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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

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

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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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
House was very clean and in a great location for walking downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, close to downtown and shopping, perfect day!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CLOSE TO THE SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS ON MAIN STREET.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great short walk to Main St shops and restaurants. Cute vintage home with modern upgrades. The fireplaces and working antique phones were awesome. Perfect Christmas getaway for our family of 6
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. House had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trudy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Easy walk to Main Street. Very clean. Comfortable kitchen and living room for gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute. Nice kitchen. Two bathrooms, one with a tub... Perfect for bathing the toddler. The antique phones were so cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was beautiful. Clean and had everything we needed. Perfect location. Clear instructions on entering.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

shelley s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic, charming home with lots of nostalgic details. The location to downtown Galena was perfect, just a short walk down the hill. The house was stocked with plenty of towels and linens. The beds were very cozy and there was plenty of room to spread out. Sipping a hot cup of coffee on the porch in the morning was a perfect start to the day and game night at the kitchen table was a blast. The light switches were all labeled making it very easy to know what switch to flip. Side note…there are quite a few steep steps that lead up to the house which might be an issue for some.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Verified

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