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Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory

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Escape to a secluded cabin surrounded by lush woods, with a spacious deck and fireplace for a peaceful retreat.
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Enjoy cooking in this well-lit kitchen with a large island, sink, and fireplace.
Kitchen features a double oven, refrigerator, and sink with a window above.
Cozy living area with a stone fireplace, comfortable sofa, and large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Elizabeth, IL
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Apple Canyon Lake
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Belvedere Mansion
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Elizabeth

In Elizabeth .Within 9 miles (15 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Apple Canyon Lake and Apple River Fort. Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course is within 9 miles (15 km) and Eagle Ridge Resort Golf is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 19 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Apple Canyon Lake - 24 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Grant Park - 27 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Belvedere Mansion - 28 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 40 min drive - 22.2 miles

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galena Territory Owners' Club - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jack's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Duallys - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪E-Town Coffee - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory

This rental is located at on of the highest elevations in Illinois and consists of two houses, plus the art studio gathering barn. The two house are called the Caspian house and the octagon house. one house has five bedrooms and three bathrooms and the other six bedrooms and three baths. One has old wood post and beam construction and the other is more mid century. The houses are 100 feet apart, connected by a wide gravel path. Enjoy a game room with pool table, foosball, theater room, table tennis. Both houses are located on one of the highest point in Illinois with breathtaking views. Enjoy gorgeous sunsets. Enjoy the nine hole, par three golf course. Almost 300 acres and miles of hiking trails. Visit the alpacas, goats, ducks, geese, peacocks. Two Fishing ponds with large mouth bass, baseball field, soccer field, sand volleyball court. The octagon house has amazing architecture with post and beam construction built with reclaimed beams and cobblestone from NAVY PIER in chicago. Stone, woddburning fireplaces on all three levels. Large expansive deck, great for cookouts and outdoor dining. Rental also includes a third building ideal for movie nights, large dinners, weddings, social events. In the middle of the two houses and the "art studio" recreation center is a field pit. This rental provides access to the Galena Territory owners club, which is seven minutes door to door. The owners club consists of outdoor and indoor pools, fitness center, gym, business center, horseback riding, pontoon boating, golf, tennis etc. Each rental is provide six passes to the owners club. Each person beyond six is charged $5. On the 300 acres of the Brixen Ivy ranch, there is two fishing ponds, many hiking trails, animals, nine hole golf course, volleyball court. Again, the octagon house has a large hot tub. It faces west (sunsets). The Caspian house has the entertainment center and faces east (sunrises)

Property manager

Mark & Lyza, owners

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
  • Note from host: one dog is allowed w/ prior permission at booking

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 24
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 24.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory to the airport?

This vacation home is 41.6 mi (56-min drive) away from the Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory?

As of Jul 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory on Jul 28, 2025 start from $985.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory to downtown Elizabeth?

This vacation home is 4.3 mi away from Elizabeth.

Beautiful compound, 10 mile views, on 300 acre ranch, next to Galena Territory Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of room to have fun!

The two homes were very clean. The art studio was great for our “dance party!”Beautiful and wonderful time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work Retreat

We were looking for a nice little getaway for our work group of about 16 people. Our primary goal was to allow everyone their own bedroom and bathroom, which was easily attainable given the amount of space available to us. When we arrived at the ranch, Mark was so hospitable and showed us all around the ranch multiple times as we had people show up at different times throughout the day. The houses we stayed in were clean and well-maintained. The scenery was also incredible, and we would absolutely consider coming back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valeria M.

Liked: Cleanliness

2024 Galena Girls Reunion

This was our first reunion since 2011. There were 24 of us in this group. The property consisted of two houses and the Art studio. The property was awesome and accommodated our group comfortably. Mark and Joe (the propert manager) greeted us and made sure we had everything we needed. They were very responssive to any questions we had. The check in and check out was easy and simple. The Art Studio was located between the houses, and was great place to connect. It had everything we needed to host dinner, breakfast, watch tv, and enjoy activities. In front of the art studio was a firepit with sufficient chairs and wood for our stay. The view from this location was simply amazing. We will definitely be returning to this location for our next reunion.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Property for Wonderful Memories

We love the Octagon and Caspian houses. The fun at this property is UNLIMITED!! Golf, disc golf, soccer, baseball field, hiking trails, fishing ponds, hot tub, animals galore….and the views…breathtaking!! You will not regret your decision to book here. Mark is wonderful to work with. He responded quickly to text messages during our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing and Expansive Property

These properties are phenomenal. The homes are just as pictured with even more space and thoughtfulness. The grounds are impeccable and include a baseball field, hiking trails, a pond, adorable animals, and frisbee golf. (Actually so much more). The recreation space was a bonus and two amazing fire pits with perfect views of sunrises and sunsets (and even a meteor shower)! What a perfect place for family fun and gathering. You don’t need to leave. Just enjoy and appreciate this memorable and unique property. The property manager and owners were amazing too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL M., Bettendorf

Liked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

Our family had a wonderful time here. The houses were large enough to accommodate our big family. It was particularly helpful to have the extra building, which we called our art house. The views were lovely. Thank you very much!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Surprise Birthday Reunion

