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Driftless Get Away

Holiday home in Galena

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Books, stereo
Books, stereo
Interior
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Historic charm awaits at this beautiful Galena, IL home. Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience with WiFi, a coffee/tea bar, and a short 3-minute walk to downtown attractions.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

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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

Holiday home in Galena
This smoke-free holiday home features concierge services. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Added amenities include a fridge, a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Matt

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • 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 (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)

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

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

About the area

Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Belvedere Mansion - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grant Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grant Home - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Market House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftless Get Away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Driftless Get Away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftless Get Away?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Driftless Get Away located?

Located in the heart of Galena, this holiday home is steps away from Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site. Grant Park and Grant Home are also within 10 minutes.

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Driftless Get Away Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to shopping and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacki C.

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

Galena

Very comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garth B.

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

Wedding trip

Great place close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Great experience

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

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

Amy M.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Girl’s Weekend

Clean, comfortable and close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

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

Sisters in Galena

Very comfortable and convenient stay. Hosts are wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

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

Elaine R.

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

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

Sherri M.

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

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

8/10 Good

Rosalind D.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Beth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Galena

The property was nice however it was located right on Hwy 20 and it was very noisy. The window air conditioners ( that were not needed) did not allow the window to be closed and therefore limit the noise.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danik w.

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

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

Kelsey S.

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

So cute!

We loved the space, the games, the rooms! Definitely will consider staying there again for our next trip! The little extra touches were nice - the snack bags and waters. The towels were very soft and thick! Very cute VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

AJ L.

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

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

Gwyneth S.

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

Perfect

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorena P., Chicago

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

Great place!

This was a great place to stay at. It is very close to downtown area. Private parking in the back is very convenient. Rooms are spacious! At night, you do hear all the traffic but I use ear plugs and you get used to it, not a big deal at all, don't let that dissuade you from booking! We will definitely be back 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth F.

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

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

Valerie P., Lindenhurst

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

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

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a quaint 1800's house that is just a short 5 min walk from downtown Galena. Location is fantastic. Hosts were very easy to work with and had excellent communication! Cozy 2 bed with sitting area - no TV, but lots of games and spots to curl up with a good book. Narrow stairs up to unit as mentioned in description. The unit is a bit drafty and had some ladybugs during our stay - but expected in a home of this age. Also to note -- is right on one of the main streets and near train tracks, so if you are a light sleeper, bring earplugs, as it can get noisy. Overall a wonderful place to stay while visiting Galena!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Really neat place to stay!

This place was great for our weekend in Galena! There were lots of fun and nice touches in the house like games for the kids, hidden chocolates, a welcome bag, and cute decorations. We were able to walk everywhere from the house. The only downsides of the location were not having a kitchen (I didn't read the description closely enough to realize it didn't have a kitchen) and the loud road right next to the house with trucks that made the whole house shake throughout the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy V.

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

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