worked well for us all!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

We had a great weekend in this beautiful, historic home. Every detail in the home was carefully thought about. Kitchen was great for cooking and the porch was great for sitting. Very comfortable beds and cozy couches. Perfect walk to downtown for all of our entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

We enjoyed this beautiful historic home with all the updated amenities. We especially enjoyed watching a family of foxes out the kitchen window in the early mornings and evenings. The kitchen area was easy and spacious. If you can walk hills, you'll love walking to and from downtown Galena.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

It was very bohemian on style site. It is an 1840 building and has a lot of stairs. It wasn’t enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Well-maintained inside. Unbelievably clean. Property owner answered questions in a timely manner. There were a lot.of steps to the house, but the write up of the property did mention the steps. The walk into the historic area was short. We even did it in the rain and it was no big deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

We had a blast!! The house was so unique we loved it !! We walked downtown all weekend it was so nice not to have to drive anywhere! Would definitely recommend this house ! One of our best girls weekends ❤️Loved the outdoor porches! And the house was decorated so nice !! Thanks for the memories !!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

The house was situated very close to the main street for shopping and dining. Parking was easy on the street. Everything was very clean and the kitchen was immaculate. We appreciated all of the soft linens and towels. For four women, the house was absolutely perfect. We also really enjoyed sitting out the deck each night with the swing and got to watch deer across the way. Spectacular home and really easy check in process!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Love the old home with modernized updates. Quite a few steps to get our luggage & bags up to the house …. But we did it. Great location off of busy road - walking distance to Main Street. We enjoyed the porch swing, walking the hilly neighborhoods & checking out Galena County. Thank you for sharing your space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

It is a neat old house with modern and comfortable amenities. The house was clean and well stocked with everything you need. The two bedrooms are on opposite sides of the house, and each has a bathroom (one is only a powder room). It was nice for each couple to have a little privacy while sharing the house. We parked the car in front of the house and left it there for the weekend. The house is an easy 5-7 min walk to Main Street to get to all the restaurants, bars, and shops. It wasn't a problem for us, but note that there are steep steps to get to the property. Glad we found this adorable spot and talked about coming back next fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Galena is hilly & beautiful! I found the town to be inspiring & a lot larger than i anticipated. This home is in a great location if you’re ok with stairs to the door. There were a lot of extras & small touches to welcome guests. The beds, pillows were fresh & comfy. Kitchen well appointed. The a/c worked well in all levels which showed the professional remodel done correctly. Old house charm was retained. The best part was the homes thick walls creating a quiet zone in each room. We were fine with 1 shower. The 1/2 bath was in a good location. The 3rd bedroom is the downstairs family room & comfortable since the upstairs living room was primarily used. Marian was very accommodating & a great communicator. We will stay here again without hesitation & recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024