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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Grant Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Grant Home
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Belvedere Mansion
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galena

In Galena .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Dowling House and Old Blacksmith Shop. Old Market House and Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dowling House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Market House - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grant Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grant Home - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Belvedere Mansion - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bread & Vine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬6 min walk

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 manager

Marion Brooks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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
Onsite 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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome.

Frequently asked questions

How close is 10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, to the airport?

This vacation home is 22 mi (28-min drive) away from the Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does 10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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.

Is there free parking at 10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D, to downtown Galena?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Galena.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gloria C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Kerri T.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kent S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Pratik K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Valerie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

good

a young passer buy carried our suit cases up the steps!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Chicago, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful

This home is curated with such care and thought. We enjoyed ourselves immensely in this property for a weekend of shopping and friendship. The location is ideal to walk to town. The kitchen has everything you need to cook, or gather. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are adorable. The living area was perfect for sitting with a glass of wine or coffee in the morning with lots of windows and light coming through. We were three 60 year old women and had no problem with the stairs as mentioned in some of the other posts. The host responded immediately and graciously if we had a question. It was delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Angela N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

will stay here again

love the place. we plan to do it again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Wendy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Amber L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl weekend

We had an amazing time and loved the property! Absolutely outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galena

Well-maintained inside. Unbelievably clean. Property owner answered questions in a timely manner. There were a lot.of steps to the house, but the write up of the property did mention the steps. The walk into the historic area was short. We even did it in the rain and it was no big deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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