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Winter escape! Retro octagon house in woods- Hot tub, pool, fireplace, firepit

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Mid Century Modern Vibes! Propane fireplace! Listen to records! Enjoy nature around you!
Private Hot tub- Use year round! No views of other homes. 6 person, wonderful jets!
Fire pit with wood included
Propane fireplace and record player- records for your enjoyment
Queen Bedroom with attached bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Winter escape! Retro octagon house in woods- Hot tub, pool, fireplace, firepit

Enjoy this unique "tree house" - an octagon tiny house, surrounded by the woods! Galena Haven Tree House!
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom to enjoy the views of nature all around, with floor to ceiling windows!
Private hot tub in the back of the home looks into serene woods! Warm up by the fireplace.
Decorated in Mid Century Modern style, to celebrate this unique home, we combined modern comforts with fun flash blacks.
Sit by the indoor gas fireplace
Enjoy our record collection or use our cool 1950s radio to listen to music, or switch to Alexa for modern streaming
Enjoy the indoor pool (community pool part of the Galena Territory) or outdoor seasonal pool.
Relax in our unique Japanese soaking bathtub

Enjoy fall colors or watch snow fall! We have a collection of bird feeders to see a wide variety of birds. See wildlife such as deer, wild turkeys, squirrels, chipmunks and more. Or head to town and enjoy fabulous restaurants, adorable shops, learn about historic Galena, or hike with goats! So many wonderful options to enjoy around the home! You will also have access to Lake Galena (boating and fishing lights)

Outdoor space:
-New hot tub seats up to six, available year round.
-Deck has nice seating, cooler, and views of the woods. We also have an outdoor firepit, surrounded by woods (wood provided)
- Approx 500 ft from nearest neighbor (minimal visibility when leaves on trees, more in winter)
-Hot tub

Living room:
-Record Player, Alexa, 1950s radio
-Smart TV (no cable) to stream
-Lots of games, books, magazines
-Beautiful wooded views

Bedrooms:
-First bedroom has a queen bed and an attached bathroom. This bathroom includes a Japanese soaking tub (large enough for most adults) and shower. New memory foam mattresses in both bedrooms.
-Second bedroom has a king bed. Second bathroom is across the hall and includes shower/tub.
-Both bedrooms with smart TVs

Kitchen:
-Kitchen is small but very functional- stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer with icemaker
- Full sets of dishes, pots, pans, silverware, etc. Home has coffee pot (percolator and drip coffee maker).
- Cotton Candy Maker
- Coffee- Percolator and Drip coffee maker

-Wifi is fiber and can easily stream on multiple devices/video conferencing etc

Other amenities in The Galena Territory-
- indoor community pool
- outdoor community seasonal pool
- Pontoon, kayak and fishing boats also seasonally available for rentals.
- Indoor exercise room, outdoor tennis courts, indoor basketball court, billiards, ping pong and many other games are also available at the Owners Club
- Amazing golf options also available

Location:
- 5 min from Owner's Club (pool, gym, etc)
- 10 min from wineries
- 15-20 min from downtown Galena
- 20 min from Chestnut Mountain
- 10 min from hiking with goats/goat yoga
- 15 min from Elizabeth


This home (we think :)) is awesome but may not be for everyone.
- There is an approx 100 yrd walk down a sloped, paved path from where you park to the home. From there you walk up 7-8 steps to the home. We can't guarantee in winter it will be shoveled.
-Also, this home has a spiral staircase to get to the lower level of the home, where the hot tub is located. The staircase is not suitable for young children, and there are wide gaps between rails that a child could squeeze through. (Our older kids (7 and up) love the home, but please be aware of this before booking). You can alternatively walk to the hot tub from the path in front of the home if you wish to avoid the stairs.
We do have a security camera (audio and visual) that faces front of the house down the path/stairs up house.
No smoking of any kind allowed on the property
The house is surrounded in woods. Expect some bugs outside and occasionally inside.
Just being honest- property is not perfect but we LOVE being there ;)

Dogs are welcome if well behaved. Extra pet fee will apply. $65 fee for dogs. Must be well trained. No cats please (family member with allergy)
Family managed property :) We are so excited to host you!

Parking is free, and on the property.
Smaller washer and dryer in the house in lower level (down spiral stairs)
You will have the entire house other than small locked owners closet.
We are family owned home. We will share our cell phone upon booking in case issues arise.
There isn’t easy public transportation so you will need a car. Uber is only sometimes available.
There is plenty of free parking.

Property manager

Beth Van O
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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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: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a staircase that is not safe for young ch
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galena

Located in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, this cabin is in a rural area. Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Galena Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Horseshoe Mound. 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 - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Grant Home - 15 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Grant Park - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Dowling House - 16 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Galena Brewing - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Winter escape! Retro octagon house in woods- Hot tub, pool, fireplace, firepit have a pool?

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

Is Winter escape! Retro octagon house in woods- Hot tub, pool, fireplace, firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Winter escape! Retro octagon house in woods- Hot tub, pool, fireplace, firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter escape! Retro octagon house in woods- Hot tub, pool, fireplace, firepit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Winter escape! Retro octagon house in woods- Hot tub, pool, fireplace, firepit located?

This family-friendly Galena cabin is located in a rural location, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Grant Park and West Street Sculpture Park. Apple Canyon Lake and Horseshoe Mound are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

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

Wonderful time!

We had a great time relaxing over our spring break.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin H.

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

Devin

Our stay at Galena Haven was fantastic! Our host was extremely kind and attentive for any information or questions. The property is beautiful and made for the most perfect, cozy stay. The location is great, quiet and secluded but easy to access from the center of town!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

Anniversary Trip

This retro cabin in the woods is the perfect place to enjoy some peace and quiet outside of the main strip without being too far. We loved the unique feel of the place and the extra fun amenities. This place made “sitting at home during vacation” feel restful and fulfilling! This was our first time to Galena and we will definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy S.

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

Excellent stay for nature lovers

Loved the privacy of the house. The hot tub was fantastic. Check in was super easy. The house was adorable and decorated like a step back in time. The host is great!! She truly cared if her guests were enjoying their stay or if they had any problems.. pet friendly!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Best Galena Getaway Experience

It was such a great experience! We saw wild turkeys, chipmunks, and birds of all shapes and sizes. There was a total benefit to have passes for the Galena Territory. It was close to downtown Galena and close to other attractions Galena has to offer. The property is very quiet and clean. We will definitely be coming to this property again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vonda V.

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

Wonderful

We were so impressed with the stay and how accommodating our host was. The house was so fun and unique and very homey!! We enjoyed the atmosphere of the woods and the privacy. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would. It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Beth Van O

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Mother of 3 awesome kids, wife to a great husband, and proud "Super Host." I pride myself in making sure guests have a wonderful vacation, make amazing memories and have wonderful experiences to the best of my ability!

Why they chose this property

Our family LOVES coming to this home! It is such a unique experience to be surrounded by windows in this octagon home! Lots of wildlife if you are patient! Very private hot tub (also in a wooded setting). Super amenities through the Galena Territory! (Indoor and outdoor pools, golf, boat rentals, tennis, exercise equipment, etc).

What makes this property unique

Unique octagon home! Hot tub, soaking tub, indoor fireplace, outdoor fire pit, access to indoor/outdoor pool, golf, boat rentals and more. Home has coffee pot (percolator and drip coffee maker).

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests