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The Getaway Place- Carefree, Fun and Pet Friendly

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Brand new 4-5 person hot tub on back deck-steps away from house
Game room/loft complete with 3 arcade games + shuffle board
cozy living room with new fireplace
Relax in jacuzzi tub with smart tv (Master bedroom bathroom)
Open downstairs concept; can see upstairs to the arcade games/loft area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Belvedere Mansion
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Getaway Place- Carefree, Fun and Pet Friendly

The Getaway Place is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in the Galena Territory. We are family friendly and pet friendly.
+Jacuzzi Tub with Smart TV.
+Outdoor Hot tub
+Screened in porch
+Electric Fireplace
+Outdoor Fire Pit
+Shuffleboard Table
+Arcades
+Fully Stocked Kitchen
+Coffee Bar
+Lightning Fast Wi-fi
+Dedicated workspace w/ a desk + office chair
+Laundry
+Walking Trails nearby
+Golf courses nearby
+Gas grill on deck, off screened in porch

We are pet friendly! We have a pet fee of $30 per pet/per night.

For the safety of guests & owners, this house has 1 Ring Doorbell Security Camera with audio. Camera is located at the front door of the home. There are no cameras anywhere else on property and no cameras are inside of the home.

{Please note there are steps up to the front door, that take you into the loft style game room area. There are several steps to take you down stairs to the lower level. The lower level hosts the living room, kitchen & dining area. If someone in your party has troubles with steps-this property may not be the property for you.}

Property manager

Jess McMaster
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. Grant Home and West Street Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Washburne House Historic Site and Belvedere Mansion.
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 11 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Grant Home - 15 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 16 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Grant Park - 16 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Dowling House - 17 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Getaway Place- Carefree, Fun and Pet Friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Getaway Place- Carefree, Fun and Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at The Getaway Place- Carefree, Fun and Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Getaway Place- Carefree, Fun and Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Getaway Place- Carefree, Fun and Pet Friendly located?

Located in the city centre, this The Galena Territory holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 9 mi (15 km) of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, Grant Park and West Street Sculpture Park. Horseshoe Mound and Grant Home are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcus K.

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

What a wonderful stay!

We had a great stay at this property. The house was very nice and it included so much to do. The games, hot tub, and fire pit were all a big hit with the whole crew! Swimming at the owners club was also a highlight. Beyond that we had easy access to the town of Galena where we spent time sightseeing and eating at some wonderful restaurants. It was a great vacation and a great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoDee E.

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

Spring break getaway

We had a wonderful time staying at The Getaway Place. The house was adorable and we absolutely loved all of the games in the game room! It was nice to just hang out and relax during our stay. We were so glad we were able to bring our fur babies as well. We can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Great place for a get together!

We loved this place! Lots of options for a small group with shuffle board, arcade games, board games, and a nice hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Great place in Galena Territory

We stayed here to celebrate my oldest's graduation and 18th birthday - he chose based on the game room, which was definitely enjoyed. The hot tub was another must for him, and that plus the games made it hard to leave to go skiing and other activities! Very clean, excellent communication with the host, comfortable, and just as described. We would definitely stay here again on our next visit to Galena.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Great winter visit to Galena

It was a perfect cozy place to meet up with our friends and have a great weekend. The game room was a hit for the kids. It was nice to relax in the hot tub at the end of the day as well. Also, it was nice that it is pet friendly so our furry friend could come with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross K.

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

Amazing experience overall

We had a great time at the property.Host is very responsive and accommodating. House is great for families, we could find everything we need, including toys for kids and games. Fully stocked kitchen. Hot tub as advertised in great condition, extra towels were provided. Nice area with owners club available with swimming pool, suggestion to take towels with you for a pool, as not provided in the pool. Very close to ski resort. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

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

Loved it - highly recommended

This was a perfect getaway - the home was in perfect shape and offered everything we needed for some wonderful R&R. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia W.

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

Anniversary trip

This property was exactly as described. The host communicated with me immediately over a couple of concerns. Hoping to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathi and dave w.

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

Family friendly fun

Kids had a ball with game room and got tub. Perfect. A little close to neighbors but private enough. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

Family weekend

Family had a blast playing games and enjoying the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle N.

