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The Cottage on Lake Galena

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV, fireplace, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Guilford Township, IL
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Grant Home
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Belvedere Mansion
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galena

The Galena Territory stay.A stay at this The Galena Territory vacation home places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and 9 miles (15 km) of Grant Home. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Grant Park and Washburne House Historic Site.
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What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Grant Home - 18 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Belvedere Mansion - 19 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Grant Park - 19 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 36 min drive - 20.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Grape Escape - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Galena Taphouse - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Cottage on Lake Galena

( Also please see our sister property VRBO listing # 3731275 )
Cozy, romantic lakeside cottage with unmatched, pristine lake view and privacy in the heart of the resort.
Loaded with amenities; fireplace in each bedroom and in living room, hot tub in very private setting on lake, stereo throughout, TV/internet, fully equipped kitchen, authentic handcrafted log /stone construction.
Available as a 1 bedroom or two bedroom stay accommodating 1 to 4 adult persons. Average rate of $290 per night for a 1 bedroom (1-2 person) and additional $50 per night per person for second bedroom. The entire cottage is available to our guests whether it's a 1 or 2 bedroom rental we simply close off the unused bedroom/bath if rented as a 1 bedroom. Main level bedroom has a queen sized bed and upper level master suite has a king sized bed. One bedroom occupancy includes upper master suite unless otherwise requested for main level.
Low season non-weekend dates negotiable. Contact owner

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • This property does not allow children.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Premier Lake View Cottage
Galena's Premier Lake View
Premier Lake View
Galena's Premier Lake View Cottage
609639

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cottage on Lake Galena to the airport?

This vacation home is 29.9 mi (47-min drive) away from the Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Cottage on Lake Galena have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Cottage on Lake Galena offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Cottage on Lake Galena?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Cottage on Lake Galena?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cottage on Lake Galena?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Cottage on Lake Galena have a pool?

This vacation home features an indoor pool.

Does The Cottage on Lake Galena have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Cottage on Lake Galena to downtown Galena?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi away from Galena.

Reviews

The Cottage on Lake Galena Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 267 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was absolutely amazing! It was so cute clean and comfortable with the most beautiful views. I didn’t want to leave. Definitely planning a return trip already!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this cottage! We had a great stay! The view is fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cottage! Quiet and comfortable. We hope to return and have already recommended to other :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

zack v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was fantastic. Will recommend to anyone venturing to Galena. The only issue was a bit far from the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful and relaxing. Completely private. Beautiful view of the lake. Hot tub completes it. A favorite destination of ours .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Cottage was beautiful with an outstanding view of Lake Galena. The kitchen is well stocked with all the supplies we needed and the Wi-Fi access was excellent since we had several business zoom meetings during our stay. Michael (owner) is awesome with information coming in plenty of time. Overall I would highly recommend this cottage if you are staying near Galena.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bgrad

Liked: Cleanliness
This gorgeous property tucked away on Lake Geneva was a wonderful place to stay with friends. The view of the lake and the cottage itself were perfect. The cottage is spacious, comfortable, and clean. The kitchen had everything we needed along with easy to use appliances. We enjoyed the hot tub and appreciated having the beach towels. The back porch overlooking the lake is a great spot for morning coffee, conversation and we even lucked out with a firework show one night! Check-in/out were seamless. Honorable mention: Mike quickly alerted me that I had left my purse on the porch when we left and was kind enough to keep it secure for me until I could retrieve it. Greatly appreciated! We all agreed that we would all stay at the cottage again. I can only imagine how beautiful it must be in the Fall.
Sunset view from the porch
View of the fireworks from the porch later that night!
Morning coffee view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a fantastic property and our vacation experience was absolutely PHENOMENAL!!! We will be booking an extended stay at The Cottage on the Lake for next summer very soon. On a scale of "10" -- the property, the vacation experience and the property owner all earn a "15" from us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Getaway

We had an amazing stay. The view and amenities are top notch. Mike was so kind and very responsive . We will be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous View, Beautiful Cottage, Lovely Neighborhood, Close to Galena

I rented this cottage for me and my Mom for an important anniversary, and it did not disappoint! Relaxing on the deck and taking in the view was a highlight. The house was incredibly clean, had everything we needed and felt luxurious. I enjoyed the trails around the neighborhood, and we took advantage of the Stonedrift Spa. It's about 10 minutes into Galena, and we spent time enjoying the shops and eating wonderful food. We almost had a hot air balloon ride, which was also inside the neighborhood, but the weather didn't cooperate. I highly recommend the cottage and we will definitely be back. Oh, and Mike was great to work with and super responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SteveDarla K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends Getaway

Celebrated a 40th Wedding Anniversary and a retirement on our weekend. Enjoyed sitting on the back porch, loving the view and listening to the birds sing. Very relaxing. The house was a perfect size for the 4 of us!! Enjoyed very much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Relax

Great view and super quiet. We really felt at peace.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great View

The house was wonderful, and the view was even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

This is our second stay at the property. Once again, we could not be happier. Love staying and enjoying every aspect of the home. Thank you for being gracious hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom H., Glen Ellyn, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

30th Anniversary Getaway

I can't say enough good things about The Cottage on Lake Galena. My wife and I have stayed at a number of houses in the Territories over the years and this is one of our favorite. Great views, fireplaces, hot tub, easy check-in and more. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

B I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

It was a beautiful properry
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Van C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

My wife and I had a wonderful stay. The house was clean and well stocked , and the location was outstanding. Wonderful views inside and out. Would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galena getaway

The cottage was perfect! Beautiful view of the lake. All the amenities you could need and very clean. We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay

We really enjoyed our 3 night stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

The property was wonderful. Honestly the photos don’t do it justice. The amenities were just as described. You could stay and never leave if you wanted. We went out a few times and stayed in a few times and never needed or lacked anything. The drive to town was super quick and easy, even in the dark of night. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

My dream cabin

For a winter time retreat, this was perfect! Fireplaces, hot tub, lots of space! It was so quiet at night we had difficulty falling to sleep, but we got use to it. You could hear coyotes at night, and the nighttime stars were incredible. It was just a short run to Galena and all the great restaurants and shopping. LOVED our
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C., Bolingbrook

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas in the Territories.

Wonderful, everything as promised and more, terrific views, updated TVs & living room fireplace, holiday decorations abound, etc. A beautiful property that we can see ourselves coming back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024