APRIL PROMOTION STAY 2 NIGHTS GET THE 3RD NIGHT FREE!!

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12289.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Gym
Parking available
Dryer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Galena, IL

Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
‪11 min drive‬
Belvedere Mansion
‪20 min drive‬
Grant Park
‪21 min drive‬
Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd Bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 King Bed

4th Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5th Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Guest Bath

Soap · Toilet

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

In the charming Galena Territory, this spacious 5 bedroom en suite provides a peaceful retreat for your upcoming trip. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a cozy and well-appointed interior, complete with a fully stocked kitchen with everything you'll need to prepare delicious meals. Unwind in the comfortable living spaces, complete with a fireplace, or challenge your friends to a game of pool or foosball in the game room. When it's time to relax, take a dip in the indoor/outdoor pool, or soak in the hot tub while enjoying the serene surroundings. Explore the nearby attractions, such as the Eagle Ridge Resort Golf course, the historic Dowling House, and the stunning Belvedere Mansion, all within a short drive. With amenities like 5.5 bathrooms, linen, basic soaps, a hair dryer, an iron and board, air conditioning, heating, and access to the fitness room, this vacation home has everything you need for a truly memorable stay. Finish the night off relaxing by the huge fire pit (wood provided) or just sit with a glass of wine in the screened-in porch and enjoy the sounds of nature. We know you'll enjoy this home and hope you return every year and make our home, your home away from home.

Property manager

Laura and Pete Papanicolaou

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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Welcome to Valleywood Villa, your perfect retreat for your next Galena Country getaway.

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Play pen/crib and high chair available

Events

No events allowed

Also no camping on the property.

Pets

No pets allowed

NO PETS

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking in the house If you do you will forfeit your deposit If you smoke outside, use the cigarette receptacle provided No butts on ground/firepit

Please Do Not remove anything from the house. If furniture is moved please put it back where you found it before you leave.

Security patrols the Territory. Any guest who violates the rules of the Territory will be subject to fines.

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

Note from host: Also no camping on the property.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galena

Located in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Old Market House and Dowling House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Horseshoe Mound. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Galena, IL

What's nearby

Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
Dowling House - 20 min drive - 12.9 km
Belvedere Mansion - 20 min drive - 13.6 km
Grant Home - 21 min drive - 16.8 km
Grant Park - 21 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬8 min walk
‪Bread & Vine - ‬19 min drive
‪Galena Roasters - ‬20 min drive
‪Galena Brewing - ‬19 min drive
‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does APRIL PROMOTION STAY 2 NIGHTS GET THE 3RD NIGHT FREE!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is APRIL PROMOTION STAY 2 NIGHTS GET THE 3RD NIGHT FREE!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at APRIL PROMOTION STAY 2 NIGHTS GET THE 3RD NIGHT FREE!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at APRIL PROMOTION STAY 2 NIGHTS GET THE 3RD NIGHT FREE!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is APRIL PROMOTION STAY 2 NIGHTS GET THE 3RD NIGHT FREE!! located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, West Street Sculpture Park and Grant Park. Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

16 April 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

18 February 2025

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

Incredible weekend, Fantastic House

My wife and I, our four kids and four grandkids did a ski weekend and stayed in the Galena Territories. This house was the best! Having a bathroom in each bedroom was a very nice convenience. Everyone enjoyed sitting in the spa outside with snow on the ground.The owners were friendly, easy to connect with and were are super responsive when needed! Already planning an adult golf weekend and will be back in this house if it's available!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jana H.

26 December 2024

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

Family Christmas

We had a wonderful stay at this home. Such a nice bonus that it was decorated for Christmas and we felt so at home with all the attention to detail. We loved the opportunity for some to be playing games downstairs while others played games upstairs. All the bathrooms made it feel like we all had our own space. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Jen R.

10 December 2024

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

Thank you!!!

House was beautiful spacious and perfect for a group of high school friends to hang for the weekend. We had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb F.