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

Fun Weekend

Great location and awesome place to stay for a getaway to Galena!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch W.

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

Priceless memories — perfect family vacation

We enjoyed every aspect of The Getaway Place, which was exactly that — a lovely getaway. From the beautiful nature and peaceful location to the amenities and accommodating host. We made priceless memories here. Grandparents to children alike loved the property — we played shuffleboard and arcade games, sat in the hot tub, had a campfire and s’mores. The stars were amazing! There was even a nice basket of toys for our 1 year old to play with and the bigger kids loved the games. We particularly liked the layout where our bedroom was upstairs and separate with a gorgeous private patio. A great setup for large groups —there was 7 in our group plus our dog and it felt spacious and yet warm and cozy. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

The best getaway

Perfect fit for a weekend getaway. Lot’s of things to do in and out of the house. Everything was clean and worked as expected. Would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Amazing Galena Getaway

The Getaway Place was a wonderful, relaxing getaway for us! Just what we needed. Fantastic for bringing our dog and a husband who loves to play games! Thank you, we look forward to returning sometime again! The Kanters
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Family getaway

Can't say enough about this property, great location and the house itself had lots to do. Highlights include several arcade games, shuffle board and the hot tub! Also loved that they had charging ports everywhere which can always tricky when traveling.Would highly recommend for families or an adults trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Lovely Property with Excellent Amenities

My husband and I brought our adult children and their family for a long August weekend. It was very peaceful having the whole group with us at this lovely home. One group went golfing and another went to the pool and we all gathered back to enjoy some cooking and visiting. The open spaces between cooking, chilling and eating was the best. The kids LOVED the game room, of course! Hot tub out back was a great evening chill spot. Very comfortable home. Hubby and I enjoyed relaxing on the private balcony while the young ones stayed up late. Oh, the pups loved it too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Perfect stay for a girls weekend

Stayed here for a girls weekend getaway. Loved sitting in the screened in porch. Would love to come back with my kids. They would love all the video games in the loft. Hosts quickly responded to any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Enjoyable long weekend

Had a great time in the house. Perfect accommodations for our trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty H.

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

Fun get away

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! It was a girls retreat with 3 sisters, a cousin and an Aunt. It was well stocked and a beautiful place to slow down and relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Molly M.

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

Galena getaway

Overall we had a great trip. There were a few issues with the house but Jess was in constant contact with us to work through them. She even alerted us to potential severe weather headed our way. We loved that the house was dog friendly, enjoyed having our dogs with us for the stay. Some of our family played golf a couple of times as well as tennis and pickle ball. The area is absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany O.

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

Beautiful place

I would definitely recommend this property! Jess was very responsive and kind. Best part of the house is the private balcony attached to the master bedroom upstairs. So peaceful. I loved waking up to the sounds of the morning birds. The breeze was nice and it felt like we were secluded from everything. Our dog absolutely loved it too! House was extremely clean and smelled fresh. The sky windows were awesome to look at when we had a big storm. My husband and I played Pac Man in the game room. We had a ball. Hot tub on the back deck was soooo relaxing! Very clean and you're not facing neighbors. Only downfall was the size of the back yard. I would've liked it a little bigger for my dog, but we worked with what we got and he still enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great Space and Amenities

The stay was perfect for our family of five (two adults and children ages 7, 9, and 11). We all loved the hot tub and video games. The kids enjoyed the oversized whirlpool tub and the owners club amenities. Thanks for a great stay near Galena!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dane D.

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

Nice Place and Location

Very clean, updated. Quiet location. Kids enjoyed the game room. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jess McMaster

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I'm Jess! I live in Eastern Iowa with my husband, 2 daughters, a pug named Boris & a fish named Sea Su. I enjoy traveling & experiencing new places, beautiful scenery, and new food. I enjoy being a host because I love the hospitality part of it. I get to fill our homes with items I always wish I have when we travel, to help make guests' stays relaxing & stress free!

What makes this property unique

This home has a loft area with 3 arcade games + a shuffleboard table! It also has privacy off the back deck where the fire pit & hot tub are located.

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