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Inviting & Bright Home | Hot Tub (New!) Fireplace, Sauna, Firepit, Pac-man!

Family-friendly stay with indoor pool in Galena

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Indoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, computer monitors
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, computer monitors

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Galena, IL
  • Place, Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Belvedere Mansion
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Chestnut Mountain Resort
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galena

The Galena Territory stay.With a stay at this The Galena Territory vacation home, you'll be within 2 miles (3 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.

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Belvedere Mansion - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Chestnut Mountain Resort - 26 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 32 min drive - 26.5 miles
  • Q Casino - 35 min drive - 28.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Durty Gurt's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gobbie's Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Grape Escape - ‬15 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.

Inviting & Bright Home | Hot Tub (New!) Fireplace, Sauna, Firepit, Pac-man!

Golfer? Inquire for(e) for details on our exclusive discounted Eagle Ridge Golf Passes.

Welcome to The Overlook, your perfect home away from home during the upcoming summer season in the Galena Territory. This contemporary three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home is the ideal retreat for a relaxing and fun-filled vacation. Enjoy the firepit under starry skies, sweat it out in the sauna, soak in the hot tub, or challenge your friends to Pac-Man or foosball. Perfect for families and couples alike. Oh, and dog-friendly.

Located just a short drive to the Owner's Club and 7 miles to Downtown Galena, The Overlook offers a prime resort location. The upper level of the house features an open floor plan with a spacious and bright kitchen dining room, a lovely screened porch, and a deck overlooking the peaceful backyard. The living room boasts a gorgeous picture window that brings the beauty of the outdoors inside.

For entertainment, the lower level of the house offers a family room complete with a foosball table and everyone's favorite classic arcade game, Pac-Man. And after a long day of exploration, unwind and rejuvenate in the sauna.

The primary bedroom, located on the main level, offers soaring ceilings, a comfortable king bed, and a desk for those who may need to catch up on work or simply want to write postcards to loved ones. The large primary bathroom provides a spa-like experience. On the lower level, you'll find two additional bedrooms, one with a king bed and one with a queen bed, as well as a pullout sofa in the family room for additional sleeping space.

Experience the magic of the night sky at The Galena Territory, a Certified Dark Sky Community. Gather around the firepit under the dark, starry skies and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Don't forget to bring your telescope or stargazing app to explore the wonders of the night sky.

We understand that your furry friends are part of the family, which is why The Overlook is dog-friendly. You can bring up to two dogs with you for an additional non-refundable fee of $150.

During your stay, you'll have access to the Owner's Club amenities. Six access cards are provided, giving you and your guests access to indoor and outdoor swimming pools, basketball, pickleball, and tennis courts, Lake Galena, and the Marina. If you need additional guest passes, they can be purchased at the Owner's Club for $5 per person per day. Please note that access cards or passes are only required for guests over the age of 5.

While we do not have an illness or weather cancellation policy, we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your peace of mind. Travel insurance can be purchased after booking.

Please be aware that all COVID-19-related restrictions have been lifted for the Owner's Club amenities, with a few exceptions. While we cannot guarantee reservations, we strive to provide the best experience possible. In the event that the Owner's Club amenities are not available during your stay, we regretfully cannot offer discounts or refunds. If The Overlook is not available on your preferred dates, please reach out to us to inquire about availability at our other Galena Territory properties.

Book your stay at The Overlook now and make your summer season truly unforgettable!

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Rules

Dog-friendly home - Hypoallergenic dogs ONLY; 2 MAX w/ $150 non-refundable dog fee. Smoking not permitted. Guests must be 25 years or older to
book. No parties or events. The primary renter must sign rental agreement & provide picture of govt issued photo ID (w/in 2 days of booking); sent
separately by email, & be present for the rental period. Subject to cancellation if not signed w/in 48 hours. Treat this home as you'd treat your own.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Hypoallergenic/non-shedding dogs only

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Inviting & Bright Home | Hot Tub (New!) Fireplace, Sauna, Firepit, Pac-man! to the airport?

This vacation home is 29.3 mi (42-min drive) away from the Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Inviting & Bright Home | Hot Tub (New!) Fireplace, Sauna, Firepit, Pac-man! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Inviting & Bright Home | Hot Tub (New!) Fireplace, Sauna, Firepit, Pac-man! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Inviting & Bright Home | Hot Tub (New!) Fireplace, Sauna, Firepit, Pac-man!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Inviting & Bright Home | Hot Tub (New!) Fireplace, Sauna, Firepit, Pac-man!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Inviting & Bright Home | Hot Tub (New!) Fireplace, Sauna, Firepit, Pac-man!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Inviting & Bright Home | Hot Tub (New!) Fireplace, Sauna, Firepit, Pac-man! have a pool?