7 December 2024

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

Beautiful house

This house was spacious and tastefully decorated. We especially loved the decorated Christmas tree and holiday decor throughout! We had a slight plumbing problem on Thanksgiving, and Pete promptly had a plumber out in less than an hour! From reservations to check in to check out, the process was flawless. We all enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

27 October 2024

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

Galena weekend

Beautiful home and location. Well equipped kitchen with everything you need for meals. Perfect spot for our sibling reunion. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paula P.

21 October 2024

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

Sibling Weekend

My siblings and I had a wonderful stay in Galena. The house had plenty of room for the 8 of us. We enjoyed the screened in porch and the fire pit. It was only minutes away from Galena. For a larger group like ours we found it very nice to have larger beds and numerous bathrooms. Pete was very responsive to our inquiries as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara M.

14 October 2024

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

Fall Family Weekend

Our family had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home! The house was perfect for our weekend, and we can't wait to return! The owners were very responsive and welcoming, with beautiful home touches, like fall decorations. Thank you for a great weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris C.

4 October 2024

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

Mother & Daughter Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house for our Mother & Daughter weekend getaway. The house was spacious, comfortable and very well equipped with all the amenities you need. Great location, scenic views and not far from downtown Galena. Big thanks to the hosts!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

15 September 2024

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

Family weekend

We were in town to celebrate a family engagement and this house accommodated us beautifully with all en-suite bedrooms. We weren’t there much but were able to sit on the screened porch a few times and really enjoyed that.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon J R.

20 August 2024

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

Spacious

This is the 2nd year we stayed here for family vacation. We had 3 generations of ages and it worked well for all of us. Spacious rooms, well stocked kitchen, great fire pit area, comfortable screened in porch, and close to the amenities of the Galena Territory.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

12 August 2024

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

Perfect for our needs

Having bathrooms for all bedrooms was so helpful. The fire pit was enjoyed by all. We were amazed & happy to see so many stars in the sky…it’s peaceful there & you feel like you’re a million miles away. The two upper decks are great for watching our guests using the large yard & fire pit area. Everythjng you need is there. So restful. Plenty to do or relaxing to do nothing.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

29 July 2024

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

Great stay. Conveniently located near the Owner's Club Pool.

Had a great stay and enjoyed the Galena Territory area. The fire ring was great to hang out at in the evenings.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

26 July 2024

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

Attentive owners, great house

This house is spacious inside and out. The floor plan makes it easy for people to comfortably enjoy their stay whether together with family and friends, or away from the group. The property is expansive and in a great location. The owners are responsive/invested in making sure their guests meet or exceed their expectations. We found this to be our experience!theitwonderfully en

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

12 July 2024

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

Great place to stay!

We rented this house as a group of 5 girls with their kids ages 7-11. We loved everything about it. It was so close to the pool and basketball hoops. The house was clean and had enough space for our whole group (11people). The hot tub was clean and the we loved the big fire pit. The hosts were very quick to answer any questions and very helpful. We didn’t know Galena had so many flies and gnats, so next time we’ll bring some things to keep the bugs away. We will definitely rent this house again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff C.

10 July 2024

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

Wonderful Stay at The Galena Getaway

After years of staying at the same house in The Territory, our family simply outgrew our accommodations. Searching VRBO we found a house that looked like it fit our needs, and we were correct! Pete and Laura are wonderful hosts and good communicators, the house exceeded our expectations-it was very clean, had things like plenty of pots, pans, silverware, etc and especially sharp knives (and a knife sharpener!) and the fire pit was wonderful (fire pits are one of our requirements.) Our entire family voted to return to the Getaway next year!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret K.

30 June 2024

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

Thoughts

We found a lot of bugs, which the owner said is a problem. Two of the doors did not lock.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn B.

