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Secluded Country Dream with all the Fun!

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Game room
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Belvedere Mansion
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Secluded Country Dream with all the Fun!

Updated Decor and Furnishings!! You'll make lasting memories in our newly appointed stylish retreat located in The Galena Territories!

Whether you come to Galena to shop, ski, golf or just soak up the sun, Owl's Stay has all the essentials needed to relax, have fun, and spread out with your loved ones. And you won't believe the serenity in this backyard with 3 levels (2 large decks) to take it all in.

We're just a short ride to enjoy all The Territory Amenities!

The space

Owl's Stay is a 5 Bedroom and 5.5 Bath retreat and Galena is a perfect excuse to get away. Here you can bring the whole family, extended family, celebrate the bachelor/bachelorette, make it a couple's weekend or keep it simple with just the guys or just the gals!!

You'll find 4 bedrooms with private bathrooms (located main floor and 3 on upper level). The 5th bedroom has two queen beds and utilizes the lower level full bath down the hall.

All living and bed rooms have new flat screen SMART TV's, bring your logins or utilize our guest Amazon Prime account.

After a busy day, there's room for everyone on the large sectional to unwind.

Enjoy home cooked meals w/ 3 dining tables (in/out). We have two large empty drawers in the kitchen to store all your groceries so you can keep the counters clean. There is a double oven and an outdoor gas grill for cooking these big meals!

Head downstairs for a night of fun, challenge your group to a game of pool, ping pong, darts or a friendly game of poker!! Plenty of seats and sliding screen door to enjoy the lower level deck and the views!!

Before calling it a night, soak in the Hot Tub or gather around the Fire Pit and take time to catch up!

Other things to note

We have provided 6 Owner's Club cards; which are needed per person to enjoy the amenities and parking passes that will also needed to park at the club. You can purchase temporary guest pass at the Owner’s Club Complex for $5.

Property manager

Lia DiBlasi
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Let us know if you are bringing children under 2
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Galena

Located in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, this holiday home is in a rural area. Grant Home and West Street Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Galena Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Grant Home - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Grant Park - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 27 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Galena Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded Country Dream with all the Fun! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Secluded Country Dream with all the Fun! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Secluded Country Dream with all the Fun! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Country Dream with all the Fun! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Country Dream with all the Fun! located?

This family-friendly Galena holiday home is located in a rural location, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Grant Park and West Street Sculpture Park. Grant Home and Old Market House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle N.

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

The perfect weekend getaway

This house was perfect for our weekend getaway in Galena! It was clean, the hosts were quick to respond, organized, and did everything they could to make sure the stay went smoothly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lacey C.

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

Galena Territory

Everything was great, except internet service not working. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

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

Wooded Winter Wonderland

10/10 experience! We could not have asked for a more comfortable home with picturesque features and incredible amenities. The house is an amazing fit for a large group, everybody slept comfortably. Located close to downtown Galena and Chestnut Mountain Resort, we found that the central location was a key factor in facilitating a convenient experience for us. Our host was incredibly thorough in providing information before we arrived, and expeditious in her responses to any questions we had during our stay. The hot tub, pool table, and fireplace provided endless entertainment and exceeded the expectations that we had for the property. A truly wonderful birthday experience and we cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Reunion

It is a beautiful home in a quiet setting, perfect for old friends to have a relaxing time. We were 11 classmates who gather once a year to catch up.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Perfect Galena Getaway for the Family!

This home was wonderful and had everything necessary to provide the family with a peaceful getaway. Nestled in a wooded, quiet and private culdesac under the starry sky, yet close enough to the territory entrance to provide convenience. Lia was incredibly attentive, friendly and accommodating. The kitchen was also very well-equipped with everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody B.

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

This home is a dream

We had 9 adults staying at this home for a niece's wedding in Apple River. It was perfect for our needs! The beds are comfortable, everything is as pictured, the host was responsive to texts, and the home is well located within Eagle Ridge. I highly recommend for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki A.

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

Perfect house for our large family

We had 3 generations staying in this spacious 3 level house. Each level having bedrooms with bathrooms was perfect for us. The downstairs level with the hot tub, 2 game rooms, TV room and bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin S.

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

Everything we wanted!

A group of college friends, we get together each year to remember one we lost too soon. This house was indeed secluded and still close to activities we wanted to do. It was clean, comfortable like home, and so relaxing. We all wanted to stay longer! Thank you for a lovely place to celebrate our friendship!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

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

Great Couples’ Retreat

We had a wonderful stay at Owl’s Stay. The leaves were changing and we felt like we were at our own autumn hideaway. The house had all the space and amenities we needed. The fire pit is not as far from the house as it appears in the photos and was a great place to just hang out. All the couches were super cozy and the table big enough for dinners and games! We had five adult couples and spent most of our time at the house but it was a short drive to Apple picking and wine tasting as well. Lastly, the owner is very responsive and available. She will handle any issues so no worries! Book & Enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy G.

