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

Holiday home in Galena with fireplace

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Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace
Interior
Property grounds
In this charming 2BR home, enjoy the perfect blend of historic charm and modern updates. The kitchen is stocked with essentials for a Thanksgiving feast, while the porches invite you to sit back and watch the world go by. Take an 8-10 minute walk to Main Street's shops and restaurants or explore Grant Park just across the pedestrian bridge.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The home is NOT child proofed. Steep stairs inside

Events

No events 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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Galena, IL

What's nearby

  • Old Blacksmith Shop - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dowling House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Market House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kaladi's Coffee Bar - ‬11 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 Linmar Gardens are also within 15 minutes.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

brenda b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great and location was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conveniently located and very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!!! The home is so cute and clean! Perfect location for walking downtown! Will definitely stay again!!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Very clean! Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent S.

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

Very.comfortable & spacious for four adults

Very clean & tastfully decorated including antique touches (40s) with modern conveniences.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host made check-in so easy and the space inviting. Of course the "hike" up the outside stairs to the entry door was work....but we knew Galena is known for their hills and stairs! We walked all over town for tours, shopping and eating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria C.

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

Lots of Personality

Charming, property with a great location! Walking distance to Main Street and easy to get to from US 20. There are some steps to climb from the street, so try to pack light! So many cute little touches, a porch swing and rockers, antique phones, comfy beds. We loved our stay, and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Galena Trip

The house was great! It was very clean, well stocked and decorated nicely. The beds were very comfortable. The location was ideal. It was close enough to downtown to easily walk, but far enough not to have to deal with parking/noise issues. The host was very nice and easy to work with. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 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

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

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

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

Karen S.

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

Girlfriend trip

We enjoyed how close the house was to the Main Street. We could walk to shops and restaurants. Nicely renovated older home. Marion was very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Beautiful home away from home

My 3 sisters & I stayed 2 nights at this home to do some shopping and eating in Galena. The home was so clean and had such a beautiful charm to it. We loved it and enjoyed it tremendously.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ria O.

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

Weekend in Galema

Such a great find! Perfect location. Fun and unique property. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail A.

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

Main Street Shopping

Just a short distance from Main Street, the home has updated amenities and was inviting, clean and comfortable with plenty of space for everyone. Sitting on hill, there are quite a few steps from the street parking to the door. It was a very enjoyable trip and would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT S.

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

Galena magic

Home felt comfortable as soon as we walked in. Very well decorated and had furnishings to add to the joy of breaking away from the routine. Galena is Illinois’s best retreat from the noise of our current state of affairs in America.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JODI S.

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

GREAT HOUSE

Check-in was a breeze, house was absolutely perfect, clean, and had EVERYTHING we could ever need. The walk to downtown was about 10 min., but great exercise. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

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

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

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

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