I hosted a surprise 40th birthday for my husband, our family, and friends at Brixen Ivy Ranch. It was a great location to host a large group. There were lots of things for everyone to do both on the property and nearby. A memorable weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amaury S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

This property is perfect for a big group of people. The houses were spacious and there was so much room for the guests we had. The scenery of the ranch was beautiful as we had a bonfire and watched the sun go down. Communication with the owners and the ranch hand was very easy and they were very accommodating. I definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get Away

Good times
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country comfort

Great houses and property in beautiful country. Plenty of room for a big crowd and kid friendly. Accommodating and friendly ranch hand and owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc & Wilma C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Views and Lots of Space

We had a wonderful family gathering for Thanksgiving and it was amazing. The ranch has beautiful views, wonderful trails and great animals! The Octagon and Caspian provided lots of space for the family with all our meals at Octagon. Joe, was very friendly and helpful in getting us situated. Mark, the owner, was also very pleasant to work with. Look forward to a return trip sometime in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Colleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas

We were able to celebrate our family Christmas together in this awesome lodge. Mark was very considerate of us making sure that we were comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location and Great for large groups

Both homes and the media craft barn were much bigger and more spacious than I could summize from the posted pictures. I loved the privacy of the location and the trust that was afforded my group. The weather changed quickly so we were not able to take advantage of the very lovely fire pits or the 2 hot tubs because it really seemed a bit more cold than we were used to earlier in the week. We all would be excited to come back again and enjoy more family time, meals and games that were played at the Octagon home. The beds were also very comfy and amazing by the way. It was a GREAT!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

ALPHA RETREAT ST MARKS GENEVA

WEATHER WAS RAIN AND WIND FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. SAT NIGHT BEAUTIFUL 3/4 MOON CLEAR SUNDAY FABULOUUS VIEWS. COMFORTABLE ACCOMADATIONS, WE ALSO HAD THE STUDIO OUR GROUP WAS ABOUT 18 WITH 3 STAYING AT RECTORS HOUSE IN GALENA TERRITORY ALL MEALS AND MEETINGS IN HOUSES.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

Very impressed with our stay at this property. The Octagon house has a wonderful view of the surrounding valley and cozy living room where our large group was able to gather. There are plenty of beds, bathrooms, showers to go around. We also loved the hot tubs! There is also a cozy outdoor firepit area that we would have loved to use had we had more time. Close enough to Galena as well to be an easy drive into town and back. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

laurie s.

Family Getaway

Lots of room for our large extended family - great time with the kids and grandkids
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and houses!!!!!

Breathe taking views!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family get together!

We had a great time in the Octagon house and Caspian house. We also ate meals in the Art Studio. We enjoyed a campfire. We had great catch and release fishing in the pond. We played frisbee golf and then played baseball at the baseball field. We enjoyed seeing all of the animals. The Owner’s club was great for swimming. This a perfect getaway for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for large gathering

We held our family reunion at the Octagon and Caspian Houses. We used the Octagon House as the primary entertainment venue and the Caspian House for older family members who wanted to get some quiet from time-to-time. Both houses were large and very comfortable. We loved sitting on the porch of the Octagon House watching the sunset. The Art Studio was great for watching movies in large groups and intense games of table tennis. The ranch itself provided some entertainment with the 9 hole milk can golf course, frisbee golf, animals, and hiking trails. The ranch sits about 20 minutes outside of Galena, which is a cute town with lots of shopping and dining options. The owners and ranch hand were very friendly and helpful. All-in-all, it was perfect for our family reunion and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet place to gather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property!

We celebrated our New Year holiday with our family. Covid took its toll on our celebration, but those that could attend had a wonderful time. We will come back and recommend this compound to others. Thanks so much, CB
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Nice stay at the octagon and caspian. Mark was terrific to work with. Property is amazing. Great views - trails galore. Kids fell in love with the art studio - a great place to gather. Use of owners club and pools was easy. It is a workng ranch with on-site animals and plenty of trails. Bring appropriate shoes and clothes to take advantage of the property! Terrific place for family to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Teresa H.

Not worth it!

The experience overall was very disappointing! For a property you pay a significant amount for you expect a lot more. Some good things: the views from the front deck, the studio was newer and a nice place to gather had a ping pong table & large tv, the beds were comfortable, the owners clubhouse/pool was great(off site). The negatives: could benefit from exterminator services had to deal with mice at the octagon house & large spiders at the caspian home, no air conditioning in the octagon basement, the hot tub, grills, ovens & decks were not clean, some furniture is very run down, there were no instructions for checking in & out or WiFi, passes to owners club were not in the house as indicated. The activities that are supposed to be be part of the location are not as listed, can’t fish unless you have a four wheel drive. Save yourself a lot of heart ache and book a different location. Have rented many times through vrbo and this is the first time that I have given less than 4 stars. We do have photos & text messages if there are any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location for a family retreat

We celebrated my grandmother's 80th birthday with our entire family and this spot was amazing! Between the two houses there was plenty of space for all 20 of us and the recreation room was the perfect location for a party! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021