10/10 Excellent
Lisa W.
21 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, so convenient
Lisa W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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The Nautical House-Downtown Galena
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Galena, IL
- Belvedere Mansion6 min walk
- Grant Park8 min walk
- Grant Home10 min walk
- Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Half Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
The Nautical House-Downtown Galena
Welcome aboard "The Nautical House", located downtown historic Galena, IL and just footsteps from unique shopping, delicious eats and endless activities and experiences!
Anchor yourself and enjoy a picturesque front porch view of the Galena River or wine down on the private back deck complete with an outdoor grill. The eclectic and unique, nautical themed cozy interior invites you to spend your days relaxing in your home-away-from-home. The master bedroom and guest room, located on the second floor, offer full-sized sleeping accommodations along with 1.5 bath and laundry room. The both bedroom and living room are equipped Smart TVs connected to WiFi for you to login into your Netflix or other streaming subscriptions.
Enjoy a meal with your group, cooked in the well-equipped kitchen which includes a refrigerator, stove, oven, and microwave where you can prepare home-cooked dishes or make your way downtown Main Street to enjoy what Galena has to offer. The front porch or back deck, equipped with a gas grill, are perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or an evening glass of vino. Don't stress about parking - "The Nautical House" has two private guest parking spaces for your vehicles - reserved just for you (private parking not available during the snow season).
Galena is a town like no other. Let "The Nautical House" be the staple to your vacation. Sail away with us! Come see why Galena has been named one of Americas best small towns year over year.
Anchor yourself and enjoy a picturesque front porch view of the Galena River or wine down on the private back deck complete with an outdoor grill. The eclectic and unique, nautical themed cozy interior invites you to spend your days relaxing in your home-away-from-home. The master bedroom and guest room, located on the second floor, offer full-sized sleeping accommodations along with 1.5 bath and laundry room. The both bedroom and living room are equipped Smart TVs connected to WiFi for you to login into your Netflix or other streaming subscriptions.
Enjoy a meal with your group, cooked in the well-equipped kitchen which includes a refrigerator, stove, oven, and microwave where you can prepare home-cooked dishes or make your way downtown Main Street to enjoy what Galena has to offer. The front porch or back deck, equipped with a gas grill, are perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or an evening glass of vino. Don't stress about parking - "The Nautical House" has two private guest parking spaces for your vehicles - reserved just for you (private parking not available during the snow season).
Galena is a town like no other. Let "The Nautical House" be the staple to your vacation. Sail away with us! Come see why Galena has been named one of Americas best small towns year over year.
Property manager
Jolene
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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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
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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 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
About the area
Galena
Located in Galena, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Old Market House and Dowling House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Belvedere Mansion and Washburne House Historic Site. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Galena, IL
What's nearby
- Belvedere Mansion - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Old Market House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Dowling House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Grant Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Grant Home - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Casey's General Store - 2 min drive
- McDonald's - 2 min drive
- Culver's - 4 min drive
- Bread & Vine - 4 min walk
- Galena Roasters - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Corinne K.
10 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girl's trip
Corinne K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura S.
2 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Laura S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
16 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage charm
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Megan V.
1 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Megan V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Leslie
8 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Leslie
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie R.
22 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
Stephanie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peter M.
2 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Location!
Peter M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the stay!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessica S.
10 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Jessica S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janet J., Chicago, Illinois USA
12 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Janet J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Erica S.
20 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Galena Stay
Erica S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandra V.
8 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Sandra V.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy P.
3 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
Amy P.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michele L.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nautical house-amazing location
Michele L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lexy R.
5 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location to gather with friends!
Lexy R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Penni C.
20 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Penni C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Erin A.
27 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Erin A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ryan B.
17 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house. Great location
Ryan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Don B.
18 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation
Don B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Keith E.
24 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Galena Getaway
Keith E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steve M.
18 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday weekend
Steve M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katie B.
4 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, great location
Katie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eric M.
27 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location downtown Galena
Eric M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
David E.
14 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location!
David E.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
About the host
Hosted by Jolene
I was born and raised in the Galena area. My family has been managing vacation rental homes in the area for over 15 years. We love the unique and beautiful topography of the Galena area and enjoy sharing it with others.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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