26 June 2024

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

Beautiful location, Great for a group

Our group of 7 had plenty of room in the house and appreciated that each bedroom had an en suite bath. We enjoyed the many games, pool table, and foosball in the house and were able to comfortably sit at the table ( with dining chairs for up to 10). We didn't use the hot tub because it was uncovered outside and the weather did not cooperate! The location is beautiful and a local taxi service was able to pick us up from the house. My only small complaint was the lack of cooking oil in the kitchen, which I would consider a basic necessity of a kitchen in a rental house.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel L.

22 February 2024

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

Friends getaway!

Layout of home was great!! Loved each bathroom per bedroom. The huge table was a plus for eating and games. We’ve been getting together with this group for 25 years, first time in 22 years without kids. Probably one of our favorite homes we’ve stayed at.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

diane p.

3 February 2024

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

2nd visit with family for the holidays

The house is big and roomy for a large group. We had 11 people staying, ages 12 - 75 and everyone had room to spread out. It is nice that there are so many bedrooms with attached bathrooms for privacy. We especially enjoyed the living room with adjoining dining room so that we all could be in the same room even when doing separate things. The house is in the Galena Territory which has a nice club house offering basketball, swimming and a game room. There are 6 passes available to visitors. This was our second stay at this property. Unfortunately, many of the repairs needed that we noticed last year were still present this year. There are unpainted repair patches on the walls in various rooms, the fireplace cover was off, several light bulbs out, broken shelves in the fridge, both keurig machines didn't work, spots on the carpet and the whole place could use a paint job. We couldn't find a shovel when it snowed and had to improvise with dust pans to clear the walkway. It took over 36 hours for the complex to plow. The checkout list of things to do is reasonable however having to take the garbage to the dump is kind of a pain especially at this nightly rate. Overall this home works well for a large group. With a bit of TLC this home could be really nice. The screened in porch, firepit and hot tub look like they would be fun in the summertime.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnetta B.

4 December 2023

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

Amazing

I celebrated my birthday at this beautiful peaceful place!! They had everything we needed! My family and I really enjoyed ourselves! We would love to stay again!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pablo S.

16 November 2023

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

Good time weekend

Thank You for the awesome stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

18 October 2023

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

Great place for our family of 8 adults!

A rainy weekend didn’t stop us from having a great time here. The kitchen had everything we needed as stated in the description. Our family of 8 adults was able to all eat and play games at the dining room table. We spent lots of time in the game room playing pool and foosball! We even used the hot tub in the rain! Everyone loved having their own bathroom with their bedroom. The owners were very responsive to all of our concerns.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

14 October 2023

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

Beautiful home with great hosts.

We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Laura and Pete Papanicolaou's VRBO home in Galena, IL! From the moment we arrived, it was clear that they are exceptional hosts. First off, their responsiveness and hospitality were remarkable. When our coffee maker decided to quit on us, Laura and Pete didn't waste a moment. They sent their property assistant over right away with a brand new coffee maker, ensuring our mornings started off perfectly. The house itself was a dream. Spacious enough for our group of ten, it offered both comfort and elegance. We spent hours shooting pool, playing games, and gathering around the inviting bonfire. Galena itself proved to be a charming destination. We explored the quaint downtown area, indulging in local shopping and dining. The fall festival was an absolute highlight, adding an extra layer of fun and festivity to our stay. In summary, Laura and Pete's VRBO home in Galena provided the perfect backdrop for a memorable getaway with friends and family. Their attentive hosting, combined with the beauty and amenities of their property, made our stay truly unforgettable. We can't wait to return for another incredible experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

2 October 2023

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

Grape Stomping

We attended a grape stomping fest at Massbach Winery. Perfect location between winery & downtown Galena. Beautiful home with a bathroom for each bedroom. Kitchen was good and big dining table to fit our group. Gas grill was great. Fire pit was awesome. Would recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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Hosted by Laura and Pete Papanicolaou

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd Bedroom

3rd Bedroom

4th Bedroom

5th Bedroom

Living Room

Master Bedroom

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Guest Bath

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