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Picturesque Galena Escape | Spacious 5BR | All Ensuites | 2 Fireplaces! Hot Tub!

Lakefront holiday home with fitness centre and indoor pool

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Outdoor dining
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace
Escape to Valleywood Villa, your serene retreat in The Galena Territory. Unwind by the wood-burning fireplace or hot tub with natural surroundings and abundant windows that flood every room with light.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 102310 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

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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.

Picturesque Galena Escape | Spacious 5BR | All Ensuites | 2 Fireplaces! Hot Tub!

Lakefront holiday home with fitness centre and indoor pool
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free holiday home has a fitness centre and Access to hot tub. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are on-site. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones.

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

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

Property amenities

Ski

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

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

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
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours 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

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,310 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Grant Home - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Grant Park - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 28 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Grape Escape - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Picturesque Galena Escape | Spacious 5BR | All Ensuites | 2 Fireplaces! Hot Tub! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Picturesque Galena Escape | Spacious 5BR | All Ensuites | 2 Fireplaces! Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Picturesque Galena Escape | Spacious 5BR | All Ensuites | 2 Fireplaces! Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Picturesque Galena Escape | Spacious 5BR | All Ensuites | 2 Fireplaces! Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Picturesque Galena Escape | Spacious 5BR | All Ensuites | 2 Fireplaces! Hot Tub! located?

Located in The Galena Territory, this golf holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, Grant Home and Grant Park. Washburne House Historic Site and Belvedere Mansion are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Picturesque Galena Escape | Spacious 5BR | All Ensuites | 2 Fireplaces! Hot Tub! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Corporate visit

We stayed 2 nights while doing a site visit for our new work in Galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene C.

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

Family weekend

We enjoyed our weekend immensely. Overall, the interior was very clean and felt like a vacation retreat. We had a little with us, so we brought a fencing to put around the open stairway for safety. We would not recommend this home for young children unless you are prepared to bring child safety equipment and activities to occupy them. We thoroughly enjoyed the Owners Club, but think that if you rent a house that sleeps 12, you should have more than 6 guest passes. The arrea was very picturesque with hilly landscape and felt like we were farther away than Illinois! This area is a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

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

Forty was fun

We stayed with 4 adult couples for my wife’s 40th birthday. We had an awesome time and the house was perfect for our low key getaway. We loved the real wood fireplace, beautiful hot tub and well equipped house. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

Perfect for our family

This is the second time we have stayed in this home. It is the perfect size for our family and we love that every bedroom has its own bathroom. The owners club is a big perk and we enjoy the Galena downtown as well. It’s a great home away from home!

10/10 Excellent

Sophia S.

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

Winter weekend getaway

Property nicer than anticipated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Great place to relax

We had a long weekend here and it was great. It was fun sitting in the screened porch and watching the birds fly about.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee H.

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

Country Stay

Nice clean 5 bedrooms home! Could use some new carpet but otherwise it was a great place for our group of 10 friends to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Nice place!

Perfect setting for our needs. 5 couples with each their own bedroom and bathroom. Very clean. Does have a couple maintenance issues - but didn't affect our stay. Would definitely use this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica G.

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

Overall good!

We had a great time staying together as a big family. The house is very spacious and we all loved that each bedroom had its own bath. There were a few things that weren’t working perfectly but otherwise we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosé H.

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

A Cozy Getaway

Brian and Johnny made is feel right at home. Wjat i appreciated the moat was the communication. They were wonderful hosts and made us feel right at home. We had unexpected snow and they came and shoveled for us! I cant recommend them enough. Perfect for a quiet family get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marcello L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice buy 1 thing

The house is very nice and spacious. I would stay again. The only thing that bothered us was the many stains on the carpet upstairs and done.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

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

Great family weekend getaway

We recently stayed here with a large family, and it was the perfect place for a group getaway! The house was incredibly spacious, offering plenty of room for everyone to spread out while still having cozy common areas where we could gather. The bedrooms were comfortable, and we appreciated that many had en-suite bathrooms, which made mornings much more relaxed for our group. The kitchen was well-equipped and large enough for us to cook meals together, and the dining area easily accommodated our family for shared meals. The location was ideal for us, too – peaceful and scenic, yet close enough to stores and attractions so we never felt isolated. The owners were responsive and helpful, making sure we had everything we needed. We highly recommend this house for families or groups looking for a comfortable, well-maintained home with plenty of space and all the amenities you could need for a relaxing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jackalyn P.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Definitely not worth the money