This vacation home features an indoor pool.

Does Inviting & Bright Home | Hot Tub (New!) Fireplace, Sauna, Firepit, Pac-man! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Inviting & Bright Home | Hot Tub (New!) Fireplace, Sauna, Firepit, Pac-man! to downtown Galena?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi away from Galena.

Inviting & Bright Home | Hot Tub (New!) Fireplace, Sauna, Firepit, Pac-man! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house. Clean and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kidd t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was great. Clean and exactly as listed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property very clean. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haven M.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice House

Really enjoyed this house!!! Hot Tub was a great addition to our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place for our family to spend a week relaxing before the start of the school year! Brian was wonderful to work with regarding tee times! This is the second year we have stayed at one of his properties and we will definitely do it again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a Galena Get Away! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Impression

There were a few initial items showing some wear to the house that took away from the first impression. Hopefully the firewood can be moved from the front porch so one can sit and enjoy the view. (picture online doesn't show the huge stack of firewood) Once getting passed that, the house was very nice. Brian was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great amenities. Easy check in/out!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nicer then expected

Very clean nicely furnished and functional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short title

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away with family/friends

Nice house, had all the extra amenities: TP, soaps, paper towel, etc. Nice hot tub and games. Easy access to indoor pool. Had a great little getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jordon????????

Disliked: Cleanliness

House condition doesn't match listing

Our family decided it was best to leave early. The VRBO didn’t match what was advertised, and we just couldn’t stay another night. There was a lot of visible mold, the carpet had bleach stains on the stairs and downstairs, and the whole place smelled like wet dog and mildew. Even the bath towels were worn out and had bleach stains. We were really looking forward to our time in Galena, but the condition of the house made it hard to enjoy the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

We had just a quick weekend girls trip to Galena and this place was great. We loved the hot tub and beds were super comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonas W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Great place. Clean, great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristy c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday getaway.

Celebrated my 50th with our adult kids. From hanging out, playing games, sauna and hot tubbing with the fam to Galena shopping. This place was perfect and had everything we needed. Highly recommend this 3 bedroom house and we will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to stay!

The house is clean and spacious. The kitchen has everything you need for cooking, and a huge TV with surround sound is a plus. If you come for skiing, look no further—the house has a jet tub in the master bathroom, a hot tub outside, and a sauna downstairs! So good after a day on the slopes! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!

Great location that provided views of beautiful sunsets! House was equipped with so many of the small items to make your stay enjoyable! All seating and beds were comfortable for all of our family. Kids loved the entertainment and games provided. Overall, would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tab B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Very clean. Very cozy. Wonderful stay.

House was lovely. Perfect for the 6 of us. Very well maintained. Lots of options in the kitchen to cook and feel at home. Brian (host) was great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amir J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family weekend getaway!

Our family of 4 and dog Buttercup all loved staying at The Overlook. It could have comfortably fit another family with us. We enjoyed walking around the neighborhood, using the hut tub and sauna on the cold nights, and using it as a home base for Galena, Grant's house and Horseshoe Mound. Would love to stay again!an
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Galena Getaway

This was a much needed getaway for us and this property delivered! We had one minor issue with the house on the second day...normal homeowner issue, not the owners fault at all... but the owner handled it promptly and communicated well. The house was great. Clean and well stocked. Beds were comfy. I would definitely recommend if you are looking on spending some time in Galena.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Galena Getaway

What a great location for a getaway in Galena! This property and neighborhood are perfect for a group of 6. We had everything we could ask for including enough outdoor seating including a fire pit. We were getting a little big bitten so we moved indoors to the screened in porch which was a perfect fit for our group. All of us enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again. The Pac-Man game was an added bonus for a few of our family members as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

Wonderful house! Great location. The property was very clean and well decorated. The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of dishes, glasses and pots/pans. Lots of towels in the bathrooms and the beds are super comfortable! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home - great location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. It is one of the cleanest homes we’ve ever seen! Nicely appointed, well stocked, plenty of space and everything was very comfortable. We would reserve this home again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024