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10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D,

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Private kitchen
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Dowling House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Belvedere Mansion
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D,

You'll find all of the modern updates to the kitchen and baths in this 2BR 1.5 Bth home but the 1840s charm remains!

Along with the two bedrooms, there is an additional space to sleep on a fold down couch in Den.

We stocked the kitchen with a Thanksgiving meal in mind, so bring your culinary skills!

The porches are the perfect place to watch the world go by with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.

The location is ideal for making your way to the shops and restaurants on Main Street. Leave your car and walk 8-10 minutes and you are in the heart of the fun!

Grant Park is just across the pedestrian bridge from downtown.

If you are looking to enjoy the outdoors, The river trail is just below Grant Park and you can kayak on the Galena River. There are kayak rental locations near the river. In the winter, there's skiing or hiking at Chestnut Mountain. We've got some brochures in our Welcome Book as well.

History is front and center in Galena-- so whether you check out the homes of President Grant, hop on
the Trolley Tour, visit the Galena History Museum or just walk around the Historic District, you'll feel like a step back in time.

There is never a shortage of things to do in Galena, no matter the season. We are happy to welcome you to this beautiful part of the world.

NOTE: The house is on a hill and there are a lot of stairs.

Property manager

Marion Brooks
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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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
The home is NOT child proofed. Steep stairs inside
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Galena is home to this holiday home. Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dowling House and Belvedere Mansion.
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Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Dowling House - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Market House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grant Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grant Home - 19 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, located?

Situated in Galena, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Dowling House, Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House. Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Grant Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

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

Jordyn G.

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

Very fun!

Very nice house with beautiful interior and very fun to stay in!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela N.

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

Bachelorette Party

We rented this place for my daughter's bachelorette party. There were 4 of us and we had plenty of room. Place is super cute and only 2 blocks from Main Street in Galena. Beds were soooooo comfortable. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk N.

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

will stay here again

love the place. we plan to do it again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

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

Great stay!

Great location, comfortable beds and plenty of needs provided for. Nice spaces for us to all hang out together: either in one of the 2 living rooms or around the table playing games. Modern updates and fun decorative details.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

family trip

Plenty of space for our family, had everything we needed. So nice to be able to walk to all the restaurants / shops. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan D.

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

Great location

Clean and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

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

2nd Stay - another 10/10

My family has twice stayed here and each time it was perfect. The cleanliness is amazing. The communication with the owner is perfect. She is always quick to respond. We are able to walk to the downtown from the home, which helps because parking is hard sometimes in the shopping area. I can't say enough good things about staying here. It's on-point with the quaint homes of Galena.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen F.

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

Great stay!

Great place and a great location! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

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

Convenient Location

Everything was as listed. The house was clean and the basics, like coffee, were included. We got in late so getting in was a little tricky, but Marion answered her phone and helped us.The location was just a few minutes from downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

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

Girl weekend

We had an amazing time and loved the property! Absolutely outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Great stay

We came into town for a quick 4 days to celebrate Christmas with my mother and stepfather. They have a tiny house and had already had out of state family staying. We did not want a hotel so we chose this home. We had a great stay and loved the house. I’ll look to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

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

Amazing! Great location!

My best friend and I stayed for 3 nights. We thoroughly enjoyed Galena and the beautiful home. The owners have thought of everything someone would need. Walking distance to everything also.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tazio G.

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

Worked out GREAT for a family stay in Galena

Easy walk to everything, which we did several times per day! Super clean, nicely laid out, would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Perfect House

This house was perfect for our yearly trip to Galena. So clean & spacious! We didn’t even use the second living room. And just a short walk to downtown. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Highly recommend

This is the 2nd time we have stayed in this cute house. We really enjoy the atmosphere of this home and close to downtown to walk. Always clean. We will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea a.

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

Lovely Historic Home

We sure enjoyed the care with which this home was restored! It was the perfect balance of charming touches and modern conveniences!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Excellent stay

Wonderful old house with modern amenities. Great communication with the host. Be prepared for lots of stairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb I.

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

Location, Location!

4 of us senior adults thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Blocks from Main street a definite plus for walkability! Enjoyed the side porch and nicely remodeled layout with both bedrooms and baths on one floor. Very clean! Marion quickly responded to our questions. Worked well for us all!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose G.

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

Galena

Well-maintained inside. Unbelievably clean. Property owner answered questions in a timely manner. There were a lot.of steps to the house, but the write up of the property did mention the steps. The walk into the historic area was short. We even did it in the rain and it was no big deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

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

Happy

It was very bohemian on style site. It is an 1840 building and has a lot of stairs. It wasn’t enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

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

Great Weekend in Beautiful Home

We had a great weekend in this beautiful, historic home. Every detail in the home was carefully thought about. Kitchen was great for cooking and the porch was great for sitting. Very comfortable beds and cozy couches. Perfect walk to downtown for all of our entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou R.

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

Wonderful Historic Home

We enjoyed this beautiful historic home with all the updated amenities. We especially enjoyed watching a family of foxes out the kitchen window in the early mornings and evenings. The kitchen area was easy and spacious. If you can walk hills, you'll love walking to and from downtown Galena.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Girls Weekend

We had a blast!! The house was so unique we loved it !! We walked downtown all weekend it was so nice not to have to drive anywhere! Would definitely recommend this house ! One of our best girls weekends ❤️Loved the outdoor porches! And the house was decorated so nice !! Thanks for the memories !!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great getaway in Galena

Love the old home with modernized updates. Quite a few steps to get our luggage & bags up to the house …. But we did it. Great location off of busy road - walking distance to Main Street. We enjoyed the porch swing, walking the hilly neighborhoods & checking out Galena County. Thank you for sharing your space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

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

Great location for local shopping and fun!

The house was situated very close to the main street for shopping and dining. Parking was easy on the street. Everything was very clean and the kitchen was immaculate. We appreciated all of the soft linens and towels. For four women, the house was absolutely perfect. We also really enjoyed sitting out the deck each night with the swing and got to watch deer across the way. Spectacular home and really easy check in process!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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