Relax in this 5,000 square foot house with incredible lake views. Enjoy the perfect outdoor oasis on one of the two main level decks or lower-level screened patio and unwind in a peaceful haven inside, featuring a rec space with pool, ping pong, PS3 and board games.
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Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14449 sq m
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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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.
Lake views! Hot tub! Family & pet friendly!
Make memories at this 5,000 square foot house with incredible lake views! Enjoy comfy patio, hot tub on lower level & your perfect outdoor oasis on either of the large main level decks or lower-level screened in patio. Perfect getaway for time with family & friends! Once you’ve soaked in all the sun you want, head inside to your peaceful spacious haven to relax & chat or let your competitive spirit take over in the rec space (pool, ping pong, PS3, board games & more)! New listing by Super Host.
It will typically be the awesome handyman who will come help if and when needed.
This house is a part of The Galena Territory Association, and guests will have access to the amenities. The house is located along the north branch of the lake, with great views and an awesome outdoor space! It's very quiet and peaceful.
You'll get a personalized access code for the smart lock 3 days before check-in.
Very large and spacious, helping create a great vibe for groups of all sizes.
There are 2 parking spaces in the garage, and at least another 5 in the driveway. Be sure to park on the property (not on the street) to avoid needing any permits or potential fines.
Come relax at this nearly 5,000 square foot house with incredible lake views! The perfect getaway for time with family and friends! Sit out on the comfy patio furniture and enjoy your perfect outdoor oasis on either of the large outdoor decks on the main level, or the screened in patio on the lower level. Once you’ve soaked in all the sun you want to enjoy, head inside to the ample amount of space to just relax and chat or let your competitive spirit take over in the indoor recreation space.
Come enjoy the peace and quiet with sounds of nature while you soak in the views of the lake! Pop open the windows and let the breeze in while enjoying the comfort of the cozy indoor furniture.
The main level features the fully-stocked kitchen that’s open concept and perfect for entertaining, dining area, large family room with fireplace, and master bedroom. This is the perfect place to relax indoors and enjoy the views!
The upper level features a loft with TV and games, 3 spacious bedrooms (1 with a king bed and en suite bathroom and the other 2 with a shared bathroom, 1 of which has a king bed and the other has 3 twin beds), and beautiful wood paneled office.
The walk-out lower level features an amazing game space (pool, ping pong, and board/card games), a wet bar, and even more comfy couch space and fireplace to just relax. There are 2 more bedrooms (1 with a queen bed and the other has 3 twin beds) and a bathroom on the lower level.
Enjoy all the Galena Territories has to offer while also enjoying your quiet oasis! This house comes with 12 guest passes so you won’t have to buy any extra! There are bike trails starting a quick ride from the house. The Galena Territory Owners Club is a quick 6 minute ride away. The Marina is just 5 minutes. The north and south golf pro shops are just 5-6 minutes. The Shenandoah Riding Center is 10 minutes. And you can get to the quaint little downtown Galena in 10-12 minutes. You’re right in the middle of everything while still having the space to get away from it all!
Full access to the GTA amenities with 12 Proximity Cards!
Kitchen includes: - All the basics (cups, plates, bowls, silverware, wine glasses, pots and pans, flippers, spatulas, whisk, grater, etc.) - And cooking basics (spices, flour, sugar, oil, etc.) ... let us know if these are running low so we can refill them - Baking/cookie sheets - Blender - Coffee pot (paper filter) and Keurig machine ... we don't provide the coffee as we've found everyone has different favorite coffees - Crock pot (6 quart) - Electric griddle - Measuring cups and spoons - Mixer - Mixing bowls - Muffin tins - Pie pans - Pyrex dishes - Serving bowls and trays - Strainer - Toaster - Tupperware - If you think we're missing anything, please let us know, and we can try to get it for your stay
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
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
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
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena. Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dowling House and Belvedere Mansion. Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Galena travel guide
Is Lake views! Hot tub! Family & pet friendly! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at Lake views! Hot tub! Family & pet friendly!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lake views! Hot tub! Family & pet friendly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake views! Hot tub! Family & pet friendly!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lake views! Hot tub! Family & pet friendly! located?
Located in The Galena Territory, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House. Dowling House and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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We LOVED our stay at this home. The house is filled with natural light and is warm and inviting. Plenty of room to spread out if your with a group. It was immaculately clean. We are planning our next trip back!
Our family of 12 thoroughly enjoyed 3 lovely evenings at the property. We had tons of room to spread out. Great hot tub, ping pong and pool table were enjoyed by all. Well stocked kitchen, large kitchen table and multiple large spaces to relax and watch tv at the end of our shopping days. Extremely comfortable beds and bedding in each bedroom. We've been renting in Galena for near 20 years now and this was voted as one of the best by our family!
We had a group of 11 stay for three nights and golf in the area. The property is clean and incredibly spacious for a group that size. The host is incredibly responsive - highly recommend the property for a nice weekend in Galena
My family stayed for almost a week at this beautiful property. The views were spectacular and the house offered a plethora of amenities. We can't wait to go back.
Seven of us celebrated our 100th book in our book club and stayed at this beautiful property. Everything was clean and stocked. Owner very responsive. It was absolutely perfect!!!
What a lovely home! Plenty of room for the 10 of us and the view was fantastic. Dan was easy to reach and provided everything you would need. Would definitely stay here again.
What a great place to stay with lots of room for our large extended family to meet and hang out. Although only 3 couples stayed there, there was plenty of room for our extended family of ~20 people to hang out for dinner and enjoy the view from the decks. The house had everything you could need. I was impressed with how clean it was for being such a large house and the fact that another family had just checked out that same morning. Dan was great with all the communication. We will definitely book again when we are in the area!
The house is big, beautiful, very clean and inviting. The kitchen was well stocked so that you could make meals to enjoy while staying there. The living room has big gorgeous windows to enjoy the view and adds so much brightness and warmth to the space. We saw people ice fishing during our stay. Game room and hot tub was also an added bonus that everyone enjoyed. This home was close to Galena too! Dan also made sure we were having a good stay and communicated with me the whole time. I appreciated that. I would highly recommend his house if you visit Galena.
This house worked well for our weekend get-together with family. The house was clean, stocked with most items you might need (bathrooms, kitchen, entertainment) plus items that you might want. The bedrooms and bathrooms were nicely separated, the common areas were spacious and furnished (deck, huge kitchen island, table/chairs, comfy chairs, sofas, etc.), and the basement ping pong and pool tables as well as the blackboard were entertaining. The owner was responsive and helpful. All and all, the property was a great venue for our family get-together. We would stay at this property again.
We stayed for three nights with family and friends. This house was so clean and perfectly laid out to accommodate adults and teens who wanted to sleep together and have privacy, The basement had a ping pong table and pool table and fun chalk board. There was so much extra space to hang out in and relax. The kitchen was duly stocked and had great amenities. And the views. Stunning! And the fireplace was enjoyed.
Dan is the perfect host-thoughtful and responsive. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Dan the owner was always available from the moment we made our reservations until we left. The house was spacious and so clean. It had everything we needed. If tranquility is what you need this house is for you. We grilled one night and ate on the large deck. The house has a beautiful game room in the basement where we stayed up late nights having so much fun. Golfing is also available if you want to book a game. Our family had a wonderful Mother’s day weekend and we will be back. Thanks again Dan for sharing your lovely house with us.
From check in until check out this was the best experience we have had renting a home. There is nothing that could have been done to have a better stay. We had 9 people ranging from 1 to 62 and a dog. Except for clothes you almost dont need to bring anything. Dan, the owner has thought of everything possible. Huge home with so much to do. Pool table, ping pong, play staion are just a few of the things everyone enjoyed. Beautiful veiw of lake Galena. I could go on and on but I think you all understand this is the only place I would stay in Galena.
One last note, Dan is very easy to reach if you need anything. Thanks for a dream place to stay.
We had the most enjoyable time at Dan's property. The house itself overlooks Lake Galena. The North Cove bank of the lake is a 2-minute drive away and offers a great fishing spot. The home was clean and luxuriously furnished. We fell in love with the furniture and decor. Everything was clean - zero dust, which was a huge plus for our family as some of us have allergies. The kitchen was put to great use. Lovely crockery and cutlery. Enough for us all.
And Dan just knows how to walk the fine line between assisting us and letting us be. He was on hand when we had questions and timely in his responses. Super friendly. Only good things to say. We hope to return to this lovely home some time in the future.
The house is amazing! Plenty space for our family! It was nice to have little gathering areas (downstairs living area, upstairs loft) that our older kids could hang out.Dan is a great host, super responsive and super helpful!
This is a large, very comfortable home. We enjoyed the clean hot tub! Views from the deck of Lake Galena are breathtaking. Kitchen was exceptionally well stocked! We look forward to a return visit!
Kitchen was fully stocked, everything a group would need. The house was clean and rooms were spacious. It is the perfect space for a large group reunion like we had. Large hot tub was the clincher for us to book here.
It was amazing there. Loved everything about the house. Fantastic host. There was enough room everywhere for our family. Loved cooking in the large kitchen. I just can’t say enough about house and how it just completed our vacation. Went skiing and shopping downtown Galena. We will try to do something like this more often
I booked this house for trip with girlfriends and it worked out perfectly! The house is perfect for a big group of friends or family. The rooms are comfortable and the kitchen has everything anyone could need. We really enjoyed hanging out in the living room, the view of the river is beautiful. We also loved the hot tub! The owner was very communicative and provided suggestions for local restaurants. We are excited to make this an annual event and look forward to renting this house again!
Kate K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Marek
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was perfect, great host, we had a fantastic time! We will be back.
Great, entire family loved it. Dan was beyond fantastic to deal with. We had a really good time. Diverse age groups but everyone had a great time. Thinking of next year.
Vacation home has everything you need to have a good fun time with friends and family. Location is great and house is well maintained. Owner was very helpful and nice. Highly recommend for fun stay in galena.
We had a great time staying at this property to celebrate my husband’s 50th birthday! The house was beautiful and spacious and the owners provided all the amenities and then some. Thank you, Dan, for sharing your home with us. It was a memorable trip!