Despite issues with the house, we still had a good time. When we arrived everything seemed great until we realized how many issues the house had. The following are a few of the issues. Jacuzzi tub on main floor does not work - the toilet paper holder in the main floor bath is broken (there is only half of the holder still on the wall with a free standing roll holder. either fix the wall or only keep the free standing holder) - there is one knob on the stove that is stripped and will not engage the valve - all stove burners should be inspected and adjusted - there is very little control over the flame size making cooking ANYTHING on the stovetop extremely difficult - the oven light is out - the kitchen spotlight over the stove is burned out and filthy! - several kitchen cabinets and drawers do not work properly/smoothly - one porch light is out - there are only three walkway lights and two are broken (it is very difficult to navigate the walkway at night) - the hot tub light is out - the screen door from the screened porch to the deck does not function properly - there are several ripped screens on the porch The property manager was great up until we voiced our concerns after our stay. He decided to blame us for not mentioning anything when we found the issues and refused to acknowledge any of it. He had plenty of excuses though. At the end of the day, yes we could have called each and every time we found an issue. However, we did not spend four thousand dollars to advise of issues that should not have existed. Not to mention possibly having to change plans to accommodate a repair person and the time it would take to fix the issue. I would stay away from this rental company. We are property owners and frequently visit Galena. There are plenty of better priced and better maintained houses on the territory.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Holly C.

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

Wooded retreat

Eagle Ridge resort and its properties are beautiful, and we enjoyed our stay in this home. It is tucked into the trees which affords a lot of privacy. Every bedroom has its own bathroom which worked wonderfully for us with four families in the house. New carpet must have been installed throughout as it was very clean, but did make it hard to close the doors. We used the deck and the grill, and the kids enjoyed the hot tub! With twelve people, we had a lot of food with no where to put it. The pantry is locked and the cupboards are full of dishes which was really great for so many people but the counters were filled with boxes and bags for our stay. The screen to the porch door was ripped, but luckily there were no mosquitos so we could still use the porch. The property is somewhat dated and the yard overgrown with a fallen tree. These are aesthetics, our stay was very pleasant, the neighborhood was quiet and a walking path was close so we could walk to the resort, tennis courts, playground and pickleball courts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MaryAnne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beautiful house. Nice and clean, comfortable beds and great overall layout. The towels were clean but a bit old. Small leak in one of the windows, but to be fair a giant storm hit when we were at the home. Hosts were extremely easy to work with and checking in and out was fast and smooth. Would definitely recommend for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary T.

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

Wonderful House for a Large Group

Perfect home for a large group. We especially loved the hot tub and en-suite bathrooms in every room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Enjoyable stay

We were a group of 6 adults and 5 kids. The house had plenty of space for all of us, was clean and the kitchen was stocked well too. Communication from Brian was great and check in and check out was a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ali D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Family Wedding Get-Together

Stayed here with my 4 siblings and all our spouses. The property itself was great--nestled well into the landscaping and very nicely decorated! The great room / kitchen / screened-in porch / deck areas gave a very open feeling, which is great for a large group. Also nice to have a bathroom for each room! However, the carpeting (in the downstairs area particularly) smelled very strongly of pet urine. There were countless spots on the carpet itself that looked as if someone half-tried to clean it, but was unsuccessful. Being a dog-friendly home does not equate to urine stains / smells being at all acceptable. When I did reach out to inform about the situation, I was basically dismissed and told it is not the problem of the place, but instead with my own sensitivities. Again, when 5 groups of 2 people arrive at different times and all smell the same thing upon entering, not even mentioning the still damp marks themselves, this is not a matter of sensitivities whatsoever. Half of us are pet owners, mind you. When I then voiced my concerns again, taking time out of my holiday weekend, I was told by Brian that he himself went over and 'tested' the areas--so again, not justifying our complaints, but just looking at how he can dismiss them. Again, the state of the house/carpet was completely apparent. The person I communicated with was of zero help, and rather rude. We still enjoyed ourselves, but I would not recommend this house, despite it looking great on paper, and at first.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi S.

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

Great house and locatoin!

The house was perfect for our girls weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie K.

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

Family weekend getaway

This property was a great size for our group of 7 adults and 2 teens. The house was well stocked with paper products such as paper towel and toilet paper. Shampoo, body wash and conditioner was an unexpected but appreciated surprise. It was great to have a gas grill and there was even an extra tank ready to go if we needed it. The house is definitely a well used rental but the beds were comfortable and the space was great for our group! Brian was easy to communicate with and was helpful with getting golf passes to our rental before we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

Perfect for our family

This is the second time we have stayed in this home. It is the perfect size for our family and we love that every bedroom has its own bathroom. The owners club is a big perk and we enjoy the Galena downtown as well. It’s a great home away from home!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

Perfect for our family

This is the second time we have stayed in this home. It is the perfect size for our family and we love that every bedroom has its own bathroom. The owners club is a big perk and we enjoy the Galena downtown as well. It’s a great home away from home!

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Golf weekend with the guys

Location and house perfect for our group of ten golfers for a weekend...we have stayed at Eagle Ridge Resort near Galena annually for many years and this property was one of the best! Usually we have used the resort golf package but selection was minimal and actually, cheaper to do a VRBO and use their special golf rate rather than the package. Brian was a great host and very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth Z.

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

Great getaway

Peaceful, clean and super easy!! Will contact again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Curtis P.

Great time at Valleywood Villa!

Super kitchen that was well stocked. Great appliances. We enjoyed the 6 person hot tub. Will definitely book again.