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

Great house for family Christmas!

The owner was very communicative before our trip and supplied us with lots of information. She was also available for questions during our stay. The house was amazing and offered tons of space for our family of 8 with lots of amenities. Everything was in good working condition, clean, and well stocked. We had a fabulous time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Great family fun!

house was perfect. we had 8 people there was so much room we didn’t even use one of the bedrooms. great tv room and open kitchen dining and family room. hot tub was and fire pit were a plus. great location. felt like we were in woods but close to general and entrance! everything was clean and amenities were plentiful. host was easy to contact and extremely nice!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Wonderful Holiday Stay with large family

Booked a weekend stay for family members to gather at one location with pets to celebrate Thanksgiving. The host was gracious in preparing the home for our Thanksgiving stay with Thanksgiving decorations and dishes. The home was beautiful, clean and gave a warm cozy welcome. We enjoyed playing pool, ping-pong, darts, and the hot tub. Plenty of room for all. Enjoyed sitting down at the fire pit looking up at the stars. This was truly a great holiday experience at a beautiful home. Located to Galena shops and the Apple River for a great nature hike or fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime F.

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

Girls Weekend

We love the Galena Territory, and we loved this home! This home was exactly as described. The rooms are spacious and very clean (and we're very picky when it comes to what people consider clean). The furnishings and decor in the home are beautiful. So many items we kept saying to ourselves that I'd love in my own home. Such nice touches. The kitchen is perfectly stocked with everything you could possibly need to make meals at home and all the little extras that you don't find in most rentals these days (extra bath, bedding, and laundry supplies) were very much appreciated. Basement had plenty of entertainment to keep everyone busy with the rain, as well as heading to the Owner's Club to use the pool. Lia was extremely timely with any questions and accommodations to our schedule. Wish we lived closer but would absolutely choose to stay in Lia's home again. Mother Nature didn't exactly cooperate for our outdoor plans in downtown Galena. All the more reason why we were so grateful that our time stuck inside could be spent in a great home and in the beautiful Galena Territory.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

Perfect Getaway!

Wonderful experience from booking through checkout. The property owner is very organized and provided comprehensive info that made for a stress-free experience. The home was clean, well-appointed and in a great location near the entrance to Eagle Ridge and close to downtown Galena. We had a great time and would definitely stay again! Many thanks Lia!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lia DiBlasi

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Hi y'all! I grew up in Dubuque IA as a hardworking midwest gal, that is now a proud Texan enjoying life, family and friends! Enjoy getting back 'home' to visit my family and enjoy the calm and simple life this area has to offer! I am looking forward to a future of traveling with my husband and our kids, seeing the world and hosting others for their time away from the day-to-day grind by stepping away with loved ones to spend time in a beautiful countryside home!

Why they chose this property

The Galena Territory is a semi-private, 6,800-acre private recreational and residential lake community located six miles outside the historic city of Galena in Northwest Illinois. Property owners in the low-density planned residential community collectively own 1,900 acres of recreational amenities in addition to their own properties. These include 31 miles of walking/hiking trails, Lake Galena for boating and outstanding fishing, a marina complex, an equestrian center, and a state-of-the-art pool/recreation complex. The Galena Territory boasts spectacular vistas, valleys, prairies, and woodlands, and harbor rare plant and bird species found nowhere else in Illinois. With a commitment to protecting and preserving this natural environment, The Galena Territory was designated a Community Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation in 2010. On Jan. 11, 2021 The Galena Territory Was Named As A Dark Sky Friendly Development Of Distinction Award Recipient.

What makes this property unique

This is property backs right up to the wilderness. When in the back you'll feel like you went hiking and found the perfect spot to set up a campfire, there are 2 decks to enjoy the view, not to mention most guests rave about the 3 seasons room off the upper deck; great for playing games and catching up with your loved ones over dinner; without bugs! And that basement has all the fun... set up with 2 bar tables and bar with bar stools... a pool table, ping pong and a poker table! There's darts while you wait your turn at pool, two flat screens to play some music or catch a game. We also have a huge smart TV in the media room great for the kiddos when they aren't out exploring outdoors! From the basement sliding doors lead you out to the lower-level deck, which also houses the Hot Tub perfect to soak in that treelined view!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests