Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Does Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Q: Is Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Q: How much is parking at Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Sweet Retreat -hot tub,fire pit,pet friendly,access to pools ,outdoor games located?

Located in Galena, this family-friendly holiday home is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Eagle Ridge Resort Golf, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Linmar Gardens and Grant Park. West Street Sculpture Park and Apple Canyon Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the area

The Galena Territory, a neighbourhood in Galena, is home to this holiday home. Grant Home and Washburne House Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Horseshoe Mound. Travelling with kids? Consider Linmar Gardens and Aqua Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Galena travel guide

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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

12 Feb 2024

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Fun getaway

This is our second time staying at this home! We enjoy how cozy it is and the friendliness of the host!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

1 Jan 2025

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Family trip

This was our second stay at the beautiful home. We booked it for a family get together. It was clean and homey, with plenty of room for 10 of us. We enjoyed the games, hot tub, and clubhouse access.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

13 Nov 2024

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Great family stay

We had a wonderful time with family celebrating my Dad’s birthday. The family room downstairs served as a great “quiet” spot after lunch. We look forward to our next trip. Thank you again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C., Illinois

21 Aug 2023

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Girls weekend!

We had a great time! 8 of us stayed very comfortably in this VRBO. Location was great, just a 15 minute drive to the downtown Galena area. We felt extremely safe. House was very clean and perfect for our girls weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn F.

26 Feb 2025

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Excellent space

Plenty of space, appreciated a bathroom for each bedroom. Living area upstairs was very bright and spacious. The yard was amazing for our Standard Poodle, he had a blast! The hot tub was in a convenient location for a cold weekend. Will definitely rebooked.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carleen M.

3 Aug 2024

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Operation: Relaxation!

The Sweet Retreat was fantastic! What a great property in the territories. My husband and I recharged our internal batteries this past week. Hot tub was awesome and fire pit was fun. 10 out of 10, would recommend it for anything.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Oct 2023

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Beautiful home in a great location

Sorry we forgot to sign the guest book. We had a great time and the home is fantastic. There were six adults and we had plenty of room. Got to use the fire pit and the hot tub. Overall great weekend. Thank you so much.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

31 Dec 2023

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Beautiful setting, beautiful home!

Our family of 10 booked the home for a ski trip. Unfortunately, the ski slopes were closed, so we spent our 2 nights and days at this house. It was everything the listing promised and more! We hiked around the area, enjoyed the hot tub, games and ping pong table provided, and visited the complimentary clubhouse. We look forward to returning next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

30 June 2024

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A wonderful get away.

A quiet retreat with a lovely view. Far enough away from our cares so that we could relax, but close enough to town so we didn't need to cook every night. The host was responsive to a issue that arose and quickly had it resolved before it became a problem. We are already thinking about going back in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

1 Apr 2024

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Beautiful memories in Galena

We spent our kids Spring Break here - ages 4-9 - and loved it. Anna was amazingly communicative both leading up to and during our stay. Upon arrival, the property was spotless, smelled great, and a few lovely treats were put out for our family (wine for adults, s’mores supplies for kids). Our intent was to disconnect with some space and quiet, but the technology in the house was also super helpful. WiFi was fast and TVs were great! Hot tub also a perfect add for the cooler March weather. Loved our stay and look forward to hopefully returning in the warmer Summer months.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona T.

24 July 2024

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FAMILY TIME

We stayed five nights and had a great time. House was clean and had everything we needed. We used all five beds and all of us thought our beds were comfy with no complaints. The Sunday Farmers Market was a nice extra right there in the territory. We used owner's club pool and galena city pool, both were very nice. Great little coffee shop in Elizabeth. Elizabeth has a nice splash for the kids and a bar with the best burgers. I think they called it Small Town. Galena is always fun with so much to do. It was really crowded on the weekend; Monday was much better. Tuesdays is the day when most things are closed downtown. Overall great trip. Only complaint were the knats when you were outdoors. We will be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda E.

20 Feb 2023

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Girl's weekend.

Overall a great place.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen n.

9 July 2025

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Loved it!

Family of 9. We loved all of the outdoor toys, the yard is huge with a volleyball net and fire pit with plenty of chairs. House is set up great for a big group. We have been to 7 different houses and this was our favorite!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeni R.

15 Feb 2023

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Great weekend

Very nice house with lots of space. Plenty of room for our extended family to gather.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mona T.

13 Oct 2025

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This was our second stay at this house. We stayed three nights in the fall. We enjoyed every minute of our time spent at the house. We played games on the huge kitchen table, napped on the screened porch, roasted marshmellows at the fire pit, played cards on the deck under the umbrella and visited the farmers market at the owner's club on Sunday. The house is clean, beds are comfortable and it had everything we needed plus. My grandson was sad; he did not want to leave. We would love to cone back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura I.

21 May 2023

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Highly Recommend

We had a group of 10 girls who all loved this property! Beautiful setting, great amenities, excellent communication. Hope to go back with some family and kids in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janusz B.

27 Jan 2025

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Shanties

Awesome

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

31 Jan 2023

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Perfect for a Ski Weekend

A group of friends and I came up for a skiing weekend at Chestnut Mountain and this house was the perfect home base! We had an amazing visit- the house was very clean, Anna was very prompt with responding to questions, and we had a great time using the hot tub and ping pong table. I would highly recommend this property and when we have our ski trip next year, would love to return to this house!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Feb 2023

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

Nice house & kind owners

The house is nicely laid out with a bathroom for each bedroom and a large living room area on both floors. The owners were prompt to respond to questions. This property allows small dogs so I was able to bring my senior dog. This does also mean there might be other pet dander in the home, my friend who is allergic to cats had her allergies flare up. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

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